Shoulder Strap And Harness; Cutting Grass (Trimmer Head) - Shindaiwa T350 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shoulder Strap and Harness

IMPORTANT!
Adjust the shoulder strap or harness
so the shoulder pad rests comfortably
on the off-side shoulder and the cutting
path of the cutting attachment is paral-
lel to the ground. Make sure all hooks
and adjustment devices are secure.
Brushcutters
WARNING!
Always wear a harness when operat-
ing this unit with a blade. A shoulder
strap is also recommended when
using trimmer line.
Using a Grass Trimmer (T350)
Your Shindaiwa T350 Grass Trimmer
may be equipped with one of several
Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each
with features for specific applications
and/or operational requirements.
NOTE:
A grass trimmer head can also be fitted
to the Shindaiwa C350 Brushcutter.
For proper operation, always refer to the
instructions accompanying the trimmer
head being used. Available trimmer head
styles include:
 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 clear-
ing weeds and light brush, features
three nylon blades attached to the
head by pivots.
NOTE:
Using a harness with a brushcutter
allows you to maintain proper control
of the unit and reduces fatigue during
extended operation.
Harness required
for use with
brushcutters
Figure 27
CAUTION!
Do not push the rotating line into
trees, wire fences or any material
that could tangle or break line ends.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate at full throttle while cutting
grass.
CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to
premature clutch failure.
Trimmers
NOTE:
Although a shoulder strap is not
required for use with a grass trimmer,
a shoulder strap can increase opera-
tor comfort during extended periods of
operation.
Shoulder Strap
recommended for
use with
grass trimmers
Figure 28
Trimming and Mowing Grass
Hold the grass
trimmer so the
trimmer head is
angled slightly
into the area to
be cut. To en-
sure maximum
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trimmer-line
Figure 29
service life, cut
only with the tip of the trimmer line. Cut
grass by swinging the unit's trimmer
head from left to right. Keep the trimmer
head horizontal. See Figure 29.
Edging
Tilt the handle about
100° to the left (from
horizontal) and move
forward, holding the
trimmer vertically as
shown. See Figure 30.
Figure 30
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