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Starting the Engine (continued)
When the Engine Starts...
■
After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3
minutes before operating the unit.
Starting A Flooded Engine
1.
Slide the ignition switch to the "I" (ON) position
2.
Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by
cranking the engine several times.
3.
If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.
Stopping the Engine
Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position.
Checking Unit Condition
NEVER operate the unit with the cut-
ting attachment shield or other protec-
tive devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts
and accessories with your Shindaiwa
trimmer. Do not make modifications to
this unit without written approval from
Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cut-
ting attachment: replace it with a ser-
viceable one.
Operation
Shoulder strap
WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder
strap or harness when operating
this unit. Using a harness with a
brushcutter allows you to main-
tain proper control of the unit and
reduces fatigue during extended
operation.
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 oper-
ate the machine comfortably.
Starting the Engine (continued)
Starting A Flooded Engine
■
1.
Disconnect the spark plug lead and use
After the engine is warm, pick up
the spark plug wrench to remove the
the unit and clip on the shoulder
spark plug (turn counter clockwise to
strap, if so equipped.
remove).
2.
Slide the ignition switch to the "O"
(STOP) position.
If the spark plug is fouled or
.
soaked with fuel, clean the plug as
necessary.
Stopping the Engine
Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position.
Adjusting Engine Idle
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropri-
The engine must return to idle speed
ate attachment holder. If a properly
whenever the throttle lever is released.
installed attachment vibrates, replace
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set
the
near
section
the attachment with new one and
low enough to permit the engine clutch to
to
refer
start,
to
fails
re-check.
disengage the cutting attachment.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
a
for
procedure
WARNING!
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
The cutting attachment must
tangled. Do not operate with broken
NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the
or damaged equipment.
idle speed cannot be adjusted by
the procedure described here, return
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for
RPM without a load. Doing so could
inspection.
damage the engine.
IMPORTANT!
Checking Unit Condition
Adjust the shoulder strap so the
NEVER operate the unit with the cut-
shoulder pad rests comfortably on the
ting attachment shield or other protec-
off-side shoulder and the cutting path
tive devices removed!
of the cutting attachment is parallel to
the ground. Make sure all hooks and
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
adjustment devices are secure.
accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer.
Do not make modifications to this unit with-
NOTE:
out written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
Using a shoulder strap when operat-
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ing this unit with a blade allows you
ment is properly installed and firmly
to maintain proper control of the unit
tightened before operation.
and reduces fatigue during extended
NEVER use a cracked or warped
operation.
cutting attachment: replace it with a
ser viceable one.
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idle.
■
Squeezing the throttle lever makes the
cutting attachment move faster; releas-
3.
Open the choke and fully depress the
ing the throttle permits the attachment
throttle lever with your left hand, then
to stop moving. If the cutting attach-
pull the starter handle rapidly with your
ment continues to move when the
right hand to clear excess fuel from the
engine returns to idle, carburetor idle
combustion chamber.
start
speed should be adjusted (see "Adjust-
ing Engine Idle.")
4.
Replace the spark plug and tighten it
firmly with the spark plug wrench. If a
torque wrench is available, torque the
spark plug to the values recommended
in the "Specifications" section.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment
Idle Speed Adjustment
holders.
manual.
this
of
end
1.
Place the unit on the ground, then start
troubleshooting
the
the engine, and then allow it to idle 2-3
still
engine
the
If
6.
minutes until warm.
your
engine.
warm
2.
If the attachment rotates when the
or other protective device is no
starting
the
Repeat
5.
engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed
guarantee of protection against rico-
by turning the idle adjustment screw
chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD
counter-clockwise.
AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
3.
If a tachometer is available, adjust idle.
Check Specifications page for correct
idle speed
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
preset at factory and cannot be serviced
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken or
damaged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could dam-
age the engine.
correct
for
page
Specifications
adjust
available,
is
tachometer
counter-clockwise.
screw
adjustment
idle
the
speed
idle
the
reduce
idle,
the
when
rotates
attachment
warm.
until
2-3
idle
to
it
allow
then
and
then
ground,
the
on
unit
Adjustment
Ignition
switch
OFF
OFF
switch
Ignition
section.
"Specifications"
recommended
values
the
to
the
torque
available,
is
wrench
a
If
wrench.
plug
spark
the
it
tighten
and
plug
spark
chamber.
the
from
fuel
excess
clear
to
WARNING!
with
rapidly
handle
starter
A cutting attachment shield
then
hand,
left
your
with
lever
the
depress
fully
and
choke
NOTE
Shoulder strap
required for use
with Brushcutters
speed
idle
Check
a
If
3.
turning
by
at
is
engine
5.
Rep
the
If
2.
war
minutes
6.
If th
engine,
the
the
the
Place
1.
end
Speed
Idle
the
in
plug
spark
torque
with
firmly
the
Replace
4.
combustion
hand
right
the
pull
throttle
the
Open
3.
ued)
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aged fa
other
of pro
MUS
FLYIN
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