Operator`s manual
10
Every 50 hours of operation
(more frequently in dusty or dirty
conditions):
Lubricate the gearcase ■ . To per-
form this operation, rst remove the
gearcase (A) from the outer tube (B).
CAUTION!
Do not remove the D-shaped shim
washer from the gearcase clamp!
The shim washer prevents damage
from overtightening the gearcase
clamp screw.
E
1. Loosen the gearcase clamp screw
(C).
2. Remove the index screw (D) from
the gearcase.
3.
Slide the gearcase out of the tube.
Using a grease gun, pump lithium-
base grease (about 10 grams) into
the grease tting (E) on the gearcase
until you see old grease being
purged from the gearcase. Purged
grease will be visible in the outer
tube cavity.
4. Clean up the excess grease, then
reassemble the gearcase onto the
outer tube. Make sure the index
screw ts into the hole on the outer
tube. Securely tighten both screws.
50-Hour Maintenance
B
A
C
D
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not oper-
ate properly with your unit and may
cause damage and lead to personal
injury.
IMPORTANT
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa war-
ranty.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
repair, or cleaning work on the unit,
make sure the engine and cutting
attachment are completely stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire
before performing service or mainte-
nance work.
IMPORTANT!
For detailed maintenance information
about your Multipurpose Tool Carrier,
consult the owner’s manual that was
provided with it. If it has been lost or
misplaced, contact Shindaiwa for a
replacement.
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when working
around the cutter assembly.
Prior to each work day, perform the fol-
lowing:
Clean any debris or dirt from the ■
hedge trimmer cutter blades. Lubri-
cate the blades before use and after
refueling. Check the cutters for dam-
age or incorrect adjustment.
10/15-Hour Maintenance
Lubricate the cutter assembly gear- ■
box by pumping one or two strokes
of lithium-base grease into the
grease tting (A) using a lever-type
grease gun.
A
Check for loose or missing screws ■
or components. Make sure the cut-
ter attachment is free of debris and
securely fastened.
Check the entire machine for leaking
■
fuel or grease.
Make sure the nuts, bolts, and
■
screws (except carburetor adjusting
screws) are tight.
CAUTION!
Overlubricating can cause the gear-
case to operate sluggishly and can
cause grease to leak out.