Stopping the Engine
OFF
Figure 14
Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Adjusting Engine Idle
| Idle Adjusting |
Figure 15 | Screw |
The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment.
Idle Speed Adjustment
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the proce- dure described here, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.
1.Place the trimmer on the ground, then start the engine, and then allow it to idle
2.If the attachment rotates when the engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed by turning the idle adjustment screw
3.If a tachometer is available, the engine idle speed should be final adjusted to 3,000 (±300) rpm
4.Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are preset at factory and cannot be serviced in the field.
Checking Unit Condition
NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices removed!
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
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
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.
