Stopping The Engine; Checking Unit Condition - Shindaiwa T2822X Owner's/Operator's Manual

When the Engine Starts...
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After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3
minutes before operating the unit.
Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "I" (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by
cranking the engine several times.
3. If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.

Stopping the Engine

Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position.
CAUTION!
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is
stopped or throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the blade
has completely stopped rotating.
When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped
before the unit is set down.

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.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tight-
ened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment: replace it with a ser-
viceable one.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.
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
damaged 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 cov-
ered with the blade cover.
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After the engine is warm, pick up
the unit and clip on the shoulder
strap, if so equipped.
IMPORTANT!
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Squeezing the throttle lever makes the
cutting attachment move faster; releas-
ing the throttle permits the attachment
to stop moving. If the cutting attach-
ment continues to move when the
engine returns to idle, carburetor idle
speed should be adjusted (see "Adjust-
ing Engine Idle.")
Slide ignition to OFF
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or
other protective device is no guaran-
tee of protection against ricochet. YOU
MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!
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