Shindaiwa EB802 - Manual (Page 13)

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Using The Blower
Operating Tips
In the hands of an experienced opera-
tor, the blower can effi ciently move
a wide variety of debris ranging from
grass clippings to gravel. As a general
rule, operate your blower at the lowest
throttle setting required to get the job
done:
■
Use low throttle settings when
clearing lightweight materials from
around lawns or shrubbery.
■
Use medium to higher throttle set-
tings to move grass or leaves from
parking lots or walkways.
■
Use full throttle when moving heavy
loads such as dirt or snow.
IMPORTANT!
Blower noise increases at higher
throttle settings! Always use the lowest
throttle setting required to get the job
done!
Muffl er
This unit must never be operated with
a faulty or missing spark arrester or
muffl er. Make sure the muffl er is well
secured and in good condition. A worn
or damaged muffl er is a fi re hazard and
may also cause hearing loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connec-
tions tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor adjusting screws)
are tight.
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-
LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL, HOW-
EVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST
BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR
SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY
ECHO, INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT
ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFOR-
MANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHO-
RIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE
A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A
WARRANTY CLAIM.
Maintenance
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may
not operate properly with your unit
and may cause damage and lead to
personal injury.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement
parts could invalidate your shindaiwa
warranty.
WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance, repair or cleaning
work on the unit, make sure the
engine is completely stopped. Dis-
connect the spark plug wire before
performing service or maintenance
work.
Daily Maintenance
WARNING!
To reduce fi re hazard, keep
the engine and muffl er free of dirt,
debris, and leaves.
■
Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses
for possible fuel leaks, and repair
as necessary.
■
Inspect the entire blower for loose,
damaged, or missing components,
and repair as necessary.
■
Carefully remove any accumula-
tions of dirt or debris from the
muffl er and fuel tank. Dirt build-up
in these areas can lead to engine
overheating, fi re or premature wear.
CAUTION!
The engine is cooled by air drawn
into the air intake cover on the
blower housing. The blower fan then
pushes the cooling air through an
opening in the fan housing, forcing it
past the cylinder cooling fi ns. Failure
to keep the cooling system and its
passages clear of debris will likely
result in engine overheating, a major
cause of serious engine problems
that can lead to failure.
Prior to each workday, perform the
following:
■
Remove all dirt and debris from
blower exterior and the engine.
Check the cooling fi ns and air
cleaner for clogging and clean as
necessary.