Troubleshooting - Shindaiwa DGW500M Owner's And Operator's Manual

14. Troubleshooting

Warning: Electric Shock/Injury
• Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the engine key before performing
any equipment check or maintenance.
• Do not touch the equipment during operation if the equipment or your body is wet.
• Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open. There is a danger
of hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts such as
cooling fans and belts.
Warning: Fire
• Always be sure to stop the engine when inspecting fuel or refueling, and
absolutely never perform such tasks near fire or other open flame. Wait until the
engine has completely cooled before inspecting fuel or refueling.
• Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
• Absolutely never use the equipment if there is a fuel, oil or cooling water leak,
and be sure to always repair the leak before using.
• Absolutely never inspect or perform maintenance to the equipment near fire or
other open flame.
Warning: Injury to Eyes and Skin
• Use protective gear, such as rubber gloves, when inspecting or replacing the
battery due to the dilute sulfuric acid in the battery fluid. Be sure that fluid does
not get into eyes, or on skin or clothing.
• If battery fluid gets into the eyes, or on the skin or clothing, immediately wash
with a large amount of water, and always be especially sure to seek medical
attention if it gets into the eyes.
Warning: Explosion
• Do not operate the equipment or recharge the battery when the battery fluid level
is below the minimum level.
• Do not generate any sparks near the battery and do not allow any fire or other
open flame near the equipment because the battery generates ignitable gas.
Caution: Burn
• The engine, muffler and similar parts are extremely hot during operation and
immediately after stopping the equipment. Never touch hot parts.
• Never open the radiator cap during operation or immediately after stopping the
equipment. Hot cooling water and steam will spurt out. Always be sure to stop
the engine before performing any equipment check or maintenance.
• Always be sure to stop the engine and allow it to cool before inspecting or
changing the engine oil. Opening the oil gauge or oil plug during operation will
result in hot oil spurting out.
Refer to the table of the next page to perform inspection when the equipment is
operating poorly.
If you cannot resolve a problem after inspecting the equipment, request repair at
the retail outlet where the equipment was purchased.
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