Shindaiwa LE231 User Manual

ENGLISHSHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUALLE231/EVC LAWN EDGER Part Number 62719-94310 Rev. 11/06Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!

10The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the eng

1123046The 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

12 Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the tool and cut-ting attachment are securely fastened. Check the entire unit for le

1350-Hour MaintenanceEvery 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): Remove the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt

14Every 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muffler. WARNING!Never operate the machine with a damaged or missing mufer or spark arrester! Ope

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 cleaner element.Clogged fuel filter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle spee

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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2IntroductionPAGEThe Shindaiwa 231-series of hand-held power tools has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without

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

3 WARNING!The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de-fects and other reproduct

4Safety LabelsIMPORTANTSafety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damag

5Product DescriptionUsing the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with your unit and its various components. Understanding you

62. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the tube clamp screw. See Figure5.3. Add some moly-type EP grease to splines at the end of the main shaft.4.

7Assemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable.1. Insert the throttle cable housing into the notch on the fan cover, and clamp the black wire’s connector b

8230312302923030Mount the Edger Blade1. Install the holder A onto the output shaft. See Figure 13.2. Mount the edger blade and holder B onto the out

923122ClosedStarting the Engine 4. While holding the outer tube firmly with one hand, slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt,