Shindaiwa 357 Mixing Fuel/Filling With Fuel Daily Maintenance, Water. Let, Dry before, Reassembly

Mixing Fuel/Filling With Fuel

Daily Maintenance

OPERATION

WARNING!

Minimize the risk of fire burns and personal injury!

■STOP engine before refueling.

■ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before refueling!

■ALWAYS open the fuel cap slowly to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release fuel vapor slowly.

■Wipe all spilled fuel and move the engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point and source before restarting!

■NEVER start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak.

■NEVER start or operate this unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.

■NEVER smoke or light any fires near the engine or fuel source!

■NEVER place any flammable material near the engine muffler!

■NEVER operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in good working condition.

IMPORTANT!

Shindaiwa high-performance 2-cycle engines are designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture of unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil. Using a fuel mixture less than 50:1 ratio (such as 80:1 or 100:1) can cause cata- strophic engine failure!

1.Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher.

2.Mix fuel with a 2-cycle engine oil designed for use in high-perfor- mance 2-cycle air-cooled engines.

CAUTION!

⬛Some types of gasoline contain alcohol. Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! More than 10% alcohol by volume may affect the lubricating qualities of 2-cycle engine oils reducing engine life and/or causing engine failure.

⬛Generic engine oil and marine engine oil may not be intended for use in high-performance 2- cycle engines and should never be used in Shindaiwa engines. Engine oils not intended for use high-performance air-cooled 2- cycle engines can cause excessive carbon deposits, reduce engine life and/or cause engine failure.

NOTE:

Shindaiwa offers two performance levels of 2-cycle air-cooled engine oils, Shindaiwa 2-Cycle Engine Oil and Shindaiwa ONE High Performance 2- Cycle Engine Oil. Shindaiwa 2-Cycle Engine Oil is designed to meet the lubrication demands of most 2-cycle air-cooled engines. Shindaiwa ONE High Performance 2-Cycle Engine Oil is recommended when superior lubrication is needed to help protect engines used in severe operating conditions. Shindaiwa ONE also contains a fuel stabilizer to help maintain fuel quality when fuel is stored longer than 30 days.

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON- TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO, LTD. AND 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 THE WAR- RANTY CLAIM.

WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance on this saw,

stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire!

■Remove dirt and debris from the saw exterior, cylinder fins, and cooling air intake.

■Inspect the saw for fuel and oil leaks. Repair as necessary.

■Remove the air cleaner cover and

	element.
	Wash both
	parts with
	soap and
35718	water. Let
	dry before
	reassembly.

CAUTION!

Never allow chips or other debris to enter the carburetor bore! Avoid forcing dirt into the air filter element! When using compressed air to dry the element, blow only on the inside (carburetor side) face of the element!

■Sharpen and adjust the chain as required.

■Clean the guide bar groove and oil hole. Inspect the bar groove and tip for damage or unusual wear. Repair or replace components as necessary.

■Inspect the entire saw for damage, including loose or missing compo- nents or fastenings. Repair as necessary.

MAINTENANCE

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