Maintenance and Adjustments
IMPORTANT!
Maintenance, replacement or repair of
emission control devices and systems
may be performed by any repair estab-
lishment or individual; however, warranty
repairs must be performed by a dealer or
service center authorized by Shindaiwa
Kogyo Co., Ltd. The use of parts that are
not equivalent in performance and durabil-
ity to authorized parts may impair the ef-
fectiveness of the emission control system
and may have a bearing on the outcome
of a warranty claim.
WARNING!
Accidental start-ups can cause severe
injury! Before performing any main-
tenance on this equipment, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug!
1. Remove all grass clippings and dirt from
the hedge trimmer.
Remove any compacted debris from
around the fuel tank and/or muffler.
Inspect the engine cooling fins for
clogging, and clean as necessary.
Clean under the cylinder cover and
around the spark plug.
Inspect the air filter element for clog-
ging, clean as necessary.
10-Hour Maintenance
CAUTION!
Do not operate the machine if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is water-soaked.
Every 10 hours of operation, (more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element from
the air cleaner housing and clean it
thoroughly with soap and water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. Replace filter ele-
ment if necessary. See Figure 26.
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Daily Maintenance/Inspection
Inspect cooling
fins, and clean as
required
Clean debris from
tank and muffler
Figure 24
WARNING!
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
and muffler free of debris, leaves, or
excessive grease.
2. Check for loose, damaged, or missing
components, and repair as necessary.
3. Lubricate the cutters with oil before use,
and after refueling.
4. Check the cutters for damage and make
sure all bolts are tight.
Air Cleaner
Cover
Figure 26
Lubricate
Clean around
cutters
spark plug
Inspect/clean
air filter
element
Inspect front and rear handles for
damaged or loose attachments
Keep cooling air
intake passages
clean
(Fuel tank removed
for clarity)
Figure 25
Air
Cleaner
Element
Check cutters and
guide bar for damage
and that bolts
are tight
Keep cooling
fins clean