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WARNING!
Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting
Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels
may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine opera-
tion, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature dete-
rioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain
up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood
alcohol) is NOT approved.
Hybrid 4
TM
Mixture Oil - Engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards must be
used. Shindaiwa highly recommends using Shindaiwa Red Armor
TM
engine oil in all Shindaiwa Hybrid 4
TM
engines to
protect the engine from harmful carbon build up, maintain engine performance, and increase engine life. Shindaiwa
Red Armor
TM
engine oil exceeds ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. M345/FD performance requirements. Engine problems
due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certied
oil will void the engine warranty.
Mixing Fuel
IMPORTANT!
Shindaiwa Red Armor
TM
engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, re-
gardless of ratio specied in those manuals.
Install Blade Stiffener
Move stop switch to stop position.1.
Disconnect spark plug wire.2.
WARNING
Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe
personal injury. Use a socket and extension when removing locknuts in
order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
Remove first three (3) locknuts (C) closest to handle.3.
Install blade stiffener.4.
NOTE:
Assure blade bolts (B) are tightened securely.
Secure blade stiffener with seven (7) locknuts (A).5.
IMPORTANT!
If blade stiffener is damaged or show signs of wear, replace it.
NOTE:
Use new locknuts every other time blade stiffener is installed or removed.
B
C
A