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General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER-
FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH-
MENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WAR-
RANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED
BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER
AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORA-
TION 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 OUT-
COME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not
operate properly with your unit and may
cause damage and lead to personal injury.
Remove and clean or replace the element
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spark plug gap--all models
Perform more frequently in dusty or
dirty conditions.
Remove the air cleaner filter. Clean or
replace as necessary. To clean filter
wash it thoroughly in soap and water.
Let it dry before reinstalling the filter.
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Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance, repair, or cleaning
work on the machine, make sure the
engine and cutting attachment are
completely stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire before performing
service or maintenance work.
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
Remove the dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and air
cleaner for clogging, and clean them
as necessary.
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Daily Maintenance
Carefully remove any accumulations of
dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel
tank. Dirt buildup in these areas can
lead to engine overheating, fire, or pre-
mature wear.
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10 Hour Maintenance
CAUTION!
Do not operate the
machine if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is water-soaked.
10/15 Hour Maintenance
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug, clean
the area around the plug to prevent
dirt and dust from getting into the
engine’s internal parts.
Remove and clean the spark plug.
Adjust the spark plug electrode gap
to 0.6 - 0.7mm. If the plug must be
replaced, use only Champion CJ8Y.
Keep the spark plug wire connections
tight and clean.
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Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting
attachment is securely fastened.
Check the machine for leaking fuel or
grease.
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0.6 - 0.7mm
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 connec-
tions tight and clean.
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 per-
formance changes suddenly, stop the
engine and check the blade for cracks
or other damage. Replace a damaged
blade IMMEDIATELY!
Blades are not interchangeable
between Shindaiwa edgers and trim-
mer/brushcutter models. Operating
any unit with a blade or attachment
not approved for that unit can be haz-
ardous and may cause serious injury.
DO NOT use 2-tooth or NON-
Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cut-
ting blades on Shindaiwa trimmers
or brushcutters.
Never repair a damaged blade by
welding, straightening, or by modi-
fying its shape. An altered blade
may break during operation, result-
ing in serious personal injury.
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WARNING!
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