Shindaiwa LE230, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Unit Description

Outer Tube

Grip

Using the accompanying illustrations as 

a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit 

and its various components. Understanding 

the product helps ensure top performance, 

long service life, and safer operation. See 

Figure 4.

 WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifica-

tions or alterations to any of these units 

or their components.

Fuel 

Tank

Tank 

Protector

Cutting Attachment Shield

Edger 

Blade

Handle

Throttle 

Trigger

Figure 4

LE230 LAWN EDGER

Ignition 

Switch

Spark 

Plug

Gearcase

Specifications

LE230 Dry Weight (less attachments) ......................5.7 kg/12.5 lb.
Engine Model ............................................................ Shindaiwa S230
Engine Type ............................. 2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke ........................................... 32 x 28 mm/1.26 x 1.10 in.
Displacement .......................................................... 22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in.
Maximum Power Output ..... 1.1 HP (0.8 kW) @ 7,500 RPM (min

-1

)

Fuel/Oil Ratio .................................... 50:1 with Shindaiwa Premium  

2-cycle mixing oil 

Fuel Tank Capacity ....................................................554 ml/18.7 oz.
Carburetor Type ................................ Walbro WYL, diaphragm-type
Ignition .......................... One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark Plug .................................................................... Champion CJ8 

(for EMC compliance use NGK BMR6A)

Air Cleaner Type ..................  Non-reversible flocked filter element
Starting Method .........................................................................Recoil
Stopping Method ..............................................................Slide switch
Transmission Type .............................Automatic, centrifugal clutch  

w/bevel gear

EPA Emission Compliance Period* ................................Category A

* The EPA emission compliance period referred to on the emis-

sion compliance label located on the engine, indicates the num-

ber of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to 

meet Federal emission requirements. Category C = 50 hours 

(Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A = 300 hours 

(Extended).

Prior to Assembly

Before assembling, make sure you have all 

the components required for a complete unit:



  Engine assembly.



  Outer tube assembly.



  Cutting attachment shield.



  Operators handle.



  Kit containing cutting attachment 

shield mounting bracket and hardware, 

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

operator’s handle mounting bracket and 

hardware, gearcase tool holder, this 

manual and tool kit for routine mainte-

nance. Tool kits vary by model and may 

include a hex wrench, spanner and a 

combination spark plug wrench/screw-

driver.

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

IMPORTANT!

The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; 

“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and 

“rear” refer to directions as viewed by the 

operator during normal operation.