Shindaiwa BP35, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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BP3527

BP3526

BP3525

Engine Idle Adjustment

The engine must return to idle speed 

whenever the throttle lever is released. 

Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set 

low enough to permit the engine clutch 

to disengage the cutting attachment 

when the throttle is released.

 WARNING!

The cutting attachment must NEVER 

rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed 

cannot be adjusted by the procedure 

described here, have the unit in-

spected at an authorized Shindaiwa 

dealer.  

Figure 27

Idle  

Adjusting Screw 

1.  Place the unit on the ground, then 

start the engine and allow it to idle 2-3 

minutes until warm.

2.  If the attachment rotates when the 

engine is at idle, reduce the idle  

speed by turning the idle adjustment 

screw counter-clockwise 

See Figure 27.               

3.  If a tachometer is available, the 

engine idle speed should be final 

adjusted to 2,750 (±250) RPM (min

-1

).

Stopping the Engine

Idle the engine briefly before stopping 

(about 2 minutes), then push the ignition 

switch to the off position to stop the 

engine. See Figure 26.

Figure 26

Ignition OFF

OPERA

TION

Left Hand Operation

Some users of the BP35 may wish to 

operate the unit left handed. It is very 

important to follow these instructions if 

you wish to do so.

1.  Loosen the exhaust outlet clamp and 

rotate the exhaust outlet approxi-

mately 90 degrees counterclockwise 

as viewed from the top of the power 

head.

Figure 28

LH Operation

RH Operation

Exhaust Outlet

Clamp Screw

Shoulder Straps 

Adjust the Shoulder Straps:

1.  Place the Brushcutter on your back 

with the straps loosened.

2.  To tighten straps, push the outer 

strap through the buckle from the top 

until the loop formed is approximately 

the amount of adjustment necessary.    

See Figure 29A.

3.  While holding the lower outer strap, 

grasp the buckle and pull upward 

until the strap is tight in the buckle. 

See Figure 29B. 

4.  To loosen, Reverse this procedure.

Figure 29

A

B

2.  Tighten the clamp screw firmly to 

prevent the outlet from moving out of 

position.

3.  Put unit on, and in the operating posi-

tion, check exhaust outlet to make 

sure exhaust flow is out and to the 

side of the operator. Readjust if neces-

sary. See Figure 28.