Operation - Shindaiwa C242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Operation

WARNING!
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.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon-
sciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed
away from your face and body..
WARNING!
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor
to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal blade use also can create sparks if the blade strikes rocks,
metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.
Shoulder strap
WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder
strap or harness when operating
this unit. Using a harness with a
brushcutter allows you to main-
tain proper control of the unit and
reduces fatigue during extended
operation.
1. Hook the strap hook to the hanger
on the outer tube.
2. Wear the shoulder strap so that the
hook stays at your right hand side.
3. Adjust the length of the shoulder
strap so that you can hold and oper-
ate the machine comfortably.
Cutting grass with a trimmer head
Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped
with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer
head models, each with features for
specific applications and/or operational
requirements.
NOTE:
For proper operation, always refer to
the instructions accompanying the trim-
mer head being used.
IMPORTANT!
Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoul-
der pad rests comfortably on the off-
side shoulder and the cutting path of
the cutting attachment is parallel to
the ground. Make sure all hooks and
adjustment devices are secure.
NOTE:
Using a shoulder strap when operat-
ing this unit with a blade allows you
to maintain proper control of the unit
and reduces fatigue during extended
operation.
Trimmer head styles:
Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is
indexed when the operator taps the
trimmer head on the ground during
operation.
Manual. The operator indexes line
manually with the grass trimmer
stopped.
Fixed. The operator must stop the
unit and add new lengths of trimmer
line manually.
Flail. This device, designed for
clearing weeds and light brush, fea-
tures three nylon blades attached to
the head by pivots.
Shoulder strap
required for use
with Brushcutters
WARNING!
Remove all objects such
as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
or string, which can be thrown or
become entangled in the cutting
attachment.
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