Shindaiwa F222 - Manual (Page 2)


50 FEET
(15m )
The Shindaiwa  Series hand held
power equipment has been 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”.
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
 series hand held power equipment,
or if you do not understand something in
this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be
glad to assist you. You may also contact
Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address printed on
the back of this Manual.
Introduction
PAGE
Attention Statements .................................
Safety Instructions .....................................3
Safety Labels ...............................................4
Product Description ...................................5
Specifications ..............................................5
Assembly and Adjustments .......................6
Mixing Fuel ................................................8
Starting the Engine ...................................8
Stopping the Engine ..................................9
Adjusting Engine Idle ................................9
Checking Unit Condition.........................10
Cutting Grass ............................................10
Maintenance .............................................11
Long Term Storage ..................................13
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................14
Emission System Warranty .....................16
Contents
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this owner’s/
operator’s manual describes units available
at the time of publication.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “WARNING” contains
information that should be acted upon
to prevent serious bodily injury.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
”NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
Attention Statements
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior notice,
and without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
Read and follow this
operator’s manual.
Faulure todo so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all tims
during the operation of
the unit.
Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 m) away
during operation.
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
Do not operate this
machine with a blade.