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IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PER-
FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH-
MENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER,
WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-
FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE
CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA
CORPORATION AND USE OF PARTS
THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PER-
FORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AU-
THORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A
BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF THE
WARRANTY CLAIM.
General Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
n Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and air
cleaner for clogging, and clean as nec-
essary. See Figure 25.
Daily Maintenance
n Carefully remove any accumulations of
dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel
tank. Check cooling air intake area at
base of crankcase. Remove all debris.
Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to
engine overheating, fire, or premature
wear.
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when working
around the cutter assembly.
Figure 25
Keep cooling
ns clean
WARNING!
Operating the engine without a mufer
or with a mufer that is damaged or im-
properly installed can increase engine
noise sufciently to cause hearing loss.
Keep air
passages
clean
Mufer
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
repair, or cleaning work on the ma-
chine, make sure the engine and
cutting attachment are completely
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing service or main-
tenance work.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
This machine must never be operated with
a faulty or missing spark arrestor or muf-
fler. 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 connections
tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except
carburetor adjusting screw) are tight.
n Clean any debris or dirt from the hedge
trimmer cutter blades. Lubricate the
blades before use and after refueling.
Check the cutters for damage or incor-
rect adjustment.
n Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutter at-
tachment is securely fastened.
n Check the entire machine for leaking
fuel or grease.
n Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (ex-
cept carburetor adjusting screws) are
tight.