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Spanish.........SP_1
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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S M
EB212 BLOWER
EB212 BLOWER
WARNING!
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.
Minimize the risk of injury to you
Read this manual and familiarize
contents. Always wear eye and
when operating this unit.

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  • Page 1 English....1 Spanish..SP_1 French..FR_1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S M EB212 BLOWER EB212 BLOWER Minimize the risk of injury to you Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and oth- Read this manual and familiarize ers! Read this manual and familiarize yourself contents.

  • 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).

  • 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

    If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your Shindaiwa dealer. 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

    STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    WARNING fuel Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty.

  • 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

    - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, Shindaiwa dealer repair stop switch before using blower again. your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again.

  • 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- peratInG bloWer 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 WARNING...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

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  • Page 15: Air Filter

    Level 1. ower lower Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush. Perator anual NOTE Clean daily. Ir fIlter aIr fIlter Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from enter- ing the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- Level 1.

  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    spark plug park pluG Level 2. Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug 3/4 in. Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge Tools required: IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) IMPORTANT otherwise severe engine damage may occur. Use only BPMR-8Y spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur.

  • Page 17: Exhaust System

    ower lower Perator anual Cleaning Cylinder Fins Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 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.

  • 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

    If engine stops or stalls after 6. Check HI speed RPM at W.O.T. (Wide Open Throttle). HI speed full warm up return the unit to your authorized Shindaiwa dealer for repair. RPM should be set to specifications found on "Specifications"...

  • 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 diffi culty 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.
  • Page 25 Authorized Dealer within 100 miles, ECHO Inc. will pay to ship the unit to the nearest authorized dealer. If you have questions regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986- 7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.
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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.

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