Starting the Engine (continued)
Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” | 2. Open the choke, put the throttle trig- |
(ON) position. | ger in the full throttle position, then |
| clear excess fuel from the com- |
| bustion chamber by cranking the |
| engine several times. |
3.If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.
Stopping the Engine
Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the igni- tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Checking Unit Condition
NEVER operate the unit with the cut- ting attachment shield or other protec- tive devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa edger. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach- ment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.
OFF
Slide ignition to OFF
NEVER use a cracked or warped cut- ting attachment: replace it with a ser- viceable one.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach- ment fits properly into the appropriate attachment holder. If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace the attach- ment with new one and
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load. Doing so could damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or damaged fasteners or attachment holders.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against rico- chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
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