Shindaiwa BP35, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Daily Maintenance

 WARNING!



  Never repair a damaged blade 

by welding, straightening, or by 

modifying its shape. An altered 

blade may break during opera-

tion, resulting in serious personal 

injury.



  DO NOT use 2-tooth or NON-

Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth  

cutting blades on Shindaiwa  

trimmers or brushcutters.



  Blades are 

not

 interchangeable 

between Shindaiwa edgers 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.

 WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance, 

repair 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 mainte-

nance work.

 WARNING!

Non-standard parts may not oper-

ate properly with your unit and may 

cause damage and lead to personal 

injury.

Air Cleaner 

Element

Prior to each work day, perform the following:

10-Hour Maintenance

Clean the spark plug and check the gap 

at the electrode.

Every 10 hours of operation

 (more 

frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):



  Remove the air cleaner element  

from the carburetor and clean it thor-

oughly with soap and water. Let dry 

before reinstalling the element.  

See Figure 34.

CAUTION! 

Do not operate the unit if the air 

cleaner or element is damaged, or 

if the element is wet.

10/15-Hour Maintenance

Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:

Remove and clean the spark plug.



  Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 

0.024-inch (0.6 mm). If the plug must 

be replaced, use only a Champion CJ8 

or equivalent spark plug of the cor-

rect heat range. See Figure 35.

CAUTION! 

Before removing the spark plug, 

clean the area around the plug to 

prevent dirt and debris from getting 

into the engine’s internal parts. 

0.024-inch 

(0.6 mm)

Spark Plug

Turn counter-

clockwise to 

remove

Remove (3) 

Screws

Figure 35

Figure 34

MAINTEN

ANCE

Inner 

Screen

Outer 

Screen

Clip

General Maintenance

Blades

Keep blades sharp and check blade 

condition frequently. If a blade’s per-

formance changes suddenly, stop the 

engine and check the blade for cracks or 

other damage. Replace a damaged blade 

IMMEDIATELY!

Muffler

Make sure the muffler is well secured 

and in good condition. A worn or dam-

aged muffler is a fire hazard and may 

also cause hearing loss.

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connec-

tions tight and clean.

Fasteners

Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws 

(except carburetor adjusting screws) are 

tight.

NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement parts 

could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.



  Remove all dirt and debris from the 

engine, check the cooling fins and 

air cleaner for clogging, and clean as 

necessary.



  Carefully remove any accumulations 

of dirt or debris from the muffler and 

fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas 

can lead to engine overheating, fire, 

or premature wear.



  Check for loose or missing screws or 

components. Make sure the cutting 

attachment is securely fastened.



  Check the entire unit for leaking fuel 

or grease.