Shindaiwa manual Using a Grass Trimmer T230, Engine Operating Speeds, Trimming and Mowing Grass

Using a Grass Trimmer T230

Your Shindaiwa T230 Grass Trimmer may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements.

NOTE:

A grass trimmer head can also be fitted to the Shindaiwa C230 Brushcutter.

For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head being used. Available trimmer head styles include:

Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is indexed when the operator taps the trimmer head on the ground during operation.

Manual. The operator indexes line manually with the grass trimmer stopped.

Fixed. The operator must stop the unit and add new lengths of trimmer line manually.

Flail. This device, designed for clearing weeds and light brush, features three nylon blades attached to the head by pivots.

CAUTION!

Do not push the rotating line into trees, wire fences or any material that could tangle or break line ends.

Engine Operating Speeds

Operate at full throttle while cutting grass.

CAUTION!

Operation at low RPM can lead to pre­ mature clutch failure.

Trimming and Mowing Grass

Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line ser-

	vice life, cut only
	with the tip of the
	trimmer line. Cut
	grass by swinging
	the unit's trimmer
	head from left to
	right. Keep the
23041	trimmer head
	horizontal.
Figure 31

Edging

Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from horizon- tal) and move forward, holding the trimmer verti- cally as shown.

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Figure 32

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