Table Of Contents - Shindaiwa C242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Introduction
The Shindaiwa 242 series is designed
and built to deliver superior
performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety
or durability.
Shindaiwa engines represent the
leading edge of high-performance
engine technology, delivering
exceptionally high power with
remarkably low displacement and
weight. As an owner/operator, you'll
soon discover for yourself why
Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!
Contents
Safety ................................................... 3
Product Description ........................... 5
Specifications ...................................... 5
Emission Control ............................... 7
Assembly ............................................. 6
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect
you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to
replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your unit, or if you do
not understand something in this manual, contact your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. You may also contact Shindaiwa at
the address printed on the back of this Manual.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special
"attention statements".
DANGER!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol
and the word "DANGER" contains
information that should be acted
upon to prevent serious injury or
death.
Warning and Operational Labels
Read and follow this opera-
tor's manual. Failure to do
so could result in serious
injury..
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times during
operation of this unit. Wear
head protection where there
is a risk of falling objects.
Make sure no one is
50 FEET within 15 M / 50 feet of
(15m
)
an operating machine.
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IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available
at the time of publication.
Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior
notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
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Mixing fuel .......................................... 9
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 10
Starting the Engine ......................... 11
Stopping the Engine ........................ 12
Checking Unit Condition................. 12
IMPORTANT!
WARNING!
A statement preceded
by the triangular attention sym-
bol and the word "WARNING"
contains information that should
be acted upon to prevent serious
bodily injury.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
Beware of thrown or
richocheted objects
DO NOT operate this
unit with a blade unless
the unit is equipped with
a Shindawia-approved
handlebar or barrier.
Always wear a harness
when operating this unit
with a blade. A harness is
also recommended when
using trimmer line.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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Operation .......................................... 13
Maintenance ..................................... 15
Long Term Storage .......................... 20
Troubleshooting Guide ................... 21
Warranty Statement ........................ 24
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information
that should be acted upon to pre-
vent mechanical damage.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
"NOTE" contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
If unit is used as a
brushcutter, beware of blade
thrust. A jammed blade can
cause the unit to jerk sud-
denly and may cause the
operator to lose control of
the unit.
WARNING: Surface can
be hot. Always wear
gloves when handling
this unit.
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