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- Page 1 EB854RT X7501970601 07/10 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL EB854 BLOWER EB854RT BLOWER EB854 WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
These procedures are general guidelines only, and are not intended to replace any safety rules/laws that may be in force in your area. If you have any questions regarding your EB854 blower, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. -
Page 3: General Safety Instructions
ALWAYS turn off the engine before putting the unit down. When transporting the unit in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent the unit from over turning, fuel spillage and damage to the unit. NEVER insert any foreign objects into the air intake or outlet opening of the blower while in operation. IMPORTANT! This engine is equipped with a heat sensor in order to prevent the engine from over- heating. -
Page 4: Safety Labels
Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immedi- ately replace damaged or missing infor- mation labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Wear hearing protection when operating this unit. Always wear eye protection... -
Page 5: Emission Control
Be Aware of the Working Environment Debris sometimes collects on the blower intake. Never clean out debris from the blower while the engine is running! Never operate the blower if any component parts are damaged, loose, or missing! Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather. -
Page 6: Unit Description
Unit Description Throttle Lever Stop Switch Fan Case Air Cleaner Cover EB854 Fuel Filler Figure 3 Specifications Model Dry Weight (without Blower Tubes) Dimensions (L xWxH) Engine Type Bore & Stroke Displacement Fuel/Oil Ratio Carburetor Ignition Spark Plug Starting Stopping... -
Page 7: Assembly
■ Flexible tube, swivel tube, two noz- zles and straight tube. ■ Handgrip. Assembling the EB854 Blower IMPORTANT! This unit is equipped with a static discharge reduction wire. This wire helps direct static buildup into the air stream reducing the felt amount to the operator. - Page 8 Blower tube installation affects blower performance! Make sure the tubes and nozzle are correctly assembled per above, and that all connections are tight. Blower tubes may come apart dur- ing use unless tubes are aligned and locked into place. WARNING!
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Page 9: 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 10: Filling The Fuel Tank
Starting the Engine WARNING! Danger from rotating impeller! The impeller will rotate whenever the blower is operated! Never operate this blower unless the intake cover and blower tubes are properly installed and in good working order! WARNING! Danger from thrown dust or debris! Always wear eye protection... -
Page 11: Starting And Stopping
2–3 minutes. Push and hold the Stop button down until the engine stops. RT Model: Slide the ignition switch towards the rear to “O” (OFF). See Figure 14. Full Throttle EB854 Idle EB854RT Throttle Lock Lever Ignition... -
Page 12: Adjusting The Harness
Throttle Control EB854RT The EB854RT blower is equipped with a multi- function throttle control. The “Cruise” function allows the operator to use a thumb controlled lever for constant speed use without using the throttle trigger. This is useful for limiting the fatigue caused from holding the throttle for extended periods of time. -
Page 13: Using The Blower
(except carburetor adjusting screws) are tight. Air Filter The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid 4-stroke engine. As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by oil mixed with the gaso- line and air from the carburetor that... -
Page 14: Daily Maintenance
If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one. IMPORTANT! The blower uses a special high capac- ity dry-type air filter element. The filter should not be cleaned with a liquid cleaner and must NEVER be oiled! Clean the pre-filter with soap and water. -
Page 15: Spark Arrester
■ Inspect the filter element for signs of contamination from debris. A contaminated fuel filter should be replaced with a new Shindaiwa replacement element. Before rein- stalling the filter, inspect the con- dition of the fuel line. If you note... -
Page 16: Carburetor Adjustment
Replace the spark plug annually: Use only the type recommended in the ”Specifications” section or an equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range. Set spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 mm (0.024 in). The valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. -
Page 17: Storage
Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the follow- ing procedures to prepare it for storage: • Clean external parts thoroughly. • Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. IMPORTANT! Stored fuel ages. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust valves. Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Tighten and re-test. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump... - Page 19 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
- Page 20 Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Heat sensor is activated, due to restricted air fl ow at intake cover. (EB854 ONLY) Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch is defective. Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.
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Page 21: Emission System Warranty
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 diffi culty 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 28: 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.
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