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Shindaiwa 78703 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa 78703 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MULTIPURPOSE
ARTICULATED HEDGE
TRIMMER TOOL 78703
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/
Operator's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded
and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing
protection when operating your unit.

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL MULTIPURPOSE ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER TOOL 78703 WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/ Operator's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating your unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. While every attempt has been made to provide the latest in- You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on formation about your Shindaiwa product, there may be some the back of this manual.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    If it has been lost or misplaced, To reduce the risk of injury, you must Approaching or contacting electrical contact Shindaiwa at the telephone num- maintain control at all times, and lines with the trimmer could cause ber provided on the back cover of this observe all safety precautions during death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Safety Labels

    A new label is provided in this kit and additional labels are available from your local autho- rized Shindaiwa dealer. Prior to installing the new label, remove old label and clean the outer tube with rubbing alcohol or similar cleaner.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Never wear shorts. Don't wear loose clothing or items Always wear eye and hearing such as jewelry that could get caught in protection. Shindaiwa machinery or underbrush. Secure long hair recommends wearing a face so it is above shoulder level.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    M23006 Blade Stiffener Removal/Install NOTE: For normal cutting, Shindaiwa strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed. In extreme conditions, such as commercial cutting, or when cutting thick and/or dense branches, efficiency may be increased by trimming without the blade stiffener.

  • Page 7: Blade Stiffener Removal

    Assembly (continued) Blade Stiffener Removal 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. WARNING! Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when removing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
  • Page 8 Assembly (continued) Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly WARNING! Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly. WARNING! ■ The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not grasp the blades with your hands. Always use gloves when working near the cutter assembly.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Assembly (continued) Adjusting cutter assembly for storage or transportation 1. With the engine off, install the WARNING! blade cover onto the blade. 2. Using the procedures described Never run the engine when above, rotate the cutter assem- adjusting the cutter assembly. bly so it is parallel to the tube.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    If it has been lost or make sure the engine and cutting injury. misplaced, contact Shindaiwa for a attachment are completely stopped. replacement. Disconnect the spark plug wire IMPORTANT before performing service or mainte- nance work.

  • Page 11: Cutter Blade Adjustment

    Bent main shaft/worn or damaged bushings. Inspect and reinstall as required. Shaft not installed in powerhead or gearcase. Broken shaft. Cutting attachment will not Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing move. dealer. Damaged gearcase. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle Engine idle too high.

  • Page 12: Servicing Information

    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.

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