Shindaiwa T242 Owner's/Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 X7502800900 07/10 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL T242 TRIMMER 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have questions regarding your 242 series hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
WARNING! Never make unauthorized attachment installations. Do not use attachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit. Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. ALWAYS move the unit to a place... -
Page 4: Safety Labels
Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Always wear a harness when operating the unit . It adds comfort and helps ensure safety by limiting movement fore and aft. -
Page 5: Be Aware Of The Working Environment
When operating in rocky terrain or near electric wires or fences, use extreme caution to avoid contacting such items with the cutting attachment. T242 TRIMMER Throttle Interlock Grip Ignition Switch... -
Page 6: Specifications
The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual. T242 2-cycle, catalyst 5.3 kg/11.7 lb. -
Page 7: Prior To Assembly
This unit comes fully assembled with the exception of the cutting attachment shield and cutting attachment. Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit and inspect unit and components for any damage. Assembly and Adjustments Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play The throttle lever free play should... -
Page 8: Trimmer Head
Figure 10 WARNING! A standard grass trimmer with a loop handle should NEVER be operated with blade-type attachments. For blade use the trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle-type handlebar or a barrier bar that is located in front of the operator to reduce the risk of the operator from coming in contact with the cutting attachment (per ANSI B175.3). -
Page 9: Mixing Fuel
2 Stroke Mixture Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards must be used. Shindaiwa One formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by fail- ure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty. -
Page 10: Filling The Fuel Tank
Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gaso- line. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. -
Page 11: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” position. See Figure 14. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent return tube. -
Page 12: Starting A Flooded Engine
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 written approval from Shindaiwa. -
Page 13: Maintenance
AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM. Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. WARNING! Before performing any main-... -
Page 14: Daily Maintenance
Muffler This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss. Spark Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean. - Page 15 Use only lithium-base grease such as Shindaiwa Gear Case Lubricant or equivalent. See Figure 28. ■ Remove mainshaft and lubricate both ends of the splines.
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Page 16: High Altitude Operation
1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer. If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. -
Page 17: Adjusting Engine Idle
1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. 2. Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets. 3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line equal distance through trimmer head. 4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 5”... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Tighten and re-test. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. - Page 19 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
- Page 20 Restart. Idle engine until cool. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed.
- Page 21 The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product diffi culty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
- Page 22 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
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Page 23: Warranty Statement
ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986- unidad Shindaiwa a un distribuidor de servicio autorizado para las reparaciones cubiertas por la garantía (dentro del período de garantía corre- 7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. -
Page 24: Additional Or Replacement Manuals
Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.
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