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OFF
Ignition
switch
NEVER
operate the unit with the cut-
ting attachment shield or other protec-
tive devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer.
Do not make modifications to this unit with-
out written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER
use a cracked or warped
cutting attachment: replace it with a
serviceable one.
Checking Unit Condition
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.
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.
NEVER
allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could dam-
age the engine.
NEVER
operate a unit with worn or dam-
aged fasteners or attachment holders.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or
other protective device is no guarantee
of protection against ricochet. YOU
MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!
12
Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
Adjusting Engine Idle
Idle Adjusting
Screw
The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is released.
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set
low enough to permit the engine clutch to
disengage the cutting attachment.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must
NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the
idle speed cannot be adjusted by
the procedure described here, return
the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for
inspection.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Place the unit on the ground, then start
1.
the engine, and then allow it to idle 2-3
minutes until warm.
If the attachment rotates when the
2.
engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed
by turning the idle adjustment screw
counter-clockwise.
If a tachometer is available, adjust idle.
3.
Check Specifications page for correct
idle speed
Starting the Engine
(continued)
NOTE
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
preset at factory and cannot be serviced
LQWKH¿HOG
Disconnect the spark plug lead and use
1.
the spark plug wrench to remove the
spark plug (turn counter clockwise to
remove).
Slide the ignition switch to the “O”
2.
(STOP) position.
If the spark plug is fouled or
Ŷ
soaked with fuel, clean the plug as
necessary.
Open the choke and fully depress the
3.
throttle lever with your left hand, then
pull the starter handle rapidly with your
right hand to clear excess fuel from the
combustion chamber.
Replace the spark plug and tighten it
4.
firmly with the spark plug wrench. If a
torque wrench is available, torque the
spark plug to the values recommended
in the “Specifications” section.
Repeat the starting procedure for a
5.
warm engine.
If the engine still fails to start, refer to
6.
the troubleshooting section near the
end of this manual.
Starting A Flooded Engine
Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the “
O
” (Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
NEVER
operate the unit with the
cutting attachment shield or other
protective devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts
and accessories with your Shindaiwa
trimmer. Do not make modifications to
this unit without written approval from
Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting
attachment is properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
NEVER
use a cracked or warped
cutting attachment: replace it with a
serviceable one.
Checking Unit Condition
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting
attachment fits properly into the
appropriate attachment holder. If a
properly installed attachment vibrates,
replace the attachment with new one
and re-check.
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.
NEVER
allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER
operate a unit with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment
holders.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other
protective device is no guarantee
of protection against ricochet. YOU
MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!
Operation
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 have come to a complete stop
before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause
unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is
directed away from your face and body..
WARNING!
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor
to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal blade use also can create sparks if the blade strikes rocks,
metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.
Starting A Flooded Engine
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 troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.
Starting the Engine
(continued)
■
After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3
minutes before operating the unit.
When the Engine Starts...
■
After the engine is warm, pick up
the unit and clip on the shoulder
strap, if so equipped.
■
Squeezing the throttle trigger makes
the cutting attachment move faster;
releasing the throttle permits the
attachment to stop moving. If the
cutting attachment continues to
move when the engine returns to
idle, carburetor idle speed should be
adjusted (see “Adjusting Engine Idle.”)
OFF
Ignition
switch
NEVER
operate the unit with the cut-
ting attachment shield or other protec-
tive devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer.
Do not make modifications to this unit with-
out written approval fr
om Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and fir
mly
tightened before operation.
NEVER
use a cracked or warped
cutting attachment: replace it with a
serviceable one.
Checking Unit Condition
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appr
opriate
attachment holder. If a pr
operly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.
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.
NEVER
allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could dam-
age the engine.
NEVER
operate a unit with worn or dam-
aged fasteners or attachment holders.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or
other protective device is no guarantee
of protection against ricochet. YOU
MUST AL
WAYS GUARD
AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!
12
Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
Adjusting Engine Idle
Idle Adjusting
Screw
The engine must retur
n to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is r
eleased.
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set
low enough to permit the engine clutch to
disengage the cutting attachment.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must
NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the
idle speed cannot be adjusted by
the procedure described here, return
the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for
inspection.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Place the unit on the ground, then star
t
1.
the engine, and then allow it to idle 2-3
minutes until warm.
If the attachment rotates when the
2.
engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed
by turning the idle adjustment scr
ew
counter-clockwise.
If a tachometer is available, adjust idle.
3.
Check Specifications page for correct
idle speed
Starting the Engine
(continued)
NOTE
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
preset at factory and cannot be serviced
LQWKH¿HOG
Disconnect the spark plug lead and use
1.
the spark plug wrench to r
emove the
spark plug (turn counter clockwise to
remove).
Slide the ignition switch to the “O”
2.
(STOP) position.
If the spark plug is fouled or
Ŷ
soaked with fuel, clean the plug as
necessary.
Open the choke and fully depress the
3.
throttle lever with your left hand, then
pull the starter handle rapidly with your
right hand to clear excess fuel from the
combustion chamber.
Replace the spark plug and tighten it
4.
firmly with the spark plug wr
ench. If a
torque wr
ench is available, torque the
spark plug to the values recommended
in the “Specifications” section.
Repeat the starting pr
ocedure for a
5.
warm engine.
If the engine still fails to start, r
efer to
6.
the troubleshooting section near the
end of this manual.
Starting A F
looded Engine