Shindaiwa X7502891100 manual Introduction, Contents

Introduction

The Shindaiwa PS344 PowerBroom 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	PAGE		PAGE		PAGE
Safety	3	Mixing fuel	8	Operating	12
Product Description	5	Filling the fuel tank	9	Maintenance	13
Specifications	5	Starting the Engine	10	Long Term Storage	17
Emission Control	6	Stopping the Engine	11	Troubleshooting Guide	18
Assembly	6	Checking Unit Condition	11	Warranty Statement	21

IMPORTANT!

The procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from your 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 power tool, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. 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” con- tains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious bod- ily 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.

Warning and operational labels

Read and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the unit does likewise. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or machine fail- ure. Keep this manual for future reference.

Always wear eye and hearing protection. Shindaiwa recom- mends wearing a face shield as additional face and eye protection.

HOT SURFACE

Beware of thrown objects. Keep bystanders at least 15 M (50 feet) away during operation.

Do not use on unguarded el- evated surfaces.

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

Maintain a shallow working angle and avoid moving toward the vertical.

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