Spark Plug; Daily Maintenance - Shindaiwa C282 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Maintenance (continued)
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with
a faulty or missing spark arrester or
muffler. Make sure the muffler is well
secured and in good condition. A worn
or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and
may also cause hearing 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.

Daily maintenance

Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
■
Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging, and clean as
necessary.
■
Carefully remove any accumulations
of dirt or debris from the muffler and
fuel tank. Check cooling air intake
area at base of crankcase. Remove
all debris. Dirt build-up in these
areas can lead to engine overheating,
fire, or premature wear.
WARNING!
Always wear gloves
when working around the cutter
assembly.
■
Clean any debris or dirt from the cut-
ting attachment.
■
Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutter
attachment is securely fastened.
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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!
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement
parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa
warranty.
Cooling
fins
Remove all dirt and debris from the engine and check the cooling fins
■
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel
or grease.
■
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor idle speed adjust-
ing screws) are tight.
WARNING!
■
Never repair a damaged blade
by welding, straightening, 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 cut-
ting 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.
Cooling
fins
Air
intake