Table Of Contents; Attention Statements; Safety Information - Shindaiwa T2500 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Introduction

Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special
The Shindaiwa 2500 Series hand held
"attention statements".
power equipment has been designed
and built to deliver superior perfor-
mance and reliability without compro-
WARNING!
mise to quality, comfort, safety or
A statement preceded by the
durability.
triangular attention symbol and the
Shindaiwa engines represent the
word "WARNING" contains informa-
leading edge of high-performance
tion that should be acted upon to
engine technology, delivering excep-
prevent serious bodily injury.
tionally high power with remarkably low
displacement and weight. As an owner/
operator, you'll soon discover for
CAUTION!
yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a
A statement preceded by the word
class by itself!
"CAUTION" contains information
IMPORTANT!
that should be acted upon to prevent
The information contained in this
mechanical damage.
owner's/operator's manual describes
units available at the time of publication.
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to A statement preceded by the word
make changes to products without "IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
prior notice, and without obligation to special significance.
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
A statement preceded by the word
"NOTE" contains information that is
WARNING!
handy to know and may make your
job easier.
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Contents
PAGE
Attention Statements ........................... 2
Safety Information ............................... 2
Safety Labels ........................................ 4
Product Description ............................ 5
Specifications ....................................... 5
Assembly and Adjustments ................ 6
Engine Fuel .......................................... 9
Starting the Engine ............................. 9
Stopping the Engine .......................... 10
Adjusting Engine Idle ....................... 10
The operational procedures described
in this manual are intended to help you
Checking Unit Condition .................. 11
get the most from this unit as well as to
protect you and others from harm.
Shoulder Strap ................................... 11
These procedures are guidelines for
Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head .. 11
safe operation under most conditions,
and are not intended to replace any
Using a Blade (T2500X) ..................... 12
safety rules and/or laws that may be in
force in your area. If you have questions
Maintenance ...................................... 13
regarding your 2500 series hand held
Long Term Storage ........................... 16
power equipment, or if you do not
understand something in this manual,
Troubleshooting Guide .................... 17
your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to
assist you. You may also contact
Emission System Warranty...............19
Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address printed
on the back of this Manual.
2
General Safety Instructions
Work Safely
Shindaiwa trimmers operate at very
high speeds and can do serious damage
or injury if they are misused or abused.
Never allow a person without training or
instruction to operate this unit!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Do not use
attachments not approved by
Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit
to operate this unit safely.
IMPORTANT!
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment of
any kind if you are tired or if you are
NOTE:
under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or any other
substance that could affect your
ability or judgement.
Read and follow this
WARNING!
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
Minimize the Risk of Fire
result in serious injury.
NEVER smoke or light fires near
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
the engine.
during the operation
of this unit.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling. Avoid
Keep bystanders
overfilling and wipe off any fuel that
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
may have spilled.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects. leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
Do not operate this unit with a
around the fuel cap and/or fuel
blade unless the unit is equipped
tank. If fuel leaks are evident, stop
with a Shindaiwa-approved
handlebar or barrier.
using the unit immediately. Fuel
Always wear a harness when
leaks must be repaired before
operating this unit with a blade.
using the unit.
A harness is also recommended
when using trimmer line.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place
If unit is used as a brushcutter,
beware of blade thrust. A jammed well away from a fuel storage area
blade can cause the unit to jerk
or other readily flammable materials
suddenly and may cause the
operator to lose control of the unit.
before starting the engine.
IMPORTANT!
NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER operate the engine without
the spark arrester screen in place.