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Starting a flooded engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “
I
” (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever 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.
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 rico-
chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD
AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
OFF
1.
Idle the engine briefly before
stopping (about 2 minutes).
2. Slide the ignition switch to the “
O
”
(Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
IMPORTANT!
When the unit is turned off make sure
the cutting attachment has stopped
before the unit is set down.
Operation
Starting the Engine
(continued)
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 uncon-
sciousness, 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.
