Product Description; Specifications - Shindaiwa B450 Owner's And Operator's Manual

Product Description

Throttle Trigger
Outer Tube
Gearcase
Brushcutter Blade
Figure 4
Specifications
B450 Dry Weight (less attachments) ....................... 17.9 lb./ 8.1 kg
Engine Model ...............................................................................S450
Engine Type ............................ 2-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled
Bore x Stroke .............................................................. 40mm x 33mm
Displacement ...........................................................2.5 cu. in./41.5cc
Maximum Power ................... 2.3 HP (1.7 kw) @ 7500 RPM (min
Fuel/oil Ratio ....................................Gasoline-oil mixture, 50:1 with
Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle Mixing Oil
Carburetor Type .......................... TK sliding valve, diaphragm type
Fuel Tank Capacity .................................................... 34 oz./1000 ml
Ignition .................................. Fully electronic, transistor controlled
Spark Plug ....................................................................Champion CJ8
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling this product, make sure
you have all the components required for a
complete unit.
 Engine assembly (powerhead).
 Outer tube assembly.
 Cutting attachment shield.
 Double shoulder harness.
 Hip protector.
Ignition
Switch
Hanger
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
 Cutting attachment (trimmer head or
brushcutter blade).
 Tool kit, which includes 3mm, 4mm,
and 5mm "L" type hexagonal wrenches,
8mm/l0mm open-end wrench and com-
bination spark plug/tool.
 Components required for assembly
(cable ties, throttle cable holder, etc.).
Carefully inspect all components
for damage.
B450 BRUSHCUTTER
Cylinder
Cover
Fuel Tank
Handlebar
Air Cleaner Type ......................................................... Foam element
Starting Method ............................................................Recoil starter
Stopping Method .................................Slide switch, grounding type
Handle ............................................................Barrier type handlebar
Transmission Type ............................ Automatic, centrifugal clutch
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Included Accessories ............................. Cutting attachment shield,
EPA Emission Compliance Period* ............................... Category A
* The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance
label located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.
Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A =
300 hours (Extended).
Using the accompanying illustrations as a
guide, familiarize yourself with your unit
and its various components. See Figure 4.
Understanding your unit helps ensure top
performance, long service life, and safer
operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions or alterations to this unit or its
components.
through bevel gear
double shoulder harness, toolkit
IMPORTANT!
The terms "left," "left-hand," and "LH";
"right," "right-hand," and "RH"; "front" and
"rear" refer to directions as viewed by the
operator during normal operation of this
product.
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