Shindaiwa 68800-94313 - Manual (Page 11)

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IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVIC-
ES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED
BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR
INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER, WARRANTY
REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHO-
RIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION
AND 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 OUT-
COME OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM.
General Maintenance
WARNING!
Operating the engine without a muffler
or with a muffler that is damaged or im-
properly installed can increase engine
noise sufficiently to cause hearing loss.
Muffler
Prior to each work day, perform the follow-
ing:
n
Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and air
cleaner for clogging, and clean as neces-
sary. See Figure 16.
Daily Maintenance
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when
working around the cutter assembly.
n Clean any debris or dirt from the hedge
trimmer cutter blades. Lubricate the
blades before use and after refueling.
Check the cutters for damage or incor-
rect adjustment.
n Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutter at-
tachment is securely fastened.
n Check the entire machine for leaking
fuel or grease.
n Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (ex-
cept carburetor adjusting screws) are
tight.
Figure 16
Keep cooling
fins clean
Keep air
passages
clean
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
IMPORTANT!
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
repair, or cleaning work on the
machine, make sure the engine and
cutting attachment are completely
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing service or
maintenance work.
This machine must never be operated with
a faulty or missing spark arrestor 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.
n Carefully remove any accumulations of
dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel
tank. Check cooling air intake area at
base of crankcase. Remove all debris.
Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to
engine overheating, fire, or premature
wear.