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SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR 

PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2013

ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY

ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from 

defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO, INC. agrees to repair or re-

place at it’s discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer within listed below application 

time periods, limitations and exclusions. 

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO SHINDAIWA PRODUCTS SOLD BY 

AUTHORIZED SHINDAIWA DEALERS. IT IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE 

TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS EXCEPT FOR EMISSION RELATED PARTS.

 Repair parts and accessories replaced under this war-

ranty are warranted only for the balance of the original unit or accessory warranty period. Any damage caused by improper installation 

or improper maintenance is not covered by this warranty. All parts or products replaced under warranty become the property of ECHO, 

INC. This warranty is separate from the Emission control warranty statement supplied with your new product. Please consult the Emis-

sion Control Warranty Statement for details regarding emission related parts. For a list of Authorized Shindaiwa Dealers refer to WWW.

SHINDAIWA.COM or call 

1-877-986-7783

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

 

To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your Shindaiwa equipment on-line at WWW.SHINDAIWA.

COM 

or by filling out the warranty registration card supplied with your unit. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage 

and provides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you. 

The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre-

scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an 

authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of 

your unit after the repairs have been made. For your nearest authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer, call Shindaiwa’s Dealer Referral 

Center, at 1-877-986-7783 or you can locate a Shindaiwa servicing dealer at WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. Should you require assistance 

or have 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

HOMEOWNER APPLICATION

 

•  

5 YEAR WARRANTY

 - Units for homeowner, or non-income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for  

 

 

five (5) years from date of purchase. 

 EXCEPTIONS

•   For engine powered products, the electronic ignition module, flexible drive cable, and solid drive shaft are warranted for the 

life* of the product on parts only.

•   Cutting attachments such as, but not limited to, bars, chains, sprockets, tines, blades, PowerBroom

TM

, belts, and nylon 

trimmer heads for homeowner or non-income producing use will be covered for failures due to defects in material or 

workmanship for a period of 60 days from original product purchase date. Any misuse from contact with concrete, rocks, or 

other structures is not covered by this warranty. 

•   Multipurpose Tool Attachments carry the same warranty duration as the units they are designed to fit. 

COMMERCIAL APPLICATION 

•  

90 DAY WARRANTY 

- All Chain Saws and Cut-Off Saws for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or income producing 

use will be covered by this limited warranty for 90 Days from the date of purchase.

•  

2 YEAR WARRANTY

 - All other units for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or income producing use will be covered 

by this limited warranty for two (2) years from the date of purchase. 

EXCEPTIONS: 

•   For engine powered products, the electronic ignition module, flexible drive cables, and solid drive shafts are warranted for 

the life* of the product on parts only. 

•   Cutting attachments such as, but not limited to, bars, chains, sprockets, tines, blades, PowerBroom

TM

, belts, and nylon 

trimmer heads for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, rental, or income producing will be covered for failures 

due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of 30 days from original product purchase date. Any misuse from 

contact with concrete, rocks, or other structures is not covered by this warranty. 

•   Multipurpose Tool Attachments carry the same warranty duration as the units they are designed to fit.

RENTAL APPLICATION - 90 DAYS WARRANTY

•   Units for rental use will be covered against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. 

*   ECHO INC’s liability under the “Lifetime” coverage is limited to furnishing parts specified under the PRODUCT Warranty PE

-

RIOD section of this warranty statement for “Life” free of charge for a period of ten (10) years after the date of the complete 

unit’s final production.

Summary of Contents for PowerBroom PS344

Page 1: ... 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 SHINDAIWA OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL X7502891300 02 15 ...

Page 2: ...ANGER A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word DANGER contains infor mation that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death Safety 3 Product Description 6 Specifications 6 Emission Control 7 Assembly 7 Mixing fuel 9 Filling the fuel tank 10 Starting the Engine 11 Stopping the Engine 12 Checking Unit Condition 13 Operating 13 Maintenance 14 Long Term Storage...

Page 3: ...and lubrication oil mist can cause serious injury or death Always hold the machine firmly with both hands when sweeping and maintain control at all times Always stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair ing or maintainin...

Page 4: ...rate unit bare footed Keep a proper footing and do not overreach maintain your balance at all times during operation Keep away from rotating sweeper belts or bristles at all times and NEVER lift a moving attachment above waist height Safety continued IMPORTANT Safety and Operation Information Labels Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable Immediately replace damaged or missing ...

