Grass trimmer to brushcutter conversion kit for t272/t3410 grass trimmer (12 pages)
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English...1 Francais...25 Italiano...49 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERTOR'S MANUAL T350 GRASS TRIMMER C350/B450 BRUSHCUTTER 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.
Introduction Shindaiwa 350 and 450-series hand held power equipment has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines represent the leading edge of -cycle engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displace- ment and weight.
General Safety Instructions Work Safely Trimmers and brushcutters operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruc- tion to operate this unit! WARNING! Never make unauthorized attachment installations.
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 recom- mended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush.
IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all informa- tion labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shin- daiwa dealer. T350 C350/B450...
Carefully inspect all components for damage. IMPORTANT! The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation. T350 ENGINE ASSEMBLY C350/B450 ENGINE ASSEMBLY SHOULDER STRAP HARNESS...
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(10) Put the bolt through the hole of the ground wire terminal and tighten the bolt. Assembly of the Outer Tube C350/B450 (1) Loosen the joint bolts fully and slip the outer tube into the joint until the tube bottoms (up to the insert label).
HANDLE OUTER TUBE BARRIER BOLT BARRIER Assembly of the Handle C350/B450 (1) Loosen the two bolts of the lower cap and remove the lower cap. (2) Position the handle bracket against the handle label located on the outer tube. (3) Attach the lower cap with the two bolts and tighten the bolts.
Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly WARNING! NEVER operate this machine without the cutting attachment shield. Operating without the cutting attachment shield may result in seri- ous injury. (A) Cutting Attachment Shield (1) Insert the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and the lower clamp.
Installing a Blade (1) Make sure the switch is off and the engine is stopped. (2) Wear gloves to protect your hands. (3) Turn the unit over so the saw holder flange extending from the gear case is facing up. (4) Using the small end of the plug wrench, loosen the bolt (turn clock- wise) and remove the bolt, bolt guard,...
WARNING! Minimize the risk of fire, burns, and personal injury! STOP engine before refueling. ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before refueling ALWAYS open the fuel cap slowly to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release fuel vapor slowly.
WARNING! Never operate the engine without the cutting attach- ment installed. Starting a Cold Engine and/or Restarting After Refueling. T350 C350/B450 THROTTLE LEVER ON-OFF SWITCH THROTTLE LOCK BUTTON LOCK LEVER (a) Slide the ON-OFF switch to the “I”...
(3) Adjust the length of the strap so that you can hold and operate the machine comfortably. (4) Make sure the hip pad stays be- tween your hip and outer pipe. (B450 ONLY) C350 B450 T350...
THICKNESS: 2.0mm Trimmer Heads (A) C350 PART NUMBER 78820-16000 TAP & FEED TRIMMER HEAD BOLT DIAMETER: 10mm THREAD: LEFT,1.25mm PITCH (B) B450 PART NUMBER 78820-14000 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRIMMER HEAD BOLT DIAMETER: 10mm THREAD: LEFT,1.25mm PITCH (C) T350 PART NUMBER 78820-15000 TAP & FEED TRIMMER HEAD BOLT DIAMETER: 8mm THREAD: LEFT,1.25mm PITCH...
Using a Brushcutter With a Trimmer Head You may install one of several types of Shin- daiwa trimmer heads on your TC350/B450 trimmer or brushcutter, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements. For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head being used.
10 Hour Maintenance Remove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it thorough- ly with soap and water. Squeeze out excess, let dry and reassemble the element. CAUTION! Do not operate the machine if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is water-soaked.
Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare it for storage: Clean external parts thoroughly and apply a light coating of oil to all metal surfaces. ...
Troubleshooting Guide What To Check Does the engine crank? Good compression? Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming? Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug.
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Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) What To Check Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust. Engine is knocking. Low Power Output Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking Cut at a slower rate. the unit.
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Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Symptom Poor acceleration. Engine stops abruptly. Engine difficult to shut off. Cutting attachment moves at engine idle. Excessive vibration Attachment will not rotate Additional Problems Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Clogged fuel filter.
We hereby declare the Shindaiwa Engine Engine Brushcutter, Model RM 350 (T350/EC1, C350/EC1). meets the following respective requirements. Council Directives: 89/336/EEC as amended 98/37/EC as amended 2000/14/EC as amended 2004/26/EC as amended Measured sound power level: 113dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level: T350/EC1:114dB(A), C350/EC1:115dB(A) Technical documentation is kept by: K.
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We hereby declare the Shindaiwa Engine Engine Brushcutter, Model RM 450 (T450/EC1, B450/EC1). meets the following respective requirements. Council Directives: 89/336/EEC as amended 98/37/EC as amended 2000/14/EC as amended 2004/26/EC as amended Measured sound power level: 115dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level: 117dB(A) Technical documentation is kept by: K.
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