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Operator's Manual
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.
X7502350302
© 10/19 ECHO Incorporated
T302X

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual T302X 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 T302X TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................4 Servicing Information .................. 4 Parts/Serial Number................4 Service ....................5 Consumer Product Support ..............5 Product Registration ................5 Additional Literature ................5 Safety ......................6 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ......6 International Symbols ................
  • Page 3 T302X TABLE OF CONTENTS Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions ........49 Nylon Line Replacement ..............49 Troubleshooting ..................51 Storage ..................... 53 Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) ..........53 Specifications ................... 54 Product Registration ................. 56 Notes ....................... 58 X7502350302 ©...

  • 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 T302X 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

    T302X 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 T302X Symbol Description Symbol Description Beware of blade thrust Do not use blades. String line only. Do not use string line. Blades 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.
  • Page 9 T302X SAFETY 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. Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: •...
  • Page 10 SAFETY T302X Proper Clothing Wear snug-fitting, durable clothing: • Pants should have long legs, shirts should have long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS. • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth.
  • Page 11 T302X SAFETY It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations, followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
  • Page 12 SAFETY T302X • Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness, or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists, or arms. The sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.

  • Page 13: Equipment

    T302X SAFETY Keep A Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach. • Keep cutting attachment below waist.
  • Page 14 SAFETY T302X 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 assembling unit, removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.

  • Page 15: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    T302X 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 T302X DESCRIPTION Power Head Throttle Handle - For Right Hand Throttle Trigger Lockout Stop Switch Support Handle - For Left Hand Drive Shaft Assembly Nylon Cutter Head Cut-off Knife Debris Shield With Cut-off Knife 10. Throttle Trigger 11. Spark Plug 12.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Assembly

    T302X ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Support Handle Installation Note: Label shows minimum spacing for support handle location. Install handle spacer (A) inside handle (B). Assure pegs on spacer fit into holes in handle. Spread handle and install over bracket (C) on shaft.

  • Page 20: Blade Operation

    ASSEMBLY T302X Blade Operation Shield installation Parts Required: Shield without cutoff knife Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: Cutoff knife is sharp. ◆ Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. ◆ If installed remove nylon line head and shield with cutoff knife.
  • Page 21 T302X ASSEMBLY Loosen bolt and nut (J, K) holding shield with cutoff knife to shield base. Press tab (L) and slide shield off shield base. Retain line head and shield with cutoff knife for conversion back to nylon line head operation.
  • Page 22 ASSEMBLY T302X Install Blade Never reuse a cotter pin - install a new cotter pin each time a blade is installed or replaced. Parts Required: Upper Plate, Lower Plate, 10 mm Nut with Left Hand threads, 2 x 25 mm Cotter Pin, Blade...

  • Page 23: Line Head Operation

    T302X ASSEMBLY Line Head Operation Shield Installation Parts Required: Shield with cutoff knife Shield with cutoff knife is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install shield without cutoff knife when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result.
  • Page 24 ASSEMBLY T302X Nylon Line Head Installation Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: Cutoff knife is sharp. ◆ Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. ◆ Speed Feed Head Parts Required: Speed Feed Head. Make sure shield with cutoff knife and upper plate are properly installed.

  • Page 25: Operation

    T302X OPERATION HDFH Line Head Parts Required: HDFH, washer, nut, split pin Make sure shield with cutoff knife and upper plate are properly installed. Align hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (H) Install HDFH onto upper plate.

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 OPERATION T302X Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before ◆ starting the engine. Gasoline vapor is heavier than air, and can travel along the ground to nearby sources of ignition such as electrical motors, pilot lights, and hot or running engines. Vapors ignited by an...

  • Page 29: Starting Cold Engine

    T302X OPERATION Stored 2-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. Used oil and gasoline, and soiled towels are hazardous waste materials. Disposal laws vary by locality. Starting Cold Engine The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury.
  • Page 30 OPERATION T302X 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...

