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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.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
■
Remove dirt or debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging and clean
them as necessary.
■
Carefully remove any accumulation
of dirt or debris from the muffler or
the fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these
areas could cause engine overheat-
ing, induce premature wear, or cre-
ate a fire hazard.
■
Check for loose or missing screws
or components. Make sure the cut-
ting attachment is securely fastened.
■
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel
or grease.
Blades
Keep blades 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!
■
Blades are
not
interchange-
able 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.
■
Never repair a damaged blade by
welding, straightening, or by modify-
ing its shape. An altered blade may
break during operation, resulting in
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
10-Hour Maintenance
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or filter is damaged, or if
the filter is wet or water soaked.
1. Close choke (cold start position).
This prevents dirt from entering the
carburetor throat when the air filter
is removed. Brush accumulated dirt
from air cleaner area.
2.
Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt
from inside cover.
3.
Replace filter if it is damaged, very
dirty, or the rubber sealing edges
are deformed.
■
Lightly brush debris from filter.
■
Soak heavily soiled filters in water/
detergent solution to loosen dirt,
then brush lightly.
■
Rinse with clean water and allow to
dry completely before reuse.
4.
Install air filter in air filter case.
5.
Install air filter cover.
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