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2004 Shindaiwa, Inc. 80837 familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing Part Number Revision 4/04 protection when operating this unit. Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice. Part Number 80837 Rev. 4/04...
Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call make changes to products without Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 692-3070 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard prior notification, and without obliga- Time.
For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call replace any safety rules and/or laws Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 692-3070 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard that may be in force in your area.
General Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS (cont.) Stay Alert Work Safely You must be physically and mentally Hedge trimmers operate at very high Engine idle too high. Set idle: 3,000 (±250) rpm (min Cutters move fit to operate this unit safely. speeds and can do serious damage or at engine idle.
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Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with Never operate this Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle Never cut metal objects or unit at full throttle no- mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/ wire with the blade.
Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Piston seizure. Consult with an authorized Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. servicing dealer. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa Faulty carburetor and/or Consult with an authorized dealer. diaphragm.
Does the tank contaminated or stale. gasoline with a pump octane of Trigger contain fresh Cover 87 or higher, mixed with Shindaiwa fuel of the ON-OFF Switch Fuel Tank Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 proper grade? gasoline/oil ratio.
Engine Weight, (dry) ................2.6kg (5.73 lb) IMPORTANT! Max. Power .................. 1.1 hp @ 8000 rpm Fuel/Oil Ratio ......50:1 with Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as Fuel Tank Capacity ................0.7 liter/24 oz.
2-cycle engines, and should never Air Cleaner Operating the hedge trimmer ■ NEVER start or operate this be used in your Shindaiwa engine! Element with worn or improperly adjusted unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, cutters will reduce cutting...
Gearcase Lubrication Schedule Starting Engine Every 20 Hours IMPORTANT! CAUTION! VIEWED FROM THE BOTTOM Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle ■ Do not remove the conrods housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF or STOP. from the cutters.
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FORMED BY A DEALER OR SER- sary. VICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO CO., LTD. THE ■ Clean beneath the cylinder HT2312 USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT 1. Open the choke by moving the cover and around the spark plug.
WARNING! The cutters must NEVER engage at engine idle speeds! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the above procedure, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.
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