Assembly - Shindaiwa T242X Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Assembly

This unit comes fully assembled with the exception of the debris shield, cutting attachment, and barrier bar.
Adjust throttle trigger free play
The throttle trigger free play (A)
should be approximately 3/16 - 1/4
inch (4-6 mm). Make sure that the
throttle trigger (B) operates smoothly
without binding.
If it becomes necessary to adjust the
throttle trigger free play (A), perform
the procedures that follow.
1. Move Choke Lever (C) to
"Cold Start Position" to close
choke. This prevents dirt from
entering the carburetor throat
when the air filter is removed.
Brush accumulated dirt from air
filter area.
2. Loosen air filter cover knob (E)
and remove the air filter cover (F).
3. Loosen the lock nut (G) on the
cable adjuster (H).
4. Turn the cable adjuster (H) in or
out as required to obtain proper
free play 3/16 - 1/4 inch (4-6 mm).
5. Tighten locknut (G).
6. Reinstall air filter cover (F).
Install barrier bar and position the support handle
WARNING!
A standard grass trimmer unit with loop handle should
NEVER be operated with blade-type attachments. For blade
use, the trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle-type handlebar
or barrier bar that is located in front of the operator to reduce
the risk of the operator coming in contact with the cutting
attachment. (per ANSI B175.3). When using a blade, the unit
must be equipped with a harness or strap.
Label (E) shows minimum spacing (F) for the support handle (A)
location.
1. Remove bolt (B) and remove handle spacer (C).
2. Position the support handle (A) forward of the Handle
Positioning Label (E) at the best position for operator comfort.
3. Install barrier bar (D) and secure with bolt (B).
T242X Trimmer
(D)
B
NOTE:
C
A
3/16"-1/4"
(4-6 mm)
H
F
E
A
A
D
G
B
C
D
E
F