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Shindaiwa LE242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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X7502804700
11/14
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LE242
LAWN EDGER
Always wear eye protection when operating this
machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this manual
and familiarize yourself with its contents.
WARNING!

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL LE242 LAWN EDGER WARNING! Always wear eye protection when operating this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. X7502804700 11/14...

  • 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 your local Shindaiwa dealer for assistance.

  • Page 3: Safety

    To reduce the risk ence of alcohol, drugs, medication or Shindaiwa for use on this unit. of injury, you must maintain control any other substance that could affect at all times, and observe all safety your ability or judgement.

  • Page 4: Safety (Continued)

    Safety (continued) The properly equipped operator Always wear eye protection such as goggles or ALWAYS protect yourself safety glasses. Wear hearing protection devices from hazards such as and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet. thorny brush and flying debris by wearing gloves and close fitting clothing that covers arms and legs.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    2-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, gasoline engine Bore x stroke 33 x 28 mm (1.3 x 1.1 in.) Displacement 23.9 cc (1.46 cu. in.) 50:1 Shindaiwa Red Armor® ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. Fuel/oil ratio M345- FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Carburetor type Diaphragm-type Fuel tank capacity .69 L (23.5 oz.)

  • Page 6: Emission Control

    Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (sample below) is “C”, “K”, or “T”, the emission control system is EM and TWC (3-way catalyst).
  • Page 7 Assembly (continued) Adjust Throttle Trigger Free Play The throttle trigger free play should be approximately 4 - 6 mm (3/16 - 1/4 in.). Make sure that the throttle trigger operates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessary to adjust the trigger free play, follow the procedures and illustrations that follow.

  • Page 8: Mixing Fuel

    IMPORTANT! Shindaiwa Red Armor 2-Stroke oil engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. IMPORTANT! Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added.

  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    IMPORTANT! Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality.

  • 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! Primer bulb Never start the engine from the operating position. 1.

  • Page 11: Stopping The Engine

    If a properly installed attachment vibrates, Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts replace the attachment with new one and accessories with your Shindaiwa WARNING! and re-check. trimmer. Do not make modifications to...

  • Page 12: Operation

    2. Raise or lower the guide wheel to the desired setting. 3. Tighten the guide wheel adjusting knob firmly. Guide Wheel Adjusting knob WARNING! Use only Shindaiwa replacement edger blades. WARNING! Never adjust the guide wheel while the engine is running. NOTE: The numbers are for reference only;...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    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. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. WARNING! WARNING! Before performing any main-...
  • Page 14 Maintenance (continued) 10-Hour Maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) 1. Close choke (COLD START position). This prevents dirt from Unscrew entering the carburetor throat when Fasteners the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner Air Filter area. Element 2.
  • Page 15 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 genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. CAUTION! Fuel filter element Make sure you do not pierce the...
  • Page 16 Maintenance (continued) 50-hour Maintenance (continued) 1. Loosen the gearcase clamp screw. Gearcase Index Screw 2. Remove the gearcase index screw. Gearcase Clamp Screw 3. Slide the gearcase and shield assembly from the shaft tube. 4. Pull the flexible shaft from the shaft Shaft tube tube assembly, and clean the shaft thoroughly in solvent.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Long Term Storage

    NEVER move at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted NOTE: by the procedure described here, Idle adjustment return the unit to your Shindaiwa Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments screw dealer for inspection. are preset at factory and cannot be Adjusting...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. 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.
  • Page 20 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classi ed 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 Engine is knocking.
  • Page 21 Adjust idle. Check Speci cations page for correct Idle set too high. Engine will not idle idle speed. down. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing Engine has an air leak. dealer. Adjust idle. Check Speci cations page for correct idle Engine idle too high.

  • Page 22: Warranty Statements

    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 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 23 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 24 NOTES...

  • Page 25: Product Registration

    Thank you for choosing Shindaiwa Power Equipment Please go to http://www.shindaiwa-usa.com to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.
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  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    SN. ______________ Service 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-USA.COM. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/re- pairs, proof of purchase is required.

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