Shindaiwa 62719-94310 Owner's manual

ENGLISH
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
LE231/EVC LAWN EDGER
Part Number 62719-94310 Rev. 11/06
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!
LE231

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Introduction
PAGE
The Shindaiwa 231-series of hand-held
power tools 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 available
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
General Safety Instructions .......................2
Product Description....................................5
Specifications...............................................5
Assembly......................................................6
Engine Fuel..................................................8
Starting the Engine.....................................9
Stopping the Engine ...................................9
Adjusting Engine Idle ...............................10
Checking Unit Condition..........................10
Using a Hand Held Edger ........................10
Maintenance ..............................................11
Long Term Storage...................................14
Troubleshooting Guide ............................15
Emission System Warranty......................17
Contents
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described
in this manual are intended to help you
get the most from your unit as well as to
protect you and others from harm. These
procedures are guidelines for safe opera-
tion 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 231-se-
ries 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 address
printed on the back of this Manual.
Attention Statements
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.
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.
Work Safely
Shindaiwa 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 instruc-
tion to operate your unit!
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
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 clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
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 rmly 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.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment
installations. Nor use attachments not
approved by Shindaiwa for use on this
product.

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WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects and other reproductive harm.
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 inuence of alcohol, drugs, medica-
tion or any other substance that could
affect your ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER smoke or light res near the
trimmer or edger.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refueling. Avoid overll-
ing and wipe off any fuel that may have
spilled.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place well
away from a fuel storage area or other
readily ammable materials before
starting the engine.
NEVER place ammable material close
to the engine mufer.
NEVER run the engine without the
spark arrester screen in place.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT�
IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR�
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF�
ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR�
MEDICATION.�
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General Safety Instructions
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 hair so 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.
Keep away from the rotating cutting
attachment 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 operate the
unit while barefoot!
Keep a proper footing
and do not over-
reach—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

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Safety Labels
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.
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.
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 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.
50
FEET
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
WEAR HEARING AND
ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED
EYE PROTECTION
P/N 19422-00046
LE231
Figure 2
Figure 3
This label indicates the minimum
distance between front handle and
rear grip per ANSI B175.3.

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Product Description
Using the accompanying illustrations as a
guide, familiarize yourself with your unit
and its various components. Understanding
your unit helps ensure top performance,
long service life, and safer operation.
See Figure 4.
LE231 LAWN
EDGER
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Outer Tube
Handle
Grip
Throttle
Lever
Blade
Gear case
Ignition
Switch
Fuel Tank
Spark Plug
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modica-
tions or alterations to any of these
products or their components.
Specications
Engine Model ..............................................................Shindaiwa S230
LE231 Dry Weight (less attachments) .......................13.7 lb./6.2 kg
Engine Model ...........................................................Shindaiwa S230C
Engine Type .............................. 2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke............................................ 1.26 x 1.10 in./32 x 28 mm
Displacement........................................................... 22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in.
Maximum Power...................... 1.1 HP/0.8 kW @ 7500 RPM (min-1)
Fuel/oil Ratio.................................................50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or
JASO FC class 2-cycle Mixing Oil
Shindaiwa ONE is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also
meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Fuel Tank Capacity ..................................................... 22.7 oz./670 ml
Carburetor Type...........................Walbro WYL-122, diaphragm-type
Muffler ...................................................................... 2-Stage, Catalyst
Ignition ........................... One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark plug......................................................................Champion CJ8
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 referred to on the emission compliance label
located on the engine, indicates the number 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).
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
Handle
 Kit containing cutting attachment shield
mounting bracket and hardware, handle
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.
mounting hardware, this manual and tool
kit for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary
by model and may include a hex wrench,
spark plug/screwdriver combination
wrench, and spanner wrench.
Carefully inspect all components for damage.
Figure 4