The use of engine oils designed for other applications, such as for outboard motors or lawnmowers can result in severe engine damage, and will void your engine limited warranty. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY: • Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due to the use of engine oils that do not meet the ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345/FD Standards. Shindaiwa ONETM Engine Oil meets the ISO-L-EGD and JASO M345/FD Standard. Emission related parts are covered for 2 years regardles

NEVER place flammable material close to the engine muffler. NEVER run the engine without the spark arrester screen in place. Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. WARNING! Never make unauthorized modifications or attachment installations. Never use attachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit. WARNING! Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other subs

Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years. To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following: • Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted p

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 work. WARNING! Non-standard parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. Muffler This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spar

d’eau. Element du ...................... Desserrage des vis-papillons Entretien toutes les 10 -15 heures Nettoyer la bougie et .......................................... des electrodes. 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028”) Francais Enlever et nettoyer la bougie. Enlever et nettoyer la bougie. Con-.. sulter la section “ Caracteristiques tech- niques ” pour le type correct de bougie d’allumage et pour l’ecart d’electrode correct. MISE EN GARDE ! Avant d’enlever la bougie, nettoyer ...........................

Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. X7501970601 07/10 2 WARNING! The engine exhaust from this unit contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT! The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit and also to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are general guidelines only, and are not intended to replace any safety rules/laws

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Always wear eye and hearing WARNING! protection when operating this unit. X7501920300 2 Table of Contents CAUTION! A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to avoid damaging the unit. CAUTION! This blower is equipped with a spark-arresting muffler! Never operate this unit without both the muffler and spark arrester installed and properly functioning! WARNING! The engine exhaust from this unit contains chemicals known to the state of California to

Trimmer head styles: Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is indexed when the operator taps the trimmer head on the ground during operation. Manual. The operator indexes line manually with the grass trimmer stopped. Fixed. The operator must stop the unit and add new lengths of trim- mer line manually. Flail. This device, designed for clearing weeds and light brush, fea- tures three nylon blades attached to the head by pivots. NOTE: Additional hardware may be required to mount the Fixed Line or the Flail

contaminated; mixture incorrect. Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming? Replace fuel filter or vent as required. and/or vent. Check for clogged fuel filter Re-start. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Priming pump not functioning properly. YES NODoes the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? YES YES NO Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug. YES NO The ignition switch is in “O” (OFF) position. Shorted ignition ground.