Page 5: ...ld be thrown back at you or toward a bystander When operating in rocky terrain or near electric wires or fences use extreme caution to avoid contacting such items with the sweeper belts Keep bystanders at least 15 meters away from the unit while operating to reduce the risk of being struck by thrown debris Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be thrown either from the sweeper belt...

Page 6: ... cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 660 ml 22 3 oz Carburetor Type Diaphragm type Ignition One piece electronic program controlled Spark Plug NGK CMR5H Electrode Gap 0 6 mm 024 in Torque 16 7 18 6 N m 148 165 in lbf Air Cleaner Type Foam pre filter sealed felt main filter Starting Method Recoil Stopping Method Slide switch Transmission Type Automatic centrifugal clutch w worm gear Gear Reduction...

Page 7: ...base Handle Hex Nut Washer Outer Tube Adjustment Knob Mounting Screw Throttle Assembly Washer 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 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output ...

Page 8: ...should be approximately 3 16 1 4 inch 4 6 mm Make sure that the throttle lever oper ates smoothly without binding If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play follow the procedures and illustrations that follow 1 Loosen the air cleaner cover knobs and remove the air cleaner cover 2 Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster 3 Turn the cable adjuster in or out as required to obtain proper f...

Page 9: ...and void the product warranty Read and follow instructions in the Long Term Storage section of this manual Assembly continued WARNING Alternative fuels such as E15 15 ethanol E85 85 ethanol or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems loss of power overheating fuel vapor lock and unint...

Page 10: ... good working condition FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE ALWAYS store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use During each refill check that no fuel leaks from around the fuel cap and or fuel tank If fuel leaks are evident stop using the unit immedi ately Fuel leaks must be repaired before using the unit ALWAYS move the unit at least 3 m...

Page 11: ...tachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in possible serious injury Keep mov able parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown and surfaces that could cause loss of control a Depress and hold the throttle lock then squeeze the throttle trigger b Depress and hold the fast idle button c Release the throttle trigger and throttle lock...

Page 12: ... by cranking the engine several times 3 If the engine still fails to start or fire refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual After the engine starts allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit If the engine does not continue to run repeat the appropriate crank ing procedures for a cold or warm engine When the engine starts clear excess fuel ...

Page 13: ...e drum during operation Optional accessories Optional debris shield Experience will help you understand the operating principles of the PowerB room but safe operation must be prac ticed from the start WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts...

Page 14: ...s tight and clean Fasteners Make sure nuts bolts and screws except carburetor adjusting screws are tight Air Filter The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid 4 stroke engine As a hybrid the engine is lubricated by oil mixed with the gaso line and air from the carburetor that moves through and around the inter nal parts of the engine in a similar way that a 2 stroke engine is lubri...

Page 15: ...or distorted replace it with a new one 5 Tap filter gently on a hard surface to dislodge debris from element or use compressed air from the inside to blow debris out and away from the air filter element 6 Install the air filter element pre filter and cover in the reverse order of removal Air filter element Pre filter IMPORTANT Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only CAUTION Nev...

Page 16: ... 004 feeler gauge between valve stem tip 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 star...

Page 17: ...rcase side plate to break the seal and lift the plate from the gearcase 4 Turn the gearcase to the LH side and and allow all used gearcase oil to drain into a small container 5 Place the gearcase on the RH side and supported so the outer tube is parallel to the ground Refill the gearcase with 60 cc 2 0 fl oz of Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil to the bottom of the chamfer on the output gear The cor...

Page 18: ...daiwa service dealer NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than idle speed must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine d...

Page 19: ...ilter and or vent Priming pump not functioning properly The ignition switch is in O OFF position Shorted ignition ground Faulty ignition unit If the plug is wet excess fuel may be in the cylinder The plug is fouled or improperly gapped The plug is damaged internally or of the wrong size Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Tighten and re test Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa s...

Page 20: ...d oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio 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 wit...

Page 21: ...e as required Replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Restart Idle engine until cool Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Engine stops abruptly Engine difficult to shut off Troubleshooting Guide continued Valve cover is leaking Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Top of engine is getting dirty and oily Engine idle too high Broken c...

Page 22: ... 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 HOMEOWNER APPLICATION 5 YEAR WARRANTY Units for homeowner or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for five 5 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For engine powered pr...

Page 23: ...lined in the operator s 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 a...

Page 24: ...24 NOTES ...

Page 25: ...l never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Inc Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zurich IL 60047 Product Registration ...

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Page 28: ...77 986 7783 Dealer information is also available on WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM When presenting your unit for War ranty 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 00 am to 5 00 p...

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