Shindaiwa LE261/EVC Manuale Utente

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1.  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 

engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed 

by turning the idle adjustment screw 

counter-clockwise.

3.  If a tachometer is available, the engine 

speed should be adjusted to 3,000 (±250) 

RPM (min

-1

).

4.  Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments 

are preset at the factory and cannot be 

serviced in the field.

Adjusting Engine Idle

 WARNING!

The cutting attachment must never 

rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed 

cannot be adjusted by the procedure 

described here, return the trimmer to 

your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.

The 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 engine clutch to 

disengage the cutting attachment.

Checking Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with the cutting 

attachment shield or other protective de-

vices (ignition switch,  etc.) removed!

 WARNING!

A cutting attachment shield or other 

protective device is no guarantee of 

protection against thrown objects and 

ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD 

AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!

Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and 

accessories with your Shindaiwa trim-

mer. Do not make modifications to your 

machine without the written approval of 

Shindaiwa, Inc.
AlwAys make sure the cutting attach-

ment is properly installed and firmly tight-

ened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting at-

tachment: replace it with a serviceable one.
AlwAys make sure the cutting attach-

ment fits properly into the appropriate 

attachment holder. If a properly installed  

attachment vibrates, replace the attach-

ment with new one and re-check. 

AlwAys stop the engine immediately and 

check for damage if you strike a foreign 

object or if the unit becomes entangled. 

Do not operate with broken or damaged 

equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high 

rpm without a load. Doing so could damage 

the engine.
NEVER operate the unit with worn or 

damaged fasteners or cutting attachment 

holders.

Edging with an Hand-held Edger

CAUTION!
Low-speed edging can lead to pre-

mature clutch failure.



Do not move the edger into the work so 

fast that the engine or blade bogs down.



Do not pull the unit backward over the 

ground with the engine running. Doing 

so will tend to bury the blade.

Regular and frequent use of the edger 

will make a neater lawn, and a frequently 

trimmed edge will be easier to maintain.



  Before edging, make sure the area is 

soft enough so the blade does not bog 

down. If necessary, water the area be-

fore edging.

 WARNING!



  Wear eye protection, long pants, and 

boots when operating this unit!



  Whenever you strike a hard object 

with the blade, always stop the edger 

and carefully inspect the blade for 

damage. NEVER OPERATE THE 

EDGER WITH A DAMAGED BLADE!



Remove debris and other obstacles that 

could be thrown by the rotating blade.



Plan your work so the edger blade is 

always on your right-hand side.

Begin each pass by positioning the unit 

over the work, and with the engine run-

ning at about half-throttle. Slowly lower 

the blade to the ground while applying full 

throttle. See Figure 20.