Checking Unit Condition; Operation - Shindaiwa T282 Operator's Manual

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 with-
out written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly
installed and firmly tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment:
replace it with a serviceable one.
The cutting attachment may be spinning during carburetor
adjustments. Wear your protective equipment and observe
all safety instructions.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment fits properly into
the appropriate attachment holder. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attachment with new one and
re-check.

Operation

WARNING!
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from
all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon-
sciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed
away from your face and body..
WARNING!
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor
to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal blade use also can create sparks if the blade strikes rocks,
metal, or other hard objects. 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.
For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head being used.
Trimmer head styles:
Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is indexed when the operator taps the trimmer head on the ground during operation.
Manual. The operator indexes line manually with the grass trimmer stopped.
Fixed. The operator must stop the unit and add new lengths of trimmer line manually.
Flail. This device, designed for clearing weeds and light brush, features three nylon blades attached to the head by pivots.
Additional hardware may be required to mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type trimmer heads.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check
for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit
becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or dam-
aged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a
load. Doing so could damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or damaged fasteners or
attachment holders.
When transporting, make sure the engine is not running
and the blade is covered with the blade cover.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other protec-
tive device is no guarantee of protection against rico-
chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING
DEBRIS!
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