Summary of the content on the page No. 1 
                    
                        English .......................1
Español ...............SP_1
Francais ..............FR_1
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
EB802 BLOWER
EB802RT BLOWER
EB802RT
EB802
WARNING!
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.
Part Number 68242-94311 Rev. 6/08                                                                                                               
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 2 
                    
                        Introduction Attention Statements The Shindaiwa blower has been designed Throughout this manual are special Read and follow this manual.  and built to deliver superior performance “Attention Statements”. Failure to do so could result  and reliability without compromise to in serious injury. quality, comfort, safety, or durability.  WARNING! A statement preceded by  Wear eye and hearing  The information contained in this manual  the triangular Attention Symbol and  protection at all times during 
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 3 
                    
                        General Safety Instructions Work Safely WARNING! If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the  Blowers operate at a very high speed and  Minimize the Risk of Fire unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be  can do serious damage or injury if they are  repaired before using the unit.  misused or abused. Never allow a person NEVER smoke or light fires near the unit. ALWAYS move the unit to a place well  without training or instruction to operate  ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to  away from a fuel sto
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 4 
                    
                        The Properly Equipped Operator Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and  arms. Gloves offer added protection and are  strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing  Wear hearing protection  or jewelry that could get caught in  machinery  when operating this unit. or underbrush. Secure hair so it is above   shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts!  Always wear eye protection such as a  face shield or goggles while operating  this unit. Never operate the blower  when visibility is poor. Wear a dust 
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 5 
                    
                        Unit Description Stop Switch EB802 Spark Plug Engine  Cover Throttle Lever Starter  Handle Volute  Case Exhaust Outlet Air Cleaner  Cover Fuel Tank EB802RT  Stop Switch Throttle  Lever Throttle  Assembly Fuel Filler  Cap Swivel Tube Flexible  Tube 90° Discharge Tube Figure 3 Specifications Model EB802 EB802RT Dry Weight (without Blower Tubes) 10.4 kg/22.9 lbs 10.3 kg/22.7 lbs Dimensions (L xWxH) 325 x 465 x 545 Engine Type 2 cycle air-cooled gasoline engine, vertical-cylinder Bore & Stroke 49 x 
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 6 
                    
                        Assembly Prior to Assembly Using Figure 3 as a guide, familiarize your- ■ Power unit and blower assembly. ■ Lead wire assembly (anti-static). self with the blower and its components.  Carefully inspect all components for damage. ■ Flexible tube, swivel tube, two nozzles  Understanding the unit helps ensure top  and straight tube. performance, longer service life, and safer  IMPORTANT! ■ Handgrip (Non RT unit only). operation. The terms “left”, “left-hand”, “LH”; “right”,  ■ Two tube clamps (102 
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 7 
                    
                        Assembly (continued) Assembling the RT Blower IMPORTANT! This unit is equipped with a static dis- charge reduction wire. This wire helps  Throttle  direct static buildup into the air stream Assembly Swivel  reducing the felt amount to the operator.  Tube 1. Place the blower upright on the ground  or a sturdy work surface and note parts  orientation as shown in Figure 7. 2. Remove static wire from package and  Flexible Tube fix eyelet to right hand engine cover  Long Nozzle (ø74 mm) screw. See Fi
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 8 
                    
                        Mixing fuel Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities CAUTION! CAUTION! Gasoline 2-cycle mixing oil This engine is designed to operate  ■ Never use any type of gasoline  liters milliliters on a 50:1 mixture consisting of  containing more than 10% alcohol  2.5 - 1 50 ml by volume! Some types of gasoline unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD  5 - 1 100 ml contain alcohol as an oxygenate. or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil  10 - 1 200 ml Oxygenated gasoline may cause  only. Use of non-approved mixing 20 - 1 40
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 9 
                    
                        Starting the Engine WARNING! WARNING! CAUTION! Danger from rotating Danger from thrown dust or  The recoil starter can be damaged  debris! impeller! by abuse! The impeller will rotate whenever Always wear eye protection when  operating this machine! Never direct ■ Never pull the starter cord to its full  the blower is operated! Never oper- length! ate this blower unless the intake the blower stream toward people or  animals!  cover and blower tubes are properly  ■ Always engage the starter befor
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 10 
                    
