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WARNING!
Before performing any mainte-
nance, 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 work.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not oper-
ate properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL;
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER
OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED
BY SHINDAIWA CORP. 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.
Mufer
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrester 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 screws) are tight.
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts could
invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
Remove dirt or debris from the engine,
check the cooling fins and air cleaner for
clogging and clean them as necessary.
10-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 hours of operation (more fre-
quently in dusty or dirty conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element.
See Figure 18. Clean or replace as
necessary. To clean element: wash it
thoroughly in soap and water. Let it
dry before reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.
Figure 18
Carefully remove any accumulation of
dirt or debris from the muffler or the
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
could cause engine overheating, induce
premature wear, or create a fire hazard.
Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting at-
tachment is securely fastened.
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
Never repair a damaged blade
by welding, straightening, or by
modifying its shape. An altered
blade may break during operation,
resulting in serious personal injury.
Blades are not interchangeable be-
tween Shindaiwa edgers and trimmer/
brushcutter models. Operating any
unit with a blade or attachment not
approved for that unit can be hazard-
ous and may cause serious injury.
WARNING!
Unscrew
Fastener
Remove and
clean or replace
the element