Shindaiwa F222 - Manual (Page 8)

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IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer is
not used, it should first be treated with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Starting the Engine
While holding the outer tube firmly
with left hand, use your other hand to
slowly pull the recoil starter handle until
resistance is felt, then pull quickly to
start the engine.
4.
IMPORTANT!!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through
the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the
primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end
of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil
starter to the end of the rope travel
can damage the starter.
Mixing Fuel
Place the trimmer on a flat, level surface.
Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.
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3.
4.
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
STOP engine before refueling.
ALWAYS allow the engine to cool
before refueling!
Wipe all spilled fuel and move the engine
at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling
point and source before restarting!
NEVER start or operate this unit if
there is a fuel leak.
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NEVER start or operate this unit if the
carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or
fuel tank cap are damaged.
NEVER smoke or light any fires near
the engine or fuel source!
NEVER place any flammable material
near the engine muffler!
NEVER operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester in good
working condition.
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CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of
non-approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive carbon deposits.
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol
as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gaso-
line may cause increased operating
temperatures. Under certain condi-
tions, alcohol-based gasoline may also
reduce the lubricating qualities of some
2-cycle mixing oils. Never use any type
of gasoline containing more than 10%
alcohol by volume! Generic oils and
some outboard oils may not be intended
for use in high-performance air cooled
2-cycle engines, and should never
be used in your Shindaiwa engine.
Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
Mix all fuel with a -cycle air-cooled
mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-
EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils at
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
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Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
1 gallon of gasoline to .6 oz. mixing oil
5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil
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Oil is a registered JASO FC
classified oil and also meets or exceeds
ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Shindaiwa One is recommended for use
in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines.
Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel
stabilizer.
Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi-
tion. See Figure 11.
Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen
flowing in the transparent return tube.
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Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold.
3.
Make sure
the cutting
attachment
is clear of
obstructions!
Figure 11
Closed
Figure 14
Figure 13
Primer Bulb
Figure 12
Return tube
Ignition Switch