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Grass Trimmer
/ Brushcutter
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Read and understand all provided literature before
use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Note: This product complies with CAN ICES-2/NMB-2.
X7732276702
© 11/19 ECHO Incorporated
Operator's
Manual
T235

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual T235 Grass Trimmer / Brushcutter The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Read and understand all provided literature before use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS T235 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................3 Servicing Information .................. 3 Parts/Serial Number................3 Service ....................4 Consumer Product Support ..............4 Product Registration ................4 Additional Literature ................4 Safety ......................5 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ......5 International Symbols ................
  • Page 3 T235 TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting ..................43 Storage ..................... 45 Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) ..........45 Specifications ................... 46 Product Registration ................. 48 Notes ......................50 X7732276702 © 11/19 ECHO Incorporated...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SERVICING INFORMATION Parts/Serial Number 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 and Serial Number of the unit with you.

  • Page 5: Service

    Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized SHINDAIWA Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized SHINDAIWA Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-877-986-7783. Dealer information is also available on WWW.SHINDAIWA-USA.COM.

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY T235 SAFETY 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 7: International Symbols

    T235 SAFETY International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning, See Carburetor Adjustment - Operator’s Manual High Speed Mixture Wear Eye, Ear and Carburetor Adjustment - Head Protection Idle Speed Wear Hand Carburetor Adjustment - and Foot Protection Low Speed Mixture...

  • Page 8: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    SAFETY T235 Symbol Description Symbol Description Beware Thrown Do not use blades. Objects String line only. Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur.
  • Page 9 T235 SAFETY Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • If you are tired or sick • If you are taking medication • If you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.
  • Page 10 SAFETY T235 • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth. • Keep clothing buttoned or zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked in. Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid rubber soles: •...
  • Page 11 T235 SAFETY • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not smoking. • Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment is not required.
  • Page 12 SAFETY T235 All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas.

  • Page 13: Equipment

    T235 SAFETY Avoid Hot Surfaces • Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment Use only approved 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 INC.
  • Page 14 SAFETY T235 DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and ◆ protective covers are properly assembled to unit. NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running. ◆ Moving parts may not be visible through openings. Position wiring safely to prevent snagging, separation of ◆...

  • Page 15: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    T235 EMISSION CONTROL EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (sample below) is “B”, “C”, “K”, or “T”, the emission...

  • Page 16: Description

    Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your SHINDAIWA dealer. The safety decal is for example only. Your label may appear slightly different.

  • Page 17: Contents

    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. Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY T235 Debris Shield Shield Plate 5 x 16mm Screws (shield mount) 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.

  • Page 19: To Advance Trimmer Line

    T235 ASSEMBLY Semi-automatic nylon line heads must be used only with debris shield with cut-off knife. Using nylon line heads with debris shield without cutoff knife can result in trimmer damage, caused by operation with excessive line length. Note: Your nylon line head may appear different than nylon line head shown.

  • Page 20: Support Handle

    OPERATION T235 Support Handle Note: Label shows minimum spacing for support handle location. If necessary, position support handle for comfortable operation and securely tighten screws. OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.

  • Page 21: Fuel

    2-stroke and 2/4-stroke hybrid engines. Two Stroke Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil, such as Shindaiwa branded 2-stroke oils, meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standards must be used. Shindaiwa branded 2-stroke oils meet these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O.
  • Page 22 AVOID repeated or prolonged skin contact. ◆ AVOID inhaling oil mists or vapors. ◆ Shindaiwa branded 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel Fuel is VERY flammable.
  • Page 23 T235 OPERATION Mixing Instructions Fuel to Oil Mix – 50:1 Ratio Fill an approved fuel container Metric with half of the required amount of gasoline. Add the proper amount of gal. fl. oz. engine oil to gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.

  • Page 24: Starting Cold Engine

    OPERATION T235 Starting Cold Engine The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
  • Page 25 T235 OPERATION Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil...

  • Page 26: Starting Warm Engine

    OPERATION T235 Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 27: Stopping Engine

    T235 OPERATION Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires.

