Table Of Contents; Attention Statements - Shindaiwa T350 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Introduction
The Shindaiwa 350-series of hand power
tools has been designed and built to de-
liver superior performance and reliability
without compromise to quality, comfort,
or durability.
Shindaiwa high performance engines
represent the leading edge of 2-cycle
engine technology, delivering excep-
tionally high power from remarkably
low displacement and weight. As an
owner/operator, you'll soon discover for
yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a
class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this
manual describes units available at the
time of publication.
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right
to make changes to products without
prior notification, and without obligation
to make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this unit
contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Contents
Attention Statements .............................2
General Safety Instructions ..................3
Checking Unit Condition ......................3
Safety Labels ...........................................5
Unit Description .....................................6
Specifications ..........................................6
Assembly .................................................7
Mixing Fuel ..........................................12
Starting the Engine ..............................13
Stopping the Engine ............................14
Idle Speed Adjustment ........................14
Shoulder Strap and Harness ...............15
Cutting Grass (trimmer head) ...........15
Using a Brushcutter Blade .................16
Maintenance .........................................17
Long Term Storage ..............................19
Blade Sharpening .................................19
Troubleshooting Guide .......................20
Emission System Warranty ................22
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Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are "Special
Attention" statements.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the trian-
gular attention symbol and the word
"WARNING" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
"NOTE" contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
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Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation
of this unit.
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
Do not operate this unit
with a blade unless the
unit is equipped with a
Shindaiwa-approved
handlebar or barrier.
Always wear a harness
when operating this unit
with a blade. A harness
is also recommended when
using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a
brushcutter, beware of
blade thrust. A jammed
blade can cause the unit
to jerk suddenly and may
cause the operator to
lose control of the unit.
IMPORTANT!
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 ques-
tions regarding your Shindaiwa power
tool, or if you do not understand some-
thing in this manual, your Shindaiwa
dealer will be glad to assist you. You
may also contact Shindaiwa, Inc. at
the address printed on the back of this
manual.