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Shindaiwa 81714 User Manual

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Throughout this manual are special

“attention statements”.

IMPORTANT!

The operational procedures described in

this manual are intended to help you get

the most from this unit as well as to protect

you and others from harm. These proce-

dures are guidelines for safe operation un-

der most conditions, and are not intended

to replace any safety rules and/or laws that

may be in force in your area. If you have

questions regarding your 3410 series hand

held power equipment, or if you do not

understand something in this manual, your

Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you.

You may also contact Echo Inc. at the

address printed on the back of this Manual.

Attention Statements

Introduction

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The Shindaiwa 3410 Series hand held

power equipment has been designed and

built to deliver superior performance and

reliability without compromise to quality,

comfort, safety or durability.

Shindaiwa engines represent the leading

edge of high-performance engine technol-

ogy, delivering exceptionally high power

with remarkably low displacement and

weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon

discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is

simply in a class by itself!

Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make

changes to products without prior notice,

and without obligation to make alterations

to units previously manufactured.

Attention Statements. ................................
Safety Information ......................................
Safety Labels ...............................................4
Product Description ...................................5
Specifications ..............................................5
Assembly .....................................................6
Adjustments................................................7
Engine Fuel...............................................10
Starting the Engine ..................................10
Stopping the Engine ................................11
Adjusting Engine Idle ..............................11
Checking Unit Condition.........................1
Shoulder Strap ..........................................1
Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head ......1
Using a Blade............................................13
Maintenance .............................................14
Blade Sharpening.....................................17
Long Term Storage. .................................17
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................18
Emission System Warranty .....................0

Contents

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in this

owner’s/operator’s manual describes units

available at the time of publication.

CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word

“CAUTION” contains information that

should be acted upon to prevent

mechanical damage.

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular

attention symbol and the word

“WARNING” contains information that

should be acted upon to prevent

serious bodily injury.

Work Safely

Shindaiwa trimmers operate at very high

speeds and can do serious damage or

injury if they are misused or abused.

Never allow a person without training or

instruction to operate this unit!

Stay Alert

You must be physically and mentally fit to

operate this unit safely.

Safety Instructions

WARNING!

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 substance that

could affect your ability or judgement.

Never make unauthorized

attachment installations. Do not

use attachments not approved by

Shindaiwa for use on this unit.

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”

contains information that is handy to know

and may make your job easier.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word “IM-

PORTANT” is one that possesses special

significance.

Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.

Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation
of this unit.

Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.

Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.

Do not operate this unit with a
blade unless the unit is equipped
with a Shindaiwa-approved
handlebar or barrier.

Always wear a harness when
operating this unit with a blade.
A harness is also recommended
when using trimmer line.

If unit is used as a brushcutter,
beware of blade thrust. A jammed
blade can cause the unit to jerk
suddenly and may cause the
operator to lose control of the unit.

Echo Inc. reserves the right to make

changes to products without prior notice,

and without obligation to make alterations

to units previously manufactured.