Stopping The Engine; Engine Idle Adjustment; Unit Condition Check; Prior To Operation - Shindaiwa T300 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine

Idle the engine briefly before stopping,
then slide the ON-OFF switch to the "O"
(for STOP) position.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment con-
tinues rotating for a while after
the switch is turned off.
C300
ON-OFF SWITCH
T300
ON-OFF SWITCH

Engine Idle Adjustment

The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is released.
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set
low enough to permit the engine clutch to
disengage the cutting attachment when
the throttle is released.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must
NEVER rotate at engine idle!
If the idle speed can not be adjusted
by the procedure described here, have
the unit inspected at an authorized
Shindaiwa dealer.
1. Place the unit on the ground, then start
the engine and allow it to idle for 2-3
minutes until warm.
2. If the attachment rotates when the
engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed
by turning the idle adjustment screw
counterclockwise.
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3. If a tachometer is available, the engine
idle speed should be adjusted to 3,000
min
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
preset at the factory on units with emission
control systems and cannot be serviced in
the field.

Unit Condition Check

NEVER operate the unit with the cutting
attachment shield or other protection
devices (strap, blade retention clip, etc.)
removed.
guarantee of protection against rico-
chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD
AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with this machine. Do not
make modifications to the machine with-
out the written approval of Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
one.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
cutter holder. If a properly installed attach-
ment vibrates, replace the attachment
with new one and recheck.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and
check for damage if you strike a foreign
object or if the machine becomes tangled.
Do not operate with broken or damaged
equipment.
NEVER operate a machine with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment holders.
NEVER cut with dull blades. Doing so will
IDLE ADJUST
increase the risk of blade thrust and may
SCREW
also damage your equipment.
(rpm).
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NOTE:
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or
other protective device is no

Prior To Operation

To Wear the Strap

1. Attach the strap hook to the hanger on
the outer pipe.
2. Wear the strap so that the hook stays at
your right side.
3. Adjust the length of the strap so that
you can hold and operate the machine
comfortably.
4. Make sure the hip pad stays between
your hip and outer pipe. (C300 ONLY)

Emergency Release

In case of emergency, firmly pull the white
tab at the hook. The machine will release
from the strap.
C300
STRAP
STRAP
T300
C300
T300