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Cool the engine by allowing it to 

1. 

idle for 2–3 minutes.
Move the ignition switch to the “O” 

2. 

or STOP position.

Stopping the engine

Squeezing the throttle increases 

 

engine speed, causing the clutch to 

engage and operate the cutters.

Releasing the throttle decreases  

 

engine speed, causing the cutters 

to slow, and then stop altogether as 

the clutch disengages.

Use a sweeping motion when cut-

 

ting, and vary throttle settings often.
Avoid cutting material larger than  

 

1.27 cm in diameter.

Operation

Starting the engine (continued)

When the motor starts...

Open the choke by moving the 

1. 

choke lever 

backward 

(toward the 

fuel tank).
If the engine does not continue to 

2. 

run, repeat the appropriate crank-

ing procedures for a cold or warm 

engine.

When the engine starts, clear 

3. 

excess fuel from the combustion 

chamber by accelerating the engine 

several times with the throttle lever.
Operating the throttle will automati-

4. 

cally disengage the fast idle setting.

If the engine does not start

Repeat the appropriate starting pro-

 

cedure for a cold or warm engine.
If the engine still fails to start, 

 

use  the procedures for “Starting a 

flooded engine.”

Maintenance

WARNING!

Before performing any 

maintenance, repair, or cleaning 

work on the unit, make sure the 

engine and cutting attachment are 

completely stopped. Disconnect the 

spark plug wire before performing 

service or maintenance.

WARNING!

Non-standard accessories, 

cutting attachment, or replacement 

parts may not operate properly with 

your unit and may cause damage 

and lead to personal injury.

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER-

FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-

FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC. 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 OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

General maintenance

Starting A Flooded Engine

Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 

1. 

(ON) position.

Open the choke, squeeze the throt-

2. 

tle trigger to the wide open throttle 

position, then clear excess fuel from 

the combustion chamber by crank-

ing the engine several times.

If the engine still fails to start or fire, 

3. 

refer to the troubleshooting flow 

chart at the end of this manual.

Slide the ignition switch to the OFF position

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Страница 1: ...WA OWNER OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING Minimize 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...

Страница 2: ...rmation that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage IMPORTANT A statement preceded by the word IMPORTANT is one that possesses special significance NOTE A statement preceded by the word NOT...

Страница 3: ...when operating the artic ulated hedge trimmer Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death Never run the engine indoors Never smoke or light fires near the hedge trimmer Keep the unit...

Страница 4: ...all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assemble...

Страница 5: ...ting this unit ALWAYS protect yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and flying debris by wearing gloves and close fitting clothing that covers arms and legs Never wear shorts Don t wear loose clo...

Страница 6: ...er or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst Starting Method Recoil type Stopping Method Slide switch grounding type Blade Length 605 mm 23 82 in 745 mm 29 33 in Blade Type Double blade cutting action d...

Страница 7: ...higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 10 Ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasoline containing methanol wood alcohol is NOT approved 2 Stroke...

Страница 8: ...oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gaso line 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emis sions Some...

Страница 9: ...ing attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible seri ous injury Keep movable parts of the cutting attachment away from objects that coul...

Страница 10: ...or Starting a flooded engine Maintenance WARNING Before performing any maintenance repair or cleaning work on the unit make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped Disconnect the...

Страница 11: ...and that bolts are tight Lubricate cutters Inspect front and rear handles for damaged or loose attachments WARNING 7R UHGXFH UH KD DUG NHHS WKH HQJLQH DQG PXI HU IUHH RI GHEULV leaves or excessive gre...

Страница 12: ...d use solvent and a soft brush to remove all old grease from the gearcase To refill hand pack the gearcase with approxi mately 40 50 grams of high quality lith ium based grease 50 70 of capac ity DO N...

Страница 13: ...nation from debris replace it with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element Before reinstalling the filter inspect the fuel line If you discover dam age or deterioration the unit should be...

Страница 14: ...f bristle brush Remove the muffler from the engine 10 and inspect the cylinder exhaust port for carbon buildup Reassemble the muffler in the 11 reverse order of disassembly IMPORTANT If you note exces...

Страница 15: ...plug and pour about 7 ml 4 oz of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly coat the interior of the engine Reinstall the...

Страница 16: ...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...

Страница 17: ...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...

Страница 18: ...rized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Test and replace 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...

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Страница 20: ...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 Cer...

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