Maintenance - Shindaiwa T282 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Engine Operating Speeds
Operate at full throttle while cutting grass.
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!
Use only flexible, nonmetallic line recommended by the manufacturer. Never use, for
example, wire or wire-rope, which can break off and become a dangerous projectile.
CAUTION!
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Do not push the rotating line into trees, wire fences or any material that could
tangle or break line ends.
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Operation of trimmer without a cutting attachment shield and using excessive
line length can lead to premature clutch failure.
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Operation at low rpm can lead to premature clutch failure.
WARNING!
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string, which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment.
Edging
Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from horizontal) and move forward, hold-
ing the trimmer or brushcutter vertically as shown.

Maintenance

General maintenance
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED
BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO,INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PER-
FORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CON-
TROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting
attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance.
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories, cutting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may
cause damage and lead to personal injury.
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IMPORTANT!
NOTE:
Tilt the handle about
100° to the left