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1Top cover OPERATOR'S MANUAL EB3410 WARNING READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Always keep your manual in a place where it is readily accessible. If you have lost your manual or it is damaged and no longer readable, please purchase a new one from your shindaiwa dealer.
Contents For safe use of your product....................4 Warning notices ......................4 Other indicators ......................4 Symbols ......................... 4 Location in which the safety decal is attached............... 6 Handling fuel........................7 Handling the engine....................... 8 Handling the product ..................... 9 Packing list........................
For safe use of your product For safe use of your product Be careful to read this section before using your product. The precautions described in this section contain important safety information. Please observe them carefully. You must also read the precautions that appear in the body of the manual itself. Text following a [diamond mark] mark describes the potential consequences of failing to observe the precaution.
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For safe use of your product Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica- Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica- tion tion Choke Control Do not use the product in plac- "Cold Start" es with poor ventilation Position (Choke Closed) Choke Control "Run" Beware of fire Position (Choke Open) Beware of electric shocks...
If the decal becomes unreadable due to wear and tear or damage, or peels off and is lost, please purchase a replacement decal from your shindaiwa dealer and attach it in the location shown in the illustrations below. Ensure that the decal is readable at all times.
If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the Tighten the fuel tank cap securely after refuelling. product immediately and contact your shindaiwa dealer Fuel spills can cause fire and burns when ignited. to have it repaired.
Remove the spark plug cap before performing checks are abnormal vibrations or sounds. Contact your and maintenance shindaiwa dealer to have it repaired. An accident could occur if the product starts unexpectedly. Accidents involving parts that fall or shatter off can cause wounds or serious injury.
For safe use of your product Handling the product General precautions WARNING Operator's manual Loaning or assigning your product Be careful to read the operator's manual When loaning your product to another party, ensure properly before using your product in or- that the person borrowing the product receives the op- der to ensure correct operation.
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For safe use of your product Precautions for use WARNING Users of the product Turn off the engine when moving around The product should not be used by: When moving around in the situations described below, people who are tired turn off the engine and move with the product shouldered.
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(RSI). Contact your shindaiwa dealer for repair. To reduce the risk of RSI, do the following: Continuing to use parts when they are damaged could lead Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted to an accident or serious injury.
Packing list Packing list The following parts are packed separately in the packing box. When you have unpacked the box, please check the parts that it contains. Contact your shindaiwa dealer if anything is missing or broken. Number Part name Quantity...
Before you start Before you start Assembly WARNING Read the operator's manual carefully to ensure that you assemble the product correctly. Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. Using a product that has been incorrectly assembled could lead to an accident or serious injury. Install blower pipes Place the blower upright on the ground or on a sturdy work sur- face.
If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the product immediately and contact your shindaiwa dealer to have it repaired. If the fuel ignites, it could cause burns and fire.
Engine operation Engine operation Starting the engine WARNING When starting the engine, observe the precautions described from Page 4 in the section "For safe use of your prod- uct" to ensure that you operate the product correctly. Do not operate the product unless the housing cover and blower pipes are properly installed. Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
If engine does not stop when ignition switch is moved to 1. Ignition switch 2. Throttle position lever STOP position, close choke - position - to stall engine. 3. Throttle trigger Have your shindaiwa dealer repair ignition switch before using blower again.
Operation Operation Operating blower WARNING 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.
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Operation Throttle Control The blower is equipped with a multi-function throttle control. The "Cruise" function allows the operator to use a throttle po- sition lever for constant speed use without using the throttle trigger. This is useful for limiting the fatigue caused from hold- ing the throttle for extended periods of time.
Time intervals are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Maintenance and care If you have any questions or problems, please contact your shindaiwa dealer. Cleaning air filter Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush...
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Maintenance and care Install air filter element, pre-filter and cover in the reverse or- der of removal. Replacing fuel filter Tools required: 200-250 mm (8-10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook, clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container Parts required: Fuel line and filter DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable.
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Maintenance and care Cooling system maintenance IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperature, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air car- ries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: Air intakes are blocked, preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder, Dust and grass build up on the out side of the cylinder.
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Maintenance and care Cleaning housing cover Remove dust of various sorts, including fallen leaves blocking the housing cover. IMPORTANT Do not remove the housing cover. If necessary, Please consult your dealer. 1. Housing cover Check spark plug Tools required: Spark plug wrench, Feeler gauge Parts required: Spark plug IMPORTANT Never allow dirt or debris to enter the cylinder bore.
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Combustion chamber should be decarbonized, and the valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Remove engine cover, rocker arm cover, and set piston at TDC-compression. Loosen adjuster locknut so that the 2.5 mm Allen socked head adjustment screw can turn freely.
Troubleshooting table The engine does not start Diagnosis Cause Solution Does the engine crank? Faulty recoil starter. Consult your shindaiwa dealer. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Good compression? Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Excess wear on cylinder, pis- Consult your shindaiwa dealer.
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Operator is overworking the Use a lower throttle setting. unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult your shindaiwa dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with a 2-cycle air...
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Do not attempt to dismantle the product. Consult your shindaiwa dealer in the event of a problem that is not covered in the table above, or other such concerns. For spare parts and consumables, please use only genuine parts and designated products and components. Using parts from...
Fit the spark plug. (Do not connect the spark plug cap. ) Remove blower pipe assembly from unit. 1. Spark plug 2. Spark plug cap Please contact your shindaiwa dealer in order to dispose of the product or its parts in compliance with national laws.
Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol. Two stroke, air-cooled engine oil. ISO-L-EGD Stand- ard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC,FD grade and Shindaiwa One oil. Ratio 50 : 1 (2%) Tank Capacity:...
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