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Shindaiwa T344 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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X7502833401
11/15
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
T344 TRIMMER
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.

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL T344 TRIMMER 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. X7502833401 11/15...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have questions regarding your H4 series hand-held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Work Safely Trimmers and brushcutters 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! WARNING! Never operate power equipment of Never make unauthorized attachment any kind if you are tired or if you are under installations.

  • Page 4: Safety Labels

    Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. The Properly Equipped Operator Wear hearing protection devices and a Always wear eye protection such as broad-brimmed hat or helmet.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    Be Aware of the Working Environment Make sure Reduce the risk of bystanders being bystanders struck by flying debris. Make sure no or observers one is within 15 meters (50 feet)— outside the that’s about 16 paces of an operating Avoid long-term 15 meter (50 attachment.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Bore x Stroke 38 x 30 mm (1.5 x 1.2 in.) Displacement 34 cc (2.1 cu. in.) 50:1 Shindaiwa Red Armor® ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and Fuel/Oil Ratio J.A.S.O. M345- FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 700 ml (23.7 oz.)

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly 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 Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit and inspect unit and components for any damage.

  • Page 8: Remove Nylon Line Head

    Assembly (cont.) Remove nylon line head NOTE: Do not disassemble nylon line head. 1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (D). 2. Remove line head (E) by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft. 3.

  • Page 9: Mixing Fuel

    IMPORTANT! Shindaiwa Red Armor engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. IMPORTANT! Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added.
  • Page 10 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT! Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.

  • Page 11: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Filling the fuel tank WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire ■ ■ ALWAYS store gasoline in a container approved for NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine. flammable liquids. ■ ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before ■...

  • Page 12: This Manual

    Starting the Engine (continued) 3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent return tube. Primer Bulb IMPORTANT! The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel. Press primer bulb...

  • Page 13: Stopping The Engine

    Checking Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices removed! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa.
  • Page 14 Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements. Cutting grass with a trimmer head Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Air Filter This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well 4-stroke engine. As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by secured and in good condition.

  • Page 16: Hour Maintenance

    Maintenance (continued) 10-Hour maintenance (more frequently in dusty Loosen conditions) fasteners 1. Remove the air filter cover by loosening the cover screw(s) and lifting. Prefilter 2. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one.
  • Page 17 If damage, splitting or deterioration is noted, the unit should be removed from service until it can be inspected or repaired by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. NOTE: Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank.
  • Page 18 Set spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 mm. service technician. (0.024 in.). IMPORTANT! The valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Valve Adjustment 1. Remove cylinder cover, rocker arm cover, and spark plug. Rotate the crankshaft while observing the piston through the spark plug opening.

  • Page 19: Carburetor Adjustment

    1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. NOTE: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer..

  • Page 20: Idle Speed Adjustment

    The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here, return the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Idle Speed Adjustment 1. Place the unit on the ground, then start the engine, and then allow it to idle 2 - 3 minutes until warm.

  • Page 21: Long Term Storage

    Gasoline stored in the carburetor for extended periods can cause hard starting, and could also lead to increased service and maintenance costs. IMPORTANT! All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™. NOTE: Damage resulting from stale or contaminated fuel is not covered by the Shindaiwa warranty policy.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Adjust valves. Valve clearance too loose. ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test.
  • Page 23 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Piston seizure. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm. Overheating condition. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
  • Page 24 Adjust idle. Check Speci cations page for correct Idle set too high. Engine will not idle idle speed. down. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing Engine has an air leak. dealer. Adjust idle. Check Speci cations page for correct idle Engine idle too high.
  • Page 25 The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 26 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.

  • Page 27: Product Registration

    Thank you for choosing Shindaiwa Power Equipment Please go to http://www.shindaiwa-usa.com to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.
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  • Page 32: Servicing Information

    Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.

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