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Manual Shindaiwa T242

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Page 2 - Introduction; Contents; Attention Statements

2 The Shindaiwa 242 Series hand held power equipment has been 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 exceptional...

Page 3 - under the influence of alcohol,; Work Safely; Shindaiwa trimmers operate at ver y; Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit; Safety Instructions

3 WARNING! Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgement. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT� IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR� UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF� ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR� ME...

Page 4 - Safety Labels; Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all; The Properly Equipped Operator; firmly gripping the unit.

4 Figure 1 Safety Labels IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. The Properly Equipped Operator Al...

Page 5 - Be Aware of the Working Environment; struck by flying debris. Make sure no; ALWAYS; Product Description; Do not make unauthorized

5 Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meter (50 feet) “danger zone” wear eye protection. Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather. If contact is made with a h...

Page 6 - Specifications; An Emission Control Label; followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.

6 Engine Name T242 Engine Type 2-cycle, catalyst Dr y Weight (less attachment) 5.3 kg/11.7 lb. Dimensions (L x H x W) mm 1740 x 355 x 320 mm / 68.5 x 13.2 x 12.6 in. Bore x Stroke 33 x 28 mm (1.3 x 1.1 in.) Displacement 23.9 cc (146 cu. in.) Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engin...

Page 7 - Prior to Assembly; Assembly and Adjustments; Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play; Front handle installation; Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location.

7 Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit and inspect unit and components for any damage. Engine and shaft assembly ■ Cutting attachment shield ■ Cutting attachment ■ Kit containing cutting attachment ■ shield, mounting bracket and hard...

Page 8 - Assembly; The unit should now be; Install the Cutting Attachment

8 Trimmer Head Install the Trimmer Head. Turn the trimmer over so that the 1. gear case output shaft faces UP.Remove and discard the black plastic 2. protective cap from the output shaft. See Figure 10.Rotate the holder until the hole in the 3. holder aligns with the notch on the gear case. Use the ...

Page 9 - Use of alternative fuels may cause; Fuel Requirements; NOT; must be used. Shindaiwa One; Mixing Fuel; engine oil to protect the; Shindaiwa One; -Stroke oil or Red Armor; engine oil may be mixed at 50:1; Examples of 50:1 mixing; Handling Fuel; DANGER; • Use an approved fuel container.

9 WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended mac...

Page 10 - After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can; Mixing Instructions; Filling the fuel tank; smoke or light fires near the engine.

10 After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor- age container. Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight co...

Page 11 - Starting the Engine

11 XST013 Starting the Engine 4. While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand. Use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil star ter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to star t the engine. Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of obstructions! IMPORTANT! ! Engine ignition...

Page 12 - OFF; Stopping the Engine; Starting A Flooded Engine; A cutting attachment shield; Checking Unit Condition

12 251029 Starting the Engine (continued) When the Engine Starts... n After the engine star ts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit. n Advancing the throttle makes the cutting attachment turn faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop turni...

Page 13 - Cutting Grass—Units equipped with a trimmer head; Edging; Maintenance; General maintenance

13 Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements. NOTE: For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head being used. Available trimmer head styles...

Page 14 - Daily Maintenance; Prior to each work day, per form the following:; Every 10 hours of operation; Do not operate the unit if the air

14 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 connections tight and cl...

Page 15 - Ever y 10 to 15 hours of operation:; Ever y 50 hours of operation; Remove and replace the

15 spark plug gap--all models Ever y 10 to 15 hours of operation: Remove and clean the spark plug. ■ Adjust the spark plug electrode gap 0.6 mm to (0.024 inch). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an BPM8Y or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range. See Figure 27. CAUT...

Page 16 - Carburetor Adjustment; be adjusted as required.; High Altitude Operation; Ever y 135 hours of operation,; If the engine is adjusted for operation; engine damage may result.

16 Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as requi...

Page 17 - Adjusting Engine Idle; The cutting attachment must; Idle Speed Adjustment; Long Term Storage; Gasoline stored in the carburetor; Cut one piece of line to recommended length.; Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for

17 Adjusting Engine Idle Figure 20 Idle Adjusting Screw The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment. WARNING! The cutting attachment must NEVER rotat...

Page 18 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START

18 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 19 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; LOW POWER OUTPUT; Cutting attachment

19 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 22 - PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; Specifi c Emission Related Warranted Parts; Piezas especifi cas de garantía relacionadas con las emisiones; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE LIMI-; non agréé, est vendu sans la garantie limitée ECHO.; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE DU SYSTÈME ANTIPOLLUTION

22 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 24 - 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: 1-877-986-7783Fax: 1-847-540-8416www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, JapanPhone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number Genuine Shi...