General Maintenance

	Guide Wheel
	Adjusting knob
	Guide Wheel
		The numbers are for
		reference only; they do
23046	Figure 22a	NOT refer to depth in
		inches
Figure 22

Adjusting Blade Cutting Depth.

The edger’s depth of cut is controlled by a combination of operator height, blade wear, and the positioning of the edger’s guide wheel.

To adjust blade height:

1.Loosen the guide wheel adjusting knob. See Figure 22.

2.Raise or lower the guide wheel to the desired setting. See Figure 22a.

3.Tighten the guide wheel adjusting knob firmly. See Figure 22.

WARNING!

Never adjust the guide wheel while the engine is running.

NOTE:

Guide wheel adjustment is also required to compensate for blade wear.

WARNING!

Use only Shindaiwa replacement edger blades.

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIROFEMISSIONCONTROLDEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY Shindaiwa Corporation

THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance, repair or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance work.

WARNING!

Non-standard parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.

NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.

Muffler

This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muf- fler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss.

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean.

Fasteners

Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.

Edger Blades

Check the edger blades condition frequent- ly. If an edger blade’s performance changes suddenly, stop the engine and check the blade for cracks or other damage. Replace a damaged edger blade IMMEDIATELY!

WARNING!

Never repair a damaged edger blade by welding, straightening, or by modifying its shape. An altered edger blade may break during op- eration, resulting in serious personal injury.

The LE231 Edger is designed for use with a single, bar-type blade only.

Blades are not interchangeable between Shindaiwa edgers and brushcutter models. Operating any unit with a blade or attachment not approved for that unit can be hazardous and may cause serious injury.