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Shindaiwa T230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
T230 GRASS TRIMMER
T230X GRASS TRIMMER
C230 BRUSHCUTTER
T230
T230X
C230
Minimize the risk of injury to
yourself and others! Read this
manual and familiarize yourself
WARNING!
with the contents. Always wear
eye and hearing protection
when operating this unit.
Part Number 62064-94013 Rev. 8/06
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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL T230 GRASS TRIMMER T230X GRASS TRIMMER C230 BRUSHCUTTER T230 T230X C230 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself WARNING! with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    As an owner/operator, you’ll ous bodily injury. Never make unauthorized attachment soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is installations. simply in a class by itself! CAUTION! IMPORTANT!
  • Page 3 General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator Stay Alert Wear hearing protection devices and a You must be physically and mentally fit to broad-brimmed hat or helmet. operate this unit safely. AlwAys wear eye Wear close-fitting protection such as goggles or clothing to protect legs and safety glasses to shield against arms.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED EYE PROTECTION labels. New labels are available from your 50 FEET (15m local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY AT LEAST 50 FEET (15m) T230 BEWARE OF THROWN OR RICOCHETED OBJECTS...

  • Page 5: Unit Description

    Brushcutter Blade Figure 4 Specifications T230 Dry Weight (less attachments) ......4.6 kg/10.2 lb. Fuel Tank Capacity ............ 554 ml/18.7 oz. T230X Dry Weight (less attachments).......4.7 kg/10.4 lb. Carburetor Type ........ Walbro WYL, diaphragm-type C230 Dry Weight (less attachments) ......4.9 kg/10.8 lb.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Trigger Figure 6 difficult, rotate the outer tube or main- shaft slightly until you feel the mainshaft T230 Slide the outer tube into the 6. Tighten the clamp screw firmly. splines engage with the powerhead. powerhead until the throttle grip 5.
  • Page 7 Assembly Handlebar C230 Assemble the Handlebar. Handle Positioning Label Ignition Switch 1. Position the handle over the outer tube. See Figure 9. Make sure the throttle le- ver is on the right-hand side of the outer tube. Shoulder Strap 2. Attach the handle mounting bracket Hanger using the two socket-head cap screws.

  • Page 8: Assemble And Adjust Throttle Cable

    Assembly Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads All Models Assemble and Adjust Red Wire the Throttle Cable. Black Ignition Wire 1. Insert the throttle-cable housing into the notch on the fan cover, and clamp the ground wire terminal between the fan Cable Adjuster cover and the outer cable adjuster nut.
  • Page 9 Figure 14A Screws 26013 Figure 14 Install the Cutting Attachment Cutting Attachment Shield Shield T230/T230X/C230. WARNING! 1. Insert the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and the cutting NEVER operate the unit without the attachment shield mounting plate. cutting attachment shield installed See Figure 14.

  • Page 10: Mount Blade

    UP. risk of the operator coming in contact with hex wrench to lock the output shaft in 2. (T230) Remove and discard the plastic the cutting attachment. (Per ANSI B175.3). position. See Figure 16 or 17. retaining plug. See Figure 16.

  • Page 11: Mixing Fuel

     Never use any type of gasoline fuel stabilizer such as STA­BIL™.  Mix with 50:1 Shindaiwa Premium containing more than 10% alcohol 2-cycle mixing oil or with an equivalent by volume! Generic oils and some high quality 2-cycle mixing oil.

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! If the engine fails to start after several at­ Engine ignition is controlled by a two tempts with the choke in the closed posi­ position switch mounted on the throttle Make sure the tion, the engine may be flooded with fuel. housing labeled, “I”...

  • Page 13: Adjusting Engine Idle

    Do DEBRIS! not operate with broken or damaged equip- ment. Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer, brushcutter, or lawn edger. Do not make modifications to this unit without the writ- ten approval of Shindaiwa, Inc.

  • Page 14: Using The Trimmer (T230)

    Using a Grass Trimmer T230 Trimming and Mowing Grass Your Shindaiwa T230 Grass Trimmer may  Fixed. The operator must stop the unit be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa and add new lengths of trimmer line Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer trimmer head models, each with features manually.

  • Page 15: Using The Brushcutter (C230)

    ALWAYS KEEP THE HANDLEBAR DO NOT use 2­tooth or NON­  A blade­equipped unit must be SECURELY IN PLACE ON THE UNIT! Shindaiwa approved 4­tooth cutting equipped with a bicycle­type handle­ blades with Shindaiwa brushcutters. Brushcutter Harness bar as well as a harness or strap.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

     DO NOT use 2­tooth or NON­ muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause Shindaiwa approved hearing loss. WARNING! 4­tooth cutting blades on Shindaiwa Spark Plug Before performing any maintenance, trimmers or brushcutters. Keep the spark plug and wire connections repair or cleaning work on the unit, ...

  • Page 17: Hour Maintenance

    50-Hour Maintenance Ever y 50 hours of operation be removed from service until it can be All UNITs (more frequently in dusty or dirty condi- inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained service Hooked tions): technician. See Figure 38. Wire  Remove and clean the cylinder cover...
  • Page 18 If carbon deposits are severe or if no Arrester performance improvement is noted, this Screen unit should be inspected by an authorized 23055 Figure 39 Shindaiwa servicing dealer. 5. Reassemble the spark arrester screen and engine cover in reverse order.

  • Page 19: Long Term Storage

    Shindaiwa Tornado™ Blade To sharpen the cutters on a Shindaiwa Tornado Blade, use a 7/32-inch round file. File the leading edge of each tooth to a razor edge. The top plate of each tooth should angle back 30°.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    87 or higher, mixed with of the proper grade? Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Check for clogged fuel filter and/or vent. Replace fuel filter or vent as required. Restart.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,750 (±250) RPM (min Switch turned off.

  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    Shindaiwa Distributor. If any emission-related part is found defective during the warranty For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your period, it is your responsibility to present the product to an authorized area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 692-3070 between the hours of Shindaiwa dealer.
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Office: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 ©2006 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 62064-94013 Revision 8/06 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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