Shindaiwa 81644 - Manual (Page 14)

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Unscrew
Fastener
Remove and
clean or replace
the element
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-
LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER,
WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-
FORMED 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.
General Maintenance
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with
a faulty or missing spark arrester or
muffler. 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.
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement
parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa
warranty.
n Remove dirt or debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and air
cleaner for clogging and clean them as
necessary.
10-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 hours of operation (more fre-
quently in dusty or dirty conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element. See Figure
26. Clean or replace as necessary. To clean
element: wash it thoroughly in soap and
water. Let it dry before reinstalling the
element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.
Figure 26
n Carefully remove any accumulation of
dirt or debris from the muffler or the
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
could cause engine overheating, induce
premature wear, or create a fire hazard.
n Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting at-
tachment is securely fastened.
n Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade
condition frequently. If a blade’s perfor-
mance changes suddenly, stop the engine
and check the blade for cracks or other
damage. Replace a damaged blade
IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING!
n Never repair a damaged blade by
welding, straightening, or by modify-
ing its shape. An altered blade may
break during operation, resulting in
serious personal injury.
n
Blades are not interchangeable
between Shindaiwa edgers and trim-
mer/brushcutter models. Operating
any unit with a blade or attachment
not approved for that unit can be haz-
ardous and may cause serious injury.
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.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.