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Starting A Flooded Engine
Slide ignition to OFF
OFF
Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
Operation
NEVER operate the unit with the
cutting attachment shield or other
protective devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts
and accessories with your Shindaiwa
unit. Do not make modifications to
this unit without written approval from
Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting
attachment is properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
one.
Checking Unit Condition
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken or
damaged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could dam-
age the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment
holders.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield
or other protective device is no
guarantee of protection against rico-
chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD
AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position1. .
Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by 2.
cranking the engine several times.
If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.3.
