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- Page 1 Shindaiwa OwnER’S/OPERaTOR’S ManUaL M254 MULTiPURPOSE TOOL CaRRiER waRninG! Always wear eye protection when operating this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. X7502881902 02/12...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual. -
Page 3: Safety
NEVER modify or disable any of the ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both ALWAYS make sure there are no unit’s devices. Use only Shindaiwa hands when cutting or trimming, and missing or loose fasteners and that genuine parts for repairs and maintain control at all times. -
Page 4: Product Description
Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace dam- aged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Product description Spark Plug Using the accompanying... -
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications Engine Model M254 Dr y weight (Including attachments) 4.5 kg / 9.9 lb. Engine type 4-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled Bore x stroke 34 x 27 mm / 1.3 x 1.1 in. Displacement 24.5 cc / 1.5 cu. in. -
Page 6: Assembly And Adjustments
Prior to assembly ■ This Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tool Car- Operator’s manual iMPORTanT! ■ rier comes fully assembled. You only Assembly Tool(s) The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and need attach the accessory tool of your “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”;... - Page 7 assembly and adjustments (continued) assembling tube sections 1. Place powerhead/lower tube assem- bly on a clean, flat surface so that Latch protector (extended) both assemblies fit end to end. The Latch Lower tube assembly powerhead/lower tube assembly should be facing positioned with the locking hole in the tube end facing Coupler screw knob...
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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
Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the re- Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact quired amount of gasoline. your local government for the laws affecting your area. 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight con- 3. -
Page 10: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine iMPORTanT! 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
If a properly installed protective devices removed! attachment vibrates, replace the attach- Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts ment with new one and re-check. waRninG! and accessories with your Shindaiwa ALWAYS stop the engine immediately unit. -
Page 12: Maintenance
Keep the spark plug and wire connec- The H4 engine that powers your tions tight and clean. muffler. Make sure the muffler is well Shindaiwa model is a hybrid 4-stroke secured and in good condition. A worn Fasteners engine. As a hybrid, the engine is... - Page 13 Maintenance (continued) daily maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the following: ■ Remove all dirt and debris from the Cooling fins engine, check the cooling fins and Cooling fins air cleaner for clogging, and clean intake as necessary. ■ Clean any debris or dirt from the cutting attachment.
- Page 14 Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter element. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genu- ine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. CaUTiOn! Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire.
- Page 15 0.6 mm. iMPORTanT! The valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Valve adjustment 1. Remove cylinder cover, rocker arm cover, and spark plug. Rotate the...
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Page 16: Carburetor Adjustment
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 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. iMPORTanT! 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
If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure nOTE: described here, return the unit Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments to your Shindaiwa dealer for are preset at factory and cannot be inspection. serviced in the field. Long Term Storage ■... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Suction strainer or hose is clogged or Clean or replace components as required. damaged. (NOTE: liner-type hoses can also collapse internally). Pump is internally damaged. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Air leak in suction hose. Tighten all connections. Air leakage in pump. - Page 19 Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test. Loose spark plug. Good compression?
- Page 20 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Piston seizure. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm. Overheating condition. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
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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 24: 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.