Maintenance - Shindaiwa T350 Owner's Manual

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 maintn-
enance work.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not oper-
ate properly with your unit and may
cause damage and lead to personal
injury.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa war-
ranty.
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade
condition frequently. If a blade's per-
formance changes suddenly, stop the
engine and check the blade for cracks
or other damage. Replace a damaged
blade IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING!
■ Never repair a damaged blade
by welding, staightening, or by
modifying its shape. An altered
blade may break during opera-
tion, resulting in serious personal
injury.
■ DO NOT use 2-tooth or NON-
Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth
cutting blades on Shindaiwa trim-
mers or brushcutters.
■ Blades are not interchangeable
between Shindaiwa edgers and
trimmer/brushcutter models.
Operating any unit with a blade or
attachment not approved for that
unit can be hazardous and may
cause serious injury.
Muffl er
This unit must never be operated with
a faulty or missing muffl er. Make sure
the muffl er is well secured and in good
condition. A worn or damaged muffl er is
a fi re hazard and may also cause hear-
ing loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connec-
tions tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor adjusting screws)
are tight.
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