  • Page 28: Applications

    OPERATION T235 Applications Nylon line heads may be used for trimming, scything, edging, and scalping of grass and light weeds. Do Not install blades on GT (Curved Shaft) or T model trimmers. Trimming Feed the spinning line into the material to be cut. Tilt the line head to one side to direct cutting debris away from you: •...
  • Page 29 T235 OPERATION Understanding what causes these reactive forces may help you to avoid them, and can help you to maintain control of the equipment if you experience a sudden reaction during cutting. Reactive forces occur when the force being applied by the cutting teeth of a blade meet resistance, and some of the cutting force is directed back toward the equipment.

  • Page 30: Blade Cutting Problems

    OPERATION T235 Blade Cutting Problems Binding - Blades may bind in the cut if dull or forced. Binding can damage blade, and result in blade breakage or injury from fragments and flying debris. If a blade binds in a cut, don’t try to get it out by applying “up and down”...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    T235 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Intervals

    MAINTENANCE T235 Maintenance Intervals REQ’D MAINTENANCE COMPONENT/SYSTEM SKILL PROCEDURE LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect/Clean * Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean * Fuel System Inspect Cooling System Inspect/Clean Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean * Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace * Every Refuel Fuel System...

  • Page 33: Air Filter

    T235 MAINTENANCE Air Filter Level 1. Parts Required: Tune-Up Kit Close choke (COLD START position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover.

  • Page 34: Fuel Filter

    MAINTENANCE T235 Fuel Filter Level 1. Parts Required: TUNE UP KIT. Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank.

  • Page 35: Spark Plug

    T235 MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Level 2. Parts Required: Tune-Up Kit Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug (BPMR8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. Clean the plug or replace with a new one.

  • Page 36: Cooling System

    MAINTENANCE T235 Cooling System Level 2. To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: •...

  • Page 37: Exhaust System

    T235 MAINTENANCE DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Use a brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank.
  • Page 38 MAINTENANCE T235 Remove spark arrestor screen cover (C), gaskets (D), (E), and screen (F), from muffler body. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note: When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through.

  • Page 39: Carburetor Adjustment

    T235 MAINTENANCE Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged.
  • Page 40 MAINTENANCE T235 The cutting attachment may be moving during carburetor ◆ adjustments. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety ◆ instructions. For units equipped with a clutch, be sure the cutting ◆ attachment stops moving when the engine idles.

  • Page 41: Lubrication

    T235 MAINTENANCE Lubrication Level 1. Parts Required: Lithium Based Grease. Gear Housing Clean all loose debris from gear case. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. Add grease if necessary. DO NOT over-fill. Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions ®...

  • Page 42: Nylon Line Replacement

    MAINTENANCE T235 Nylon Line Replacement Wear gloves or personal injury may result: Cutoff knife is sharp. ◆ Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. ◆ Never use wire or wire-rope that can break off and become a dangerous “projectile”. Serious injury can occur.
  • Page 43 T235 MAINTENANCE When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed-Feed® head are worn smooth, or if holes appear, replacement of the cover or the entire Speed-Feed® head is required. X7732276702 © 11/19 ECHO Incorporated...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING T235 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Engine Fuel strainer or Clean or replace Fuel at No fuel at starts fuel line carburetor carburetor See your dealer hard obstructed No fuel at Carburetor See your dealer...
  • Page 45 T235 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Plug dirty Clean and adjust Spark plug Normal wear or worn or replace Engine runs, but Improper Carburetor Vibration Adjust dies adjustment Cooling Extended oper- Cooling system ation in dirty or...

  • Page 46: Storage

    STORAGE T235 STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)

  • Page 47: Specifications

    T235 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL T235 Length w/o cutter head 1,782 mm (70.2 in.) Width 285 mm (11.2 in.) Height 337 mm (13.3 in.) Weight (dry) w/o cutter 4.8 kg (10.6 lb.) head Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline...
  • Page 48 SPECIFICATIONS T235 MODEL T235 ® Cutter Head Speed Feed 400 LH Nylon line head, Line capacity 6.0 m (20 ft.) Handle Front - loop, Rear handle Shoulder Harness Optional Idle Speed 3,000 RPM Clutch Engagement 4,300 RPM Speed Wide Open Throttle 9,000 RPM Speed (W.O.T.)

  • Page 49: Product Registration

    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 50 PRODUCT REGISTRATION T235 X7732276702 © 11/19 ECHO Incorporated...

  • Page 51: Notes

    T235 NOTES NOTES X7732276702 © 11/19 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 52 U11915001001 - U11915999999 ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 -usa www.shindaiwa .com...

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