Shindaiwa 65010 Owner's manual
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MULTIPURPOSE
EDGER TOOL 65010
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Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the
contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection
when operating this unit.
WARNING!
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Introduction
The Multipurpose Edger Tool has been
designed and built to deliver supe-
rior performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety
or durability.
As an owner/operator, you’ll soon dis-
cover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
Attention Statements
WARNING!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “WARNING” contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to pre-
vent mechanical damage.
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.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “DANGER” contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon
to prevent serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to pro-
tect 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
Shindaiwa hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact your local Shindaiwa
dealer for assistance. You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.
ECHO, Inc. reserves the right to
make changes to products without
prior notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication.
International Symbols
Contents PAGE
Keep feet away from
blade. Rotating blade
may cause injury.
Blade may continue to
rotate after the unit is
shut off.
Attention Statements .......................... 2
Safety ................................................. 3
Product Description ............................ 5
Specications ..................................... 5
Assembly ............................................ 6
Using a Hand-Held Edger................... 8
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
PAGE
While every attempt has been made
to provide the latest information about
your Shindaiwa product, there may be
some differences between your attach-
ment and what is described here.
Maintenance....................................... 8
Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 11
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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!
Safety
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
This Shindaiwa edger tool is spe-
cically designed for use on the
Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tool Carrier.
Installation and/or use on any other
model, brand or type of power tool is
not approved by Shindaiwa. Attempts
to use on non-approved models can
damage the equipment and cause
accidents, serious injury or death.
ALWAYS make sure the Multipurpose
Edger Tool is properly installed and
rmly tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped
cutting attachment: replace it with a
serviceable one and make sure it ts
properly
Before starting the engine, make sure
the cutting attachment is not contacting
anything.
ALWAYS stop the engine immedi-
ately and check for damage if you
strike a foreign object or if the machine
becomes tangled. Do not operate with
broken or damaged equipment.
NEVER transport the machine or set
it down with the engine running. An
engine that’s running could be acciden-
tally accelerated causing the cutting
attachment to rotate.
NOTE:
For specic maintenance and safety
information about your Multipurpose
Tool Carrier, consult the owner's man-
ual provided with it. If it has been lost or
misplaced, contact a Shindaiwa dealer
for a replacement.
ALWAYS stop the engine immedi-
ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate
or shake. Inspect for broken, miss-
ing or improperly installed parts or
attachments.
ALWAYS keep a Solid Stance. Main-
tain footing and balance at all times.
Do not stand on slippery, uneven or
unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd
positions or on ladders. Do not over
reach.
Operating Precautions
Operating the Multipurose Edger Tool
Always operate with both hands
rmly gripping the unit.
Always wear eye protection such as goggles or
safety glasses. Wear hearing protection devices
and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet.
Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip
soles to provide good footing. Steel-
toed safety boots are recommended.
Never operate unit bare-footed!
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach—maintain your balance
at all times during operation.
Keep away from rotating attachments
at all times, and NEVER lift a moving
attachment above waist-height.
Always make sure the appropriate cutting
attachment shield is correctly installed and in
good condition.
ALWAYS protect yourself
from hazards such as
thorny brush and ying
debris by wearing gloves
and close tting clothing
that covers arms and
legs. Never wear shorts.
Don't wear loose clothing
or items such as jewelry
that could get caught in
machinery or underbrush.
Secure long hair so it is
above shoulder level.
Always wear a hard
hat to reduce the risk
of head injuries during
operation of this
machine.
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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.
If contact is made with a hard
object, stop the engine and
inspect the cutting attachment
for damage.
When operating in rocky terrain or near
electric wires or fences, use extreme
caution to avoid contacting such items
with the cutting attachment.
Be constantly alert for objects and
debris that could be thrown either
from the rotating cutting attachment
or bounced from a hard surface.
Reduce the risk of bystanders being
struck by ying debris. Make sure no
one is within 15 meters—that’s about
16 paces—of an operating attachment.
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Information Labels: Make
sure all safety and
information labels are
undamaged, readable and up to
date. Immediately replace damaged or missing labels.
New labels are available through your local authorized
Shindaiwa dealer.
Safety Labels
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MULTIPURPOSE
EDGER TOOL
Always wear eye and
ear protection when
operating this machine!
WARNING!
To minimize the risk of
injury to yourself and
others, read this manual
and familiarize yourself
with its contents.
WARNING!
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50 FEET
(15m)
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
AT LEAST 50 FEET (15m)
BEWARE OF THROWN OR
RICHOCHETED OBJECTS
KEEP AWAY FROM
ROTATING BLADE
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Product Description
Using the illustration as a guide,
familiarize yourself with your machine
and its various components. Under-
standing your machine helps ensure
top performance, long service life and
safer operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modications or alterations to this unit
or its components.
A - Outer tube
B - Cutting attachment shield
C - Edger blade
D - Gearcase
A
B
C
D
Specications
Length/Weight/Height 793 x 171 x 299 mm (31.2 x 6.7 x 11.8 in)
Multipurpose Edger Tool (less cutting attachment) 1.98 kg (4.4 lb)
Gearcase Lubrication Lithium based grease
Gear Reduction 1.36:1
Gearcase Arbor Bolt Size 8 mm Left-hand thread
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Before assembling, make sure you
have all the components required for a
complete unit:
Shaft/Gearcase Assembly
■
Shield/Wheel Assembly■
Edger Blade■
Operator’s Manual■
Assembly Tool (s)■
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.
Prior to assembly
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