Shindaiwa X7502825601, C254 manual Introduction, Contents

Introduction

The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held power equipment is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-performance engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in these instructions describes units available at the time of publication.

Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Contents

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Safety	3	Stopping the Engine	13
Product Description	5
		Checking Unit Condition	13
Specifications	5
		Operation	13
Emission Control	6
		Maintenance	16
Assembly	6
		Long Term Storage	21
Mixing fuel	10
		Troubleshooting Guide	22
Filling the fuel tank	11
		Warranty	25
Starting the Engine	12

IMPORTANT!

The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your H4 series hand-held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.

Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”.

DANGER!

A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “DANGER” contains infor- mation that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death.

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains infor- mation that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.

CAUTION!

A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains infor- mation that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.

Warning and Operational Labels

50FEET (15m)

Read and follow this operator's manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury..

Wear eye and hearing protec- tion at all times during operation of this unit. Wear head protec- tion where there is a risk of fall- ing objects.

Make sure no one is within

15 M / 50 feet of an operating machine.

Beware of thrown or richocheted objects

DO NOT operate this unit with a blade unless the unit is equipped with a Shindawia- approved handlebar or barrier.

WARNING: Surface can be hot. Always wear gloves when handling this unit.

Always wear a harness when operating this unit with a blade. A harness is also recommended when using trimmer line.

If unit is used as a brushcutter, beware of blade thrust. A jammed blade can cause the unit to jerk suddenly and may cause the operator to lose con- trol of the unit.

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