Introduction
The Shindaiwa H4 series has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without com- promise to quality, comfort, safety or durability.
Shindaiwa engines represent the lead- ing edge of
ECHO, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instructions describes units available at the time of publication.
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 | PAGE |
Attention Statements | ..............................2 |
Safety | 3 |
Product Description | 5 |
Specifications | 5 |
Emission Control | 6 |
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Assembly | 6 | Checking Unit Condition | .......................10 |
Mixing fuel | 7 | Operation | 11 |
Filling the fuel tank | 8 | Maintenance | 12 |
Starting the Engine | 9 | Long Term Storage | 18 |
Stopping the Engine | 10 | Troubleshooting Guide | 19 |
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| Warranty Statement | 22 |
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to pro- tect 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 Shindaiwa hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact your local Shindaiwa dealer for assistance. You may also 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 information that should be acted upon to pre- vent mechanical damage.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.
Operational and Warning Labels
Read and follow this operators manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing protection at all time during the operation of this unit.
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m) away during operation.
Beware of thrown or ricocheted objects.
Keep feet away from blade. Rotating blade may cause injury.
Blade may continue to rotate after the unit is shut off.
WARNING: Surface can be hot. Always wear gloves when handling this unit.
HOT SURFACE
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