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- Page 1 X7502825800 06/10 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL LE254 LAWN EDGER WARNING! Always wear eye protection when operating this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact your local Shindaiwa dealer for assistance. -
Page 3: Safety
WARNING! Never make unauthorized attachment 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. ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. - Page 4 Safety (continued) The properly equipped operator Wear nonslip heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the unit’s handle. Wear snug-fitting clothes that also permit freedom of movement. NEVER wear shorts! Keep a proper footing and do not overreach—maintain your balance at all times during operation.
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Page 5: Product Description
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002. Ignition switch Handle Shaft tube LE254 6.3 kg / 14.0 lb. 4-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled 34 x 27 mm / 1.3 x 1.1 in. 24.5 cc / 1.5 cu. in. -
Page 6: Emission Control
Carefully inspect all compo- nents for damage. ■ Outer Tube/Main Shaft Assembly Mounting the cutting attachment shield and edger blade Loosen gearcase clamp screw. Remove the gearcase index screw. Slide gearcase on to shaft tube, engaging flex drive cable with female socket in gearcase. -
Page 7: Mixing Fuel
Mixing Fuel WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa require- ments 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. -
Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank
Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •... -
Page 9: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine WARNING! The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I”... -
Page 10: Stopping The Engine
Checking Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the cut- ting attachment shield or other protec- tive devices removed! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa edger. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa. -
Page 11: Operation
Slowly lower the blade to the ground while applying full throttle. ■ Do not move the edger into the work so fast that the engine or blade bogs down. ■ Regular and frequent use of the... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Keep the spark plug and wire connec- tions tight and clean. Air Filter The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid 4-stroke engine. As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by oil mixed with the gaso- line and air from the carburetor that... - Page 13 Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter ele- ment. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. ■ Before reinstalling the new filter element, inspect...
- Page 14 Tighten the clamp screw and torque to 5.9 - 8.0 N•m (52 - 69 in•lbs). WARNING! Blades are not inter- changeable between Shindaiwa edgers and unit/brushcutter models. Operating any unit with a blade or attachment not approved for the unit can be hazardous and may cause seri- ous injury.
- Page 15 Shindaiwa-trained service technician. IMPORTANT! The valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Valve Adjustment Remove cylinder cover, rocker arm cover, and spark plug. Rotate the crankshaft while observing the pis- ton through the spark plug open- ing.
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Page 16: Carburetor Adjustment
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer. IMPORTANT! -
Page 17: Adjusting Engine Idle
The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here, return the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. NOTE Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are preset at factory and cannot be serviced in the field. -
Page 18: Long Term Storage
Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following proce- dures to prepare it for storage: • Clean external parts thoroughly. • Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. IMPORTANT! Stored fuel ages. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust valves. Valve clearance too loose. ENGINE DOES NOT START Possible Cause Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test. Loose spark plug. - Page 20 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
- Page 21 Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Replace spring/shoes as required, check idle speed.
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Page 22: Warranty Statement
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product diffi culty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 23 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.
- Page 24 Authorized Dealer within 100 miles, ECHO Inc. will pay to ship the unit to the nearest authorized dealer. If you have questions regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986- 7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.
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Page 28: Servicing Information
Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit. Warranty Registration To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your Shindaiwa equipment by filling out the war- ranty registration card supplied with your unit. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you.