Table Of Contents; Attention Statements; General Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa T3410 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Introduction
The Shindaiwa 3410 Series hand held
power equipment has been designed and
built to deliver superior performance and
reliability without compromise to quality,
comfort, safety or durability.
Shindaiwa engines represent the leading
edge of high-performance engine technol-
ogy, delivering exceptionally high power
with remarkably low displacement and
weight. As an owner/operator, you'll soon
discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this
owner's/operator's manual describes units
available at the time of publication.
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without
prior notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
Contents
Attention Statements .................................2
Safety Information . .....................................2
Safety Labels . ..............................................4
Product Description . ..................................5
Specifications . .............................................5
Assembly and Adjustments . ......................6
Mixing Fuel ..............................................11
Starting the Engine . .................................11
Stopping the Engine ................................12
Adjusting Engine Idle ..............................12
Checking Unit Condition.........................12
Shoulder Strap . .........................................13
Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head ......13
Using a Blade............................................14
Maintenance .............................................15
Long Term Storage ..................................18
Blade Sharpening . ....................................18
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................19
Declaration of Conformity . ......................21
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Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special
"Attention Statements".
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the triangular
attention symbol and the word
"WARNING" contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent
serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word "NOTE"
contains information that is handy to know
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and may make your job easier.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described
in this manual are intended to help you
get the most from this unit as well as
to protect you and others from harm.
These procedures are guidelines for safe
operation under most conditions, and are
not intended to replace any safety rules
and/or laws that may be in force in your
area. If you have questions regarding your
3410 series hand held power equipment,
or if you do not understand something in
this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be
glad to assist you. You may also contact
Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on
the back of this Manual.

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!
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.
Never operate power equipment of any
kind if you are tired or if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs,
medication or any other substance that
could affect your ability or judgement.
Read and follow this
operator's manual. Failure
to do so could result in seri-
ous injury.
Wear eye and hearing
n Never operate a trimmer with
protection at all times during
operation of this unit.
Wear non-slip gloves, long
trousers and non-skid boots
during the operation of this
machine.
Make sure no one is within
15 meters of an operating
machine.
Beware of thrown objects.
n Prolonged exposure to excessive
The maximum speed of the
cutting attachment shaft in
min .
-1
Sound Power Level (mea-
sured in accordance with
2000/14/EC).
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals which may cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
damaged or missing anti-vibration
cushions. Long-term exposure to
vibration can damage your hands,
in particular vascular, bone or joint,
neurological or muscular disorders.
For lowest vibration, replace
damaged mounts immediately.
Mounts hardened due to age or
weathering should also be replaced.
noise is fatiguing and could lead to
impaired hearing. The use of proper
ear protection can reduce this
potential hazard.
WARNING!