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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
T230X EMC TRIMMER
C230 INTL BRUSHCUTTER
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the
contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection
when operating this unit.
T230X EMC
C230 INTL
®

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL T230X EMC TRIMMER C230 INTL BRUSHCUTTER T230X EMC C230 INTL WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    As an owner/operator, injury. you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! Beware of thrown or ricocheted objects. IMPORTANT! CAUTION! The information contained in this owner's/...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    General Safety Instructions Work Safely Stay Alert Trimmers and brushcutters operate at very You must be physically and mentally fi t to high speeds and can do serious damage operate this unit safely. or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate this unit! WARNING!
  • 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 harness when operating Wear close-fi tting clothing to protect legs and arms. a unit equipped with a blade.

  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING Do not operate with broken or damaged DEBRIS! equipment. Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and NEVER allow the engine to run at high accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer RPM without a load. Doing so could dam- or brushcutter.

  • Page 6: Unit Description

    ■ Cutting attachment . Maximum Power Output ........1.1 HP (0.8 kW) @ 7500 rpm (min ■ Handlebar. Fuel/Oil Ratio ........50:1 with Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil ■ Kit containing cutting attachment shield Fuel Tank Capacity ................. 600 ml/20.3 oz.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly Driveshaft/Powerhead Connect the Outer Tube Clamp must fi t next to line to the Powerhead. Spark Plug on outer-tube decal 1. Place the powerhead on a clean, fl at surface, spark plug facing up. Main See Figure 6. Shaft 2.
  • Page 8 Assembly Handle T230X 1. Position the handle on the outer tube Socket-head Handle Cap Screws forward of Handle Positioning Label as Throttle shown in Figure 8. Assembly 2. Install the barrier bar with the socket head cap screws and nuts. Tighten the screws fi...

  • Page 9: Assemble And Adjust Throttle Cable

    Assembly Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads Install the black wire Remove the Cylinder Cover. between the two cable Loosen the 1. Remove the cap from the spark plug. adjuster nuts. Cable Adjuster cylinder cover 2. Loosen the black cylinder cover knob knob and Ignition (about a dozen full turns are required),...
  • Page 10 Assembly Blade Shaft Bolt Mount the Blade. Slide the safety clip off-center Turn the brushcutter upside down so the Bolt Guard gearcase output shaft is facing UP, and re- Safety move the shaft bolt, bolt guard and Holder Clip Holder “B” “B”...

  • Page 11: Mixing Fuel

    If fuel must be stored longer than oils may not be intended for use in ■ NEVER start or operate this unit if 30 days and Shindaiwa One oil with high-performance air cooled 2-cycle fuel stabilizer is not used, it should fi rst...

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two If the engine fails to start after several position switch mounted on the throttle attempts with the choke in the closed posi- Make sure the housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and tion, the engine may be fl...

  • Page 13: Adjusting Engine Idle

    fi eld. described here, return the unit to your Figure 25 Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Shoulder Strap IMPORTANT! NOTE: Using a shoulder strap with a brush-cutter...

  • Page 14: Using A Blade

    WARNING! When operating a brushcutter, make sure DO NOT use 2-tooth or NON- both the handle and harness are adjusted Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cutting to the size of the operator using the unit. blades with Shindaiwa brushcutters.

  • Page 15: Using A Trimmer Head

    You may install one of several types of Engine Operating Speeds Edging Shindaiwa trimmer heads on your T230X/ Operate at full throttle while cutting grass. Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from C230 trimmer or brushcutter, each with horizontal) and move forward, holding features for specifi...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    This unit must never be operated with a work. Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cutting faulty or missing muffl er. Make sure the blades on Shindaiwa trimmers or muffl er is well secured and in good condi- brushcutters. tion. A worn or damaged muffl er is a fi re WARNING! ■...

  • Page 17: Spark Arrester

    Use only lithium-base deterioration are noted, the unit should der fi ns. grease such as Shindaiwa Gearcase be removed from service until it can Lubricant or equivalent. See Figure 33. be inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician.

  • Page 18: Long Term Storage

    Multiple-tooth Circular Blade Shindaiwa Tornado™ Blade Use a round fi le to maintain a radius of To sharpen the 0.04 to 0.06” (1 to 1.5 mm) at the base of cutters on a each tooth.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    87 or higher, mixed with mixture incorrect. fuel of the proper grade? Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Check for clogged fuel filter and/or vent. Replace fuel filter or vent as required. Restart.
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Remedy Symptom Possible Cause Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,750 (±250) rpm (min Switch turned off.
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  • Page 24 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 198-8760, JAPAN PHONE: 81-428-32-6118. FAX: 81-428-32-6145. X750-0 15 90 3 Printed in Japan X750281-060 3 1301B 1054 ES © 2009...

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