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Shindaiwa C344 User Manual

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The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held

power equipment is 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 technology,

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!

Warning and Operational Labels

Introduction

Throughout this manual are special

“attention statements”.

Attention Statements

WARNING!
A statement preceded by

the triangular attention symbol and

the word “WARNING” contains infor-

mation that should be acted upon to

prevent serious bodily injury.

CAUTION!

A statement preceded by the

word “CAUTION” contains infor-

mation that should be acted upon

to prevent mechanical damage.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word

“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses

special significance.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word

“NOTE” contains information that is

handy to know and may make your job

easier.

DANGER!
A statement preceded by

the triangular attention symbol and

the word “DANGER” contains infor-

mation that should be acted upon to

prevent serious injury or death.

Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make

changes to products without prior

notice, and without obligation to

make alterations to units previously

manufactured.

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in these

instructions describes units available at

the time of publication.

Contents

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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 procedures are guidelines for safe operation under 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 H4 series hand-held

power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of

this Manual.

WARNING!
The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

Read and follow this operator's

manual. Failure to do so could

result in serious injury..

Wear eye and hearing protec-

tion at all times during operation

of this unit. Wear head protec-

tion where there is a risk of fall-

ing objects.

Beware of thrown or richocheted

objects

Make sure no one is within

15 M / 50 feet of an operating

machine.

50 FEET

(15m

)

DO NOT operate this unit

with a blade unless the unit is

equipped with a Shindawia-

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 con-

trol of the unit.

Safety ................................................... 3

Product Description .............................. 5

Specifications ....................................... 5

Emission Control .................................. 6

Assembly .............................................. 6

Mixing fuel .......................................... 10

Filling the fuel tank...............................11

Starting the Engine ............................ 12

Stopping the Engine ........................... 13

Checking Unit Condition ..................... 13

Operation ............................................ 13

Maintenance ....................................... 16

Long Term Storage ............................. 21

Troubleshooting Guide ....................... 22

Warranty ............................................. 25

WARNING: Surface can be hot.

Always wear gloves when handling

this unit.

HOT SURFACE

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