Table Of Contents; Attention Statements - Shindaiwa EB8520RT Owner's/Operator's Manual

Introduction
The Shindaiwa EB8520RT has been
designed and built to deliver superior perfor-
mance and reliability without compromise to
quality, comfort, safety, or durability.
The information contained in this manual
describes units available at the time of produc-
tion. While every attempt has been made to
give you the very latest information about your
Shindaiwa EB8520RT blower. There may be
some differences between your EB8520RT
blower and what is described here.
Contents
Attention Statements ................................. 2
Safety ........................................................... 3
Unit Description ......................................... 5
Specifications .............................................. 5
Assembling the Blower ............................. 6
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit and also to protect you and
others from harm. These procedures are general guidelines only, and are not intended to replace any safety rules/laws that may be in
force in your area. If you have any questions regarding your EB8520RT blower, or if you do not understand something in this manual,
your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. For additional information, you may also contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed
on the back of this manual.

Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special "Atten-
tion Statements".
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular Attention Symbol and the
word "WARNING" indicates a poten-
tially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Safety and operation labels
Read and follow this manual.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury.
2
CAUTION!
This blower is equipped with a spark-
arresting muffler! Never operate this
unit without both the muffler and
spark arrester installed and properly
functioning!
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Mixing Fuel ................................................ 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................. 8
Starting and Stopping the Blower ............ 9
Adjusting Engine Idle Speed ................... 10
Using the Blower ..................................... 12
IMPORTANT!
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information that
should be acted upon to avoid damag-
ing the unit.
Wear eye and hearing protection
at all times during the operation
of this unit.
Sound Power Level (mea-
sured in accordance with
2000/14/EC)
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make
changes in production without prior notice,
and without obligation to make alterations to
units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
Before using this unit, consult local regu-
lations concerning noise restrictions and
hours of operation!
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Maintenance ............................................. 13
Storage ...................................................... 15
Troubleshooting Guide ........................... 16
Declaration of Conformity ....................... 19
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses spe-
cial significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word "NOTE"
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
WARNING! Surface can be hot.
Always wear gloves when handling
this unit.
HOT SURFACE
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