Shindaiwa EB212 Owner's/Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL EB212 BLOWER Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and oth- ers! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing WARNING! protection when operating this unit. X7531138401 02/13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Shindaiwa EB212 Blower is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety, or durability. Shindaiwa high performance engines represent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine technology, and deliver exceptionally high power at remarkably low displacement and weight. As a professional owner/op-erator, you’ll soon discover why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself. -
Page 3: Safety
ower lower Perator anual afety manual safety symbols and Important InformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. dANGeR CIRCle ANd slAsh symbol The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word... - Page 4 Physical Condition Proper Clothing Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • if you are tired or sick, • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • if you are taking medication, •...
- Page 5 ower lower Perator anual Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
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Page 6: Equipment Check
equIpment check WARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi- nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual. •... -
Page 7: Description
Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your Shindaiwa dealer. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific information. -
Page 8: Contents
1. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradu- ally for best operating technique. 3. -
Page 9: Assembly
WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance prob- lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 10: Handling Fuel
2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty. -
Page 11: Starting Cold Engine
ower lower Perator anual IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. -
Page 12: Starting Warm Engine
6. Choke After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever to “Run” ( position and pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes. NOTE If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2- 5. -
Page 13: Operating Blower
ower lower Perator anual operatIng blower WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. WARNING Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result. -
Page 14: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL, HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABIL-... -
Page 15: Air Filter
ower lower Perator anual aIr fIlter Level 1. Parts required: Air Filter NOTE Clean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. -
Page 16: Spark Plug
spark plug Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. -
Page 17: Exhaust System
ower lower Perator anual Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 2. Remove engine cover, pull cover away from engine. Loosely install spark plug to prevent dirt from entering cylinder. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 3. -
Page 18: Exhaust Port Cleaning
Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield Remove engine cover. (See "Cleaning Cylinder Fins for step by step instructions) Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A), heat shield (B), and eyeplate (C). Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylin- der exhaust port. -
Page 19: Carburetor Adjustment
ower lower Perator anual carburetor adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
roubleshootIng r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n r i a... -
Page 21: Storage
ower lower Perator anual torage WARNING During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover becomes hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following:... -
Page 22: Specifications
MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- EB212 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 330 mm (13.0 in.) (w/o pipes) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 215 mm (8.5 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 340 mm (13.4 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 3.8 kg (8.38 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 21.2 cc (1.39 cu. -
Page 23: 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 difficulty 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 24 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.
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Page 28: Servicing Information
Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.