Shindaiwa X7502831500, T344 manual Introduction, Contents, Attention Statements, Danger

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-perfor- mance 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	Starting the Engine	11
Product Description	5	Stopping the Engine	12
Specifications	6	Checking Unit Condition	12
Emission Control	6	Operation	13
Assembly	6	Maintenance	14
Mixing fuel	9	Long Term Storage	19
Filling the fuel tank	10	Troubleshooting Guide	20
		Warranty	23

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 information that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death.

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” con- tains information that should be acted upon to pre- vent 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 prevent mechanical damage.

NOTE:

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

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