Operation - Shindaiwa 81606 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Operation

Shoulder Strap T272X
IMPORTANT!
Adjust the shoulder strap or harness
so the shoulder pad rests comfortably
on the off-side shoulder and the cutting
path of the cutting attachment is parallel
to the ground. 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.
NOTE:
For proper operation, always refer to
the instructions accompanying the trim-
mer 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 manu-
ally 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 clear-
ing weeds and light brush, features
three nylon blades attached to the
head by pivots.
Edging
Tilt the handle about 100° to the left
(from horizontal) and move forward,
holding the trimmer or brushcutter ver-
tically as shown.
1
Shoulder Strap
recommended
for use with grass
trimmers
Figure 22
NOTE:
Additional hardware may be required to
mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type
trimmer heads.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate at full throttle while cutting grass.
CAUTION!
Operation at low rpm can lead to
premature clutch failure.
Trimming and Mowing Grass
Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer
head is angled slightly into the area to be
cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line
service life, cut only with the tip of the
trimmer line. Cut grass by swinging the
unit's trimmer head from left to right.
Keep the trimmer head horizontal.
CAUTION!
Do not push the rotating line into
trees, wire fences or any material that
could tangle or break line ends.
Tilt the handle about
100° to the left
Figure 24
NOTE:
Although a shoulder strap accessory is
not required for use with a grass trim-
mer, a shoulder strap can increase
operator comfort during extended peri-
ods of operation.
Figure 23
CAUTION!
■
Operation of trimmer without a cut-
ting attachment shield and using
excessive line length can lead to
premature clutch failure.
■
Operation at low rpm can lead to
premature clutch failure.