Shindaiwa PowerBroom PS344 Manuel de l'opérateur Page 1

PS344 PowerBroomTMMinimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and

10Handling Fuel DANGERFuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.• Use an a

Starting the Engine 3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen owing in the trans-parent return tube.4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED posi

NEVER operate the unit with the pro-tective devices (ignition switch, etc.) removed!ALWAYS make sure the PowerBroom tool is properly installed and rm

OperatingThe PowerBroom works best when its rubber ns can quickly slide or “skim” over the surface being swept. New or replacement sweeper belts tend

When sweeping narrow areas such as sidewalks, the PowerBroom can be used to throw material directly ahead of the operator. Clearing wider areas may re

15spark plug gap--all modelsRemove and clean or replace the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.024 inch (0.6 mm). If the spark plu

16CAUTION!Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire. The line is delicate and can be dam-aged easily. Remove and repl

17Maintenance (continued)If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen.IMPORTANT!If you note excessive ca

Adjusting Engine IdleThe engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle trigger is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low eno

19Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Valve adjustment.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Valve clearance too tight.Valve clearance too loose.Let cool

2The Shindaiwa PS344 PowerBroom is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety o

20Is the engine overheating?Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust.Operator is overworking the u

21ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air  lter.Clogged fuel  lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned o .

22SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2013ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC

23PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

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3A PowerBroom operates at very high speeds and has the potential to do serious damage if misused, abused or mishan-dled. To reduce the risk of injury,

4The Properly Equipped OperatorAlways operate with both hands rmly gripping the unit.Always protect yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and y

5Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentBe careful when operating on a slope or on slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather or when pulling debri

6Product DescriptionUsing the illustration as a guide, famil-iarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine

7IMPORTANT!The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator

8Secure the drum axle to the shaftInstall drum axle onto output shaftDrum AxleCotter PinHitch PinClevis PinInstall the sweeper drum assemblyDrum Assem

9The PowerBroom tool should now be completely assembled.1. Push one of the drum axles onto either of the two gearcase output shafts. If necessary, ro