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Adjusting Engine Idle
The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is released.
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set
low enough to permit the engine clutch
to disengage the cutting attachment.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment
must NEVER rotate at engine idle!
If the idle speed cannot be adjusted
by the procedure described
here, return the trimmer to your
Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.
Loading Trimmer Line
1.
Cut one piece of line to recommended length.
2.
Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets.
3.
Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push
line equal distance through trimmer head.
4.
Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to
wind line onto spool until about 5" (13 cm) of each line
remains exposed.
Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for
operation.
Long Term Storage
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is
added.
Whenever the unit will not be used for 30
days or longer, use the following proce-
dures to prepare it for storage:
■
Clean external parts thoroughly.
■
Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
■
Remove the remaining fuel from the
fuel lines and carburetor.
1.
Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
2.
Start and run the engine until it
stops running.
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine
will no longer start.
Idle Speed Adjustment
1.
Place the unit on the ground, then
start the engine, and then allow it to
idle 2-3 minutes until warm.
2.
If the attachment rotates when the
engine is at idle, reduce the idle
speed by turning the idle adjustment
screw counter-clockwise.
3.
If a tachometer is available, adjust
idle. Check Specifications page for
correct idle speed
NOTE:
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments
are preset at factory and cannot be
serviced in the field.
1
.080 (2.0 mm) dia. - 20' (6 m)
.095 (2.4 mm) dia. - 14' (4 m)
.105 (2.7 mm) dia. - 10' (3 m)
IMPORTANT!
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carbure-
tor for extended periods can cause
hard starting, and could also lead to
increased service and maintenance
costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with
a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
NOTE:
Damage resulting from stale or con-
taminated fuel is not covered by the
Shindaiwa warranty policy.
Idle
adjustment
screw
Adjusting
engine idle
3
■
Remove the spark plug and pour
about 1/4 oz. of 2-cycle mixing oil
into the cylinder through the spark
plug hole. Slowly pull the recoil
starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly
coat the interior of the engine. Rein-
stall the spark plug.
■
Before storing the unit, repair or
replace any worn or damaged parts.
■
Remove the air cleaner element from
the carburetor and clean it thor-
oughly with soap and water. Let dry
and reassemble the element.
■
Store the unit in a clean, dust-free
area.
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