Page 2 - Attention Statements; Contents
Throughout this manual are special atten- tion statements. WARNING! A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARN- ING” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury. CAUTION! A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains informati...
Page 3 - Work Safely; Trimmers and brushcutters operate at ver y; Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit to; General Safety Instructions
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 without training or instruc- tion to operate this unit! WARNING!Use Good Judgment NEVER run the engine when trans- porting the unit. NEVER run...
Page 4 - SAFETY; Be Aware of the Working Environment; METERS
4 SAFETY Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid long-term opera- tion in very hot or very cold weather. Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meter “danger zone” wear eye protection. Be extremely careful of slip- pery terrain, especially during rainy weather. Always make sure the appro...
Page 6 - Using the accompanying illustrations as; * Sound Pressure Level: In accordance with EN ISO 11806 and ISO 7917
6 Specifications Unit Description Outer Tube Grip Cutting Attachment Shield Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. Understanding the product helps ensure top per formance, long ser vice life, and safer operation. WARNING! Do n...
Page 7 - Prior to Assembly; “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the; Assembly Procedure
7 Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit: Engine assembly Outer tube assembly Cutting attachment shield Cutting attachment Handlebar Kit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, operator’s handle ...
Page 8 - Assembling the Outer Tube; Assembly of the Outer Tube
8 Assembling the Outer Tube NOTE: Make sure that the throttle cable is built into the cable guide of the throttle lever. (8) Shift the throttle lever back to original position, pulling the ground wire and throttle cable and tighten the screw securely. (9) Remove the bolt tightening the cylinder cove...
Page 9 - NEVER operate this machine; Tighten four bolts diagonally to properly; Throttle Cable Adjustment; muffler side until the adjusting; Assembly of the Handle
9 Assembly of the Handle T350 WARNING! NEVER operate this machine without the front handle. Oper- ating without the front handle may result in serious injury. NOTE: Tighten four bolts diagonally to properly secure the handle. NOTE: Adjust the handle at the best position for operator comfor t. (1) Pu...
Page 10 - Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly; not fit with the lower clamp.; It may be necessary to loosen the lower
10 Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly WARNING! NEVER operate this machine without the cutting attachment shield. Operating without the cutting attachment shield may result in seri- ous injury. (A) Cutting Attachment Shield (1) Insert the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and the lower...
Page 11 - Installing a Blade; holder flange extending from the gear
11 Installing a Blade (1) Make sure the switch is off and the engine is stopped. (2) Wear gloves to protect your hands. (3) Turn the unit over so the saw holder flange extending from the gear case is facing up. (4) Using the small end of the plug wrench, loosen the bolt (turn clock- wise) and remove...
Page 12 - Minimize the risk of fire,
1 Mixing Fuel Filling The Fuel Tank 1. Place the unit on a flat, level sur face, and wipe any debris from around the fuel cap. . Remove the fuel cap.3. Fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel.4. Replace the cap, and wipe away any spilled fuel before star ting the engine. WARNING! Minimize the risk of f...
Page 13 - Starting the Engine; Starting a Cold Engine and/or; until fuel can be seen flowing through; Starting a Warm Engine
13 WARNING! MAKE SURE THE BLADE IS WELL CLEAR OF ANY INTERFERENCE. Before starting the engine, place unit on clear, level surface. Make sure you have good secure footing and always keep a firm grip on the machine. THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT MAY ROTATE WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS. Starting the Engine WARNING!...
Page 14 - Stopping the Engine; Idle the engine briefly before stop; Engine Idle Adjustment; be serviced in the field.; To Wear the Strap; Shoulder Strap/Harness; Emergency Release; In case of emergency, firmly pull the; Using a harness with a bruscutter allows you; Double Shoulder Harness; Adjust the double shoulder harness straps
14 Stopping the Engine Idle the engine briefly before stop - ping, then slide the ON-OFF switch to the “O” (for STOP) position. WARNING! The cutting attachment con- tinues rotating for a while after the switch is turned off. WARNING! The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the id...
Page 15 - Operation; DO NOT use 2-tooth blades with this; Recommended; Blades
15 CAUTION! To prevent possible engine damage, do not allow the machine to run at high speeds without a load. Avoid operating the engine at low speeds. Doing so can lead to rapid clutch wear. In addition, slow-speed operation tends to cause grass and debris to wrap around the cutting attachment. Ope...
Page 16 - Maintenance; cooling fins and air cleaner; Daily Maintenance; Using a Brushcutter With a Trimmer Head; Trimming and Mowing Grass; Edging
16 Maintenance WARNING! Before performing any main- tenance, repair, or cleaning work on the machine, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance work. WARNING! Never repair a damaged blade by welding, st...
Page 17 - Do not operate the machine if the air; 0 Hour Maintenance; Cleaning; fuel filter from inside the fuel tank.; Muffler Maintenance; Fuel Filter Maintenance; muffler’s spark arrester screen.
17 10 Hour Maintenance CAUTION! Do not operate the machine if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is water-soaked. Remove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it thorough- ly with soap and water. Squeeze out excess, let dry and reassemble the element. 10/15 Hour...
Page 18 - With the file or a grinder, file a blade; The bottom of each tooth must remain unsharpened.; Make sure the width of the 3 sides/
18 Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare it for storage: Clean external par ts thoroughly and apply a light coating of oil to all metal sur faces. Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. IMPORTANT! All stored fuels shou...
Page 19 - What To Check; Troubleshooting Guide; Engine Does Not Start
19 Does the engine crank? Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. NO Good compression? Loose spark plug. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rin...
Page 20 - Low Power Output
0 Low Power Output Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Is the engine overheating? Operator is overworking the unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Improper fuel ratio. Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or damaged. Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muffler. Cut at a slower rate. Consult with a...
Page 21 - Additional Problems
1 Inspect and replace attachment as required. Tighten gearcase securely. Inspect and replace as necessary. Poor acceleration. Clogged air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Clean or replace the air filter. Replace the fuel filter. Consult with an authorized s...
Page 22 - meets the following respective requirements.; Declaration of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We hereby declare the Shindaiwa Engine Engine Brushcutter, Model RM 350 (T350/EC1, C350/EC1). meets the following respective requirements. Council Directives: Standard taken: 89/336/EEC as amended EN 292 parts 1&2 98/37/EC as amended ISO 11806 2000/14/EC as amended CISP...