Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LE254 Shindaiwa
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WARNING! Always wear eye protection when operating this machine. T o minimize the risk of injury , read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.
2 Introduction The Shindaiwa H4 series has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without com - promise to quality , comfort, safety or durability .
3 W or k Safely This machine operates at very high speeds and has the potential to do serious damage if misused, abused or mishandled. T o reduce the risk of injury , you must maintain control at all times, and observe all safety precautions during operation.
4 T he proper l y equipped oper ator Always operate with both hands rmly gripping the un it . Wear nonslip heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the un it ’ s handle. Wear snug-tting clothes that also permit freedom of movement. NEVER wear shorts! Always wear eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses.
5 Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation.
6 Emission Control Label (located on Engine) (EXAMPLE ONL Y , information on label varies by F AMIL Y). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 300 hour emission compliance period.
7 WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa require- ments are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines.
8 Handling Fuel D ANGER Fuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container . • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure.
9 Slide ignition to ON ON Fast Idle Button Make sure the attachment is clear of obstructions! ...and pull recoil starter handle upward Hold the unit rmly .
10 Star ting the Engine (continued) Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 1. (ON) position. Star ting A F looded Engine Slide ignition to OFF OFF Idle the engine briey before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the igni - tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
11 Before edging, make sure the area is soft enough so the blade does not ■ bog down. If necessary , water the area before edging. Remove debris and other obstacles that could be thrown by the rotating ■ blade. Plan your work so the edger blade is always on your right-hand side.
12 WARNING! Never repair a damaged blade ■ by welding, straightening, or by modifying its shape. An altered blade may break during opera- tion, resulting in serious per- sonal injury . Blades are not interchangeable ■ between Shindaiwa edgers and unit/brushcutter models.
13 10- 15 Hour Maintenance spark plug gap--all models Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode. CA UTION! Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts.
14 Maintenance (continued) Remove the shaft bolt, bolt guard, ■ holder A, blade, holder B, and the output shaft collar . Press new grease into the gearcase until the old grease has been pushed out.
15 Maintenance (continued) 135-Hour Maintenance IMPORT ANT! If a new gasket is not available and/ or the old gasket is not damaged, the old gasket may be reused. Never use cracked or damaged gaskets! T urn engine over several times, and 6. returnthe to TDC-compression.
16 Engine Cover Screws Engine Cover Mufer Mufer Gasket Mufer Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Cover Screws With a 3 mm hex wrench remove 1. the 4 engine cover screws and the engine cover . With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove 2. the 3 mufer bolts and the mufer .
17 Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment. Idle Speed Adjustment Place the unit on the ground, then 1.
18 Long T er m Stor age Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer , use the following proce- dures to prepare it for storage: • Clean external parts thoroughly . • Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. IMPORT ANT! Stored fuel ages.
19 T r oubleshooting Guide V aporlock. V alve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . V alve clearance too tight. V alve clearance too loose.
20 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal.
21 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal.
22 SHINDAIW A LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
23 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance.
24 Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) Y our emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, catalytic converter , fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, lters vapor hoses, clamps connectors, and other associ- ated components.
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ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. T elephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www .shindaiwa.com Y amabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, T okyo, 198-.
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