Shindaiwa LE261/EVC Manuel D’Utilisation

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Contents
Introduction
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The Shindaiwa 261-series of hand-held 
power tools has been designed and built to 
deliver superior performance and reliability 
without compromise to quality, comfort, 
safety or durability. 
Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines rep-
resent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine 
technology, 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!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these 
instructions describe product 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 manufactured.
Attention Statements ...................................2
General Safety Instructions ........................2
Safety Labels .................................................4
Product Description .....................................5
Specifications ................................................5
Assembly .......................................................6
Mixing Fuel ..................................................8
Starting the Engine ......................................9
Stopping the Engine ....................................9
Engine Idle Adjustment .............................10
Checking Unit Condition...........................10
Edging with a Hand-held Edger ...............10
Maintenance ...............................................11
Long Term Storage ....................................14
Troubleshooting Guide .............................15
Emission System Warranty .......................17
Work Safely
Edgers 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 
your 261 Edger!
 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.
 WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
NEVER smoke or light fires near the 
edger.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it 
to cool before refueling. Avoid overfill-
ing and wipe off any fuel that may have 
spilled.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place well 
away from a fuel storage area or other 
readily flammable materials before 
starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material close 
to the engine muffler.
NEVER run the engine without the 
spark arrester screen in place.
 WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment 
installations, nor use attachments not 
approved by Shindaiwa for use on this 
unit. 
General Safety Instructions
Throughout this manual are special 
“Attention Statements”.
 
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.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word 
“CAUTION” contains information that 
should be acted upon to prevent me-
chanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word 
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses 
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” 
contains information that is handy to know 
and may make your job easier.
Attention Statements
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described 
in this manual are intended to help you 
get the most from your 261 Edger 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 
261 Edger unit, 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.
50 FEET
(15m)
Read and follow this operators
manual. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing protection
at all times during the operation 
of this unit.
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet
(15 m) away during operation.
Beware of thrown or ricocheted
objects.
Keep feet away from blade.
Rotating blade may cause
injury.