Introduction
WARNING!
The.engine.exhaust.from.this.
unit.contains.chemicals.known.to.the.
State.of.California.to.cause.cancer,.birth..
defects.or.other.reproductive.harm.
CAUTION!
This.blower.is.equipped.with.a.spark-
arresting muffler! Never operate this
unit without both the muffler and
spark.arrester.installed.and.properly........
functioning!
IMPORTANT!
Before.using.this.unit,.consult.local..
regulations.concerning.noise.restrictions.
and hours of operation!
The Shindaiwa EB8510 has been de-
signed and built to deliver superior perfor-
mance and reliability without compromise
to quality, comfort, safety, or durability.
The information contained in this man-
ual describes units available at the time of
production. While every attempt has been
made to give you the very latest informa-
tion about your Shindaiwa EB8510 blower.
There may be some differences between
your EB8510 blower and what is described
here. Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to
make changes in production without prior
notice, and without obligation to make al-
terations to units previously manufactured.
Contents
Mixing Fuel ................................................. 8
Starting and Stopping the Blower ............. 8
Maintenance .............................................. 11
Storage ....................................................... 13
Emission System Warranty ...................... 17
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special
"Attention Statements".
WARNING!
A.statement.preceded.by.the.
triangular.Attention.Symbol.and.the.word.
"WARNING" indicates a potentially haz-
ardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,.
COULD.result.in.death.or.serious.injury.
CAUTION!
A.statement.preceded.by.the.word.
"CAUTION" contains information that
should.be.acted.upon.to.avoid..
damaging.the.unit.
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.
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Read and follow this manual.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times during
the operation of this unit.
Keep hair and loose clothing
clear of the air inlet.
This unit is intended for
outdoor use only and should
be used only in well ventilated
areas.
IMPORTANT!
The.operational.procedures.described.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.
EB8510.blower,.or.if.you.do.not.under-
stand.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.