Shindaiwa LE231 - Manual (Page 11)

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The edger’s depth of cut is controlled by a
combination of operator height, blade wear,
and the positioning of the edger’s guide
wheel.
To adjust blade height:
1. Loosen the guide wheel adjusting knob.
See Figure 22.
2. Raise or lower the guide wheel to the
desired setting. See Figure 22a.
3. Tighten the guide wheel adjusting knob
firmly. See Figure 22.
WARNING!
Never adjust the guide wheel while the
engine is running.
NOTE:
Guide wheel adjustment is also required to
compensate for blade wear.
WARNING!
Use only Shindaiwa replacement edger
blades.
Adjusting Blade Cutting Depth.
Guide Wheel
Adjusting knob
The numbers are for
reference only; they do
NOT refer to depth in
inches
Figure 22
Figure 22a
Guide Wheel
General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES
AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED
BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR
INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY
REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED
BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER
AUTHORIZED BY Shindaiwa Corporation
THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT
EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND
DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS
MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE
OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
repair or cleaning work on the unit,
make sure the engine and cutting
attachment are completely stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing service or maintenance
work.
Edger Blades
Check the edger blades condition frequent-
ly. If an edger blade’s performance changes
suddenly, stop the engine and check the
blade for cracks or other damage. Replace
a damaged edger blade IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING!
 Never repair a damaged edger
blade by welding, straightening, or
by modifying its shape. An altered
edger blade may break during op-
eration, resulting in serious personal
injury.
 The LE231 Edger is designed for
use with a single, bar-type blade
only.
 Blades are not interchangeable
between Shindaiwa edgers and
brushcutter models. Operating any
unit with a blade or attachment
not approved for that unit can be
hazardous and may cause serious
injury.
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrester or muf-
fler. Make sure the muffler is well secured
and in good condition. A worn or damaged
muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause
hearing loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connections
tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except
carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts could
invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.