Shindaiwa LE261 - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING!
 The LE261 is designed for use with
a single blade only!
 Never operate the LE261 without the
cutting attachment shield installed
and tightly secured!
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Assembly
Attachment Shield and Edger Blade
Mount the Edger Blade.
1. Install holder A onto the output shaft.
See Figure 12.
2. Mount the edger blade and holder B
onto the shaft, and then install the bolt
guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counter-
clockwise to install). See Figure 12.
3. Align the hole in holder A with the
matching hole in the gearcase, and then
use the hex wrench to temporarily lock
the output shaft. See Figure 12.
4. Use the combination wrench to firmly
tighten the shaft bolt. Remove the hex
wrench. See Figure 12.
Mount the Cutting Attachment Shield
on the Gearcase.
1. Remove the output shaft bolt, bolt guard,
holder A and holder B from the gearcase.
2. Align the cutting attachment shield
assembly with the gearcase as shown,
and then fit the shield onto the matching
flange on the gearcase. See Figure 11.
The LE261 Edger should now
be completely assembled.
Holder A
Edger
Blade
Lock the
shaft
Holder B
Output Shaft
Bolt
Bolt
Guard
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Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Gearcase
Flange
Hex-head screws
and washers
Nut
Spring
Washer
Figure 11
Figure 12
WARNING!
The LE261 is intended for right-
handed operation only! When correctly
assembled, the cutting attachment shield
and shaft must be oriented as shown.
3. Install the hex-head screws with wash-
ers, then use the hex wrench to firmly
tighten all three screws. See Figure 11.
4. Install a washer and nut on each of the
three screws assembled in Step 3, then
firmly tighten each nut. See Figure 11.
IMPORTANT!
The three hex-head screws must be firmly
tightened before installing and tightening
the nuts.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
 ALWAYS stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overfilling and wipe off any fuel that
may have spilled.
 Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!
 NEVER start or operate this unit if
there is a fuel leak.
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!

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.
 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.
 Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
 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 requirements.
Oil is a registered JASO FC clas-
sified 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
 1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil.
 5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil.
Filling the Fuel Tank
 NEVER start or operate this unit if
the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank
and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.
 NEVER smoke or light any fires near
the engine or fuel source!
 NEVER place any flammable mate-
rial near the engine muffler!
 NEVER operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester in
good working condition.
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.