Starting the engine (continued)
When the Engine Starts...
■■After the engine starts, allow the | ■■Advancing the throttle makes the cut- |
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 min- | ting attachment move faster; releas- |
utes before operating the unit. | ing the throttle permits the attach- |
■■If the engine does not continue to | ment to stop moving. If the cutting |
run, repeat the appropriate crank- | attachment continues to move when |
ing procedures for a cold or warm | the engine returns to idle, carburetor |
engine.When the engine starts, clear | idle speed should be adjusted (see |
excess fuel from the combustion | “Adjusting Engine Idle”.). |
chamber by accelerating the engine |
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several times with the throttle |
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trigger. |
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Starting a flooded engine
WARNING!
Burn danger from hot engine!
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.
If the engine does not start
■■Repeat the appropriate starting pro- cedure for a cold or warm engine.
■■If the engine still fails to start, use the procedures for “Starting a flooded engine.”
2.Open the choke, put the throttle trigger 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 (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment can continue moving after the engine is stopped!
OFF
Slide ignition switch to OFF
Checking Unit Condition
NEVER operate the unit with the pro- tective devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa hedge trimmer. Do not make modi- fications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach- ment 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 attach- ment fits properly into the appropri- ate 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 for- eign object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high speeds 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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