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- Page 1 X7502891100 05/10 Shindaiwa OwnER’S/OPERaTOR’S ManUaL PS344 PowerBroom Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. WARNING!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have questions regarding your power tool, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual. -
Page 3: Safety
Always clear your work area of trash or hidden debris to help ensure good footing. ■ Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair- ing or maintaining this unit. This label indicates the minimum distance between front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3. - Page 4 Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be thrown either from the sweeper belts or bounced from a hard surface. Always wear eye and hearing protection. Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as additional face and eye protection. Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the unit.
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Page 5: Product Description
Product description Using the illustration as a guide, famil- iarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation. Sweeper Belt Gearcase Specifications Model Dry Weight (less sweepers) Engine Type Bore x Stroke Displacement... -
Page 6: Emission Control
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM/TWC (Engine Modification and 3-way Catalyst) and for the fuel tank the Control System is EVAP (Evaporative Emissions) or N (for nylon tank). Evaporative emission may be applicable to California models only. - Page 7 assembly (continued) Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play The throttle lever free play should be approximately 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). Make sure that the throttle lever oper- ates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play, follow the procedures and illustrations that follow.
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Page 8: Mixing Fuel
Mixing Fuel WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank
Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •... -
Page 10: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. WARNING! The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in possible serious injury. Keep mov- able parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. -
Page 11: Stopping The Engine
(ignition switch, etc.) removed! ALWAYS make sure the PowerBroom tool is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation. Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories. Do not make modi- fications to your machine without the written approval of Shindaiwa. ■... -
Page 12: Operating
Optional accessories Debris shield A plastic debris shield is available from your Shindaiwa dealer as a useful option to your PowerBroom. The shield helps prevent broadcasting debris when large volumes of material are forced over the top of the drum during operation. -
Page 13: Maintenance
Air Filter The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid 4-stroke engine. As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by oil mixed with the gaso- line and air from the carburetor that... - Page 14 Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the fuel line. If you discover dam- age or deterioration, the unit should be removed from service unitl it can be inspected by a Shindaiwa- trained service technician. 135 hour maintenance ■ Combustion chamber should be decarbonized, and the valve clear- ance should be adjusted.
- Page 15 ■ If you are unfamiliar with this engine or uncomfortable with this procedure, consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. 300-hour maintenance Gearcase Lubrication The gearcase should be filled with 60 cc (2.0 fl.oz.) of Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil.
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Page 16: Carburetor Adjustment
1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer. If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. -
Page 17: Long Term Storage
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. Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare it for storage: ■... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust valves. Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Tighten and re-test. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi... - Page 19 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
- Page 20 Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Replace spring/shoes as required, check idle speed.
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Page 21: Warranty Statement
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 22 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/ tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
- Page 23 Authorized Dealer within 100 miles, ECHO Inc. will pay to ship the unit to the nearest authorized dealer. If you have questions regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986- 7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.
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Page 28: Additional Or Replacement Manuals
Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.