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Shindaiwa M242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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X7502802102
02/13
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
M242
MULTIPURPOSE
TOOL CARRIER
WARNING!
Always wear eye protection when operating
this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this
manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL M242 MULTIPURPOSE TOOL CARRIER WARNING! Always wear eye protection when operating this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. X7502802102 02/13...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the ad- dress printed on the back of this Manual.

  • Page 3: Safety

    NEVER modify or disable any of the hands when cutting or trimming, and ALWAYS make sure there are no miss- unit’s devices. Use only Shindaiwa maintain control at all times. ing or loose fasteners and that the stop genuine parts for repairs and mainte- ALWAYS keep the handles clean.

  • Page 4: Product Description

    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. Figure 1 Product Description Using the accompanying illustrations...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications Engine Name M242 Engine Type 2-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, gasoline engine Dr y Weight (less attachment) 4.4 kg / 9.8 lb. Dimensions (L x H x W) mm 1034 x 245 x 248 mm / 40.7 x 9.65 x 9.76 in.

  • Page 6: Assembly And Adjustments

    M242 Tube 1. With the unit on a clean, flat surface, (extended) Assembly semblies fit end to end. The M242 loosen the coupler screw knob. The Latch assembly should be facing up, and the spring-loaded coupler protector tool assembly should be positioned should pop up.

  • Page 7: Mixing Fuel

    2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by fail- ure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty.

  • Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Mixing Instructions After use 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can required amount of gasoline. occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor- 2.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” position. See Figure 7. 2.

  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS! attachment vibrates, replace the attach- damaged fasteners or attachment hold- ment with new one and re-check. Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts ers. and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa.

  • Page 11: Important

    PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. WARNING! WARNING! Before performing any main-...
  • Page 12 Maintenance (continued) 10-Hour Maintenance Every 10 hours of operation (more Unscrew Remove and frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): Fastener clean or replace the element ■ Remove the air cleaner element. See Figure 13. Clean or replace as necessary. To clean element: wash it thoroughly in soap and water.
  • Page 13 See Figure 15. Remove and replace the filter element. Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the condition of the fuel line. If damage or deterioration are noted, the M242 Multipurpose Hooked Tool Carrier should be removed from Filter Element Wire service until it can be inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician.

  • Page 14: Carburetor Adjustment

    This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer. IMPORTANT! If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result.

  • Page 15: Long Term Storage

    2. Start and run the engine until it stops Damage resulting from stale or contami- and reassemble the element. running. nated fuel is not covered by the Shindaiwa ■ Store the unit in a clean, dust-free warranty policy. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine area.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test.
  • Page 17 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Piston seizure. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm. Overheating condition. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Engine is knocking.
  • Page 18 Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct Idle set too high. Engine will not idle idle speed. down. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing Engine has an air leak. dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle Engine idle too high.

  • Page 19: Warranty Statement

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 20 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
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  • Page 24: Servicing Information

    Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.

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