Assembly; Blower Application; Operation; Fuel - Shindaiwa EB212 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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WARNING
Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine
WARNING
running or serious personal injury may result.
Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine
running or serious personal injury may result.

bloWer applIcatIon

blower applIcatIon
Install Blower Pipes
Install Blower Pipes
1. Align grooves in straight pipe with pegs on blower housing and
1. Align grooves in straight pipe with pegs on blower housing and slide
slide pipe onto housing.
pipe onto housing.
2. Turn straight pipe clockwise to lock into place.
2. Turn straight pipe clockwise to lock into place.
3. 3. Align grooves in fan head nozzle with pegs on straight pipe and Align grooves in fan head nozzle with pegs on straight pipe and slide
fan head nozzle onto straight pipe.
slide fan head nozzle onto straight pipe.
4. Turn fan head nozzle clockwise to lock into place.
4. Turn fan head nozzle clockwise to lock into place.
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WARNING
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Blower housing may contain shredder blades and
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other sharp edges that can cause serious injuries if touched, even if engine is off and blades are not moving. Wear
peratIon
gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor
performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage
WARNING
section of this manual.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to
prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal blade use on blade capable units also can create sparks if

fuel

the blade strikes rocks, metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding
fire prevention requirements.
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. Read and follow instructions in the Storage
problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited
section of this manual.
to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets,
carburetors and other engine components.
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. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carbu-
retors and other engine components.
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