Shindaiwa 68002-94310 manual Safety Precautions, Parts Covered, Before Operation

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PARTS COVERED

Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty. Some parts listed below may require scheduled maintenance and are

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warranted up to the first scheduled replacement of that part. The warranted parts include:

1.Carburetor Internal Components

Valve Assembly-throttle, Jet, Metering Diaphram

2.Ignition System Components

Ignition Coil

Flywheel Rotor

The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine may also include certain related hoses and connectors.

LIMITATIONS

The Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty shall not cover any of the following:

(a)conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjustment (unless they were made by the dealer or service center authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. during a warranty repair), alteration, accident, failure to use the recommended fuel and oil, or not perform- ing required maintenance services,

(b)the replacement parts used for required maintenance services,

(c)consequential parts used for required maintenance services,

(d)diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible warranty service being performed, and

(e)any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of authorized parts due to use of non-authorized parts.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS

You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. You should keep all receipts and maintenance records covering the performance of regular maintenance in the event questions arise. These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner of the engine. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if the owner has not properly maintained the engine. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will not deny warranty repairs, however, solely because of the lack of repair, maintenance or failure to keep maintenance records.

Before Operation

Children and people who do not understand this manual must not use this unit.

Never allow other people or animals to be near the unit when starting or operating.

Never touch a rotating cut-off wheel.

Operate the unit only in a well ventilated area.

Never operate the unit in a closed area such as a room, warehouse or tunnel. Running the unit in a closed area may cause serious illness or even death due to exhaust gas.

Never allow any people or animals near exhaust gas.

Never inhale exhaust gas.

Never make unauthorized modifications or alterations to any of the components of the unit, and never operate the unit without the wheel guard or muffler.

This unit is designed for one- man operation and must be operated by only one person.

Never operate the unit when you are tired or under influence of any substance that could impair vision, dexterity or judgement.

When operating the unit, always wear snug-fitting clothing, safety gloves, safety non-skid footwear, hearing protection, a dust-proof mask, a helmet and goggles. Never wear floppy clothing, shorts, sandals or accessories that could become entangled.

To minimize the risk of sparks igniting clothing while operating the unit, wear clothing made of leather, wool, tightly-woven cotton, or cotton treated with flame-retardant.

Never use any cut-off wheel that is not recommended in this manual.

Do not start or operate the unit unless you have a clear work area and secure footing.

Never smoke or use fire near the unit or its fuel.

Since the muffler and exhaust gas become very hot, make sure there are no flammable substances near the unit.

Never run the unit if you discover a fuel leak.

A first-time operator should obtain practical instruction from a dealer or an experienced user before using the unit.

Make sure all the components are in place and the bolts are securely fastened.

Make sure the cut-off wheel is securely fastened and is not damaged. Never use a cut-off wheel with cracks, distortion, or one that is unbalanced.

Make sure the belt tension is properly adjusted and the wheel guard, belt guard and clutch cover are securely assembled.

Always inspect the front handle, rear handle and wheel guard before use, and never use the unit if the parts are damaged.

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Contents Sawepa Version Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it when requiredLabels and Symbols ContentsSafety Precautions Parts CoveredBefore Operation Starting The Engine Manufacturers Warranty CoverageOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities Fueling the UnitOperation TroubleshootingProblem KickbackTransport and Storage Safety Precautions Long Term StorageInspection and Maintenance Stopping The EngineKeep Away from Fire or Excess Heat Safety and Operation Information LabelsSharpening a Diamond Cut-off Wheel Checking the Fuel FilterMake sure the replacement cut-off Unit DescriptionReplacing the Cut-off Wheel Replacing the Drive Belt Checking the Cut-off Wheel Technical SpecificationsAssembly Examples of 501 mixing quantities Adjusting the CarburetorAdjusting Idle Speed Filling the Fuel TankCleaning the Air Cleaner Keep well away from fire If the engine still does not start Inspection and MaintenanceIf the Engine Doesn’t Start Stopping the EngineReversing cutting head for flush cutting operations Operation