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- Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL LE260 LAWN EDGER LE260 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection WARNING! when operating this unit. Part Number 62710-94311 Rev. 1/06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have questions regarding your 260- series unit, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. You may also contact Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address printed on the back of this Manual. - Page 3 General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator Stay Alert Wear hearing protection devices and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet. You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves Always wear eye offer added protection and WARNING!
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Page 4: Safety Labels
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADE Shindaiwa P/N 19422-00046 IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Figure 3... -
Page 5: Product Description
Specifications LE260 Dry Weight (less attachments) ..... 5.6 kg/12.3 lb. Air Filter ........Non-reversible flocked filter element Engine Model .............Shindaiwa S260 Starting Method ................. Recoil Engine Type ......2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled Stopping Method .............. -
Page 6: Assembly
5. Tighten the clamp screw firmly. CAUTION! Do not force the outer tube into the powerhead! Excessive force can damage the outer tube and mainshaft. Assembly: Handle LE260 Connect the Handle to the Outer Tube. Handle Trigger Assembly 1. Remove both screws from the handle. - Page 7 (turn bolt counter- three screws assembled in Step 3, then clockwise to install). firmly tighten each nut. The LE260 is designed for use with 3. Align the hole in blade holder A with the a single blade only! IMPORTANT! matching hole in the gearcase, and then ...
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Page 8: Engine Fuel
Never use any type of gasoline fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™. containing more than 10% alcohol Mix with 50:1 Shindaiwa Premium by volume! Generic oils and some 2-cycle mixing oil or with an equivalent outboard oils may not be intended high quality 2-cycle mixing oil. -
Page 9: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two 26032 position switch mounted on the throttle 26032 housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. IGNITION SWITCH ON Choke Choke Lever Lever Figure 16 Figure 18 4. -
Page 10: Adjusting Engine Idle
Checking Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the cutting ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and ac- attachment shield or other protective de- cessories with your Shindaiwa lawn edger. check for damage if you strike a foreign vices (harness, stop switch, blade retention Do not make modifications to the unit with-... -
Page 11: Maintenance
AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE and in good condition. A worn or damaged OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM. The LE260 Edger is designed for muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause use with a single, bar-type blade hearing loss. -
Page 12: Daily Maintenance
Daily Maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or Carefully remove any accumulation of grease. dirt or debris from the muffler or the following: fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas ... - Page 13 Lubricate the Flexible Shaft. out. Use only lithium-base grease such Lack of lubrication will cause rapid wear to Gearcase as Shindaiwa Gear Case Lubricant or Shaft the flexible shaft and also to the shaft tube equivalent. See figure 25. Tube liner, resulting in increased vibration and greatly decreased service life.
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Page 14: Muffler Service
If carbon deposits are severe or if no per- formance improvement is noted, your 260 unit should be returned to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Figure 30 27028 Long Term Storage... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
Does the tank contain fresh fuel mixture incorrect. a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with of the proper grade? Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Check for clogged fuel filter and/or vent. Clean as required. Restart. - Page 16 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air cleaner element. Clean the air cleaner element. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,750 (±250) RPM (min Switch turned off.
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Page 17: Emission System Warranty
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS For parts listed under PARTS COVERED, the dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will, at no cost to you, make the necessary You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. diagnosis, repair, or replacement of any defective emission-related You should keep all receipts and maintenance records covering the component to ensure that the engine complies with applicable U.S. - Page 18 Notes...
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- Page 20 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. Head Office: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 ©2006 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 62710-94311 Revision 1/06 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.