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X7722271404 / X772000164 EB600RT Power Blower Operator’s Manual Burn Hazard The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS EB600RT TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents ..........................2 Introduction ............................3 The Operator’s Manual ........................ 3 Servicing information ......................... 3 Parts/Serial Number........................3 Service ............................3 Consumer Product Support ......................3 Product Registration ........................3 Additional or Replacement Manuals .................... 3 Safety..............................
Model No. _________________ SN. ___________________ Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized SHINDAIWA Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized SHINDAIWA Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-877-986-7783. Dealer information is also available on WWW.SHINDAIWA-USA.COM.
SAFETY EB600RT SAFETY Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
EB600RT SAFETY International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Read and Carburetor Carburetor understand Fuel and oil Adjustment - Adjustment - owners mixture Low speed High speed manual. mixture mixture Wear eye, ear Carburetor and head Finger severing...
SAFETY EB600RT Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.
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EB600RT SAFETY • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.
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SAFETY EB600RT Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
Equipment Use only Shindaiwa attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO, INC. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual.
EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) EB600RT EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (sample below) is “C”, “K”, or “T”, the emission...
Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your Shindaiwa dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
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DESCRIPTION EB600RT 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER - The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler.
The Shindaiwa product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or Shindaiwa Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
ASSEMBLY EB600RT ASSEMBLY Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Install Blower Pipes 1. Assemble clamps (A) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B). Note: Clamp with cable guide loop (G) fits elbow end of flexible pipe (B).
Fuel Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.
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Shindaiwa Red Armor 2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345-FD certified oil will void the engine warranty.
EB600RT OPERATION • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area.
If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your Shindaiwa dealer repair stop switch before using unit again. Operating Blower Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death.
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EB600RT OPERATION Use reduced speed only when performing light-duty tasks or to comply with local noise regulations. Continuous low speed operation may allow fuel/oil residue to build-up on the piston and cause rapid build-up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen, resulting in overheating and engine damage. To reduce harmful build-up, run engine at wide open throttle for at least 5 minutes every hour, and inspect/clean the spark arrestor screen after approximately 40 hours of operation.
OPERATION EB600RT Cold Weather Operation Plug For operation in cold weather, install plug in cold weather position (D), otherwise icing can occur. For operation in normal weather, install plug in warm weather position (C), otherwise over heating can occur. Intake Cover (optional) In cold weather, intake cover can be installed for operator comfort.
EB600RT OPERATION Adjust the Harness 1. Loosen upper and lower buckles (A), then put blower on your back. 2. Pull strap (B) downward to adjust position of blower. 3. Pull (C) to adjust angle between your back and the blower.
If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an SHINDAIWA Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the SHINDAIWA Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded.
EB600RT MAINTENANCE Air Filter Level 1. Parts Required: REPOWER Tune Up Kit. 1. CLOSE choke (COLD START [ ] position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area.
MAINTENANCE EB600RT Spark Plug Level 2. Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit 0.65 mm Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) (0.026 in.) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
EB600RT MAINTENANCE Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Remove starter 3. Remove engine cover. 4. Clean cylinder fins (A) to allow cooling air to pass freely 5. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
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MAINTENANCE EB600RT Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: Heat shield 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Remove starter 3. Remove engine cover. 4. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) heat shield (B). 5. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port.
EB600RT MAINTENANCE Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required.
MAINTENANCE EB600RT Throttle Cable Adjustment Level 1 If engine idle speed changes when blower pipe is moved, or engine will not reach full wide open throttle speed, adjust throttle cable. 1. Loosen handle adjustment knob (C) and tilt Tube Throttle handle forward to expose Adjustment Screw (D).
Fuel strainer clogged Clean or replace Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean or replace Carburetor See your Shindaiwa dealer No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Shindaiwa dealer Open choke Fuel at cylinder Muffler wet with fuel...
STORAGE EB600RT STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)
Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO, INC. agrees to repair or replace at it’s discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer within listed below application time periods, limitations and exclusions. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO SHINDAIWA PROD- UCTS SOLD BY AUTHORIZED SHINDAIWA DEALERS.
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89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
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