Shindaiwa X7502800900 manual Assembly, Install the Cutting Attachment Shield T242

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Assembly and Adjustments

Install the Cutting Attachment Shield T242

1.Insert the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and the cutting attachment mounting plate. See Figure 9.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to loosen the retaining nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attachment shield mounting plate.

2.

Fit the two shims and the bracket

 

over the outer tube and loosely

 

install the four socket-head screws.

 

See Figure 9.

3.

Tighten the four socket-head cap

Socket-

Outer

 

Head Cap

 

Screw

Tube

 

Bracket

 

 

Shim

 

 

Clamp

 

 

Screw

Shim

Line Cutter

 

 

 

Cutting

 

Retaining

Attachment

 

Mounting

 

Nut

 

Plate

Figure 9A

 

Figure 9

 

 

 

T242

Cutting

Attachment

Shield

Nuts

26013 Hex

Screws

screws to secure the cutting

attachment shield.

4. Re-tighten clamp screw and

retaining nut.

CAUTION!

WARNING!

Make sure the clamp screw and

NEVER operate the unit with-

retaining nut are securely tightened

out the cutting attachment shield

before tightening the four socket-

installed and tightly secured!

head cap screws.

 

 

Assembly

Trimmer Head

Install the Trimmer Head.

Retaining

1.

Turn the trimmer over so that the

 

gear case output shaft faces UP.

2.

Remove and discard the black plastic

 

protective cap from the output shaft.

 

See Figure 10.

3.

Rotate the holder until the hole in the

 

holder aligns with the notch on the

 

gear case. Use the long end of the

 

hex wrench to lock the holder and

 

output shaft. See Figure 10.

4.

While holding the hex wrench,

Plug

Holder

Output

shaft

Figure 10

WARNING!

Hex Wrench

thread the trimmer head onto

the output shaft, turning counter-

clockwise. Using hand pressure only,

tighten the trimmer head firmly on

the output shaft.

IMPORTANT!

The trimmer head has a left-hand thread. For removal turn the trimmer head clockwise.

5.Remove the hex wrench.

6.Trim the trimmer line length to reach no further than the line cutter on the cutting attachment shield. Trim to the correct length if necessary.

A standard grass trimmer with a loop handle should NEVER be operated with blade-type attachments. For blade use the trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle-type handlebar or a barrier bar that is located in front of the operator to reduce the risk of the operator from coming in contact with the cutting attachment (per ANSI B175.3). When using a blade, the unit must also be equipped with a harness or strap.

The unit should now be

completely assembled and ready for use with a trimmer head.

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Contents T242 Trimmer Contents IntroductionSafety Instructions Work SafelyStay Alert Minimize the Risk of FireSafety Labels Properly Equipped OperatorProduct Description Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentSpecifications Emission Control Exhaust & EvaporativeAssembly and Adjustments Prior to AssemblyAdjust Throttle Lever Free Play Front handle installationTrimmer Head Install the Trimmer Head AssemblyInstall the Cutting Attachment Shield T242 Mixing Fuel Examples of 501 mixing quantitiesAfter use Filling the fuel tankMixing Instructions Starting the Engine When the Engine Starts Stopping the EngineChecking Unit Condition Starting a Flooded EngineMaintenance General maintenanceCutting Grass-Units equipped with a trimmer head Engine Operating SpeedsDaily Maintenance Hour MaintenanceMuffler Spark Plug10/15-Hour Maintenance Remove and replace Filter elementHigh Altitude Operation Carburetor AdjustmentEngine Break-In Long Term Storage Adjusting Engine IdleIdle Speed Adjustment Troubleshooting Guide Engine is knocking Poor acceleration Engine stops abruptlyExceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 99922201031 06/2010Manufacturers Warranty Coverage 99922201033Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number

X7502800900, T242 specifications

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