Shindaiwa 89302, C242/EVC Maintenance, General maintenance, 0XIÁHU, Spark Plug, Fasteners, Blades

Maintenance

General maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER- FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- MENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WAR- RANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVA- LENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABIL- ITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WAR- RANTY CLAIM.

WARNING!

Non-standard accessories, cutting attachment, or replacement 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.

WARNING!

Before performing any main- tenance, 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.

0XIÁHU

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.

Blades

Keep blades sharp and check blade condition frequently. If a blade’s per- formance changes suddenly, stop the engine and check the blade for cracks or other damage. Replace a damaged blade

IMMEDIATELY!

WARNING!

ŶNever repair a damaged blade by welding, straightening, or by modify- ing its shape. An altered blade may break during operation, resulting in serious personal injury.

ŶDO NOT use 2-tooth or NON-Shin- daiwa approved 4-tooth cutting blades on Shindaiwa trimmers or brushcutters.

ŶBlades are not interchangeable between Shindaiwa edgers and trimmer/brushcutter models. Oper- ating any unit with a blade or attachment not approved for that unit can be hazardous and may cause serious injury.

Daily maintenance

Prior to each work day, perform the following:

ŶRemove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessary.

ŶCarefully remove any accumulations of dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area at base of crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to engine overheating, fire, or premature wear.

WARNING!

Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly.

ŶLubricate the blades before use and after refueling. Check the cutters for damage or incorrect adjustment.

ŶClean any debris or dirt from the cut- ting attachment.

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Ŷ Check for loose or missing screws or	Ŷ Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
components. Make sure the cutter	(except carburetor idle speed adjusting
attachment is securely fastened.	screws) are tight.
Ŷ Check the entire unit for leaking fuel
or grease.

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