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Contents
Introduction/Attention Statements ................................... 2
General Safety Instructions ............................................. 3
Safety Labels ................................................................... 4
Checking Unit Condition .................................................. 4
Product Description ......................................................... 6
Specifications .................................................................. 6
Assembly ......................................................................... 7
Mixing Fuel/Filling the Fuel Tank .....................................11
Starting the Engine ..........................................................12
Engine Idle Adjustment ...................................................13
Stopping the Engine ........................................................13
Using a Brushcutter Blade ...............................................13
Cutting Grass ..................................................................14
Maintenance ....................................................................15
Long Term Storage .........................................................17
Blade Sharpening ............................................................17
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................18
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Introduction
The operational procedures described in this manual are
intended to help you get the most from your machine, and to
protect you and others from harm. These procedures are
guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are
not intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that
may be in force in your area.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this manual describes machines
available at the time of publication. While every attempt has
been made to provide the very latest information about your
Shindaiwa product, there may be some differences between
your specific machine and what is described here. Shindaiwa
Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without
prior notification, and without obligation to make alterations
to machines previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains useful
information that may make your job easier.
A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that
possesses special significance.
A statement preceded by the word
“
CAUTION
”
contains
information that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
A statement preceded by the triangular attention
symbol and the word
“
WARNING
”
contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily
injury.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
IMPORTANT!
NOTE:
Throughout this manual are special “Attention Statements.”
Attention Statements
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL IF YOU
ARE TIRED, ILL OR UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED AS A
BRUSHCUTTER, BEWARE OF BLADE
THRUST. A JAMMED BLADE CAN CAUSE
THE BRUSHCUTTER TO JERK SUDDENLY
AND MAY CAUSE THE OPERATOR TO LOSE
CONTROL OF THE MACHINE.
ALWAYS WEAR A HARNESS WHEN
OPERATING THIS UNIT WITH A BLADE. A
HARNESS IS ALSO RECOMMENDED
WHEN USING TRIMMER LINE.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITH A BLADE
UNLESS THE UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A
SHINDAIWA-APPROVED HANDLEBAR.
BEWARE OF THROWN OBJECTS. KEEP
BYSTANDERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15M)
AWAY DURING OPERATION.
WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES DURING
THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS OPERATORS
MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
The Shindaiwa 22-Series hand power tools are intended for
use by homeowners and other occasional users who need high
performance, reliability and durability. Shindaiwa engines
represent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine technology; deliv-
ering exceptionally high power from remarkably low displace-
ment and weight.
