Starting the Engine (continued)
4.Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
5.While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand. Use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter han- dle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to start the engine.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter.
6.When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the “OPEN” position. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.)
7.Operating the throttle trigger will automatically disengage the fast idle setting.
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several attempts with the choke in the closed position, the engine may be flooded with fuel. If flooding is suspected, refer to the ”Starting a Flooded Engine” section of this manual.
Open
After engine starts, move choke to OPEN position
When the Engine Starts...
■■After the engine starts, allow the | ■■After the engine is warm, pick up |
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 | the unit and clip on the shoulder |
minutes before operating the unit. | strap, if so equipped. |
Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.
■■Squeezing the throttle trigger makes the cutting attachment move faster; releasing the throttle permits the attach- ment to stop moving. If the cutting attachment continues to move when the engine returns to idle, carbure-
tor idle speed should be adjusted (see “Adjusting Engine Idle.”)
2.Open the choke, put the throttle trigger in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion 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 ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Ignition
switch
OFF
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 trimmer. 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.
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 appropri- ate attachment holder. If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace the attachment 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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