Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety, please read and follow the safety precautions in this manual before attempting to operate your chain saw. Improper use can cause serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY P/N 6096-211402 (5/04) PRINTED IN CHINA INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great

Remain on the right hand side of the tree and cut using the chain pull method; then cut the LOWER PART that must meet the end of the upper part. The depth of the directional notch must be 1/ 4 of the trunk diameter, with an angle of at least 45° between upper and lower cut. The meeting point between the two sides of the notch is called “directional cut line” This line must be perfectly horizontal at right angles (90°) to the felling direction. The felling cut that provokes the tree fall, is perf

Take great care and pay close attention at all times when using this machine, following all general behaviour rules according to good sense. 1. Control checks. Check the machine with care before use each time, especially if it has been subject to strong impact, or if it shows any signs of malfunction. Check that the machine has been assembled correctly, that all components are in correct condition and perfectly clean. Perform all operations described in the chapter “Maintenance –before each use”

Direct spray away from electric outlets and switches. WARNING -RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKRISK OF HOT SURFACES low -‘'EVE-'' • During operation, touch only the control surfaces of the pressure washer. Keep children away from the pressure washer at all 'times. They may not be able to recognize the hazards of this product. 7J DANGER -RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING iOW EVENT IT ■ it pressure washer is equipped with a fuel shut-off valve,

21. NOTE: Always wear heavy gloves when handling the saw chain. 1. Make sure the Chain Brake® lever is pulled back into the DISENGAGED position (Fig. 21). Remove bar retaining nuts with supplied multi-purpose tool (Fig. 22). 2. Remove chain brake cover (C, Fig. 22) and outer guide bar plate (I, Fig. 27) by pulling straight out (Fig. 22). 3. Slide bar off the two bar bolts and remove chain (Fig. 23). A Fig. 21 B C Fig. 22 Always use protective gloves when handling the saw chain. WARNING: 1. Sprea

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your snow thrower to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover snow thrower while engine/ exhaust area is still warm. 16 Troubleshooting See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 4. Throttle in STOP position (

(Figure 21). 1 Figure 21 1. Control bar 2. Adjuster link 3. Cable positions Inspecting the Auger Blades Before each session, inspect the auger blades for wear. When a auger blade edge has worn down have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the auger blades and the scraper (Figure 22). Figure 22 1. Auger blades 2. Scraper 12 Changing the Engine Oil Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. A The engine oil wi

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower prop er ly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers IMPORTANT: This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and

5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections. 6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the auger blades and all moving parts have stopped. Remove key. 7. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhau

B45045 Part number: 72451-17203 Figure 23 Cutting Grass—Units equipped with a trimmer head Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements. NOTE: For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head being used. Available trimmer head styles include: n Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is indexed when the operator taps the trimmer head on the ground during