Shindaiwa T3000 Instruction Manual

Shindaiwa T3000 Instruction Manual

Cordless grass trimmers with battery and charger, without battery and charger

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T3000 (with battery and charger)
T3000W (without battery and charger)
CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMERS
Instruction Manual
The gear case and surrounding area may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of
gear case area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur.
Some of the dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used
improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an instruction
manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time
of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
X7508162400
© 07/2016 ECHO Inc.
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  • Page 1 T3000 (with battery and charger) T3000W (without battery and charger) CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMERS Instruction Manual Burn Hazard The gear case and surrounding area may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of gear case area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Instruction Manual ........................ 3 Servicing Information ......................... 3 Parts/Serial Number........................3 Service ............................3 Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support..................3 Warranty Registration ........................3 Additional or Replacement Manuals .................... 3 Safety..............................4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..............4 International Symbols ........................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage it is important that you register your Shindaiwa equipment on-line at www.Shindaiwa-USA.com or by filling out the warranty registration sheet in this manual. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and Shindaiwa if we find it necessary to contact you.
  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY T3000 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
  • Page 5: International Symbols

    T3000 SAFETY International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Operate Only with Fire Hazard, Risk Read Instruction Power Debris Shield in of Explosion or Manual ON / OFF Place Burns Wear Head, Metal Blade Check Charger’s Eye, and...
  • Page 6: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    SAFETY T3000 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.
  • Page 7 ECHO does not recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
  • Page 8 SAFETY T3000 Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
  • Page 9: Equipment

    DO NOT Force Unit – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. Use only SHINDAIWA attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
  • Page 10 • DO NOT reverse battery polarity or terminals. • DO NOT reverse charge or reverse connect battery. • Connect battery only to correct Shindaiwa charger. • Use battery only with intended unit. • Do not use battery in conjunction with other battery types.
  • Page 11 • DO NOT expose battery to microwaves or high pressure. • DO NOT charge appliance in rain or in wet locations. • Use only the correct Shindaiwa type and size battery for this unit. • Remove battery from unit before transporting or storing unit.
  • Page 12 SAFETY T3000 • To reduce the risk of stumbling, position and mark the connecting cord in such a way that it cannot be damaged or endanger others. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, always connect the charger to a properly installed wall outlet.
  • Page 13: Description

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your authorized Shindaiwa dealer. See SERVICING INFORMATION for details. Shaft Decal...
  • Page 14 DESCRIPTION T3000 1. GEAR CASE 2. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY – Includes the drive shaft, throttle handle, support handle, and safety decals. 3. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Grip for Left Hand. 4. POWER BUTTON - Press once to turn on power to the unit, power indicator LED illuminates. Press once more to turn power off to unit, power indicator LED turns off.
  • Page 15: Contents

    The Shindaiwa product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or Shindaiwa Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
  • Page 16: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY T3000 ASSEMBLY Nylon Line Head Installation Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A).
  • Page 17: Support Handle Installation

    T3000 ASSEMBLY Support Handle Installation Note: Label shows minimum spacing for support handle location. 1. If necessary, position support handle for comfortable operation and securely tighten screws. Battery Installation The attachment will operate when the battery is installed, the power indicator LED is lit, and the trigger and trigger lockout are engaged.
  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION T3000 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing, and loose objects away from all openings. ALWAYS turn power to unit off, remove battery, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, cleaning, or servicing unit.
  • Page 19: Starting Cordless Electric Trimmer

    If the power button does not stop the trimmer, remove the battery to stop the power supply to trimmer. Have your authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer repair power button before using trimmer again. If the trimmer head does not stop when the trigger and trigger lockout are released, remove the battery to stop the power supply to trimmer.
  • Page 20 • If the LED flashes four times per second, there is a fault within the trimmer. Turn power off to unit. Remove battery. Clear debris from around line head. Install battery. Turn power on to unit. If flashing continues, have your authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer repair the trimmer. Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: •...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Your Shindaiwa trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to your authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for maintenance.
  • Page 22: Battery Removal

    MAINTENANCE T3000 4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 5” (13 cm) of each line remains exposed. Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation. When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed-Feed®...
  • Page 23 T3000 MAINTENANCE Note: The battery comes partially charged from the factory and needs to be fully charged before first use. Note: Charge the battery when it no longer produces sufficient power to operate the trimmer or when battery lights indicate that the battery is low.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    -Reinstall battery pack again after -Fault in the charger removing obstructions from connection. -Fault in the battery pack -Ask your Shindaiwa dealer Unit will not turn on -Battery pack not installed properly -Check the battery pack installation Unit does not run when turned on...
  • Page 25: Storage

    T3000 STORAGE STORAGE During operation the gear case becomes hot. Always keep area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Do not store in an enclosure where combustible fumes may accumulate.
  • Page 26: Disposal

    DISPOSAL T3000 DISPOSAL Trimmer Major plastic parts making up the product have codes showing their materials. The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations. Mark Material >PA6-GF< Nylon 6 - Glass fiber >PP-GF<...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Counter clockwise, viewed from top Cutter Head Speed Feed 400 LH Nylon line head, Line capacity 6.0 m (20 ft.) ® Recommended trimmer line .080" SHINDAIWA SilenTwist Handle front - loop Battery Type Li-ion Battery Pack Voltage 56 Volts (rated 50.4 V)
  • Page 28: Warranty Statements

    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. For your nearest authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer, call Shindaiwa's Dealer Referral Center, at 1-877-986-7783 or you can locate a Shindaiwa servicing dealer at WWW.SHINDAIWA-USA.COM.
  • Page 29 • Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use after operational problem or failure occurs. Should operational problem or failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. It is a dealer’s and/or customer’s responsibility to complete and return the warranty registration supplied with your Shindaiwa product or by visiting WWW.SHINDAIWA-USA.COM.
  • Page 30: Notes

    NOTES T3000 NOTES X7508162400 © 07/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 31: Product Registration

    Thank you for choosing Shindaiwa Power Equipment Please go to http://www.shindaiwa-usa.com to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.
  • Page 32: Notes

    NOTES T3000 NOTES X7508162400 © 07/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 33 T3000 NOTES X7508162400 © 07/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 34 NOTES T3000 X7508162400 © 07/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 35 T3000 NOTES X7508162400 © 07/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 36 ECHO, INCORPORATED T90800001001 - T90800999999 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com...

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