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SHINDAIWA GRASS TRIMMER TO BLADE CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRIMMERS T272, T350, T3410 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/Operator's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and familiarize yourself with WARNING! the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating your unit.
New Shield IMPORTANT! The information contained in these instructions describes the product 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.
If you have questions regard- ing your Shindaiwa power tool, or if you do not understand something in these instructions, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. You may also contact Shindaiwa, Inc.
Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if WARNING! you are under the influence of Use only authorized Shindaiwa alcohol, drugs, medication or any parts and accessories with your other substance that could affect Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not your ability or judgement.
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The Properly Equipped Operator Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. Secure long hair so that it is above shoulder level.
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Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 50-foot “danger zone” wear eye protection. If contact is made with a hard object, stop the engine and inspect the cutting Reduce the risk of...
A new label is provided in this kit and additional labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Prior to installing the new label, Remove old label and clean the outer tube with rubbing alcohol or similar cleaner.
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Barrier Bar Assembly Handle Retaining Screws Handle Outer Tube Handle Positioning Label Barrier Bar 27007 Nuts Figure 4 Connect the Handle 3. Locate the handle in the best posi- tion for operator comfort (usu- to the Outer Tube. ally about 10 inches ahead of the 1.
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Assembly New Cutting Attachment Shield Socket-head Cutting Attachment Shield Hook Cap Screws Receiver Upper Clamp Hook Shim Sub-shield Cutting Attachment Shield Shim Cutting Attachment Shield Mounting Plate Figure 5 Install the Cutting Attachment Shield. WARNING! 1. Insert the cutting attachment NEVER operate the unit without shield between the outer tube the cutting attachment shield...
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Assembly Brushcutter Blade Shaft Bolt Install the Safety Clip Bolt Guard Off-center Holder B Gear Shaft Safety Clip 27019 Holder A Hex Wrench 27018 27019B Slip the Cutting Center the Blade in Place Safety Clip Figure 6 Install Holder B Spark Plug Wrench Blade...
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Assembly Brushcutter Blade (continued) 5. Rotate the gearshaft and holders NOTE: until the hole in Holder A aligns The unit is shipped with Holder with the matching hole in the A and Holder B. The shaft bolt is gearcase flange. Lock the assembly a LEFT-HAND THREAD AND IS by inserting the long end of the TIGHTENED BY TURNING...
Shoulder Strap Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoul- der pad rests comfortably on the off-side shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground. Make sure all hooks and adjustment devices are secure. WARNING! Always wear a shoulder strap when operating this unit with a blade.
Using A Brushcutter Blade Blade Thrust ‘Blade thrust’ is a sudden sideways or WARNING! backward motion of the brushcutter. Before working with a blade- Such motion may occur when the equipped unit, always inspect blade jams or catches on an object and clean the area of objects such as a sapling tree or tree stump.
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