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Shindaiwa 80558 Instructions Manual
Shindaiwa 80558 Instructions Manual

Shindaiwa 80558 Instructions Manual

To blade conversion instructions

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SHINDAIWA GRASS TRIMMER TO BLADE CONVERSION
INSTRUCTIONS
Model 80558 For Trimmer T260, T261
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/Opera-
tor's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and
familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protec-
tion when operating your unit.

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA GRASS TRIMMER TO BLADE CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS Model 80558 For Trimmer T260, T261 WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/Opera- tor's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protec- tion when operating your unit.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Shindaiwa-approved The instructions described in this manual are intended to help handlebar or barrier. you get the most from your Shindaiwa power tool as well as Always wear a harness to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are when operating this unit with a blade.
  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    Safety Labels BCC03 IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. A new label is provided in this kit and additional labels are available from your local authorized Shin- daiwa dealer.
  • Page 4: Assembly

    Assembly Removing the Old Cutting Attachment Shield Remove the Existing Cutting Attachment Shield. 1. Remove the four socket-head cap screws, bracket and two shims. See Figure 1. Socket-Head Cap Screws 2. Remove the retaining nut, washer and gearcase clamp screw. If possible, do not disturb the D-washer. Shim Bracket 3.
  • Page 5 New Cutting Attachment Shield Assemble the Cutting Attachment Shield to the Outer Tube. Socket-head Cutting Attachment Shield 1. Attach cutting attachment shield Cap Screws mounting plate to gear case hous- ing using clamp screw, washer, and retaining nut, and tighten finger tight. Upper Clamp 2.
  • Page 6: Install Blade

    Install Blade 1. Turn the unit over so that the gearcase output shaft faces UP. 2. Align the hole in the holder with the notch in the gearcase flange, and then temporarily lock the output shaft by inserting a hex Hex Wrench wrench through both holes.
  • Page 7 WARNING! Install Holder (B) The blade must fit flat against the holder flange. The Spark Plug blade mounting hole must be centered over the raised Wrench boss on blade Holder (A). Blade 8. Lock the blade in place by centering the safety clip on Bolt the output shaft.
  • Page 8: Shoulder Strap

    Shoulder Strap Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off-side shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground. Tighten hanger screw. WARNING! Always wear a shoulder strap when operating this unit with a blade. A shoulder strap is also recommended when using trimmer line.
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  • Page 12 If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support Department at 1-877-986-7783 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit.

This manual is also suitable for:

T260T261