Shundaiwa LE260 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL

T260 GRASS TRIMMER

T260X GRASS TRIMMER

LE260 LAWN EDGER

C260 BRUSHCUTTER

LE260

C260

WARNING!

Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!

Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the

contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection

when operating this unit.

Part Number 62710-94310 Rev. 8/05

T260

T260X

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Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL T260 GRASS TRIMMER T260X GRASS TRIMMER LE260 LAWN EDGER C260 BRUSHCUTTER T260 LE260 T260X C260 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection WARNING! when operating this unit.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Attention Statements General Safety Instructions Work Safely The Shindaiwa 260-series hand held power Throughout this manual are special equipment has been designed and built to “Attention Statements”. Trimmers and brushcutter operate at very deliver superior performance and reliability high speeds and can do serious damage or without compromise to quality, comfort, injury if they are misused or abused.
Page 3 General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator Stay Alert Wear hearing protection devices and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet. You must be physically and mentally ﬁt to operate this unit safely. Wear close-ﬁtting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves Always wear eye offer added protection and WARNING!
Page 4: Safety Labels
Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. C260 away Use handlebar when operating with a blade Wear harness when operating with a blade Beware of blade thrust LE260 Do not operate under influence of alcohol, drugs or medication 61843 Figure 2...
Page 5 Be Aware of the Working Environment (all units) Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold Make sure bystanders or observers outside the weather. 50-foot “danger zone” wear eye protection. FEET Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by ﬂying debris. Make sure no one is within 50 feet (15 meters)—that’s about 16 paces—of an...
Page 6: Product Description
T260/T260X Dry Weight (less attachments) .... 5.0 kg/11.0 lb. Spark Plug ..............Champion CJ8Y (for EMC compliance use NGK BMR6A) LE260 Dry Weight (less attachments) ..... 5.6 kg/12.3 lb. Air Filter ........Non-reversible ﬂocked ﬁlter element C260 Dry Weight (less attachments) ......5.2 kg/11.5 lb.
Page 7 (opposite the spark plug). powerhead until the installation decal aligns with the tube clamp. Do not force the outer tube into the T260/T260X/LE260 — Slide the powerhead! Excessive force can outer tube into the powerhead until 5. Tighten the clamp screw ﬁrmly.
Page 8 7. Secure the hanger with the nut and bolt as shown in Figure 8. Handle Positioning Label Barrier Bar Nuts Figure 8 Assembly: Handle LE260 Connect the Handle to the Outer Tube. Handle Trigger Assembly 1. Remove both screws from the handle.
Page 9: Assembly
Assembly: Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads T260/T260X/LE260 Install the Throttle Cable (T260/ T260X/LE260) 1. Loosen and remove the throttle lever clamp screw “A”. Throttle Cable 2. Extend the throttle lever. 3. Starting from the powerhead, push the throttle cable through the handgrip until it appears at the throttle assembly.
Page 10 Assembly: Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads C260 Install the Throttle Cable (C260) 1. Loosen and remove the throttle lever clamp screw “A”, and slide the throttle Throttle As- assembly about 1-inch away from the sembly handgrip. About 1 2. Extend the throttle lever (inset). Clamp inch Screw “A”...
Page 11 Assembly: Cutting Attachment Shield T260/T260X/C260 Socket- T260/T260X C260 Head Cap Screw Bolt Outer Tube Upper Clamp Cutting Attachment Bracket Shield Shim Shim Clamp Nuts Screw Shim Line Cutter Shim Cutting Attachment Cutting Attachment Shield Retaining Shield 23105 Mounting Screws Plate Figure 13A Figure 13 Install the Cutting Attachment...
Page 12 (turn bolt counter- three screws assembled in Step 3, then clockwise to install). ﬁrmly tighten each nut.  The LE260 is designed for use with 3. Align the hole in blade holder A with the a single blade only! IMPORTANT! matching hole in the gearcase, and then ...
