Maintenance - Shindaiwa T242X Owner's/Operator's Manual

Maintenance

General 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 ECHO,INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE
AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting
attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance.
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories, cutting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may
cause damage and lead to personal injury.
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade
condition frequently. If a blade's
performance changes suddenly, stop
the engine and check the blade for
cracks or other damage. Replace a
damaged blade IMMEDIATELY!
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 connections 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 dirt or debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and air
cleaner for clogging and clean them
as necessary.
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IMPORTANT!
NOTE:
WARNING!
■
Blades are not interchange-
able 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.
■
Carefully remove any accumulation
of dirt or debris from the muffler or
the fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these
areas could cause engine overheat-
ing, induce premature wear, or cre-
ate a fire hazard.
■
Never repair a damaged blade by
welding, straightening, or by modify-
ing its shape. An altered blade may
break during operation, resulting in
serious personal injury.
■
Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting
attachment is securely fastened.
■
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel
or grease.