Using The Blower; Routine Maintenance - Shindaiwa Super Quiet EB480 Owner's Manual

USING THE BLOWER

THINK SAFETY!
OPERATING TIPS
In the hands of an experienced
operator, the EB480/EB500 can
efficiently move a wide variety of
debris ranging from grass clippings to
gravel. As a general rule, operate your
EB480/EB500 at the lowest throttle
setting required to get the job done:
Wear hearing protection
when operating the
blower.
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Never operate
the blower if any
component parts
are damaged,
loose, or missing!
Never operate the blower
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■ Use low throttle settings when
clearing lightweight materials from
around lawns or shrubbery.
■ Use medium to higher throttle
settings to move grass or leaves
from parking lots or walkways.
■ Use full throttle when moving
heavy loads such as dirt or snow.
IMPORTANT!
Blower noise increases at higher
throttle settings! Always use the
lowest throttle setting required to get
the job done!
Wear eye protection such as a
face shield or goggles while
operating this machine!
Wear a dust mask to reduce
the risk of inhalation injuries.
Wear close-fitting clothing to protect
your legs and arms, and confine long
hair that might become caught or
tangled in machinery. Do not wear
clothing or jewelry that could get
caught in machinery!
Always be aware of the
strength and direction
of the blower discharge
stream! Never direct
the blower discharge
stream toward people
or animals!
when visibility is poor.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-
LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER,
WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE
PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SER-
VICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHIN-
DAIWA KOGYO CO., LTD. THE USE OF
PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN
PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO
AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A
BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A
WARRANTY CLAIM.
WARNING!
Before performing any mainte-
nance on this blower, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire!
Daily Maintenance
■ Remove dirt and debris from the
blower exterior.
■ Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses
for possible fuel leaks, and repair as
necessary.
■ Inspect the entire blower for loose,
damaged, or missing components,
and repair as necessary.
■ Inspect the engine cooling fins for
accumulations of dirt or debris, and
clean as necessary.
CAUTION!
Dirty or damaged cooling system
components may allow the
engine to overheat, possibly
causing serious engine damage!
Operating the blower with loose,
missing, or damaged compo-
nents could allow the engine to
overspeed, possibly causing
serious engine damage!
EVERY 10 HOURS
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
Remove the Element
Cover
Latch
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Cover Element
Snap the cover up from
the bottom to remove.
1. Remove the air cleaner cover by
gently lifting the cover latch.
2. Inspect the filter. If the element is
damaged or distorted, replace it
with a new one.
IMPORTANT!
The EB480/EB500 uses a special high
capacity dry-type air filter element.
The filter can be cleaned with soap
and water, but must NEVER be oiled!
3. Use compressed air to blow debris
from the air filter element.
NOTE:
Direct the air stream at the inside face
of the filter only!
4. Wash the filter cover with soap and
water and blow dry.
5. Install the filter element and cover
in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION!
Never operate the blower if the
air cleaner assembly is damaged
or missing!
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