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Page 2 - Table of Contents; muffler and spark arrester installed; Introduction; Specifications; Before using this unit, consult local

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 proper...

Page 3 - Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit; Use Good Judgment; General Safety Instructions; Minimize the Risk of Fire; ALWAYS

3 WARNING! Never make unauthorized modi- fications or attachment installa - tions. Never use attachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit. Work Safely Blowers operate at a very high speed and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never al- low a person without ...

Page 4 - METERS; Be Aware of the Working Environment; The Properly Equipped Operator

4 Wear a dust mask to reduce the risk of inhalation injuries. Always wear eye protection such as a face shield or goggles while operating this unit. Never operate the blower when visibility is poor. Wear hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arm...

Page 5 - Unit Description; Contents

5 Unit Description Figure 3 IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Recoil/ Starter Handle Fuel Pr...

Page 6 - followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; sion may be applicable to California models only.

6 An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY; information on label varies by en- gine FAMILY). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emission...

Page 7 - Assembling the Blower; Danger from

7 Mark “THIS SIDE UP” must face up Assembling the Blower Place the blower upright on the ground or on a sturdy work surface.1. Grasp the blower tube as shown, and push the tube over the blower dis- charge port and locking pins. 2. Lock the blower tube to the blower discharge port by rotating the tub...

Page 8 - Handling Fuel; DANGER; Fuel Requirements; NOT; Mixture Oil; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

8 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. 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 flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel c...

Page 9 - away from sparks and flames.; Mixing Instructions; After use; Filling the Fuel Tank; Starting Procedure; Choke the; pressing the primer bulb will not flood

9 Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local govern- ment for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an ap- proved, airtight container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. IMPORTANT! Stored fuel may separate. ALWAY...

Page 10 - If The Engine Does Not Start–; Stopping The Engine; Cool the engine by allowing it to; Slide the ignition switch towards the; Starting the Engine; Starting A Flooded Engine; chart at the end of this manual.; The blower should now be ready for use.; Hold the blower firmly with your left hand on the handle.; When The Engine Starts–; Open the choke (if it is not already open) by moving the choke lever

10 WARNING! Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order. Never operate the blower if the cylinder cover is missing or damaged! If The Engine Does Not Start– Repeat the appropriate starting procedures for warm or cold engine. If the engine still will ...

Page 11 - Operating Blower; Cruise Function; Throttle Control; Read the Safety Section carefully.

11 Operating Blower WARNING! Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause un- consciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. WARNING! Always wea...

Page 12 - may be necessary to clean debris, snow, etc. from lawns and flower; Maintenance

12 IMPORTANT! To avoid engine damage due to over-revving do not block blower pipe. 1. Use only during appropriate hours. 2. Control engine speed with throttle lever, or for continuous use, set en- gine speed with throttle lock lever. 3. Use lower speed to blow debris from hard surfaces. Additional s...

Page 13 - Maintenance Intervals; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:

13 Maintenance Intervals COMPONENT / SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE DAILY OR BEFORE USE EVERY REFUEL 3 MONTHS OR 135 HOURS YEARLY 600 HOURS Air Filter Inspect/Clean I / C * R * Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean I / C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace I * I / R * Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace I * R * Fuel System...

Page 14 - Inspect the air cleaner element. If the; Air Filter; Fuel Filter; The line is delicate and can be damaged easily.

14 Unscrew Fasteners Figure 13A Figure 13B Filter Element Pre-Filter 1. Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the thumb screw and lifting up. See Figure 13A. 2. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise dam - aged, replace it with a new one. See Figure 13B. 3. Cle...

Page 15 - Never allow dirt or debris to enter the cylinder bore! Before remov-; must be replaced, use a NGK CMR5H or equivalent type plug of the cor-; Spark Plug; cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging and clean as necessary.

15 CAUTION! Never allow dirt or debris to enter the cylinder bore! Before remov- ing the spark plug, thoroughly clean the spark plug and cylinder head area! Allow the engine to cool before servicing the spark plug! Cylinder threads can be damaged by tightening or loosening the spark plug while the e...

Page 16 - Valve Adjustment; ket may be reused. Never use cracked or damaged gaskets!

16 CAUTION! • Performing a valve adjustment incorrectly may cause hard start - ing and/or can damage the unit. • If you are unfamiliar with this engine or uncomfortable with this procedure, consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Valve Adjustment 1. Remove cylinder cover, rocker arm c...

Page 17 - Spark Arrester Maintenance; Never operate this blower with a damaged or missing muffler or; Exhaust System; can be adjusted as required.; above

17 Spark Arrester Maintenance WARNING! Never operate this blower with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is a fire hazard, and can also damage your hearing! Hard starting or a gradual loss of performance can be caused by carbon deposi...

Page 18 - Idle Adjustment; • Air filter is clean and properly installed.; Long Term Storage; • Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor.

18 Idle Adjustment Before adjustment make sure that: • Air filter is clean and properly installed. • Spark arrestor screen is free of carbon. • Blower pipes are installed. 1. Start engine, run at idle for 2-3 minutes. 2. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle spe...

Page 19 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START; in the return line when; ENGINE DOES NOT START

19 Troubleshooting Guide Vaporlock. Valve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality. Valve clearance too tight. Valve clearance too loose. Let cool completely and restart. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil th...

Page 20 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; Engine diffi cult to shut off.; Engine will not; LOW POWER OUTPUT

20 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter. Clogged fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Ignition switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Water in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Clean the ...

Page 24 - Piezas especifi cas de garantía relacionadas con las emisiones; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE LIMI-; . Les problèmes de moteur dus à une lubrifi cation insuf-; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE DU SYSTÈME ANTIPOLLUTION; d’expliquer la; garantie du système antipollution; cause d’absence de reçu ou d’entretien périodique.

24 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, fi lters vapor hoses, clamps connectors, and other associ- ated components. For...

Page 25 - NOTES

Page 28 - Yamabiko Corporation; Servicing Information; wa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts; always; have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with; Service; vides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you.; Additional or Replacement Manuals; Replacement Operator and Parts Catalogs; are available from your Shindaiwa dealer or at WWW.SHINDAIWA.; Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated

ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 T15813001001/T15813999999 Servicing Information Pa...