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T272/EVC TRIMMER T272X/EVC TRIMMER and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. T272 T272X WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself Part Number 81606 Rev 11/06...
While every attempt has been made to give you the very latest information about your Shindaiwa product, there may be some dif- ferences between your 7-series unit and what is described here. Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make changes to prod-...
ANSI B175.3. POSITION HANDLE FORWARD OF THIS LINE 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.
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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. NEVER wear shorts! Keep a proper footing and do not overreach—maintain your balance at all times during...
Specifications are subject to change without notice. * Shindaiwa One meets or exceeds these specifications and is recommended for all Shindaiwa Products ** 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.
Assembly Prior to Assembly This unit comes fully assembled with the exception of the cutting attachment shield and cutting attachment. Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a com- plete unit and inspect unit and compo- nents for any damage.
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A standard grass trimmer with a loop handle should NEVER be operated with blade-type attachments. For blade use the trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle-type handlebar or a loop handle with a barrier bar that is located in front...
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Assembly (continued) Mount the Cutting Blade T272X Turn the T7X upside down so the gearcase output shaft is facing UP and remove the shaft bolt, bolt guard and holder B from the gearcase shaft. Align the hole in blade holder A with the matching hole in the gearcase flange and then temporarily lock the output shaft by inserting a hex wrench...
EGD or JASO FC class -cycle mixing oil at a gasoline/ratio of 50:1 (1 gal- lon of gasoline to .6 ozs mixing oil). Shindaiwa One meets or exceeds these requirements. leaks are evident, stop using the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be repaired before using the unit.
Starting the Engine Engine ignition is controlled by a two-position on-off switch mounted on the throttle body. This switch is typically labeled “I” for ON and “O” for OFF. WARNING! Never start the engine from the operating position. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices (harness, ignition switch, blade retention clip, etc.) removed! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer or brushcutter. Do not make modifica- tions to the unit without the written approval of Shindaiwa, Inc.
Make sure all hooks and adjustment devices are secure. 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.
“slam” a spinning blade against the wood. WARNING! DO NOT use 2-tooth or non- Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cutting blades with Shindaiwa trimmers and brushcutters. ■ Whenever you strike a hard object with a blade, always stop the brushcut- ter and carefully inspect the blade for damage.
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjusting screws) are tight. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. WARNING! Non-standard parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.
Remove the filler plug from the side of the gearcase and press new grease into the gearcase until old grease is pushed out. Use only lith- ium-base grease such as Shindaiwa Gearcase Lubricant or equivalent. Fuel Filter Maintenance ■...
Shindaiwa Tornado™ Blade To sharpen the cutters on a Shindaiwa Tornado Blade, use a 7/3-inch round file. File the leading edge of each tooth to a razor edge. The top plate of each tooth should angle back 30°.
Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa Premium -cycle mixing oil or with an equivalent high quality -cycle mixing oil. Replace fuel filter or vent as required.
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) What To Check Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust. Engine is knocking. LOW POWER Possible Cause Operator is overworking the unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Improper fuel ratio.
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) What To Check Poor acceleration. Engine stops abruptly. Engine difficult to shut off. Cutting attachment moves at engine idle. Excessive vibration. Attachment will not rotate. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Possible Cause Clogged air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an authorized Shindaiwa Dealer as soon as a prob- lem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
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Múltiples Dientes figura grados. inclinación diente cada superior afeitar. hoja similar obtener hasta diente cada Afile pulgadas. 7/3 ™, Tornado Shindaiwa corte dientes Tornado™ Shindaiwa uniformemente. afilados bordes todos balanceado, mantener Para lima. rápi- afilados pueden filo, disco corte bordes...
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SP_15 Shindaiwa. autorizado tribuidor dis- servicio centro consulte carbón, excesiva acumulación nota ¡IMPORTANTE! desemblaje. order reversa forma silenciador ensamblar Vuelva carbón. acumulaciones busca cilindro escape orificio Inspeccione suelto. carbón retirar para madera superficie sobre silenciador galpee Delicadamente, gruesas. cerdas cepillo límp-...
