Shindaiwa 62640-94313 - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING!
Never run the engine when adjusting
the cutter assembly to the storage
position.
Figure 17
Gearcase rotated to the
storage/transportation position
Adjusting the Cutter Assembly for
Storage or Transportation
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly (continued)
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
n
ALWAYS stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overfilling and wipe off any fuel that
may have spilled.
n Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!
n
NEVER start or operate this unit if
there is a fuel leak.
n
NEVER start or operate this unit if
the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank
and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.
n
NEVER smoke or light any fires
near the engine or fuel source!
n
NEVER place any flammable ma-
terial near the engine muffler!
n NEVER operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester in
good working condition.
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer
is not used, it should first be treated with
a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of
non-approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive carbon deposits.
CAUTION!
n
Some types of gasoline contain al-
cohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated
gasoline may cause increased op-
erating temperatures. Under certain
conditions, alcohol-based gasoline
may also reduce the lubricating
qualities of some 2-cycle mixing oils.
n Never use any type of gasoline
containing more than 10% alcohol
by volume! Generic oils and some
outboard oils may not be intended
for use in high-performance 2-cycle
type engines, and should never be
used in your Shindaiwa engine.
n Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
n Mixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa ISO-L-EGD
or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil at a
gasoline/ratio of 50:1 (1 gallon of gaso-
line to 2.6 ozs mixing oil). Shindaiwa
One meets or exceeds these require-
ments.
Oil is a registered JASO FC
classified oil and also meets or exceeds
ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Shindaiwa One is recommended for use
in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines.
Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel
stabilizer.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
n 1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil.
n 5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. With the engine off, install the scabbard
onto the blade.
2. Using the procedures described on the
previous page, rotate the cutter assem-
bly so it is parallel to the tube. Make
sure the latch lock and the latch release
return securely to a locking position.
See Figure 17.
3. Make sure the scabbard is in place on
the cutters before storing or transporting.
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.