©2009 Shindaiwa, Inc.
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Introduction
The Shindaiwa C4 series of hand-held
power equipmentis designed and built
to deliver superior performance and
reliability without compromise to quality,
comfort, safety or durability.
Shindaiwa engines represent the leading
edge of high-performance engine
technology, delivering exceptionally high
power with remarkably low displacement
and weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll
soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa
is simply in a class by itself!
Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
Attention Statements
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains informa-
tion that should be acted upon to pre-
vent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses spe-
cial significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “DANGER” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect you
and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to replace any
safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand held power equip-
ment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on the back of this Manual.
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior notice,
and without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication.
Operational and warning labels
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WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Be aware of the danger of falling
debris.
Read and follow this manual, make
sure anyone using the unit does
likewise. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury or
machine failure. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Attachments for this unit operate
at very high speeds and can do
serious damage or injury if they are
misused or abused. Never allow a
person without training or instruction
to operate this unit!
Always wear a hard hat to reduce
the risk of head injuries during
operation of this machine. In addi-
tion, always wear eye and hearing
protection. Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as additional
face and eye protection.
Wear heavy duty, non-slip gloves.
Safety tip shoes or boots with non-
slip sole should be worn.
This product conducts electricity.
Keep the product and/or operator
a minimum distance of 15 feet
(4.5 meters) away from electrical
sources and power lines.
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet
(15 meters) away from the operat-
ing unit to reduce the risk of being
struck by falling objects or thrown
debris.
The blades / cutting attachments
are SHARP! Handle with care.
Safety .......................................................... 3
Product Description.................................. 4
Specifications............................................. 5
Assembly and adjustments....................... 5
Mixing fuel................................................. 7
Filling the fuel tank ................................... 7
Starting the Engine .................................. 8
Stopping the Engine.................................. 9
Adjusting Engine Idle ............................... 9
Operation ................................................. 10
Maintenance ............................................ 11
Long Term Storage ................................. 14
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 15
Warranty Statement ................................ 18
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