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Shindaiwa F220 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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WARNING!
This machine is designed for cutting grass, weed, and bushes. Do
not use this machine for other purposes.
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly
understand this manual.
Keep this manual at a particular place so that you can reread it
whenever you have a question about its use.
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
F220 GRASS TRIMMER
T220 GRASS TRIMMER
C220 BRUSHCUTTER
Part Number 62090-94310 Rev. 10/04
F220
T220
C220

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL F220 GRASS TRIMMER T220 GRASS TRIMMER C220 BRUSHCUTTER F220 T220 C220 Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. WARNING! This machine is designed for cutting grass, weed, and bushes. Do not use this machine for other purposes.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11-4 50-Hour Maintenance ....16 11-5 Gearcase Lubrication ....17 DO NOT USE METAL BLADES 11-6 Fuel Filter Maintenance ..... 18 (F220 ONLY) 11-7 Muffler Maintenance ....18 11-8 Long Term Storage ....18 12 Blade Sharpening ......19 13 Troubleshooting Guide ....19...

  • Page 3: The Properly Equipped Operator

    2-1 The Properly Equipped Operator Wear hearing protection devices and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet. 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.

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    2-3 Working Environment Warning 2-2 General Safety Instructions Work Safely Trimmers and brushcutters run 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 your machine.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    FUEL TANK FUEL CAP CLEANER COVER RECOIL STARTER THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE LEVER SPARK PLUG OUTER TUBE THROTTLE LEVER ON-OFF SWITCH F220 FRONT HANDLE FUEL TANK FUEL CAP CLEANER COVER CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD STRAP OUTER TUBE T 220 CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit. This machine consists of the following components and accessories. Carefully inspect all components for damage. If you find any damaged or missing items, ask your Shindaiwa dealer for support. (F220)

  • Page 7: Before Assembling Outer Tube

    (2) Fit the handle and barrier over 5-2 Before Assembling the outer tube and tighten four the Outer Tube bolts. (A) F220 (1) Using the hex wrench, Loosen the joint bolt. NOTE: (1) Position the front handle on the Tighten four bolts in diagonal fashion outer pipe where the "Handle...

  • Page 8: Adjustment Of The Throttle Cable

    5-5 Throttle Cable Adjustment (C) C220 (4) Fix the earth wire (black) to the (1) Hook the end of the throttle fan cover using the bolt below the fan cable to the carburetor. cover platform which holds the (1) Position the handle over the throttle cable.

  • Page 9: Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly

    Cutting Attachment Shield (A) F220 (1) Insert the cutting attachment (1) Place the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and shield under the triangular flange.

  • Page 10: Mounting A Blade

    Slide the safety clip off-center shaft. WARNING! Never operate the F220 with a saw blade. This may result in serious injury. NOTE: Consult with your Shindaiwa dealer for Output necessary items for blade-use. (T220) Shaft NOTE: Safety Center the The collar and the holder for trimmer...

  • Page 11: Starting/Stopping

    While depressing the throttle lock tion sources. When any fuel leakage is button, release the throttle lever and found, take the machine to a Shindaiwa the lock lever. Now the throttle stays dealer for repair. Never use the ma- at high idle (starting speed).

  • Page 12: Stopping The Engine

    IMPORTANT! 6-3 Stopping the Engine 6-4 Engine Idle Adjustment Repeated cranking of the engine with Start the engine and allow it to Idle the engine briefly before stop- the choke CLOSED (“ “) will lead to warm up at low rpm. If the cutting ping, then slide the ON-OFF switch engine flooding.

  • Page 13: Unit Condition Check

    NOTE: machine. Using a shoulder strap when operating this unit with a blade allows you to Use only authorized Shindaiwa maintain proper control of the unit and parts and accessories with this reduces fatigue during extended opera- machine. Do not make modifica- tion.

  • Page 14: Units Equipped With Trimmer Heads

    (T220- Such motion may occur when the C220), and right to left (F220) to trim blade jams or catches on an object the grass. During cutting operations, such as a sapling tree or tree stump.

  • Page 15: Recommended Cutting

    THREAD: RIGHT,1.25mm PITCH WARNING! When cutting wood with a saw, feed the blade slowly—never strike or “slam” a spinning blade against the wood. WARNING! DO NOT use 2-tooth or non-Shin- daiwa approved 4-tooth cutting blades with Shindaiwa trimmers and brushcutters.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    11 Maintenance 11-3 10/15 Hour Maintenance 11-4 50 Hour Maintenance Remove and clean the spark plug. Cleaning Remove and clean the cylinder cover Adjust the spark plug electrode gap WARNING! and clean grass and dirt from the to 0.6mm. If the plug must be Before performing any cylinder fins.

  • Page 17: Gearcase Lubrication

    11-5 Gearcase Lubrication F220 T220/C220 Apply new grease to the flexible 1. To perform this operation, first shaft. remove the gearcase and debris shield from the outer tube as follows. (1) Disassemble the shaft case from the outer tube. CAUTION!

  • Page 18: Fuel Filter Maintenance

    Make sure you do not pierce the fuel noted, your 220 unit should be line with the end of the hooked wire. IMPORTANT! returned to your Shindaiwa dealer The line is delicate and can be for inspection. All stored fuels should be stabilized with damaged easily.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Improper fuel ratio. Re-fill with fresh fuel of the correct mixture (gasoline and Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle Engine Oil (50 : 1 ratio). Fan, fan cover, or Clean, repair or replace cylinder fins dirty or as necessary.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Guide Additional Problems Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Carburetor mixture Consult with an authorized too lean. servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,900 (min Switch turned off.

  • Page 22: Declaration Of Conformity

    14 Declaration Of Conformity...
  • Page 23 Notes:...
  • Page 24 Nishi, Asaminami-ku Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 © 2004 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 62090-94310 Revision 10/04 Printed in Japan Shindaiwa Tornado is a trademark, and Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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