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Shindaiwa OwnER’S/OPERaTOR’S ManUaL

M254 MULTiPURPOSE 

TOOL CaRRiER

waRninG!

Always wear eye protection when operating 

this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this 

manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.

X7502881902

02/12

Summary of Contents for M254

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL M254 MULTIPURPOSE TOOL CARRIER WARNING Always wear eye protection when operating this machine To minimize the risk of injury read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents X7502881902 02 12 ...

Page 2: ...ation under most conditions and are not intended to replace any safety rules and or laws that may be in force in your area If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand held power equipment or if you do not understand something in this manual contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual ECHO Inc reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice and wi...

Page 3: ...u or toward a bystander ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment tool is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment replace it with a serviceable one and make sure it fits properly ALWAYS stop the engine immedi ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake Inspect for broken miss ing or improperly installed parts or attachments ALWAYS...

Page 4: ...tle Interlock Ignition Switch Coupler Spark Plug Air cleaner Fuel tank Tank guard Coupler Screw Knob Latch Latch protector Using the accompanying illustration as a guide familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components Understanding your unit helps ensure top performance long service life and safer operation WARNING Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to any of thes...

Page 5: ...hange without notice An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations provided that approved maintenance proce...

Page 6: ... play should be approximately 4 6 mm Make sure that the throttle trigger operates smoothly without binding If it becomes neces sary to adjust the trigger free play follow the procedures and illustrations that follow 1 Loosen the air cleaner cover knobs and remove the air cleaner cover 2 Turn the cable adjuster in or out as required to obtain proper free play 4 6 mm 3 16 1 4 inch 3 Reinstall the ai...

Page 7: ...ress down on the spring loaded latch protector and tighten the coupler screw knob CAUTION Keep the open ends of the tubes clean and free of debris CAUTION Verify that there is no gap between the latch protector and coupler When the two tube halves are locked together press down on the spring loaded latch protector Tool assembly Lower tube assembly Coupler Latch Coupler screw knob Locking hole Latc...

Page 8: ...EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD certified oil will void the engine warranty Mixing Fuel Examples of 50 1 mixing quantities IMPORTANT Shindaiwa Red ArmorTM engine oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 9...

Page 9: ...uel filler cap Filling the Fuel Tank CAUTION Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the engine WARNING Minimize the Risk of Fire NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and move at least 3 meters 10 feet from the fueling point and source before starting NEVER place flammable material close to the e...

Page 10: ...ther hand to slowly pull the recoil starter han dle until resistance is felt then pull IMPORTANT The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel CAUTION Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter WARNING The cutting atta...

Page 11: ...ment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against rico chet YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS 1 Slide the ignition switch to the I ON position 2 Open the choke put the throttle trigger in the full throttle position then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times 3 If the engine still fails to start or fire refer to the tr...

Page 12: ... 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 Spark Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connec tions tight and clean Fasteners Make sure nuts bolts and screws except carburetor adjusting screws are tight Muffler This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler Ma...

Page 13: ...ing fins and air cleaner for clogging and clean as necessary Cooling fins Air intake Cooling fins Maintenance continued 10 hour maintenance Loosen thumbscrews more frequently in dusty conditions 1 Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the two thumbscrews 2 Remove and inspect the pre filter If the pre filter is torn or otherwise dam aged replace it with a new one 3 Clean the pre filter with soa...

Page 14: ...e s internal parts Remove and clean or replace the spark plug Clean the spark plug Adjust elec trode gap according to the values listed in the Specifications section If the spark plug must be replaced use only the type recommended in Specifications or equivalent resis tor type spark plug of the correct heat range Remove and inspect spark plug Before reinstalling the new filter element inspect the ...

Page 15: ... and rocker arm 4 Turn adjustment screw clockwise tighter counter clockwise looser until feeler gauge is almost snug Back off just enough to allow gauge to slip out with limited resistance 5 While holding the adjustment screw in place with the Allen driver tighten the locknut with a wrench CAUTION Performing a valve adjustment incorrectly may cause hard starting and or can damage the engine If you...

Page 16: ...in satisfactory starting emission and durability performance up to 1 100 feet above sea level ASL 96 0 kPa To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine...

Page 17: ...damaged parts Remove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it thoroughly with soap and water let dry and reassemble the element Store the unit in a clean dust free area Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle trigger is released Idle speed is adjustable and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachmen...

Page 18: ...ump Worn pump impeller or volute Engine not operating at full rpm Tighten all connections Inspect and repair as required Repair or replace components as required Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Troubleshooting Guide Vaporlock Valve adjustment Engine hot heat soaked Low fuel quality Valve clearance too tight Valve clearance too loose Let cool completely and restart Refill with...

Page 19: ...damaged internally or of the wrong size Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Tighten and re test Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Refill with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO L EGD and or JASO FD classified oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Replace fuel filter or vent a...

Page 20: ...tio Clean repair or replace as necessary Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Service the air cleaner element Tighten or replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Repair or replace fuel filter and or fuel line Refill with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil tha...

Page 21: ... questions concerning Shindaiwa s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 or contact us through the web at WWW SHINDAIWA COM PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION 2 YEAR WARRANTY Units for residential or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for two 2 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For engine powered...

Page 22: ... manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer during the warranty period Certain parts and other items are not warranted including but not limited to lubricants starter cords and engine tune ups Use of spark plugs other than those meeting performance and durability requireme...

Page 23: ...gned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with applicable requirements for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc warranty whichever is longer The warranty period begins on the date the product is purchased by an end user HOW WILL A COVERE...

Page 24: ...DAIWA COM When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support Department at 1 877 986 7783 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling plea...

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