Shindaiwa LE230 Owner's manual

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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
LE230 EDGER
Part Number 62714-94311 Rev. 1/06
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!
LE230
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General Safety Instructions
Contents
Introduction
PAGE
Shindaiwa 230-series hand held power
equipment has been designed and built to
deliver superior performance and reliability
without compromise to quality, comfort,
safety or durability.
Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines rep-
resent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine
technology, delivering exceptionally high
power with remarkably low displacement
and weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll
soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this owner's/
operator's manual describes units avail-
able at the time of publication.
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior notice,
and without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
Attention Statements ...................................2
Safety Information ........................................2
Safety Labels .................................................4
Unit Description ...........................................5
Specifications ................................................5
Assembly .......................................................6
Mixing Fuel ..................................................8
Starting the Engine ......................................9
Stopping the Engine ....................................9
Engine Idle Adjustments ...........................10
Checking Unit Condition ..........................10
Using the Edger .........................................10
Maintenance ...............................................11
Long Term Storage ....................................14
Troubleshooting Guide .............................15
Emission System Warranty .......................17
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this unit con-
tains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Work Safely
Lawn Edgers operate at very high speeds
and can do serious damage or injury if
they are misused or abused. Never allow
a person without training or instruction to
operate this unit!
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
NEVER run the engine when transport-
ing the unit.
NEVER run the engine indoors! Make
sure there is always good ventilation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
ALWAYS stop the unit immediately if
it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
erly installed parts or attachments.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta-
tion, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both
hands when cutting or trimming, and
maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing any
maintenance work.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment
installations.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Throughout this manual are special
“Attention Statements.”
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the trian-
gular attention symbol and the word
“WARNING” contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent seri-
ous bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent me-
chanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
Attention Statements
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in
this manual are intended to help you get
the most from unit as well as to protect
you and others from harm. These proce-
dures are guidelines for safe operation un-
der 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
power tool, or if you do not understand
something in this manual, your Shindaiwa
dealer will be glad to assist you. You may
also contact Shindaiwa, Inc. at the ad-
dress printed on the back of this manual.
50 FEET
(15m)
Read and follow this operators
manual. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing protection
at all times during the operation
of this unit.
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet
(15 m) away during operation.
Beware of thrown or ricocheted
objects.
Keep feet away from blade.
Rotating blade may cause
injury.

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Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never operate power
equipment of any kind if you are tired
or if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, medication or any other
substance that could affect your ability
or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
NEVER smoke or light fires near the
unit.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refueling. Avoid overfill-
ing and wipe off any fuel that may have
spilled.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If
fuel leaks are evident, stop using the
unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place well
away from a fuel storage area or other
readily flammable materials before
starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material close
to the engine muffler.
NEVER run the engine without the
spark arrester screen in place.
The Properly Equipped Operator
Always operate with
both hands firmly
gripping the unit.
Wear close-fitting clothing to protect
legs and arms. Gloves offer added
protection and are strongly
recommended. Do not wear
clothing or jewelry that could
get caught in machinery
or underbrush. Secure long
hair so that it is above
shoulder level.
NEVER wear
shorts!
Wear hearing protection devices and a
broad-brimmed hat or helmet.
Always wear eye
protection such as goggles or
safety glasses to shield against
thrown objects.
Keep away from the rotating blade
at all times, and never lift a moving
attachment above waist-high.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid boots or shoes):
do not wear open-toed shoes or sandals.
Never work barefooted!
Keep a proper
footing and do not
overreach. Maintain
your balance at all
times during
operation.
Always make sure the
appropriate cutting
attachment shield is
correctly installed and
in good condition.
Figure 1
General Safety Instructions

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Be Aware of the Working Environment
Avoid long-term operation
in very hot or very cold
weather.
Make sure bystanders or observers
outside the 50-foot “danger zone”
wear eye protection.
Be extremely careful
of slippery terrain,
especially during
rainy weather.
ALWAYS
make sure the
appropriate cutting
attachment shield
is correctly
installed.
If contact is made with
a hard object, stop the
engine and inspect the
cutting attachment for
damage.
Be constantly alert for objects and
debris that could be thrown either
from the rotating cutting attach-
ment or bounced from a hard
surface.
Reduce the risk of
bystanders being struck
by flying debris. Make
sure no one is within 50
feet (15 meters)—that’s
about 16 paces—of an
operating attachment.
Beware of a coasting blade when
edging. A coasting blade can injure
while it continues to spin after the
throttle trigger is released or after the
engine is stopped.
Figure 2
50
FEET
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden
debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a
bystander. When operating in rocky terrain or near
electric wires or fences, use extreme caution to avoid
contacting such items with the cutting attachment.
Safety Labels
Figure 3
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are
undamaged and readable. Immediately
replace damaged or missing information
labels. New labels are available from your
local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
LE230
50 FEET
(15m)
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
AT LEAST 50 FEET (15m)
BEWARE OF THROWN OR
RICHOCHETED OBJECTS
KEEP AWAY FROM
ROTATING BLADE
Shindaiwa
READ THE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED
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Unit Description
Outer Tube
Grip
Using the accompanying illustrations as
a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit
and its various components. Understanding
the product 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 units
or their components.
Fuel
Tank
Tank
Protector
Cutting Attachment Shield
Edger
Blade
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Figure 4
LE230 LAWN EDGER
Ignition
Switch
Spark
Plug
Gearcase
Specifications
LE230 Dry Weight (less attachments) ......................5.7 kg/12.5 lb.
Engine Model ............................................................ Shindaiwa S230
Engine Type ............................. 2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke ...........................................32 x 28 mm/1.26 x 1.10 in.
Displacement .......................................................... 22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in.
Maximum Power Output ..... 1.1 HP (0.8 kW) @ 7,500 RPM (min-1)
Fuel/Oil Ratio .................................... 50:1 with Shindaiwa Premium
2-cycle mixing oil
Fuel Tank Capacity ....................................................554 ml/18.7 oz.
Carburetor Type ................................ Walbro WYL, diaphragm-type
Ignition .......................... One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark Plug .................................................................... Champion CJ8
(for EMC compliance use NGK BMR6A)
Air Cleaner Type .................. Non-reversible flocked filter element
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 emis-
sion compliance label located on the engine, indicates the num-
ber 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).
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all
the components required for a complete unit:
 Engine assembly.
 Outer tube assembly.
 Cutting attachment shield.
 Operators handle.
 Kit containing cutting attachment
shield mounting bracket and hardware,
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
operator’s handle mounting bracket and
hardware, gearcase tool holder, this
manual and tool kit for routine mainte-
nance. Tool kits vary by model and may
include a hex wrench, spanner and a
combination spark plug wrench/screw-
driver.
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.