  • Page 31: Starting Warm Engine

    T302X OPERATION 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 32: Stopping Engine

    OPERATION T302X Note: If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. Stopping Engine Throttle Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) to STOP position.
  • Page 33 T302X OPERATION Pro Maxi-Cut Metal Brush / Tri-Cut Grass/ Metal Grass / Grass/Weed Clearing Weed Blade Weed Blade Blade Blades Support U-Handle or Support Handle with Handle, with or Barrier Bar U-handle* without Barrier Shield with Shield without cutoff knife...

  • Page 34: Blade Selection

    OPERATION T302X Blade Selection The type of blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick-out and injury to yourself and bystanders. Never use an edging blade, circular saw blade, or any other type of unapproved blade.
  • Page 35 T302X OPERATION Always use extreme care when carrying or handling the equipment to avoid contact with the cutting edges of the blade. Use the optional blade cover when unit is not in use. Keep blades in protective packaging until ready to install. Store blades safely after removal to prevent injury from accidental contact.

  • Page 36: Applications

    OPERATION T302X 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 37 T302X 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 38: Blade Cutting Problems

    MAINTENANCE T302X 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 39: Skill Levels

    T302X MAINTENANCE Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, we recommend that you take your unit to a Servicing Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded.
  • Page 40 MAINTENANCE T302X REQ’D MAINTENANCE COMPONENT/SYSTEM SKILL PROCEDURE LEVEL Air Filter Replace * Fuel Filter Inspect * Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect * Spark Plug Inspect/Clean/Replace * Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace * Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbon Drive Shaft (Flex Cable Models) Grease...

  • Page 41: Air Filter

    T302X 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 42: Fuel Filter

    MAINTENANCE T302X Assure air filter is assembled with pleats oriented vertically. 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 43: Spark Plug

    T302X MAINTENANCE Note: Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When...

  • Page 44: Cooling System

    MAINTENANCE T302X 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 45: Exhaust System

    T302X MAINTENANCE Remove grass and leaves from the grid (C) between the recoil starter and fuel tank. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket Remove spark plug lead. Remove muffler cover (A).
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE T302X Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 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.

  • Page 47: Carburetor Adjustment

    T302X MAINTENANCE Carburetor Adjustment Level 2. When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made.

  • Page 48: Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE T302X Lubrication Level 1. Parts Required: Lithium Based Grease. Gear Case Gear cases without grease plug (A) do not require lubrication. Clean all loose debris from gear case. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. Add grease if necessary. DO NOT over-fill.

  • Page 49: Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions

    T302X MAINTENANCE Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions ® Note: For normal use, Speed Feed head disassembly is not necessary. However, if circumstances require disassembly, follow these instructions. Press top of locking tabs (A) on ® both sides of Speed Feed head to release cover (B) from eyelet carrier (C).
  • Page 50 MAINTENANCE T302X Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line equal distance through trimmer head. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 13 cm (5 in.) of each line remains exposed.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    T302X TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Fuel strainer or Clean or replace Fuel at No fuel at fuel line carburetor carburetor See your dealer obstructed No fuel at Carburetor See your dealer cylinder OPEN choke...
  • Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING T302X ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Air filter Air filter Normal wear Clean or replace dirty Contaminants Fuel filter Replace filter or Fuel filter or residue in dirty replace fuel fuel Engine Fuel vent Contaminated...

  • Page 53: Storage

    T302X STORAGE 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 54: Specifications

    Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK CMR7H Gap 0.6 mm (0.026 in.) Fuel Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) 50 : 1 SHINDAIWA Red Armor ISO-L-EGD (ISO/ Fuel/Oil Ratio CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345- FD, two-stroke, air- cooled engine oil.
  • Page 55 T302X SPECIFICATIONS MODEL T302x Handle Front - loop, Rear handle Shoulder Harness Optional Idle Speed 2,900 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 3,700 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed 10,200 RPM (W.O.T.) X7502350302 © 10/19 ECHO Incorporated...

  • Page 56: 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 57 T302X PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7502350302 © 10/19 ECHO Incorporated...

  • Page 58: Notes

    NOTES T302X NOTES X7502350302 © 10/19 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 59 T302X NOTES X7502350302 © 10/19 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 60 U10115001001 - U10115999999 U34115001001 - U34115999999 ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 -usa www.shindaiwa .com...

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