Operation; Operating Blower - Shindaiwa EB8520RT Operator's Manual

Operating blower

Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal in-
jury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets.
IMPORTANT
To avoid engine damage due to over revving, do not block blower pipe opening.
NOTE
Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the
blower noise. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds and by dampening material with water/mist when necessary. Keep
debris on your property. Be Smart - be a good neighbor.
1. Throttle position lever
Heat sensor
WARNING
2. Throttle trigger

Operation

Read the Safety Section carefully.
1. Use only during appropriate hours.
2. Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes.
3. Control engine speed with throttle trigger, or for continuous
use, set engine speed with throttle position lever. Rotate
throttle position lever forward for lower speed, back for high-
er speed.
4. Use low throttle settings when clearing lightweight materials
from around lawns or shrubbery.
5. Use medium to higher throttle settings to move grass or
leaves from parking lots or walkways.
6. Use full throttle when moving heavy loads such as dirt or
snow.
This engine is equipped with a heat sensor in order to prevent
overheating. If engine overheating occurs, the engine speed will
be reduced to 5000 r/min. If the engine speed will not rise above
5000 r/min, please cool the engine as follows.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove any leaves and debris blocking intake cover.
3. Keep the engine speed at idle for 1 minute.
If the engine speed is automatically reduced again after cooling
the engine, please consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
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