Shindaiwa PowerBroom PB270 User Manual

PB270 POWERBROOMMinimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and h

10Filling the fuel tankWARNING!Minimize the Risk of Fire Place the unit on a flat, level surface.1. Clear any dirt or other debris fro

11Starting the Engine While holding the outer tube firmly 5. with left hand. Use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter han-dle until resist

12Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the igni-tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.Stopping the EngineAdjust

13OperatingThe PowerBroom works best when its rubber fins can quickly slide or “skim” over the surface being swept. New or replacement sweeper belts te

14MaintenanceWARNING!Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are complete

15spark plug gap--all modelsRemove and clean or replace the spark plug.Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.024 0.028 inch (0.6-0.7 mm). If the

16Gearcase LubricationThe gearcase should be filled with 60 cc (2.0 fl.oz.) of Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil. A maximum of 75-80 cc can be used, but n

17Maintenance (continued)MuferSpark ArresterMufer MaintenanceWARNING!Never operate the unit with a damage or missing mufer or spark arrester! Opera

18Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Let cool completely and restart.Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline wi

19ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

2The Shindaiwa PB270 PowerBroom is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety o

20ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

21SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO

22PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

23 ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTFOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDSThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air

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ECHO Incorporated.400 Oakwood RoadLake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A.Telephone: 1-877-986-7783Fax: 1-847-540-8416www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation

3A PowerBroom operates at very high speeds and has the potential to do serious damage if misused, abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk of injury,

4The Properly Equipped OperatorAlways operate with both hands rmly gripping the unit.Always protect yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and y

5Product DescriptionOuter TubeGripGearcaseThrottle TriggerTank protectorIgnition SwitchSpark PlugFuel TankSweeper BeltSweeper DrumHandlePB270Sweeper 

6 WARNING!Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to your pruner or its components.Before assembling, make sure you have all the componen

7Adjustable Handle InstallationFollow these instructions if you wish to use the PowerBroom’s adjustable handle instead of the loop handle on youlr pow

8Assembly (continued)The PowerBroom tool should now be completely assembled.Push one of the drum axles onto 1. either of the two gearcase output shaft

9Handling Fuel DANGERFuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.• Use an ap