Shindaiwa H4 TRIMMER T344 - Manual (Page 2)

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The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held power equipment is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability
without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-perfor-
mance engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight. As an owner/
operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!
Warning and Operational Labels
Introduction
Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”.
Attention Statements
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the triangular
attention symbol and the word “WARNING” con-
tains information that should be acted upon to pre-
vent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION”
contains information that should be acted upon to
prevent mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is
one that possesses special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains infor-
mation that is handy to know and may make your job
easier.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by the triangular
attention symbol and the word “DANGER” contains
information that should be acted upon to prevent
serious injury or death.
ECHO, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to
units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instructions describes units available at the time of publication.
Contents
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IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect
you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to
replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your H4 series hand-held
power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of
this Manual.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Read and follow this operator's
manual. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing protection
at all times during operation of
this unit. Wear head protection
where there is a risk of falling
objects.
Beware of thrown or richo-
cheted objects.
Make sure no one is within
15 M / 50 feet of an operating
machine.
50 FEET
(15m )
Safety ..............................................3
Product Description .........................5
Specifications ..................................6
Emission Control .............................6
Assembly ........................................6
Mixing fue ........................................8
Filling the fuel tank ..........................10
Starting the Engine ..........................10
Stopping the Engine ........................12
Checking Unit Condition ..................12
WARNING: Surface can be hot.
Always wear gloves when handling
this unit.
Operation .........................................12
Maintenance ....................................14
Long Term Storage ..........................19
Troubleshooting Guide .....................20
Warranty ..........................................23
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DO NOT use this unit with
a blade!