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Daily maintenance
Inspect cooling system
Keep cooling
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Keep cooling air
intake passages
clean (Fuel tank
removed for
clarity)
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Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
Daily maintenance
Clean debris from
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and clean as required
Clean around
spark plug
Inspect/clean air
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Check cutters and guide
bar for damage and that
bolts are tight
Lubricate
cutters
Inspect front and rear
handles for damaged
or loose attachments
WARNING!
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leaves, or excessive grease
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any main-
tenance, 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
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-
LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOW-
EVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST
BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR
SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY
SWISHER INC. THE USE OF PARTS
THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PER-
FORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO
AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMIS-
SION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY
HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME
OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
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.
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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.
General maintenance
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement
parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa
warranty.
Lubricate the cutters with oil before
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use, and after refueling.
Check the cutters for damage and make
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sure all bolts are tight.
Check for loose, damaged, or missing
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components, and repair as necessary.
Remove all grass clippings and dirt
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from the hedge trimmer.
Remove any compacted debris from
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around the fuel tank and/or muffler.
Inspect cooling system. Check cooling
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air intake area at base of crankcase.
Remove all debris. Dirt build-up in
these areas can lead to engine overheat-
ing, fire, or premature wear.
Clean under the cylinder over and
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around the spark plug.
Inspect the air filter element for clog-
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ging, clean as necessary.
Check for fuel leaks.
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WARNING!
Always wear gloves when
working around the cutter assembly.