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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERTOR'S MANUAL
BP530 BRUSHCUTTER
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.
This machine is designed for cutting grass, weed, and brush.
Do not use this machine for other purposes.
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly understand this
manual.
Keep this manual at a particular place so that you can reread it whenever
you have a question about its use.
Part Number 62109-94310 Rev. 03/05
WARNING!
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- Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERTOR'S MANUAL BP530 BRUSHCUTTER WARNING! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. This machine is designed for cutting grass, weed, and brush. Do not use this machine for other purposes. Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Shindaiwa power tool, or if you do not why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist IMPORTANT! CAUTION! you. -
Page 3: General Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions Stay Alert Work Safely You must be physically and mentally fit to Trimmers and brushcutters operate at very operate this unit safely. high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruc- WARNING! tion to operate this unit! - Page 4 The Properly Equipped Operator Wear hearing protection devices and a broad- Always wear eye protection such as brimmed hat or helmet. goggles or safety glasses to shield A helmet is required when using a blade-equipped against thrown objects. brushcutter to clear small trees. Always wear a harness when operating the unit .
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Page 5: Safety Labels
A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer or brushcutter. Do not make modifications to this unit without the written approval of Shindaiwa, Inc. -
Page 6: Unit Description
Unit Description BP530 BRUSH CUTTER Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. Understanding the product helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation. Spark Plug WARNING! Cleaner Cover Do not make unauthorized... -
Page 7: Assembly Procedure
Assembly Procedure Prior to Assembly Engine Assembly Outer Tube Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit: Engine assembly Tool Set Harness Hex Wrench (M5) Flexible Pipe Outer tube assembly Hex Wrench (M6) Plug Wrench ... - Page 8 Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly Throttle Cable Adjustment 1. Test throttle control for smooth WARNING! CAUTION! operation. If stiffness or binding are NEVER operate this machine noted, the cause must be identified and The line cutter is attached to the shield without the cutting attachment shield.
- Page 9 Installing a Blade 8. Rotate holder A until the hole in its 6. Fit the blade over the safety clip onto 1. Make sure the switch is off and the skirt aligns with the hole in the gear holder A. Then, slide the safety clip back engine is stopped.
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Page 10: Mixing Fuel
10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard motor oils may not be intended for use in high-performance air cooled 2-cycle The brushcutter can now be used as a engines, and should never be used in grass trimmer your Shindaiwa engine! -
Page 11: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Starting the Engine (Continued) IMPORTANT! WARNING! 1. Slide the ON-OFF switch to the "I" position The recoil starter can provide longlasting Before starting the engine, trouble free operation by following these make sure children, bystanders, and "I" Position (Engine ON) recommendations: pets and/or any other objects are well clear of the cutting attachment! -
Page 12: Stopping The Engine
NEVER rotate at engine idle! Turn counterclockwise If the idle speed can not be adjusted to remove by the procedure described here, have the unit inspected at an authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Spark Plug Idle Adjust Screw Loosen screw to open cover 3. - Page 13 Double Shoulder Harness Emergency Release (Continued) 3. Fasten the waist belt. 2. Hook the ends of the rope, one end to In case of emergency, firmly pull the red the hook on the harness and the other tab on your left waist, then pull the pin out. end to the cable holder on the front The machine will release from the strap.
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Page 14: Operation
15 Using a blade not authorized by (as viewed from above). DO NOT cut meter radius, stop the engine Shindaiwa may result in serious injury. between the 11 o’clock and 5 o’clock immediately positions. -
Page 15: Using A Brushcutter With A Trimmer Head
You may install one of several types of WARNING! Shindaiwa cutting attachments on your Before performing any CAUTION! BP530 trimmer or brushcutter, each with maintenance, repair, or features for specific applications and/or Operation at low rpm can lead to pre- cleaning work on the machine, operational requirements. - Page 16 Use only lithium Do not operate the machine if the air dealer. base grease (such as Shindaiwa Gear cleaner or element is damaged, or if Case Lubricant). the element is water-soaked.
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Page 17: Long Term Storage
Long Term Storage Blade Sharpening Whenever the unit will not be used for With the file or a grinder, file a blade as 30 days or longer, use the following follows. procedures to prepare it for storage: WARNING! Sharpen only the cutting ... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Engine Does Not Start What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Does the engine Fluid in the crankcase. servicing dealer. crank? Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Good Excess wear on Consult with an authorized compression? cylinder, piston, rings. - Page 19 Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Low Power Output What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking Cut at a slower rate. Is the engine the unit. overheating? Carburetor mixture is Consult with an authorized too lean. servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with...
- Page 20 Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Additional Problems Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air Consult with an authorized mixture. servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,500 min (±...
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Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration Of Conformity... - Page 22 Memo...
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- Page 24 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi, Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 © 2005 Shindaiwa Inc. Part Number 62109-94310 Revision 03/05 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.