Shindaiwa LE254 manual Safety, Product Description, Work Safely, Stay Alert, Use Good Judgement

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Safety

Work Safely

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING!

 

WARNING!

This machine operates at very high

 

Never operate power

 

 

 

Never make unauthorized

 

 

 

speeds and has the potential to do

 

 

 

equipment of any kind if you

 

attachment installations. Do not

serious damage if misused, abused

 

are tired or if you are under the influ-

 

use attachments not approved by

or mishandled. To reduce the risk

 

ence of alcohol, drugs, medication or

 

Shindaiwa for use on this unit.

of injury, you must maintain control

 

any other substance that could affect

 

 

at all times, and observe all safety

 

 

your ability or judgement.

Stay Alert

precautions during operation. Never

 

 

 

permit a person without training or

 

 

 

You must be physically and mentally fit

instruction to operate this machine!

 

 

 

to operate this unit safely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING!

 

 

 

Use Good Judgement

 

 

ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.

NEVER run the engine when trans- porting the unit.

NEVER run the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ventila- tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death.

ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for the job.

ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander.

ALWAYS stop the engine immedi- ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, miss- ing or improperly installed parts or attachments.

ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose veg- etation, mud, etc.

ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both hands and maintain control at all times.

ALWAYS keep the handles clean.

ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any mainte- nance work.

Product Description

READ THE

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED EYE PROTECTION

50 FEET

(15m)

KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY AT LEAST 50 FEET (15m)

BEWARE OF THROWN OR RICHOCHETED OBJECTS

KEEP AWAY FROM

ROTATING BLADE

Shindaiwa

P/N 19422-00046

HOT SURFACE

This label indicates the minimum distance between

front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.

IMPORTANT!

Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Imme- diately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available. Contact your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

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Contents Lawn Edger Contents IntroductionOperational and Warning Labels Stay Alert SafetyProduct Description Work SafelyBe aware of the working environment Properly equipped operatorTorque SpecificationsMounting the cutting attachment shield and edger blade AssemblyPrior to assembly Emission Control exhaust & evaporativeMixing Fuel Adjust Throttle Trigger Free PlayRemove the air cleaner cover Turn the cable adjuster in or out asFilling the fuel tank After useMinimize the Risk of Fire When the Engine Starts Starting the EngineNever start the engine from the operating position Starting a Flooded Engine Slide the ignition switch toStopping the Engine Checking Unit ConditionOperation Using a hand-held edgerAdjusting blade cutting depth To adjust blade heightMaintenance Hour Maintenance Direct the air stream at the inside face Filter onlyRemove and replace the fuel filter element Securely Gearcase lubrication Hour MaintenanceLubricate the Flexible Shaft With index hole in shaft tubeValve Adjustment By a Shindaiwa-trained service technicianSpark Arrester Screen Maintenance Carburetor AdjustmentAdjusting Engine Idle Idle Speed AdjustmentReplacing the Edger Blade Long Term Storage Possible Cause Troubleshooting GuideIs the engine overheating? Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Exceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 01/2010 Page Page Page T13413001001-T13413999999 Servicing Information