Table Of Contents; Attention Statements - Shindaiwa LE242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Introduction
The Shindaiwa 242 series has been
designed and built to deliver supe-
rior performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety
or durability.
Shindaiwa engines represent the lead-
ing edge of high-performance engine
technology, delivering exceptionally
high power with remarkably low dis-
placement and weight. As an owner/
operator, you'll soon discover for your-
self why Shindaiwa is simply in a class
by itself!
Contents
Attention Statements .......................... 2
Safety ................................................. 3
Product Description ............................ 5
Specifications ..................................... 5
Emission Control ................................ 6
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to pro-
tect you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not
intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. 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. You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.

Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special
"attention statements".
DANGER!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word "DANGER" contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon
to prevent serious injury or death.
Operational and Warning Labels
Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all time
during the operation
of this unit.
2
ECHO, Inc. reserves the right to
make changes to products without
prior notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
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Assembly ............................................ 6
Mixing fuel .......................................... 7
Filling the fuel tank.............................. 8
Starting the Engine ............................ 9
Stopping the Engine ......................... 10
IMPORTANT!
WARNING!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word "WARNING" contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication.
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Checking Unit Condition ................... 10
Operation .......................................... 10
Maintenance ..................................... 12
Long Term Storage ........................... 17
Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 18
Warranty Statement ......................... 21
A statement preceded by the word
"NOTE" contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
IMPORTANT!
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information
that should be acted upon to pre-
vent mechanical damage.
NOTE:
Keep feet away from
blade. Rotating blade
may cause injury.
Blade may continue to
rotate after the unit is
shut off.
WARNING: Surface can be
hot. Always wear gloves
when handling this unit.
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