Starting the Engine (continued)

Starting a flooded engine

WARNING!

Burn danger from hot engine! Allow engine to cool before removing cylinder cover.

1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.

2.Open the choke, put the throttle lever 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

OFF

(about 2 minutes), then slide the igni-

 

tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF)

 

position.

 

Slide ignition to OFF

Checking Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with protective devices removed!

Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa hedge trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa.

ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.

NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment: replace it with a serviceable one.

ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment fits properly into the appropriate attachment holder. If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace the attachment with new one and re-check.

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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