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Remove all dirt and debris from the engine and check the cooling fins
Cooling
fins
Air
intake
Cooling
fins
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
■
Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging, and clean
as necessary.
■
Clean any debris or dirt from the
cutting attachment.
■
Check the entire unit for leaking
fuel or grease.
■
Check for loose or missing screws
or components. Make sure the
cutter attachment is securely
fastened.
■
Carefully remove any
accumulations of dirt or debris from
the muffler and fuel tank. Check
cooling air intake area at base of
crankcase. Remove all debris.
Dirt build-up in these areas can
lead to engine overheating, fire, or
premature wear.
Daily Maintenance
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor adjusting screws)
are tight.
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade
condition frequently. If a blade’s
performance changes suddenly, stop
the engine and check the blade for
cracks or other damage. Replace a
damaged blade IMMEDIATELY!
Muffler
This unit must never be operated
with a faulty or missing spark arrester
or muffler. Make sure the muffler is
well secured and in good condition.
A worn or damaged muffler is a fire
hazard and may also cause hearing
loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire
connections tight and clean.
■
Never repair a damaged blade
by welding, straightening, or by
modifying its shape. An altered
blade may break during operation,
resulting in serious personal injury.
■
Blades are not interchangeable
between Shindaiwa edgers and
trimmer/brushcutter models.
Operating any unit with a blade
or attachment not approved for
that unit can be hazardous and
may cause serious injury.
WARNING!
Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY
ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER
OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE
AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
General Maintenance
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
WARNING!
Before performing any main-
tenance, repair, or cleaning work on the
unit, make sure the engine and cutting
attachment are completely stopped. Dis-
connect the spark plug wire before per-
forming service or maintenance.
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories,
cutting attachment, or replacement
parts may not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage and
lead to personal injury.