                        Starting the Engine (continued) If The Engine Does Not Start Repeat the appropriate starting procedures  for warm or cold engine. If the engine  still will not start, follow the “Starting a  Flooded Engine” procedure.  Starting A Flooded Engine 1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, and 3. With the spark plug removed, open 5. Repeat the starting procedures for a  remove the spark plug (see page 12 for the choke, put the throttle lever in the warm engine. procedures). full throttle position, then cle
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 11 
                    
                        Throttle Control RT The RT blower is equipped with a multi- func- On the opposite side, a two position “Lim- tion throttle control. The “Cruise” function iter” control allows full engine speed when  allows the operator to use a thumb controlled set for “Turbo” or limits the throttle to a  lever for constant speed use without using the pre-set engine speed when set to low noise  throttle trigger. This is useful for limiting the (dB) setting.  fatigue caused from holding the throttle for  extended
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 12 
                    
                        Adjusting The Harness The Shindaiwa blower features an  To tighten straps… advanced harness system that helps  B B ensure maximum operator comfort and  Quick-adjust  buckle ease of operation. Comfortable  back pads Pull strap  ■ The shoulder harness is filled with soft  loops  padding for reduced operator fatigue. down. ■ The simplified adjustment system  makes it easy to match the harness to  every body size and type. A To loosen straps… Pull the quick-adjust  A buckles up… …and pull the  strap
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 13 
                    
                        Maintenance IMPORTANT! WARNING! WARNING! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT  Before performing any Non-standard parts may  OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL  maintenance, repair or cleaning work not operate properly with your unit  DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER- on the unit, make sure the engine is and may cause damage and lead to  FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- completely stopped. Disconnect the personal injury. MENT OR INDIVIDUAL, HOWEVER,  spark plug wire before performing  WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER- 
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 14 
                    
                        Maintenance Every 10/15 Hours 1. Use the spark plug wrench to remove  CAUTION! the spark plug. Never allow dirt or debris to enter  2. Clean and adjust the spark plug gap  the cylinder bore! Before removing  to 0.6mm (0.024”). If the plug must be  the spark plug, thoroughly clean the  replaced, use a Champion RCJ6Y or  spark plug and cylinder head area! equivalent type plug of the correct heat  Allow the engine to cool before serv- range. icing the spark plug! Cylinder threads  3. Install the sp
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 15 
                    
                        Maintenance (Continued) 135-Hour Maintenance Every 135 hours of operation, remove and  Muffler clean the muffler. WARNING!  Never operate this blower  with a damaged or missing muffler  or spark arrester! Operating with  Arrester Arrester Screen Tail Pipe missing or damaged exhaust com- Screen Cover ponents is a fire hazard, and can  also damage your hearing! Remove the Muffler.  1. Use the 4mm hex wrench to remove the  five engine cover screws, and then slide  the cover from the engine. 2. Use 
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 16 
                    
                        Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine  NO Consult with an authorized servicing  crank? Fluid in the crankcase. dealer. YES Internal damage. NO Good compression? Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. YES Excess wear on cylinder, piston, Consult with an authorized servicing  rings. dealer. Does the tank contain NO Fuel incorrect, stale, or Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline  fresh fuel of the proper  contamin
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 17 
                    
                        Troubleshooting Guide LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Operate at slower rate. Is the engine  Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing  overheating? dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded  gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or  higher, mixed with Premium 2-cycle  mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Fallen leaves or debris on intake cover.. Clean intake cover.. Fan, fan cover, cylinder fin
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 18 
                    
                        Troubleshooting Guide ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter.   Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter.  Poor acceleration. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. -1 Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,000 (±200) min . Ignition switch turned off. Reset the switch and re-start.  Fuel tank empty. Refuel. See Fuel section of manual.  Clogged fuel filter. Replace fuel filter.  Engine stops abruptly.
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 19 
                    
                        The following statement only applies to United States and its territories Shindaiwa Corporation Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine  You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine.  (herein engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at  You should keep all receipt
                    
                    Summary of the content on the page No. 20 
                    
                        NOTES ©2008 Shindaiwa, Inc.  Shindaiwa Inc. Shindaiwa Corporation Part Number 68242-94311 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka Revision 6/08 Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Nishi, Asaminami-Ku Shindaiwa is a registered trademark Telephone:  503 692-3070 Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan of Shindaiwa, Inc. Fax: 503 692-6696 Telephone:  81-82-849-2220 Specifications subject to change without notice. www.shindaiwa.com Fax: 81-82-849-2481 20