Attaching The Shoulder Strap; General Maintenance - Shindaiwa 230PH Owner's/Operator's Manual

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

To Wear the Shoulder Strap
1. Hook the strap hook to the hanger on
the outer tube.
2. Wear the shoulder strap so that the
hook stays at your right hand side.
3. Adjust the length of the shoulder strap
so that you can hold and operate the
machine comfortably.
Shoulder Strap
Emergency Release
In case of emergency, strongly pull the
white tab at the hook. The machine will be
released from the strap.
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General Maintenance

WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make
sure the engine and cutting attachment
are completely stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire before performing
service or maintenance work.
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories,
cutting attachment, or replacement
parts may not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage and
lead to personal injury.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connections
tight and clean.
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
 Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging, and clean as
necessary.
Keep cooling
fins clean.
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passages
 Carefully remove any accumulations of
dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel
tank. Check cooling air intake area at
base of crankcase. Remove all debris.
Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to
engine overheating, fire, or premature
wear.
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when
working around the cutter assembly.
 Clean any debris or dirt from the cutting
attachment.
 Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutter at-
tachment is securely fastened.
 Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
 Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor idle speed adjusting
screws) are tight.
10-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 hours of operation (more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
 Remove the air cleaner element from
the air cleaner housing and clean it
thoroughly with soap and water. Let it
dry before reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.
Unscrew
Fastener
Remove and
clean the
element.
10/15-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:
 Remove and clean the spark plug.
Adjust the spark plug electrode gap
to 0.6 ~ .07 mm. If the plug must be
replaced, use only a NGK BMR6A.
CAUTION!
Keep air
Before removing the spark plug, clean
clean.
the area around the plug to prevent
dirt and debris from getting into the
engine's internal parts
0.6 ~ 0.7mm
Clean the spark plug and
check the gap at the electrode.
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