Shindaiwa X7502825800 manuale d’uso

WARNING! Always wear eye protection when operating this machine. T o minimize the risk of injury , read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. SHIND AIWA OWNER’S/OPERA T OR’S MANU AL LE254 LAWN EDGER X7502825800 06/10[...]

2 Introduction The Shindaiwa H4 series has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without com - promise to quality , comfort, safety or durability . Shindaiwa engines represent the lead - ing edge of high -per forma nce engi ne tec hnolo gy , deli veri ng ex cept iona lly high power with remarkably low displace - me[...]

3 W or k Safely This machine operates at very high speeds and has the potential to do serious damage if misused, abused or mishandled. T o reduce the risk of injury , you must maintain control at all times, and observe all safety precautions during operation. Never permit a person without training or instruction to operate this machine! Safety WARN[...]

4 T he proper l y equipped oper ator Always operate with both hands rmly gripping the un it . Wear nonslip heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the un it ’ s handle. Wear snug-tting clothes that also permit freedom of movement. NEVER wear shorts! Always wear eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses. Wear hearing protection[...]

5 Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation. Edger blade Grip Gearcase Cutting attachment shield Handle Throttle T rigger Ignition switch Fuel tank WARNING! Do not make unauth[...]

6 Emission Control Label (located on Engine) (EXAMPLE ONL Y , information on label varies by F AMIL Y). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved m[...]

7 WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa require- ments 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, [...]

8 Handling Fuel D ANGER Fuel is VERY ammable. 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 ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equali[...]

9 Slide ignition to ON ON Fast Idle Button Make sure the attachment is clear of obstructions! ...and pull recoil starter handle upward Hold the unit rmly ... Open After engine starts, move choke to OPEN position Close choke Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position Star ting the Engine IMPORT ANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position[...]

10 Star ting the Engine (continued) Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 1. (ON) position. Star ting A F looded Engine Slide ignition to OFF OFF Idle the engine briey before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the igni - tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. Stopping the Engine NEVER operate the unit with the cut - ting attach[...]

11 Before edging, make sure the area is soft enough so the blade does not ■ bog down. If necessary , water the area before edging. Remove debris and other obstacles that could be thrown by the rotating ■ blade. Plan your work so the edger blade is always on your right-hand side. ■ Begin each pass by positioning the unit over the work, and wit[...]

12 WARNING! Never repair a damaged blade ■ by welding, straightening, or by modifying its shape. An altered blade may break during opera- tion, resulting in serious per- sonal injury . Blades are not interchangeable ■ between Shindaiwa edgers and unit/brushcutter models. Oper- ating any unit with a blade or attachment not approved for the unit [...]

13 10- 15 Hour Maintenance spark plug gap--all models Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode. CA UTION! Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts. Remove and clean or replace the spark plug. Clean the spark plug. Adjust elec - ■ trode [...]

14 Maintenance (continued) Remove the shaft bolt, bolt guard, ■ holder A, blade, holder B, and the output shaft collar . Press new grease into the gearcase until the old grease has been pushed out. Use only lithium-base grease. Inspect the Gearcase Protector The metal gearcase protector is installed to protect the gearcase ange from damage whe[...]

15 Maintenance (continued) 135-Hour Maintenance IMPORT ANT! If a new gasket is not available and/ or the old gasket is not damaged, the old gasket may be reused. Never use cracked or damaged gaskets! T urn engine over several times, and 6. returnthe to TDC-compression. Recheck with proper feeler gauge to make sure clearance adjust- ment did not cha[...]

16 Engine Cover Screws Engine Cover Mufer Mufer Gasket Mufer Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Cover Screws With a 3 mm hex wrench remove 1. the 4 engine cover screws and the engine cover . With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove 2. the 3 mufer bolts and the mufer . With a small at bladed screwdriver 3. remove the 2 screws h[...]

17 Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment. Idle Speed Adjustment Place the unit on the ground, then 1. start the engine, and then allow it to idle 2-3 minutes until warm. I[...]

18 Long T er m Stor age Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer , use the following proce- dures to prepare it for storage: • Clean external parts thoroughly . • Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. IMPORT ANT! Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stab[...]

19 T r oubleshooting Guide V aporlock. V alve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . V alve clearance too tight. V alve clearance too loose. Let cool completely and restar t. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO[...]

20 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch i[...]

21 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch i[...]

22 SHINDAIW A LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchas[...]

23 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. T o help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets[...]

24 Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) Y our emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, catalytic converter , fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters,  lters vapor hoses, clamps connectors, and other associ- ated components. For engines less than or equal to 80cc, only the [...]

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