Shindaiwa 68002-94310 - Manual (Page 6)

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Inspection and Maintenance
■ Before performing any inspection,
maintenance, repair or cleaning
of the unit, make sure engine and
cut-off wheel are completely
stopped and cooled down.
■ Inspection and maintenance
operations should be done in a
well ventilated location and where
there are no combustibles
nearby.
■ When replacing parts, always use
Shindaiwa genuine parts. Using
non-Shindaiwa genuine parts
may result in serious injury.
■ Inspection and maintenance
operations not mentioned in this
manual should be performed by
an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
Transport and Storage
■ When carrying the unit, make
sure engine and cut-off wheel are
completely stopped.
■ Carry the unit with the front
handle and with cut-off wheel
facing rearward.
■ When storing the unit, make sure
the cut-off wheel is removed and
the unit is placed on a secure, dry
place.
■ Keep the unit away from children.
■ When storing the unit for more
than a few days, empty the fuel
tank completely.
■ Store gasoline and mixed fuel in
a closed, dry place and where
combustibles are not nearby.
WARNING!
Safety Precautions (continued)
Operation (continued)
■ If you discover fuel leakage,
immediately stop the engine.
■ Cutting may cause sparks from
the cut-off wheel. Make sure
there is no flammable sub-
stances nearby.
■ Never cut live electrical wires.
The shock you might receive
could be very serious.
■ Do not touch hot parts such as
the muffler or cylinder. You
could burn yourself severely.
■ The cut-off wheel gets hot while
cutting. Never touch the wheel
immediately after cutting. You
could burn yourself severely.
■ While the engine is running,
never touch high voltage parts
such as the spark plug cap and
plug cord.
Stopping The Engine
■ The cut-off wheel coasts for a
while after the engine is
stopped. Keep hold of the unit
firmly until the wheel stops
completely and then place it on
the ground.
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Whenever the unit will not be used for
30 days or longer, use the following
procedures to prepare if for storage:
■ Clean external parts thoroughly.
■ Drain all the fuel from the carbure-
tor and the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized
with a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.
To remove the remaining fuel from the
fuel lines and carburetor and with the
fuel drained from the fuel tank…
1. Prime the primer bulb until no
more fuel passes through.
2. Start the engine and idle until it
stops running.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the
engine will no longer start.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor
for extended periods can cause
hard starting and could also lead
to increased service and mainte-
nance costs.
Long Term Storage
■ Remove the spark plug and pour
about 1/4 ounce of 2-cycle mixing
oil into the cylinder through the
spark plug hole. Slowly pull the
recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will
evenly coat the interior of the
engine. Reinstall the spark plug.
■ Before storing the unit, repair or
replace any worn or damaged parts.
■ Remove the air cleaner element
from the carburetor and clean it as
described on page 17, then reas-
semble the element.
■ Clean the exterior of the unit
thoroughly.
■ Store the unit is a clean, dust-free
area.