Shindaiwa X7502831200 manual Product Description, Be Aware of the Working Environment

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Be Aware of the Working Environment

Avoid long-term

operation in very hot or very cold weather.

Be extremely careful

of slippery terrain,

especially during rainy

weather.

Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be thrown either from the rotating cutting attachment or bounced

from a hard surface.

Make sure

Reduce the risk of bystanders being

bystanders

or observers

struck by flying debris. Make sure no

outside the

one is within 15 meters (50 feet)—

15 meter (50

that’s about 16 paces of an operating

feet) “danger

attachment. Stop immediately if a child,

zone” wear eye

pet, or person comes within a 15 meter

protection.

(50 feet)radius. Outside this radius,

 

there is still a risk of injury from thrown

 

objects.

 

15 METERS

Always make sure

(50 FEET)

the appropriate

 

cutting attachment

 

shield is correctly

 

installed.

 

 

Do not operate the unit

 

if the cutting attachment

 

shield is missing, loose,

 

or broken.

 

ALWAYS clear your work area of trash

 

or hidden debris that could be thrown

 

back at you or toward a bystander.

If contact is made with a hard object,

When operating in rocky terrain or

near electric wires or fences, use

stop the engine and inspect the cutting

extreme caution to avoid contacting

attachment for damage.

such items with the cutting attachment.

 

Product Description

Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize your-

self with your machine and its various compo-

Throttle

Spark plug

Interlock

nents. Understanding your machine helps ensure

 

 

top performance, long service life and safer

 

 

operation.

Ignition

 

 

Switch

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

Fuel

 

 

Tank

 

Throttle

 

Outer Tube

Trigger

 

 

 

Grip

Gearcase

 

 

Cutting Attachment

 

 

Shield

 

 

Trimmer Head

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Contents T344 Trimmer Introduction ContentsWork Safely SafetyStay Alert Use Good JudgmentProperly Equipped Operator Safety LabelsBe Aware of the Working Environment Product DescriptionAssembly SpecificationsPrior to Assembly Emission Control Exhaust & EvaporativeNylon line replacement Install trimmer headCutting attachment shield To advance trimmer line TipAdjust throttle lever free play Front handle installationFuel Requirements Mixing FuelMinimize the Risk of Fire Filling the fuel tankAfter use Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine When the Engine StartsChecking Unit Condition Starting a Flooded EngineOperation Maintenance 10/15-Hour maintenance Hour maintenance More frequently in dusty conditionsRemove and clean or replace the spark plug Hour maintenance Gear HousingHour maintenance Remove and replace the fuel filter element Valve Adjustment Hour MaintenanceCarburetor Adjustment Spark Arrester Screen MaintenanceTrimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation Idle Speed AdjustmentLong Term Storage Possible Cause Troubleshooting GuideIs the engine overheating? Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Exceptions 99922201031 02/05/2010 01/2010 Page Page Parts/Serial Number Servicing Information