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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERTOR'S MANUAL
B530 BRUSHCUTTER
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.
This machine is designed for cutting grass, weed, and brush.
Do not use this machine for other purposes.
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly understand this
manual.
Keep this manual at a particular place so that you can reread it whenever
you have a question about its use.
Part Number 62108-94310 Rev. 02/05
WARNING!

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERTOR'S MANUAL B530 BRUSHCUTTER WARNING! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. This machine is designed for cutting grass, weed, and brush. Do not use this machine for other purposes. Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Shindaiwa power tool, or if you do not why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist IMPORTANT! CAUTION! you.

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions Stay Alert Work Safely You must be physically and mentally fit to Trimmers and brushcutters operate at very operate this unit safely. high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruc- WARNING! tion to operate this unit!
  • Page 4 The Properly Equipped Operator Wear hearing protection devices and a broad- Always wear eye protection such as brimmed hat or helmet. goggles or safety glasses to shield A helmet is required when using a blade-equipped against thrown objects. brushcutter to clear small trees. Always wear a harness when operating the unit .

  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer or brushcutter. Do not make modifications to this unit without the written approval of Shindaiwa, Inc.

  • Page 6: Unit Description

    Unit Description B530 BRUSH CUTTER Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit Spark and its various components. Understanding Plug the product helps ensure top performance, Ignition Filter Switch long service life, and safer operation. Grip...

  • Page 7: Assembly Procedure

    Assembly Procedure Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:  Engine assembly  Outer tube assembly  Debris shield HARNESS  Double shoulder harness  Cutting attachment  Handlebar  Blade cover ...
  • Page 8 Throttle Cable Installation Powerhead Assembly Handlebar Installation (Continued) Install Mainshaft and Outer Tube (a) Center the throttle cable sleeve over 1. Remove the 4mm retaining screws and the connected cable ends and place the lower cap from the handlebar bracket. CAUTION! assembly in the throttle cable connector.
  • Page 9 Throttle Cable Adjustment Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly Sub-Shield 1. Test throttle control for smooth WARNING! operation. If stiffness or binding are (when trimmer head is in use) NEVER operate this machine noted, the cause must be identified and 1. Attach the shield extension to the without the cutting attachment shield.
  • Page 10 Installing a Blade 8. Rotate holder A until the hole in its 6. Fit the blade over the safety clip onto 1. Make sure the switch is off and the skirt aligns with the hole in the gear holder A. Then, slide the safety clip back engine is stopped.
  • Page 11 Installing Trimmer Head Installing the Stabilizer IMPORTANT! To install a trimmer head The shaft bolt and bolt guard are not used 1. Position the brushcutter with the head with a stabilizer. Save these parts for of the shaft bolt facing up. future use without a stabilizer.

  • Page 12: Mixing Fuel

    Never use any fuel containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard motor oils may not be intended for use in high-performance air cooled 2-cycle engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine!
  • Page 13 Starting the Engine (Continued) Starting a Warm Engine 1. Slide the ON-OFF switch to the "I" WARNING! position Starting a warm engine involves all of the The cutting attachment will steps of starting a cold engine, EXEPT: rotate when the machine is started and Throttle Lock ...

  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed can not be adjusted by the procedure described here, have the unit inspected at an authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Idle Adjust Screw 1. Place the unit on the ground, then start the engine and allow it to idle for 2-3 minutes until warm.

  • Page 15: Operation

    15  Using a blade not authorized by (as viewed from above). DO NOT cut meter radius, stop the engine Shindaiwa may result in serious injury. between the 11 o’clock and 5 o’clock immediately positions.

  • Page 16: Using A Brushcutter With A Trimmer Head

    You may install one of several types of WARNING! Shindaiwa cutting attachments on your Before performing any CAUTION! B530 trimmer or brushcutter, each with maintenance, repair, or features for specific applications and/or Operation at low rpm can lead to pre- cleaning work on the operational requirements.
  • Page 17 fins. into the gear case until the old grease has been pushed out. Use only lithium base grease (such as Shindaiwa Gear CAUTION! Case Lubricant). Do not operate the machine if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is water-soaked.

  • Page 18: Long Term Storage

    Long Term Storage Blade Sharpening Whenever the unit will not be used for With the file or a grinder, file a blade 30 days or longer, use the following as follows. procedures to prepare it for storage: WARNING!  Clean external parts thoroughly and Sharpen only the cutting apply a light coating of oil to all metal surfaces.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Engine Does Not Start What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Does the engine Fluid in the crankcase. servicing dealer. crank? Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Good Excess wear on Consult with an authorized compression? cylinder, piston, rings.
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Low Power Output What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking Cut at a slower rate. Is the engine the unit. overheating? Carburetor mixture is Consult with an authorized too lean. servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with...
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Additional Problems Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air Consult with an authorized mixture. servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,750 min Switch turned off.

  • Page 22: Declaration Of Conformity

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  • Page 23 Memo...
  • Page 24 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi, Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 © 2005 Shindaiwa Inc. Part Number 62108-94310 Revision 02/05 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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