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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL LE2510 LAWN EDGER others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. LE2510 WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and Part Number 81719 Rev. 2/07...
The information contained in this owner’s/ operator’s manual describes units avail- able at the time of publication. Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.
WARNING! Never make unauthorized attach- ment installations. Do not use attachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit. Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely.
IMPORTANT Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or miss- ing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
-cycle mixing oil* C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 15 hours (Intermediate) and A = 00 hours (Extended). * meets or exceeds these specifications and is recommended for program contolled all Shindaiwa products. LE2510 LAWN EDGER Throttle Ignition Interlock...
Install Gearcase Assembly Figure 5 Assembly and Adjustments Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play The throttle lever free play should be approxi- mately /16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). See Figure 6. Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play, follow the procedures and illustrations that follow.
Oil is a registered JASO FC clas- sified oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L- EGD performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines.Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel stabilizer. 1. Place the edger on a flat, level surface.
Starting the Engine Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. Throttle Lock Button Figure 9 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the proce- dure described here, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
CAUTION! Low-speed edging can lead to premature clutch failure. Do not move the edger into the work so fast that the engine or blade bogs down. Do not pull the unit backward over the ground with the engine running. Doing so will tend to bury the blade.
6. Install the filter element, pre-filter and cover in the reverse order of removal. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. Muffler This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muf- fler.
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Remove the filler plug from the side of the gearcase and press new grease into the gearcase until grease is pushed out. Use only lithium-base grease such as Shindaiwa Gear Case Lubricant or equivalent. See Figure 0. Grease Grease Output...
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Combustion chamber should be decar- bonized, and the valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Replace the spark plug annually: Use only NGK CMR5H or equivalent resis- tor type spark plug of the correct heat range.
Screws Figure 25 IMPORTANT! If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. . Mount the edger blade and holder B onto the shaft, and then install the bolt guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counter- clockwise to install).
Troubleshooting Guide What To Check What To Check Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust. Engine is knocking. ENGINE DOES NOT START Possible Cause Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase.
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Symptom Poor acceleration. Engine stops abruptly. Engine difficult to shut off. Top of engine is getting dirty and oily. Cutting attachment rotates at engine idle. Engine will not idle down. Symptom Excessive vibration. Cutting attachment will not rotate. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Possible Cause Clogged air filter.
Shindaiwa Distributor. For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (50) 69-070 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
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Figura instalar). para hacia perno (gire perno seguro instale entonces sujeta- orilladora cuchilla Orilladora Shindaiwa. autorizado distri- servicio centro carbón, excesiva acumulación IMPORTANTE! Tornillos chispas Tapa silenciador Empaquetadura motor Guardachispas Repita estabilizador pare hasta menos STA-BIL™,...
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7958-1610) caja metal Engranajes Caja Protector (continuación) brazo Shindaiwa. medio agente seguro siente Introduzca este familiarizado torsión. especificaciones ajustar cómo instruc- para manual máquina. arrancar dificultad incorrectamente mang- electro regulación...
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Inserte instalar. hora puntas revertir flexible cable vida extender NOTA tubo instalar vuelva engranaje caja para equivalente) Shindaiwa Primera Lubricante entera longitud Revista también. remplazarse debe forro reemplazado necesita gastado esta flexible dañado. gastado esta remplace cuidadosamente, Inspeccione solvente.
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Cerciórese faltante. defectuoso silenciador guardachispas operada debe nunca máquina Silenciador Shindaiwa. garantia invalidar podría estándar repuestos NOTA filtro. hacia sólo aire ¡IMPORTANTE! Figura Filtre incendio. riesgo prematuro gasto inducir sobrecalentamiento ocasionar áreas...
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Shindaiwa. marca orillador para cuchillas sólo Utilice ¡ADVERTENCIA! cuchilla. desgaste compensar también requiere guía rueda ajuste NOTA marcha. esta motor mientras guía rueda ajuste Nunca ¡ADVERTENCIA! Figura mente. firme- guía rueda perilla Apriete 17a. Figura deseada. altura guía rueda baje...
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(motor ignición interruptor luego apagarlo, antes mínima marcha Inc. Shindaiwa, opere unidad modificaciones extraño objeto podadora revise accesorios pare SIEMPRE VOLANTES! reemplácelo PROTEGERSE cabezal USTED rebotes. encaje garan- protección...
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continuación). Mínima” Marcha “Ajuste (Consulte ajustada. debe carburador mínima locidad mínima, marcha regresa motor cuando girando continua corte accesorio girar. pare accesorio permite acelerador liberando rápido; más gire corte accesorio hace acelerador Adelantando máquina. usar antes minutos mínima marcha caliente mita per- motor,...
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Retire combustible. tapa alrededor despojos suciedad cualquier Retire nivelada. plana superfi- sobre maquina Posicione combustible. estabilizador tambien Shindaiwa emisión. Shindaiwa motores todo recomendado Shindaiwa ISO- rendimiento requisitos cumple tambien clasificado JASO registrado aceite Aceite STA-BIL™. ejemplo como...
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aire. filtro tapa Reinstale seguridad Tuerca ajustador Cable seguridad. tuercas Apriete figura Consulte mm). pulgadas /16-1/4 apropiada holgura obtener para requerido como fuera dentro hacia ajustador cable pulgada. libras – torsión abrazadera tornillo Apriete asegurarlo. hasta apriete índice tornillo instalar Vuelva eje.
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Shindaiwa. autorizado local servicio centro ponibles dis- están nuevas Etiquetas faltantes. dañadas etiquetas inmediatamente Reemplace legibles. daños libres estén etiquetas toda Asegurese Operación: Información IMPORTANTE! ¡ instalado. correctamente esté corte accesorio protector cerciórese Siempre corte. cesorio tocarlos evite cuidado extremo eléctricas,...
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SIEMPRE protección Juicio Buen ¡ADVERTENCIA! esta operar para mental optimas estar debe Usted alerta Mantengase Shindaiwa aprobados autorizados. instale Nunca unidad! esta opere persona abusadas. usadas daños causar pueden altas Shindaiwa Podadoras cuidado Trabaje Instrucciones...
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Inc. Shindaiwa comunicarse puede También atenderá quien Shindaiwa, tribuidor dis- consulte manual, este con- información alguna entiende 2510 Serie relacionada pregunta alguna tiene área. vigentes normas substituir propósito tienen condiciones mayoría bajo segura operación...
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