Shindaiwa LE261 User Manual

ENGLISHSHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUALLE261/EVC LAWN EDGER Part Number 62721-94310 Rev. 11/06Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!

10261251. Place the trimmer on the ground, then start the engine and allow it to idle 2-3 minutes until warm.2 If the attachment rotates when the en

1126130The edger’s depth of cut is controlled by a combination of operator height, blade wear, and the positioning of the edger’s guide wheel.To Adjus

12Daily Maintenance Remove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as neces-sary.Prior to

13261382613550-Hour MaintenanceEvery 50 hours of operation (more frequently in severe conditions): Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean gr

14CATALYST MUFFLER26139 135-Hour Maintenance1. Remove the muffler cover from the engine.2. Remove the two 5 mm muffler screws. Remove the lower muffler

15NOTroubleshooting GuideDoes the engine crank?Good compression?Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade?Is fuel visible and moving in the

16Troubleshooting Guide (continued)ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air filter.Clogged fuel filter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too

17Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Corporation are ple

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2ContentsIntroductionPAGEThe Shindaiwa 261-series of hand-held power tools has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability

20Shindaiwa Inc.11975 S.W. Herman Rd.Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USATelephone: 503 692-3070Fax: 503 692-6696www.shindaiwa.comShindaiwa CorporationHead Of

3 WARNING!Use Good JudgmentALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.NEVER run the engine when transport-ing the unit.NEVER run the

4Safety LabelsFigure 3IMPORTANTSafety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately repla

526103Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with your unit and its various components. Understanding your unit helps e

62. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the tube clamp screw. See Figure 5.3. Slide the outer tube into the tube clamp until the tube bottoms. If inst

72610926110AssemblyThrottle Cable Free Play Adjustment1. Move the throttle lever to check for smooth operation. Any stiffness or bind-ing must be cor

8 WARNING! The LE261 is designed for use with a single blade only! Never operate the LE261 without the cutting attachment shield installed and ti

9IMPORTANT!Repeated cranking of the engine with the choke CLOSED will lead to engine ood-ing. If the engine fails to start after several attempts, mo