Shundaiwa C260, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

21

Maintenance

Muffler

This unit must never be operated with a 

faulty or missing spark arrester or muf-

fler. Make sure the muffler is well secured 

and in good condition. A worn or damaged 

muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause 

hearing loss.

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connections 

tight and clean.

Fasteners

Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except 

carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.

 WARNING!!

Non-standard parts may not operate 

properly with your unit and may cause 

damage and lead to personal injury.

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!

 WARNING!



  Never repair a damaged blade by 

welding, straightening, or by modify-

ing its shape. An altered blade may 

break during operation, resulting in 

serious personal injury.



  DO NOT use 2-tooth or non-

Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cutting 

blades on Shindaiwa trimmers or 

brushcutters.



  The LE260 Edger is designed for 

use with a single, bar-type blade 

only.



  Blades are not interchangeable 

between Shindaiwa edgers and trim-

mer/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 your unit, 

make sure the engine and cutting 

attachment are completely stopped. 

Disconnect the spark plug wire before 

performing service or maintenance 

work.  

IMPORTANT! 

MAINTENANCE,  REPLACEMENT  OR 

REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES 

AND  SYSTEMS  MAY  BE  PERFORMED 

BY  ANY  REPAIR  ESTABLISHMENT  OR 

INDIVIDUAL;  HOWEVER,  WARRANTY 

REPAIRS  MUST  BE  PERFORMED  BY 

A  DEALER  OR  SERVICE  CENTER 

AUTHORIZED  BY  SHINDAIWA  KOGYO 

CO., LTD. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE 

NOT  EQUIVALENT  IN  PERFORMANCE 

AND  DURABILITY  TO  AUTHORIZED 

PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS 

OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 

AND  MAY  HAVE  A  BEARING  ON  THE 

OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement parts could 

invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.

Every 10 hours of operation 

(more 

frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):



  Remove the air cleaner element. See 

figure 38. Clean or replace as necessary. 

To clean element: Wash it thoroughly 

in soap and water.  Let it dry before 

reinstalling the element.

Loosen the 

screw

  Figure 38

Prior to each work day, perform the 

following:



Check for loose or missing screws or 

components. Make sure the tool and cut-

ting attachment are securely fastened.

10-Hour Maintenance

Remove and clean 

or replace the element

Daily Maintenance



  Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or 

grease.  



Remove dirt or debris from the engine, 

check the cooling fins and air cleaner for 

clogging and clean them as necessary. 



Carefully remove any accumulation of 

dirt or debris from the muffler or the 

fuel tank.  Dirt build-up in these areas 

could cause the engine overheating, 

induce premature wear, or create a fire 

hazard.