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IMPORTANT!
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is
added.
Loading Trimmer Line
1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length.
2. Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets.
3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line
equal distance through trimmer head.
4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind
line onto spool until about 5” (13 cm) of each line remains
exposed.
Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation.
.080 (2.0 mm) dia. - 20’ (6 m)
.095 (2.4 mm) dia. - 14’ (4 m)
.105 (2.7 mm( dia. - 10’ (3 m)
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Remove the spark plug and pour
about 1/4 oz. of 2-cycle mixing oil
into the cylinder through the spark
plug hole. Slowly pull the recoil
starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly
coat the interior of the engine. Rein-
stall the spark plug.
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Before storing the unit, repair or
replace any worn or damaged parts.
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Remove the air cleaner element from
the carburetor and clean it thor-
oughly with soap and water. Let dry
and reassemble the element.
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Store the unit in a clean, dust-free
area.
Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for 30
days or longer, use the following proce-
dures to prepare it for storage:
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Clean external parts thoroughly.
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Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
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Remove the remaining fuel from the
fuel lines and carburetor.
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until it
stops running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine
will no longer start.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carbure-
tor for extended periods can cause
hard starting, and could also lead to
increased service and maintenance
costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with
a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
NOTE:
Damage resulting from stale or con-
taminated fuel is not covered by the
Shindaiwa warranty policy.
Wear Indicators
Wear Indicators
Indicadores de desgaste
Indicadores de desgaste
Indicateurs d’usure
Indicateurs d’usure
IMPORTANT!
When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed-Feed head are worn smooth, replacement of the cover or the
entire Speed-Feed head is required.
NOTE:
Trimmer head is pre-wound with .095” (2.4mm)
Silentwist™ trimmer line.
