Stopping The Engine; Engine Idle Adjustment; Unit Condition Check; Prior To Operation - Shindaiwa T300 Owner's/Operator's Manual

6-3 Stopping the Engine

Idle the engine briefly before stop-
ping, then slide the ON-OFF switch to
the "O" (for STOP) position.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment con-
tinues rotating for a while af-
ter the switch is turned off.

6-4 Engine Idle Adjustment

The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is re-
leased. Idle speed is adjustable, and
must be set low enough to permit the
engine clutch to disengage the
cutting attachment when the throttle
is released.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must
NEVER rotate at engine idle!
If the idle speed can not be adjusted
by the procedure described here, have
the unit inspected at an authorized
Shindaiwa dealer.
IDLE ADJUST IDLE ADJUST
SCREW SCREW
(1) Place the unit on the ground, then
start the engine and allow it to idle
for 2-3 minutes until warm.
(2) If the attachment rotates when the
engine is at idle, reduce the idle
speed by turning the idle adjustment
screw counterclockwise.
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(3) If a tachometer is available, the
engine idle speed should be adjusted
to 3,000 min -1 (rpm)
NOTE:
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments
are preset at the factory on units with
emission control systems and cannot
be serviced in the field.

7 Unit Condition Check

NEVER operate the unit with the
cutting attachment shield or other
protection devices (strap, blade
retention clip, etc.) removed.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield
or other protective device is
no guarantee of protection against
ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS
GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts
and accessories with this machine.
Do not make modifications to the
machine without the written ap-
proval of Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting
attachment is properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped
cutting attachment: replace it with a
serviceable one.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting
attachment fits properly into the
appropriate cutter holder. If a
properly installed attachment vi-
brates, replace the attachment
with new one and recheck.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the machine
becomes tangled. Do not operate
with broken or damaged equipment.
NEVER operate a machine with worn
or damaged fasteners or attachment
holders.
NEVER cut with dull blades. Doing
so will increase the risk of blade
thrust and may also damage your
equipment.

8 Prior To Operation

8-1 To Wear the Strap

(1) Attach the strap hook to the
hanger on the outer pipe.
(2) Wear the strap so that the hook
stays at your right side.
(3) Adjust the length of the strap so
that you can hold and operate the
machine comfortably.
(4) Make sure the hip pad stays
between your hip and outer pipe.
(C300 ONLY)

8-2 Emergency Release

In case of emergency, firmly pull the
white tab at the hook. The machine
will release from the strap.