SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL MULTIPURPOSE EDGER TOOL 65010 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection WARNING! when operating this unit.
Introduction The Multipurpose Edger Tool has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. While every attempt has been made to provide the latest information about your Shindaiwa product, there may be some differences between your attachment and what is described here. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! ECHO, Inc.
Safety This machine operates at very high speeds and has the potential to do serious damage if misused, abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk of injury, you must maintain control at all times, and observe all safety precautions during operation. Never permit a person without training or instruction to operate this machine! NOTE: For specific maintenance and safety information about your Multipurpose Tool Carrier, consult the owner's manual provided with it.
Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meters “danger zone” wear eye protection. Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather. Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by flying debris. Make sure no one is within 15 meters—that’s about 16 paces—of an operating attachment.
Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation. A B A - Outer tube B - Cutting attachment shield C - Edger blade D - Gearcase WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to this unit or its components.
Assembly Installing a Tool Attachment A 1. Place the Multipurpose Tool Carrier (A) and the Tool Assembly (B) on a clean, flat surface so that both assemblies fit end to end. The powerhead assembly should be facing up, and the tool assembly should be positioned with the locking hole in the tube (C) end facing up. G F C CAUTION! Keep the open ends of the tubes clean and free of Debris! 2. Slip off the protective cover from the end of the tool, and loosen the coupler screw knob (D). 3.
Mount the Edger Blade 1. Install the holder (A) onto the output shaft (D). 2. Mount the edger blade (C) and holder (B) onto the output shaft, and then install the bolt guard (E) and shaft bolt (F) (turn bolt counterclockwise to install). 3. Align the hole in holder (A) with the matched hole in the gearcase, and then use the hex wrench to temporarily lock the output shaft. 4. Firmly tighten the shaft bolt. Remove the hex wrench.
Using a Hand-Held Edger Guidelines for Operating the Edger ■■Before edging, make sure the area WARNING! is soft enough so the blade does not bog down. If necessary, water the area before edging. ■■Remove debris and other obstacles that could be thrown by the rotating blade. ■■Plan your work so the edger blade is always on your right-hand side.
Edger Blades Check the edger blades condition frequently. If an edger blade’s performance changes suddenly, stop the engine and check the blade for cracks or other damage. Replace a damaged edger blade IMMEDIATELY! WARNING! ■■Never repair a damaged edger blade by welding, straightening or by modifying its shape. An altered edger blade may break during operation, resulting in serious personal injury. ■■The Multipurpose Edger Tool is designed for use with a single, bar-type blade only.
Inspect the Gearcase Protector The metal gearcase protector (L) is installed to protect the gearcase flange from damage when working close to sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces, and should be routinely inspected for damage or excessive wear. When replacing the protector, inspect to be sure that both of the protector mounting screws are firmly tightened and each screw is locked in place with a nut as shown. L Replacing the edger blade WARNING! A Always wear gloves when handling the edger blade. 1.
Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ SN.
