Page 2 - DO NOT
2 The Shindaiwa 282 series is designed and built to deliver superior per formance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfor t, safety or durability. Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-per formance engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably lo...
Page 3 - Work Safely; Never allow a person with-; Stay Alert; Safety; are under the influence of alcohol,; Safety Labels; the length specified for your unit.
3 Work Safely Trimmers and brushcutters operate at ver y high speeds and can do serious damage or injur y if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person with- out training or instruction to operate this unit! Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. Safety...
Page 5 - Non-reversible foam filter element; Do not make unauthorized modifications or
5 Product Description Specifications Model Name C282 Engine Type 2-cycle catalyst Displacement 28.9 cc / 1.8 cu. in. Bore and Stroke 30 x 35 mm / 1.2 x 1.4 in Dr y Weight (less attachment) 7.0 kg / 15.5 lb. Dimensions (L x H x W) mm 1783 x 345 x 314 mm / 70.2 x 13.6 x 12.4 in. Fuel Tank Capacity 750...
Page 6 - Assembly; Prior to Assembly; followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; Handlebar Assembly
6 Outer Tube Lower Cap Retaining Screws Handlebar Strap Lower cap Hanger Mounting the brushcutter handlebar Handle Positioning Label Assembly Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a com- plete unit and inspect unit and compo- nents for any damage. En...
Page 7 - Adjust throttle lever free play; Cutting Attachment Shield; NEVER
7 4-6 mm Adjust throttle lever free play The throttle lever free play should be approximately 4-6 mm. Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessar y to adjust the lever free play, follow the procedures and illustrations that follow. Loosen the air clean...
Page 8 - Installing a Trimmer Head; This unit is now completely; The blade must fit flat; Installing Brushcutter Blade
8 Assembly (continued) NOTE: This unit is shipped with Holder A, Holder B, shaft bolt, and bolt guard installed. The shaft bolt is a LEFT- HAND thread. Remove it by turning CLOCKWISE! With the gearcase output shaft facing 1. up, rotate the gearshaft and Holder A until the hole in Holder A aligns wit...
Page 9 - Install the blade so its printed sur-; Use of alternative fuels may cause; Fuel Requirements; NOT; must be used. Shindaiwa One; Mixing Fuel; engine oil to protect the engine from; engine oil exceeds; Examples of 50:1 mixing
9 Assembly (continued) Hex Wrench Tighten the assembly (blade not shown for clarity) CAUTION! Install the blade so its printed sur- face is visible to the operator when the brushcutter is in the normal operating position. The unit should now be completely assembled and ready for use with a blade. IM...
Page 10 - Handling Fuel; DANGER; Stored fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container; Mixing Instructions; Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.; Filling the Fuel Tank
10 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel ...
Page 11 - Starting the Engine
11 Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. WARNING! Never start the engine from the operating position. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 1. position.Press the prime...
Page 12 - Starting A Flooded Engine; Operation; Shoulder strap
12 NEVER operate the unit with the cut- ting attachment shield or other protec- tive devices removed!Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc. ALWAYS make sure the cutting atta...
Page 13 - Manual; Trimming and Mowing Grass; Use only flexible, nonmetallic line; Using a blade
13 Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for spe- cific applications and/or operational requirements. Cutting grass with a trimmer head NOTE: For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trim- mer head bei...
Page 14 - DO; Blade Thrust; occur in areas where it is difficult to; Brushcutter Handlebar; General maintenance; Engine Operating Speeds
14 DO NO T C U T Blade Thrust “Blade thrust” is a sudden sideways or backward motion of the brushcutter. Such motion may occur when the blade jams or catches on an object such as a sapling tree or tree stump. BE CON- STANTLY ALER T FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS! The blade rotates co...
Page 15 - Prior to each work day, per form the; Maintenance
15 Muffler This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muf fler. Make sure the muf fler is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged muf fler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss. Spark Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connec- tions tight and ...
Page 16 - Do not operate the unit if the air; Per form more frequently in dusty or; Ever y 50 hours of operation more; 0 hour maintenance; Before removing the spark plug,; Remove and clean or replace the spark
16 Air Filter Element Unscrew Fastener Remove and clean or replace the element 10-hour maintenance CAUTION! Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or filter is damaged, or if the filter is wet or water soaked. Per form more frequently in dusty or dir ty conditions. Remove the air cleaner filter....
Page 17 - Remove and replace the fuel filter; Muffler maintenance; Ever y 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muf fler.; damaged or missing muffler or spark
17 Maintenance (continued) Fuel filter element Hooked wire Fuel filter maintenance Remove and replace the fuel filter element. Before reinstalling the new filter element, inspect the condition of all the fuel sys- tem components (fuel pick-up line, fuel return line, tank vent line, tank vent, fuel c...
Page 18 - Sharpen only the cutting; Blade Sharpening; Multiple-tooth Circular Blade; Carburetor Adjustment; be adjusted as required.; High Altitude Operation; If the engine is adjusted for operation; engine damage may result.
18 Maintenance (continued) WARNING! Sharpen only the cutting teeth of a blade. DO NOT alter the contour of the blade in any way. WARNING! Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade. When the cutting edges of the blade become dull, they can be resharpened with a few s...
Page 19 - Adjusting Engine Idle; Idle Speed Adjustment; serviced in the field.; Long Term Storage; Gasoline stored in the carbure-
19 IMPORTANT! Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thir ty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Idle adjustment screw Adjusting engine idle Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle spe...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START
20 Troubleshooting Guide Vaporlock. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality. Let cool completely and restart. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 ga...
Page 21 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; Specifi cations; LOW POWER OUTPUT; Cutting attachment
21 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter. Clogged fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Ignition switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Water in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (st...
Page 22 - unit’s fi nal production.
22 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter. Clogged fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Ignition switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Water in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (st...
Page 24 - PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; • 90-day all applications; ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS; • Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due to the use of engine oils; • Engine damage caused by use of ether or any starting fl uids.; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; Specifi c Emission Related Warranted Parts; Piezas especifi cas de garantía relacionadas con las emisiones; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE LIMI-; . Les problèmes de moteur dus à une lubrifi cation insuf-; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE DU SYSTÈME ANTIPOLLUTION
24 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. To help ensure the performance of the unit, ...
Page 26 - NOTES
Page 28 - Yamabiko Corporation; Servicing Information; Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts; always; have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the; Service; vides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you.; Additional or Replacement Manuals; Replacement Operator and Parts Catalogs; are available from your Shindaiwa dealer or at WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM; Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated
ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number Genuine ...