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introduction
The Swisher E4-$3000 hand held power
equipment has been designed and built to
deliver superior performance and reliability
without compromise to quality, comfort,
safety or durability.
Swisher engines represent the leading edge
of high-performance engine technology, deliv-
ering exceptionally high power with remarkably
low displacement and weight. As an owner!op-
eratoL you'll soon discover for yourself why
Swisher is simply in a class by itseli!.
The information contained in this owner's/
operator's manual describes units avail-
able at the time of publication.
Swisher reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior notice, and
without obligation to make alterations to units
previously manufactured.
_ WARN|NG!
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Contents
I_6E
Attention Statements ................................. 2
Safety Information ...................................... 3
Safety Labels ............................................... 4
Product Description ................................... 5
Specifications .............................................. 5
Assembly and Adjustments ....................... 6
Engine Fuel ................................................. 9
Starting the Engine .................................... 9
Stopping the Engine ................................ 10
Adjusting Engine Idle .............................. 10
Checking Unit Condition ......................... 11
Shoulder Strap .......................................... 11
Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head ...... 11
Maintenance ............................................. 12
Long Term Storage .................................. 15
Troubleshooting Guide ........................... 16
Emission System Warranty ..................... 18
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special "atten-
tion statements".
_WARN|NG!
A statement preceded by the trian-
gular attention symbol and the word
"WARNING" contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent seri-
ous bodily injury.
CAUT|ON!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent me-
chanical damage.
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
A statement preceded by the word "NOTE"
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
Read and follow this
operators manual,
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation
of this unit.
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
_ eware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
Do not operate this unit with a
blade unless the unit is equipped
with a Swisher-approved
handlebar or barrier.
_ lways wear a harness when
operating this unit with a blade,
A harness is also recommended
when using trimmer line.
lf unit is used as a brushcutter,
beware of blade thrust, A jammed
blade can cause the unit to jerk
suddenly and may cause the
operator to lose control of the unit.
" 0 " '
The operational procedures described in
this manual are intended to help you get the
most from this unit as well as to protect you
and others from harm. These procedures
are guidelines for safe operation under most
conditions, and are not intended to replace
any safety rules and/or laws that may be
in force in your area. If you have questions
regarding your E4-$3000, or if you do not
understand something in this manual, con-
tact Swisher Inc. at (800) 222-8183, or go
to www.swisherinc.com for assistance. You
may also contact Swisher at the address
printed on the back of this Manual.