Shindaiwa C344 User Manual

C344 BRUSHCUTTERSHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUALWARNING!Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and oth-ers! Read this manual and familiarize yours

10 WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for u

11Handling Fuel DANGERFuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.• Use an app

12NEVER smoke or light res near the engine.ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and mo

13OpenAfter engine starts, move choke to OPEN positionSet the choke lever to the CLOSED 4. position if engine is cold.While holding the outer tube rm

14Shoulder strap required for use with BrushcuttersOperationIMPORTANT!Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off-side

15Using a bladeWARNING!Before working with a blade- equipped unit, always inspect and clear the area of objects that could interfere with or damage t

16Prior to each work day, perform the following:Remove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling ns and air cleaner for clogging, and

17Maintenance (continued)Remove and inspect the pre-lter. 2. If the pre-lter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one.Clean the pre-

18Maintenance (continued)Combustion chamber should be decarbonized, and the valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this i

19Maintenance (continued)Engine Cover ScrewsEngine CoverMuferMufer Gasket Mufer Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Cover Screws Mufe

2The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held power equipment is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to qua

20WARNING!Sharpen only the cutting teeth of a blade. DO NOT alter the contour of the blade in any way.WARNING!Wear protective gloves when handling or

21Long Term StorageRemove the spark plug and pour about 1/4 ounce of 2-cycle mixing oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Slowly pull t

22Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Valve adjustment.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Valve clearance too tight.Valve clearance too loose.Let cool

23ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

24ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

25SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC

26PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

27 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, ca

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3ALWAYS inspect unit before each use. Replace any damaged parts.NEVER run the engine when trans-porting the unit.NEVER run the engine indoors! Make su

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4Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentAvoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather.Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meter

5Product DescriptionUsing the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various com-ponents. Understanding your machine

6Handlebar and Throttle assemblyŶHandlebar C unitInstall the handlebar:Use the 4 mm hex wrench to remove the 1.lower cap retaining screws from the han

74-6 mm(3/16”-1/4”)Throttle Free PlayRemove air cleaner coverThrottle trigger free playCable AdjusterABCNOTEThe plastic shield is for use with the Nyl

8Blade Installation WARNING! You must install the U-Handle and all Blade Conversion parts shown in the following instructions before operating th

9ABC1. If installed remove nylon line head, adapter plate, shield plate, and plastic shield: a. Align locking hole in adapter plate with notch in