Shindaiwa LE261/EVC Manuel D’Utilisation

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Using the accompanying illustrations as a 

guide, familiarize yourself with your unit 

and its various components. Understanding 

your unit helps ensure top performance, 

long service life, and safer operation. See 

Figure 4.

 WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifica-

tions or alterations to any of these 

products or their components.

Product Description

Specifications

Before assembling, make sure you have all 

the components required for a complete unit:


  Engine assembly



  Outer tube assembly



  Cutting attachment shield



  Handle



  Kit containing cutting attachment shield 

mounting bracket and hardware, handle 

and hardware, this manual and tool kit 

for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary 

by model and may include a hex wrench, 

spark plug/screwdriver combination 

wrench, and spanner wrench.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

LE261(less blade & holder)  ....................................14.3 lbs./6.4 kg
Engine Model .........................................................Shindaiwa S260C
Engine Type ............................ 2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke .........................................1.3 in. x 1.2 in./32 x 30 mm
Displacement ......................................................... 24.1 cc/1.5 cu. in.
Maximum Power .................... 1.2 HP/0.9 kW @ 7500 RPM (min

-1

)

Fuel/Oil Ratio ....................50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 

2-cycle Mixing Oil  Shindaiwa One High  

Performance Oil meets or exceeds these  

 

specifications and is recommended  

for all Shindaiwa Products.

Fuel Tank Capacity ................................................... 24.3 oz./720 ml
Carburetor Type ............................. TK slide-valve, diaphragm-type
Ignition ......................... One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled   
Muffler ..................................................................... 2-Stage, Catalyst

Spark plug .................................................................Champion CJ8Y
Air cleaner type ......................Dry element (quick-remove/install)
Starting method ........................................................................Recoil
Stopping method .............................................................Slide switch
Transmission type ..............................Automatic, centrifugal clutch  

 

w/bevel gear

EPA Emission Compliance Period* ...............................Category A

* The EPA emission compliance period referred to on the emission 

compliance label located on the engine, indicates the number of 

operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet 

Federal emission requirements. Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), 

B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A = 300 hours (Extended).

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

IMPORTANT!

The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; 

“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and 

“rear” refer to directions as viewed by the 

operator during normal  

operation.