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- Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL EB508RT BLOWER WARNING! 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. X7507810000 11/12...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Shindaiwa EB508RT Blower is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compro- mise to quality, comfort, safety, or durability. Shindaiwa high performance engines represent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine technology, and deliver exceptionally high power at remarkably low displacement and weight. As a professional owner/operator, you’ll soon discover why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself. -
Page 3: Safety
afeTy manual safeTy symbols and ImporTanT InformaTIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. - Page 4 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such informa- tion, Shindaiwa does not recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker. Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be...
- Page 5 Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
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Page 6: Equipment
SHINDAIWA, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or acces- sories which have not been tested and approved by Shindaiwa. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. -
Page 7: Description
Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your Shindaiwa dealer. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific information. -
Page 8: Contents
15. FLEXIBLE PIPE - Allows for full range of movement. onTenTs onTenTs ___ 1 - Power Head ___ 1 - Power Head SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL EB508RT BLOWER ___ 1 - Flex Pipe ___ 1 - Flex Pipe ___ 1 - Pipe w/swivel... -
Page 9: Assembly
ssembly WARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. InsTall blower pIpes 1. Place guide loop (G) across clamp, and turn until clip fully en- gages clamp band. NOTE Clamp with cable guide loop (G) fits elbow end of flexible pipe (B). 2. -
Page 10: Operation
WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa 2-stroke 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 11: Handling Fuel
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 12: Starting Cold Engine
sTarTIng Cold engIne • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for start- ing. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. 1. Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button Slide Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button (A) back to idle posi- tion. -
Page 13: Starting Warm Engine
If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion: • Be certain engine is at idle, otherwise engine may continue to run. • Close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. • Have your Shindaiwa dealer repair stop switch before using blower again. -
Page 14: Operating Blower
operaTIng blower WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconscious- ness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS blow exhaust away from your face and body. WARNING Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result. -
Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL, HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABIL- ITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYS- TEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM. -
Page 16: Air Filter
aIr fIlTer Level 1. Parts required: Air Filter NOTE Clean daily. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. -
Page 17: Spark Plug
spark plug Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. -
Page 18: Exhaust System
Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug. 2. Remove engine cover (five screws), pull cover away from engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins (A) to allow cooling air to pass freely. 4. Replace cover and tighten screws. 5. -
Page 19: Exhaust Port Cleaning
Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 Parts Required: As needed: Muffler gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and muffler gasket (B ). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylin- der exhaust port. -
Page 20: Carburetor Adjustment
CarbureTor adjusTmenT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Shindaiwa dealer i l y i l y Shindaiwa dealer f f u r e l h t i c i r t l i f s t r Shindaiwa dealer t ' n i r t... -
Page 22: Storage
Torage WARNING During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: 1. -
Page 23: Specifications
MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- EB508RT Length ------------------------------------------------------ 328mm (12.9 in.) Width ------------------------------------------------------ 470 mm (18.5 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 490 mm (19.3 in.) Weight (dry) ---------------------------------------------- 9.3 kg (22.0 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 50.8cc (3.10 cu. in.) Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 43.0 mm (1.69 in.) -
Page 24: Warranty Statement
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product diffi culty 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 25 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 26 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: Servicing Information
Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized Shindaiwa Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized Shindaiwa Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-877- 986-7783. Dealer information is also available on WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs, proof of purchase is required.
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