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SHINDAIWA GRASS TRIMMER TO BRUSHCUTTER
CONVERSION KIT FOR T282 GRASS TRIMMER
MODEL: 89379
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/Opera-
tor's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and
familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protec-
tion when operating your unit.
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- Page 1 SHINDAIWA GRASS TRIMMER TO BRUSHCUTTER CONVERSION KIT FOR T282 GRASS TRIMMER MODEL: 89379 WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/Opera- tor's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protec- tion when operating your unit.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Always wear a harness The instructions described in this manual are intended to help when operating this unit you get the most from your Shindaiwa power tool as well as with a blade. A harness is also recommended when to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are using trimmer line. -
Page 3: General Safety Instructions
Safety Labels IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. A new label is provided in this kit and additional labels are available from your local authorized Shin- daiwa dealer. -
Page 4: Assembly
Assembly Remove Cutting Attachment Turn the unit over so that the gearcase output shaft faces UP. Align the hole in the holder (A) with the notch in the gearcase flange, and then temporarily lock the output shaft by inserting a hex wrench through both holes. - Page 5 Disconnect Throttle Cable-Ignition Wires 1. Loosen air cleaner cover knob and remove air cleaner cover. 2. Remove wire end of throttle linkage cable (A) from carburetor throttle swivel hole. 3. Disconnect 2 ignition stop switch leads: a. Disconnect wire with ring terminal from grounding screw (B) on engine.
- Page 6 Install Handlebar Mounting Bracket and Handlebar Assembly Remove 2 lower cap screws (A), and remove lower cap (B). Place the handlebar mounting bracket (C) and 2 spacers (D) on the outer tube, and secure with lower cap and 2 screws. Remove 4 upper cap screws (E) and remove upper cap (F).
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Page 7: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads
Secure plastic flex tubing to outer driveshaft tube using plastic clamps (I) provided. Do not fully tighten plastic clamps until throttle cable and stop switch wires are connected and all final throttle cable and handlebar ad- justments are completed. Handlebar Adjustments: a. - Page 8 Install New Cutting Attachment Shield Assemble the Cutting Attachment Shield to the Outer Tube. Insert the cutting attachment shield (A) between the outer tube and the cutting attachment mounting plate (B). Fit the two shims (C) and the upper clamp (D) over the outer tube and in- stall the four socket-head cap screws (E) finger tight.
- Page 9 Installing Brushcutter Blade Install blade holder (A) onto output shaft (G). Align the hole in blade holder (A) with the matching hole in the gear case flange and then temporarily lock the output shaft by inserting a hex wrench through both holes. Fit the blade over the flange on holder (A).
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Page 10: Shoulder Strap
Shoulder Strap Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off-side shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground. WARNING! Always wear a shoulder strap when operating this unit with a blade. A shoulder strap is also recommended when using trimmer line. -
Page 11: Using A Brushcutter Blade
Using A Brushcutter Blade WARNING! ■ Before working with a blade-equipped unit, always inspect and clear the area of objects that could interfere with or damage the blade. ■ Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage. ■... - Page 12 If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support Department at 1-877-986-7783 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit.