Shindaiwa 81359 User Manual

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IMPORTANT!

Mix only enough fuel for your immediate 
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 
30 days and           oil with fuel stabilizer is 

not used, it should first be treated with a 
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.

Starting the Engine 

4.  While holding the outer tube firmly with 

left hand. Use your other hand to slowly 

pull the recoil starter handle until resis-

tance is felt, then pull quickly to start the 

engine.

2.  Press the primer bulb until fuel can be 

seen flowing in the transparent return 

tube.

IMPORTANT!

Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF or STOP.

IMPORTANT! 

The primer system only pushes fuel through 
the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the 

primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.

   CAUTION! 
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end 
of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil 
starter to the end of the rope travel can 
damage the starter.

Mixing Fuel

1.  Place the trimmer on a flat, level surface.
2.  Clear any dirt or other debris from 

around the fuel filler cap.

3.  Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank 

with clean, fresh fuel.

4.  Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten 

firmly.

CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on 
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded 
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC 
class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of 
non-approved mixing oils can lead to 
excessive carbon deposits.

CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol 
as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gaso-
line may cause increased operating 
temperatures. Under certain condi-
tions, alcohol-based gasoline may also 
reduce the lubricating qualities of some 
2-cycle mixing oils. Never use any type 
of gasoline containing more than 10% 
alcohol by volume! Generic oils and 
some outboard oils may not be intend-
ed for use in high-performance 2-cycle 
engines, and should never be used in 
your Shindaiwa engine.

n

  Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline 

with a pump octane of 87 or higher.

n

  Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled  

mixing oil that meets or exceeds  

ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC classified 

oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

n

  1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil

n

  5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil

               Oil is a registered JASO FC 

classified oil and also meets or exceeds 

ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.  

Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in 

all Shindaiwa low emissions engines and 

also includes a fuel stabilizer.

1.  Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” 

position. See Figure 14.

3.  Set the choke lever to the CLOSED  

position if engine is cold.

Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!

n  STOP engine before refueling.
n  ALWAYS allow the engine to cool 

before refueling!

n  Wipe all spilled fuel and move the 

engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) 
from the fueling point and source 
before restarting!

n  NEVER start or operate this unit if 

there is a fuel leak.

n  NEVER start or operate this unit if 

the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank 
and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.

n

  NEVER smoke or light any fires  

near the engine or fuel source!

n

  NEVER place any flammable mate-

rial near the engine muffler!

n  NEVER operate the engine without 

the muffler and spark arrester in 
good working condition.