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DAÑADO DISCO DESMALEZADORA OPERE NUNCA daños. busca inspeccione cuidadosamente motor pare siempre disco, sólido objeto golpee Cuando desmalezadora. shindaiwa aprobados cuatro discos dientes corte discos ¡ADVERTENCIA! inferior madera. contra corte, disco choque golpee disco lentamente. disco presione disco...
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Motor (Apagado) Encendido Interruptor Inc. Shindaiwa, aprobación máquina modifi- haga Shindaiwa. des- Shindaiwa opere accesorios repuestos objeto revise PROTEGERSE! DEBE SIEMPRE USTED contra protección protección...
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página). Adjustment Idle TION SEC- (consulte ajustada debe carbura- mínima velocidad ima, mín- marcha regresa motor cuando girando continúa corte accesorio girar. pare accesorio mite per- acelerador liberando rápido; más gire corte accesorio hace acelerador gatillo Presionando manual. este diagnóstico guía consulte motor,...
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Retire combustible. tapa alrededor despojos suciedad cualquier Retire nivelada. plana ficie super- sobre maquina Posicione combustible. lizador estabi- incluye tambien Shindaiwa emisión. baja Shindaiwa motores todo para recomendado Shindaiwa ISO-L-EGD. rendimiento requisitos excede cumple bien tam- clasificado JASO registrado aceite...
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cuchilla. usada para lista ensamblada pletamente com- ahora estar debe T272X hexagonal. llave Retire claridad) muestra cuchilla ensamblaje Apriete salida Disco/Cuchilla Figura lugar seguridad retén Centre disco Ponga Figura seguridad Retén salida descentrada posición seguridad retén Deslice reloj. agujas contraria direccion firmemente perno...
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SP_7 cabezal. usada para lista ensamblada pletamente com- estar ahora debe unidad Figure pagina). siguiente (consulte seguridad reten perno protector eje, perno retire primero T272X, cabezal instalar Para hexagonal gancho. receptor enganchado completamente este secundario protector Asegurase ¡PRECAUCIÓN! tuerca. igual dera abraza- tornillo...
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Figura seguridad Tuerca T272X Protectora Exterior mango. posición Etiqueta LINE THIS FORWARD HANDLE POSITION producto. este normal operación durante operador vista punto desde direcciones indi- “trasera”, “delantera” “RH”, cha”, dere- “mano “derecha”, “LH”; erda”, izqui- “mano “izquierda”, términos ¡IMPORTANTE! Acelerador Barra Tubo Mango...
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SP_5 (Extendido). horas (Intermedio) demostrado motor cual operación Shindaiwa. componentes. máquinas éstas ninguna autorizadas alteraciones modificaciones haga ¡ADVERTENCIA! operación. mejor útil vida mayor rendimiento, alto obtener ayudará unidad mejor Conociendo ponentes. com- varios unidad esta iarícese famil- guía, como ilustraciones...
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corte. accesorio cuidado extremo eléctricas, cerca rocoso terreno apagado. sido motor después soltado sido acelerador gatillo después girando continúa mientras lesiones causar puede rotación disco maleza. corte cuando rotación disco alerta Esté piés. ojos. protección usen píes peligro” “zona fuera estén observadores transeúntes...
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SP_3 Shindaiwa. autorizado centro disponibles están nuevas Eti- faltantes. dañadas etiquetas inmeditamente Reemplace legibles. sean daños etique- toda Asegúrese Información Seguridad ¡IMPORTANTE! mango B175.3 ANSI norma acuerdo trasero mango delantero mango entre mínima distancia indica etiqueta Esta disco. liberar para...
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Shindaiwa comunicarse puede gusto. atenderá quien Shindaiwa, distribuidor consulte manual, contenida información alguna entiende Serie relacionada alguna tiene área. vigentes normas substituir propósito condiciones mayoría bajo operación para operativas pautas procedimientos Estos lesiones. sufrir perso-...
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11/06 Rev. 81606 part Numero opere cuando oídos ojos para Siempre contenido. manual este otros! lesiones lesiones su-frir riesgo Disminuya ¡ADVERTENCIA! T272X/EVC T272/EVC SHINDAIWA PROPIETARIO/OPERADOR máquina. esta protección familiarícese causar PODADORA PODADORA MANUAL...