Shindaiwa 81704 User Manual

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Throughout this manual are special “atten-

tion 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 

2510 series hand held power equipment, 

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.

Attention Statements

Introduction

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The Shindaiwa 2510 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 engines represent the leading 

edge of high-performance  engine technol-

ogy, delivering exceptionally high power 

with remarkably low displacement and 

weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon 

discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is 

simply in a class by itself!

Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make 

changes to products without prior notice, 

and without obligation to make alterations 

to units previously manufactured.

Attention Statements. ................................2

Safety Information ......................................2

Safety Labels ...............................................4 

Product Description ...................................5

Specifications ..............................................5

Assembly .....................................................6

Adjustments................................................7

Engine Fuel.............................................. .10

Starting the Engine.. ................................10

Stopping the Engine ................................11

Adjusting Engine Idle ..............................11

Checking Unit Condition.........................12

Shoulder Strap ..........................................12

Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head  ......12

Using a Blade............................................13

Maintenance .............................................14

Blade Sharpening......................................17

Long Term Storage................................... 17

Troubleshooting Guide ...........................18

Emission System Warranty .....................20

Contents

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in this  owner’s/

operator’s manual describes units avail-

able at the time of publication.  

CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word  

“CAUTION”  contains information that 

should be acted upon  to prevent me-

chanical damage.

 

  WARNING!

A statement preceded by the trian-

gular attention symbol and the word  

“WARNING” contains information that 

should be acted upon to prevent  seri-

ous bodily injury.

Shindaiwa trimmers operate at very high 

speeds and can do serious damage or 

injury if they are misused or abused.  Never 

allow a person without training or  instruction to 

operate this unit!

You must be physically and mentally fit to 

operate this unit safely. 

Safety Instructions

WARNING!

 

WARNING!

Never operate power equipment of 

any kind if you are tired or if you are 

under the influence of alcohol, drugs,  

medication or any other substance that 

could affect your ability or judgement.

Never make unauthorized  attachment 

installations. Do not  use attachments 

not approved by Shindaiwa for use on 

this unit. 

 

  WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product 

contains chemicals known to the State 

of California to cause cancer, birth  de-

fects or other reproductive harm.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” 

contains information that is handy to know 

and may make your job easier.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word        

“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses 

special significance.