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IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer
is not used, it should rst be treated with
a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.
Starting the Engine
4. While holding the outer tube firmly
with left hand, use your other hand to
slowly pull the recoil starter handle
until resistance is felt, then pull quickly
to start the engine.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi-
tion (engine ON).
2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube.
3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold.
Make sure the cutting
attachment
is clear of
obstructions!
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for
OFF or STOP.
Figure 16
Figure 18
Figure 19
Closed
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not ood the
engine with fuel.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the
end of the rope travel. Pulling the
recoil starter to the end of the rope
travel can damage the starter.
Mixing Fuel
1. Place the trimmer on a flat, level
surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of
re!
n STOP engine before refueling.
n ALWAYS allow the engine to cool
before refueling!
n Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!
n NEVER start or operate this
unit if there is a fuel leak.
ON
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to oper-
ate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of
unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD
or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil
only. Use of non-approved mixing
oils can lead to excessive carbon
deposits.
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain al-
cohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated
gasoline may cause increased op-
erating temperatures. Under certain
conditions, alcohol-based gasoline
may also reduce the lubricating
qualities of some 2-cycle mixing
oils. Never use any type of gasoline
containing more than 10% alcohol by
volume! Generic oils and some out-
board oils may not be intended for
use in high-performance C4 engines,
and should never be used in your
Shindaiwa engine.
n Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
n Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle
air-cooled mixing oil that meets
or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC
classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
n 1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil
n 5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil
Oil is a registered JASO FC clas-
sified oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-
EGD performance requirements. Shindaiwa
One is recommended for usein all Shindaiwa
low emissions engines. Shindaiwa One also
includes a fuel stabilizer.
Primer
Bulb
Return Tube
Figure 17
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n NEVER start or operate this
unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel
tank and/or fuel tank cap are dam-
aged.
n NEVER smoke or light any res near
the engine or fuel source!
n NEVER place any ammable
material near the engine mufer!
n NEVER operate the engine without
the mufer and spark arrester in good
working condition.