General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY
BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE 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 A WARRANTY CLAIM.
Blades
WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance, 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 work.
WARNING
NOTE:
Using
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler. 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.
Keep blades sharp and check blade condition frequently. If a blade’s performance changes suddenly, stop the engine and check the blade for cracks or other damage. Replace a damaged blade
IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING! |
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n Blades are not interchangeable | n Never repair a damaged blade |
between Shindaiwa edgers and | by welding, straightening, or |
trimmer/brushcutter models. | by modifying its shape. An |
Operating any unit with a blade or | altered blade may break during |
attachment not approved for that | operation, resulting in serious |
unit can be hazardous and may | personal injury. |
cause serious injury. |
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Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
nRemove dirt or debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging and clean them as necessary.
nCarefully remove any accumulation of dirt or debris from the muffler or the fuel tank. Dirt
nCheck for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the cutting attachment is securely fastened.
nCheck the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease.
10-Hour Maintenance
Unscrew | Remove and |
Fastener | clean or replace |
| the element |
Figure 26 |
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Every 10 hours of operation (more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
nRemove the air cleaner element. See Figure 26. Clean or replace as necessary. To clean element: wash it thoroughly in soap and water. Let it dry before reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is wet.
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