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Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it when required. SHINDAIWA OWNER’S AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL EC7500/EC7600 ENGINE CUTOFF SAW WARNING! Part Number 68006-94310 Rev. 12/04...
Inspection and Maintenance ... 16 Long Term Storage ... 23 Troubleshooting ... 24 Declaration of Conformity ... 25 Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.
Before Operation Children and people who do not understand this manual must not use this unit. Never allow other people or animals to be near the unit when starting or operating. Never touch a rotating cut-off wheel. ...
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As soon as the engine starts, the cut-off wheel may begin to rotate. WARNING! Do not use the cut-off saw to cut or disturb asbestos or products containing or wrapped in asbestos. If you believe you might be cutting asbestos, contact your supervisor.
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Kickback Kickback may force the cut-off wheel up and back toward the operator lightning-fast. Kickback can occur whenever the upper half of the cut-off wheel touches an object. Never cut an object using the upper half of the cut-off wheel. Operation ...
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When replacing parts, always use Shindaiwa genuine parts. Using non-Shindaiwa genuine parts may result in serious injury. Inspection and maintenance operations not mentioned in this manual should be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
IMPORTANT! Make sure all safety and operation information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing safety and operation information labels, which are available from your authorized Shindaiwa dealer. DECOMPRESSION VALVE PRIMER EC7500 EC7500 EC7600 Figure 4 EC7600 EC7500.1...
Technical Specifications Engine Type ... 2-Cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled Displacement ... 73.5 cm Bore x Stroke ...51 x 36mm Max. Power Output** ... 3.3kW Recommended Engine Idling Speed ... 2,500 min Recommended Maximum Engine Speed ... 10,450 min Maximum Cutting Depth, EC7500 Abrasive Wheel 305mm ...
Assembly Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit. This unit consists of the items shown in Figure 6. Carefully inspect the engine unit for damaged or loosen bolts. If you find any damage or missing items, check with your dealer.
2-cycle engines and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine. CAUTION! This engine is designed to oper- ate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and premium 2-cycle mixing oil only.
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Starting the Engine When the Engine is Cold WARNING! Before starting the engine, place the unit on a clean, level surface. Make sure you have good secure footing and always keep a firm grip on the unit. Move at least 3 meters away from the fueling site before starting the engine.
Refer to the Troubleshooting Sec- tion, page 24. If the engine still does not start, con- EC7500.23 tact your Shindaiwa dealer. Stopping the Engine Let the engine run at idle speed for 2-3 minutes, then turn the on-off switch Off.
WARNING! When using the cut-off saw, the wheel guard must be securely in position as a protection against a broken wheel. If the wheel guard is not in place, a broken wheel...
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Reversing cutting head for flush cutting operations WARNING! Before performing any work on the cut-off saw, make sure the engine is stopped and the ignition switch is OFF. Remove Cutting Wheel EC7500.34 Tension Screw Tension Indicator Figure 15 NOTE: For units equipped with a water kit,...
Reversing cutting head for flush cutting opera 6mm Socket- Head Bolts Figure 19 5. Making sure that the drive belt is fully engaged in the drive pulleys, slide the belt cover on and install the two socket-head bolts into the left-hand side of the mounting sur- face only until the bolts bottom on the belt cover.
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Cleaning the Air Cleaner WARNING! Inspection and maintenance should be done in a well ventilated place and where there is no risk of fire. Dust in the air cleaner will affect en- gine life. The air filter must be cleaned every time you start operating.
Adjusting the Carburetor It is not necessary to adjust the carbu- retor when the unit is new. Adjust the carburetor only when you are sure it is necessary due to differences in work- ing conditions such as atmospheric pressure or temperature, or change in unit conditions after more than 10 hours of use.
High and Low Speed Needle The high and low speed needle is fixed and cannot be adjusted. Spark Plug Maintenance If the engine becomes hard to start or if idle speed is unstable, inspect the spark plug according to the following procedures.
Replacing the Drive Belt 1. Loosen the tension screw. Loosen the two bolts on the belt guard and remove the belt guard by sliding it to the right. See Figure 26. 2. Loosen the two bolts in the clutch cover and remove the clutch cover. 3.
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Replacing the Cut-off Wheel 1. Make sure the ignition switch is Off and the engine is stopped. 2. Insert a 6mm hex wrench into the hole in the belt guard to prevent the drive shaft from turning. See Figure 29. Replacing the Cut-off Wheel Hex Wrench Outer...
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Sharpening a Diamond Cut-off Wheel While running the engine at low speed, make about 10 passes at cutting a con- crete block or a soft brick. Keep the block watered while sharpening. Checking the Fuel Filter WARNING! KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE OR EXCESS HEAT! 1.
Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare if for storage: Clean external parts thoroughly. Drain all the fuel from the carbure- tor and the fuel tank. IMPORTANT! All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.
If the above inspections and maintenance procedures do not correct the problem, contact your Shindaiwa dealer for assistance. Cutting performance is poor. plug dry? Make sure the cut-off wheel is fuel filter (pg 22).
DECLARATION CONFORMITY We hereby declare the Shindaiwa Cut-off Machine, Model EC7500 (EC7500/EC1, EC7600/EC1). meets the following respective requirements. Council Directives: 89/336/EEC as amended 98/37/EC as amended 2000/14/EC as amended 2004/26/EC as amended Measured sound power level: 113dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level: 115dB(A) Technical documentation is kept by: K.
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