Shindaiwa PB2500 User Manual

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attention statements.
WARNING!
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attention symbol and the word “WARN-
ING” contains information that should
be acted upon to prevent serious bodily
injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
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“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
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“NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
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Attention Statements
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in
this manual are intended to help you get
the most from this unit as well as to
protect you and others from harm.
These procedures are guidelines for
safe operation under most conditions,
and are not intended to replace any
safety rules and/or laws that may be in
force in your area. If you have questions
regarding your Shindaiwa power tool, or
if you do not understand something in
this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will
be glad to assist you. You may also
contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the address
printed on the back of this manual.
Introduction
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Shindaiwa 2500-series hand held
power equipment has been designed and
built to deliver superior performance and
reliability without compromise to quality,
comfort, safety or durability.
Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines
represent the leading edge of all position
4-cycle engine technology, delivering
exceptionally high power with remark-
ably low displacement and weight. As an
owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for
yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a
class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this
owner's/operator's manual describes
units available at the time of publication.
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to
make changes to products without prior
notice, and without obligation to make
alterations to units previously manufac-
tured.
Attention Statements ................................ 2
Safety Information .................................... 3
Checking Unit Condition ......................... 3
Safety Labels ............................................. 5
Unit Description ....................................... 6
Specifications ............................................ 6
Assembly ................................................... 7
Engine Fuel ............................................. 10
Starting the Engine ................................ 11
Stopping the Engine ............................... 11
Adjusting Engine Idle ............................ 12
Using the PowerBroom ......................... 12
Maintenance ........................................... 13
Long Term Storage ................................ 16
Accessories ............................................. 16
Troubleshooting Guide ......................... 17
Emission System Warranty ................... 19
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this unit
contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Contents
Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Do not operate this tool
if you are tired, ill or
under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
Beware of thrown 
objects. Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation 
of this unit.