Table Of Contents - Shindaiwa T282 Owner's And Operator's Manual

Introduction
The Shindaiwa 282 series is 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
technology, 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!
Contents
Safety ...........................................................3
Product Description ...................................5
Specifications ..............................................5
Assembly .....................................................6
Mixing fuel ................................................10
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 282 Series, or if you do not understand some-
thing in this manual, contact your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. You may also contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on the
back of this Manual.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special "atten-
tion statements".
DANGER!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word "DANGER" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious injury or death.
Warning and Operational Labels
Read and follow this operator's
manual. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury..
Wear eye and hearing protection
at all times during operation of
this unit. Wear head protection
where there is a risk of falling
objects.
Make sure no one is within
50 FEET 15 M / 50 feet of an operat-
(15m
)
ing machine.
2
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instruc-
tions 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.
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Filling the fuel tank ..................................10
Starting the Engine .................................11
Stopping the Engine ................................12
Adjusting Engine Idle ..............................12
Checking Unit Condition.........................12
IMPORTANT!
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.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses spe-
cial significance.
Beware of thrown or
richocheted objects
DO NOT use this unit with
a blade!
DO NOT operate this unit with a
blade unless the unit is equipped
with a Shindawia-approved handle-
bar or barrier.
BARRIER
8"
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause can-
cer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
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Operation ..................................................13
Maintenance .............................................15
Long Term Storage ..................................18
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................19
Emission System Warranty Statement ..22
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word "NOTE"
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
Always wear a harness when
operating this unit with a blade.
A harness is also recommended
when using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a brushcutter,
beware of blade thrust. A jammed
blade can cause the unit to jerk
suddenly and may cause the oper-
ator to lose control of the unit.
Muffler, muffler cover and sur-
rounding area will be high in tem-
perature.There is risk of getting
burned.
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