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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERTOR'S MANUAL
T450 GRASS TRIMMER
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.
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.
Part Number 62104-94310 Rev. 02/05
WARNING!

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERTOR'S MANUAL T450 GRASS TRIMMER WARNING! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have questions regarding ment and weight. As an owner/operator, be acted upon to prevent serious bodily your Shindaiwa power tool, or if you do you’ll soon discover for yourself why injury. not understand something in this manual,...

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions Stay Alert Work Safely You must be physically and mentally fit to Trimmers operate at very high speeds and operate this unit safely. can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate WARNING! this unit!
  • Page 4 The Properly Equipped Operator Wear hearing protection devices and a Always wear eye protection such as broad-brimmed hat or helmet. goggles or safety glasses to shield against thrown objects. Always wear a Shoulder Harness. Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recom- mended.

  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    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 your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without the written approval of Shindaiwa, Inc. NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices (harness, ignition switch, blade retention clip, etc.) removed!

  • Page 6: Unit Description

    Tank Guard Gearcase Shoulder Harness Cutting Attachment Shield Specifications Model Name ....................T450/EC1 Engine Model ......................S450EC1 Engine Type ............2-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled Displacement .................... 41.5 cm Bore and Stroke ..................40 x 33 mm Maximum Power Output ................

  • Page 7: Assembly Procedure

    Assembly Procedure Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:  Engine assembly  Outer tube assembly  Throttle Lever  Cutting attachment shield  Cutting attachment  Handle  Kit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, operator’s handle mounting bracket and hardware, gearcase tool holder, this...
  • Page 8 Front Handle Inatallation Throttle Cable Installation 1. Install the throttle cable sleeve on the 5. Secure each end of the throttle connector WARNING! throttle grip throttle cable. with a cable tie. 2. Connect the powerhead and the throttle 6. Connect the powerhead and stop switch NEVER operate this machine cable ends.

  • Page 9: Throttle Cable Adjustment

    Throttle Cable Adjustment Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly Shield Extension (1) Pull the throttle trigger gently, WARNING! and check for free-play of (1) Attach the shield extension to the approximately 3mm. NEVER operate this machine cutting attachment shield. without the cutting attachment (2) If free-play is out of specifications: shield.

  • Page 10: Mixing Fuel

    A. The blade’s mounting Generic oils and some outboard motor hole must be centered over the raised oils may not be intended for use in boss of holder A. high-performance air cooled 2-cycle engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine!

  • Page 11: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Filling The Fuel Tank IMPORTANT! (c) Push the choke lever upward WARNING! Mix only enough fuel for your immediate (“ closed“ position). (Cold engine.) needs! If fuel must be stored longer than MAKE SURE THE CUTTING 30-days, it should first be treated with a ATTACHMENT IS WELL stabilizer such as StaBil™...

  • Page 12: Stopping The Engine

    • Advancing the throttle makes the Shindaiwa dealer. cutting attachment rotate faster; releasing the throttle makes the at- tachment stop running. If the cutting attachment continues to rotate, car- buretor idle speed should be adjusted.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Maintenance Using A Blade WARNING! CAUTION! Before performing any (1) After starting the engine, pull To prevent possible engine damage, m a i n t e n a n c e , r e p a i r, the throttle lever gradually. do not allow the machine to run at high or cleaning work on the The engine speed increases...

  • Page 14: Long Term Storage

    2. Start and run the engine until stops old grease has been pushed out. Use only lithium base grease (such as running. Shindaiwa Gear Case Lubricant). 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will no longer start. CAUTION!
  • Page 15 Blade Sharpening Cutting Attachments Make sure to use the following rec- With the file or a grinder, file a blade as follows. ommended Shindaiwa cutting attach- ment with this machine. WARNING! Blades Sharpen only the cutting teeth of a blade. DO NOT...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Engine Does Not Start What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Does the engine Fluid in the crankcase. servicing dealer. crank? Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Good Excess wear on Consult with an authorized compression? cylinder, piston, rings.
  • Page 17 Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Low Power Output What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking Cut at a slower rate. Is the engine the unit. overheating? Carburetor mixture is Consult with an authorized too lean. servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with...
  • Page 18 Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Additional Problems Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air Consult with an authorized mixture. servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,750 min Switch turned off.

  • Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration Of Conformity...
  • Page 20 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi, Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 © 2005 Shindaiwa Inc. Part Number 62104-94310 Revision 02/05 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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