Shindaiwa X7502863700 - Manual (Page 8)

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After use
• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can
occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage
container.
Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact
your local government for the laws affecting your area.
As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight con-
tainer. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building,
away from sparks and flames.
IMPORTANT!
Stored fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container
thoroughly before each use.
Mixing Instructions
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the re-
quired amount of gasoline.
2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline.
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.
4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and
remix.
IMPORTANT!
Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.
Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off
containers to reduce fuel spillage.
Filling the fuel tank
Place the unit on a flat, level 1.
surface.
Clear any dirt or other debris from 2.
around the fuel filler cap.
Remove the fuel cap, and fill the
3.
tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Reinstall the fuel filler cap and
4.
tighten firmly.
Wipe away any spilled fuel before
5.
starting engine.
CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only
after stopping the engine
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER
■
smoke or light fires near
the engine.
ALWAYS
■
stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling.
ALWAYS
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Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters (10 feet)
from the fueling point and source
before starting.
NEVER
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place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER
■
operate the engine with-
out the muffler and spark arrester
screen in place and in good
working condition.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
■
ALWAYS
■
store gasoline in a con-
tainer approved for flammable
liquids.
ALWAYS
■
inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During
each refill, check that no fuel leaks
from around the fuel cap and/or
fuel tank.
If fuel leaks are evident, stop using
the unit immediately. Fuel leaks
must be repaired before using the
unit.
ALWAYS
■
move the unit at least 3
meters (10 feet) away from a fuel
storage area or other readily flam-
mable materials before starting
the engine.
Starting the Engine
This unit comes completely asembled.
Before using this product, please make
sure you have all the components
required for a complete unit. Carefully
inspect all components for damage.
Before starting the engine
This user manual
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Tol kit including combination spark
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plug/13mm wrench
Blade cover
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IMPORTANT!
The terms “left,” “left-hand,” and “LH”;
“right,” “right-hand,” and “RH”; “front”
and “rear” refer to directions as viewed
by the operator during normal opera-
tion of this product.
Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF
or STOP.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position. The cutting attachment will move when the engine
accelerates!
WARNING!
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and
possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled
or thrown.