Shindaiwa LE261 - Manual (Page 11)

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The edger’s depth of cut is controlled by a
combination of operator height, blade wear,
and the positioning of the edger’s guide
wheel.
To Adjust Blade Height:
1. Loosen the guide wheel adjusting knob.
See Figure 21.
2. Raise or lower the guide wheel to the
desired setting. See Figure 21a.
3. Tighten the guide wheel adjusting knob
firmly. See Figure 21.
WARNING!
Never adjust the guide wheel while the
engine is running.
NOTE:
Guide wheel adjustment is also required to
compensate for blade wear.
WARNING!
Use only Shindaiwa replacement blades.
Adjusting the Blade Cutting Depth
Guide Wheel
Adjusting knob
The numbers are for
reference only; they do
NOT refer to depth in
inches
Figure 21
Figure 21a
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL;
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS
MUST BE PERFORMED 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
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, re-
pair 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.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts could
invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
Edger Blades
Check blade condition frequently. If a
blade’s performance changes suddenly,
stop the engine and check the blade for
cracks or other damage. Replace a dam-
aged blade IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING!
 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.
 Blades are not interchangeable
between Shindaiwa LE series edg-
ers and trimmer/brushcutter models.
Operating any unit with a blade or
attachment not approved for that
unit can be hazardous and may
cause serious injury.
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrester or muf-
fler. 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.