Page 13 Assembly: Trimmer Head T260 Install the Trimmer Head. Install trimmer head Remove Position 1. Turn the trimmer over so that the Protector Tool gearcase output shaft faces UP. Holder 2. Remove and discard the vinyl shaft protector. 3. Position the tool holder as shown, and Align Notches slide the holder onto the output shaft.
Page 14 Assembly: Brushcutter Blade C260/T260X Mount the Saw Blade. Shaft Bolt 1. Turn the unit over so the gearcase out- put shaft is facing UP. Remove the shaft Bolt Guard bolt, bolt guard and Holder “B”. NOTE: Holder “B” Install the Safety The bolt has a left-hand thread, so turn clock- Clip Off-center Output Shaft...
Page 15: Mixing Fuel
Adjusting Free Play 1. Test the throttle lever for smooth opera- T260/T260X Adjuster Cable Adjuster tion. Any stiffness or binding must be LE260 Cover corrected before placing the unit in service. Cable Locknut 2. Test the throttle lever for free play of approximately 7 mm in the idle position.
Page 16: Engine Fuel
Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two 26032 position switch mounted on the throttle 26032 housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. IGNITION SWITCH ON Brushcutters Choke Grass Trimmers Choke Lever Lever Figure 25...
Page 17: Checking Unit Condition
Using a shoulder strap with a brushcutter ment devices are Figure 30 allows you to maintain proper control of the secure. unit and reduces fatigue during extended T260/LE260 operation. NOTE: Although a shoulder strap accessory is not Figure 31 required for use with a grass trimmer or a...
Page 18 Cutting Grass (Units Equipped with a Trimmer Head)  Fixed. The operator must stop the unit Trimming and Mowing Grass Your Shindaiwa T260 Grass Trimmer may 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 19: Using A Brushcutter Blade
Using a Brushcutter Blade C260/T260X Brushcutter Shoulder Strap WARNING! WARNING! A shoulder strap provides additional protec- tion against blade thrust. In addition, a When cutting wood with a saw, feed  Before working with a blade- shoulder strap gives signiﬁcant support equipped unit, always inspect and the blade slowly—never strike or and comfort to help ensure safe and ef-...
Page 20 Using a Hand-held Edger LE260 Guidelines for Operating the Edger.  Before edging, make sure the area is soft enough so the blade does not bog WARNING!! down. If necessary, water the area be-  Wear eye protection, long pants, and fore edging.
Page 21: Maintenance
WARNING!! Spark Plug brushcutters. Keep the spark plug and wire connections Before performing any maintenance,  The LE260 Edger is designed for tight and clean. repair, or cleaning work on your unit, use with a single, bar-type blade Fasteners make sure the engine and cutting only.
Page 22 Filter Element Figure 41 shaft tube. grease is pushed out. Use only lithium-base grease such as Shindaiwa Gear Case Lubricant LE260 ONLY or equivalent. See ﬁgure 40. Lubricate the Flexible Shaft. Gearcase Shaft Lack of lubrication will cause rapid wear to Tube the ﬂexible shaft and also to the shaft tube...
Page 23: Long Term Storage
Mufﬂer Hard starting or a gradual loss of perfor- Spark Arrester ALL UNITS mance can be caused by carbon deposits Screen WARNING! lodged in the mufﬂer’s spark arrester Never operate this unit with a damaged screen. Mufﬂer or missing mufﬂer or spark arrester! In such cases, performance can usually be Operating with missing or damaged restored by removing the arrester screen...
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Good compression? Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
Page 25 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air cleaner element. Clean the air cleaner element. 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 26 Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. warrants to the initial purchaser and (b) the replacement parts used for required maintenance services, each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein (c) consequential parts used for required maintenance services, engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of (d) diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible war-...
Page 27 Notes...
Page 28 Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone: 503 692-3070 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. Head Ofﬁce: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 ©2005 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 62710-94310 Revision 8/05 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc.

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