Ontents – Shindaiwa SV212 User Manual
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1. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop.
2. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradu-
ally for best operating technique.
3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
4. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -
The muffler or catalytic muffler controls
exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the
muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
5. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
- Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When
engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
6. SIDE HANDLE - Provides grip for right hand when vacuuming.
7. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank.
8. AIR CLEANER -
Contains replaceable air filter element.
9. HOUSING COVER - Covers blade area and activates safety interlock switch when closed. Engine will not run if
safety switch is not activated.
10. THROTTLE POSITION LEVER - Pull back to increase engine speed. Friction washers maintain throttle lever
setting.
11. SHOULDER STRAP -Secures debris bag to shoulder.
12. VACUUM PIPE - Sucks in materials to be shredded.
13. DEBRIS BAG - Collects shredded material.
14. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design.
15. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from
the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
16. CHOKE - Choke is located on the side of the air cleaner. Move choke lever to "COLD START" (
) to close
choke for cold starting. Move choke lever to "RUN" (
) position to open choke.
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___ 1 - Power Head
___ 1 - Straight Pipe
___ 1 - Pipe with Nozzle
___ 1 - Suction Tube
___ 1 - Elbow Pipe
___ 1 - Debris Bag
___ 1 - Operator's Manual
___ 1 - Warranty Registration Card
___ 1 - T-Wrench