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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

LE260 LAWN EDGER

Part Number 62710-94311 Rev. 1/06

Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!

Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the

contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection

when operating this unit.

WARNING!

LE260

Summary of Contents for LE260

Page 1: ...AL LE260 LAWN EDGER Part Number 62710 94311 Rev 1 06 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protecti...

Page 2: ...manufactured Contents WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth de fects or other reproductive harm Throughout this manual...

Page 3: ...NEVER place ammable material close to the engine muf er NEVER run the engine without the spark arrester screen in place General Safety Instructions Wear appropriate footwear non skid boots or shoes do...

Page 4: ...ed from a hard surface If contact is made with a hard object stop the engine and inspect the cutting attachment for damage Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by ying debris Make sure no one is...

Page 5: ...MR6A Air Filter Non reversible ocked lter element Starting Method Recoil Stopping Method Slide switch Transmission Type Automatic centrifugal clutch w bevel gear EPA Emission Compliance Period Categor...

Page 6: ...ce the outer tube into the powerhead Excessive force can damage the outer tube and mainshaft LE260 Powerhead Outer Tube Mainshaft Clamp Screw Throttle Assembly Tube Clamp Figure 6 Tube Clamp Hex Wrenc...

Page 7: ...as shown and then t the shield onto the matching ange on the gearcase CAUTION The LE260 is intended for right handed operation only When correctly assem bled the cutting attachment shield and shaft m...

Page 8: ...reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2 cycle mixing oils Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10 alcohol by volume Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended for use in...

Page 9: ...e 14 Throttle Lock Button IGNITION SWITCH ON Figure 14 26032 Choke Lever 26032 Choke Lever WARNING Never start the engine from the operating position WARNING The cutting attachment may rotate when the...

Page 10: ...y authorized Shindaiwa parts and ac cessories with your Shindaiwa lawn edger Do not make modi cations to the unit with out the written approval of Shindaiwa Inc ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach men...

Page 11: ...s sharp and check blade condition frequently If a blade s per formance changes suddenly stop the engine and check the blade for cracks or other damage Replace a damaged blade IMMEDIATELY WARNING Never...

Page 12: ...necessary Carefully remove any accumulation of dirt or debris from the muf er or the fuel tank Dirt build up in these areas could cause the engine overheating induce premature wear or create a re haz...

Page 13: ...Filter Element Hooked Wire Figure 26 Remove and replace the lter element Before reinstalling the new lter ele ment inspect the condition of all the fuel system components fuel pick up line fuel return...

Page 14: ...s Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank IMPORTANT All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL if oil with fuel stabilizer is not used Remove the spark plug and pour ab...

Page 15: ...daiwa Premium 2 cycle mixing oil at a 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Clean as required Restart Move switch to I ON position and re start Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Crank the engine with the...

Page 16: ...2 750 250 RPM min 1 Reset the switch and restart Refuel See page 8 Replace lter Drain replace with clean fuel See page 8 Clean or replace spark plug with a Champion CJ8Y or equivalent type spark plug...

Page 17: ...zed by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co Ltd during a warranty repair alteration accident failure to use the recommended fuel and oil or not performing required maintenance services b the replacement parts used for...

Page 18: ...18 Notes...

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Page 20: ...shindaiwa com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co Ltd Head Of ce 6 2 11 Ozuka Nishi Asaminami Ku Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan Telephone 81 82 849 2220 Fax 81 82 849 2481 2006 Shindaiwa Inc Part Number 62710 94311 Revisio...