Tabla De Contenido; Attention Statements; General Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa EB240S Manual Del Usuario

Introduction
Your Shindaiwa EB240S has been
designed and built to deliver superior
performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety,
or durability.
Shindaiwa high performance engines
represent the leading edge of 2-cycle
engine technology, delivering exception-
ally high power at remarkably low
displacement and weight. As a profes-
sional owner/operator, you'll soon
discover why Shindaiwa is simply in a
class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this
manual describes units available at the
time of production. While every attempt
has been made to give you the very
latest information about your Shindaiwa
EB240S blower, there may be some
differences between your unit and what
is described here. Shindaiwa Inc.
reserves the right to make changes in
production without prior notice, and
without obligation to
make alterations to units
previously manufactured.
Before using this blower, consult local
regulations concerning noise restric-
tions and hours of operation.
Contents
Attention Statements ........................... 2
General Safety Instructions ................ 2
Product Description ............................ 4
Specifications ....................................... 4
Assembling the Blower ...................... 5
Mixing Fuel .......................................... 6
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................... 6
Starting the Engine ............................. 7
Adjusting Engine Idle ......................... 8
Stopping the Engine ............................ 8
Using the Blower ................................. 8
Maintenance ........................................ 8
Spark Arrester Maintenance ............ 10
Long Term Storage ........................... 10
Troubleshooting ................................ 11
Emission System Warranty .............. 14
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special
"attention statements".
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.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information
that should be acted upon to
prevent mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
"NOTE" contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
Read and follow this
Operator s Manual.
Failure to do so could
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result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation
of this unit.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures de-
scribed in this manual are intended to
help you get the most from this unit
and also to protect you and others from
harm. These procedures are general
guidelines only, and are not intended
to replace any safety rules/laws that
may be in force in your area.
If you have any questions regarding
your EB240S blower, or if you do not
understand something in this manual,
your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to
assist you.
For additional information, you may
also contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the
address printed on the back of
this manual.
General Safety
Instructions
Work Safely
Blowers operate at very high speeds and
can do serious damage or injury if they are
misused or abused. Never allow a person
without training or instruction to operate
your EB240S Blower!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attach-
ment installations. Nor use attach-
ments not approved by Shindaiwa
for use on this unit.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit
to operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment of
any kind if you are tired or if you are
under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or any other
substance that could affect your
ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER smoke or light fires near
the unit.
ALWAYS stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling.
Avoid overfilling and wipe off any
fuel that may have spilled.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage area
or other readily flammable materi-
als before starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER run the engine
without the spark arrester screen
in place.