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Read and follow this
manual, make sure
anyone using this unit
does likewise. Failure
to do so could result in
serious personal injury or machine
failure. Keep this manual for future
reference.
Always wear eye and
hearing protection.
Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as
additional face and eye
protection.
Contents
Attention Statements .......................... 2
Product Description ............................. 3
Specications ........................................ 3
Assembling the Blower ........................ 4
Mixing Fuel .......................................... 5
Filling the Fuel Tank ........................... 5
Starting and Stopping the Blower ...... 6
Adjusting Engine Idle Speed ............... 7
Adjusting the Harness ......................... 7
Using the Blower .................................. 8
Routine Maintenance ........................... 9
Mufer Maintenance ......................... 10
Storage .................................................11
Troubleshooting Guide ....................... 12
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Introduction
IMPORTANT!
Before using this product, consult local
regulations concerning noise restrictions
and hours of operation!
Attention Statements
This manual contains special “attention
statements” surrounded by boxes and
preceded by the triangular Attention
Symbol.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
word “WARNING” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious bodily injury.
Additional attention statements that
are not preceded by the Attention Sym-
bol are:
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special signicance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
damaging your machine.
Warning Labels
Warning labels afxed to the
machine are as follows:
The Shindaiwa EB500 has been
designed and built to deliver superior
performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety,
or durability.
Shindaiwa high performance engines
represent the leading edge of 2-cycle
engine technology and deliver
exceptionally high power, remarkably
low displacement and weight. As a
professional owner/operator, you will
soon discover why Shindaiwa is simply
in a class by itself! IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described
in this manual are intended to help you
get the most from this unit and also to
protect you and others from harm. These
procedures are general guidelines only,
and are not intended to replace any
safety rules/laws that may be in force in
your area.
If you have any questions regarding your
EB500 blower, or if you do not understand
something in this manual, your Shindaiwa
Dealer will be glad to assist you.
CAUTION!
This unit is equipped with a spark
arresting mufer. Never operate this
machine without both the mufer and
spark arrester installed and properly
functioning.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modications to this machine.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this manual
describes machines available at the time
of production. While every attempt has
been made to give you the very latest
information about your Shindaiwa EB500
blower, there may be some differences
between your machine and what is de-
scribed here.
YAMABIKO CORPORATION reserves the
right to make changes in production with-
out prior notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to machines previously
manufactured.