Shindaiwa T242/EVC, T242X/EVC manual Introduction, Contents, Safety Instructions

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Introduction

The Shindaiwa 242 Series hand held power equipment has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability.

Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-performance engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in this owner’s/ operator’s manual describes units available at the time of publication.

Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.

WARNING!

 

The engine exhaust from

 

this product contains chemicals

 

known to the State of California to

 

cause cancer, birth defects or other

 

reproductive harm.

 

Contents

PAGE

Attention Statements

2

Safety Instructions

2

Safety Labels

4

Product Description

5

Specifications

5

Assembly and Adjustments

6

Mixing Fuel

9

Starting the Engine

9

Stopping the Engine

10

Adjusting Engine Idle

10

Checking Unit Condition

11

Shoulder Strap

11

Cutting Grass with a

 

Trimmer Head

11

Using a Blade (T242X)

12

Maintenance

13

Long Term Storage

16

Troubleshooting Guide

17

Emission System Warranty

19

Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special “Attention Statements”.

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury.

CAUTION!

A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word ”NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.

Read and follow this operators manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Wear eye and hearing protection at all times during the operation of this unit.

Keep bystanders

at least 50 feet (15 m) away during operation.

Beware of thrown or ricocheted objects.

Do not operate this unit with a blade unless the unit is equipped with a Shindaiwa-approved handlebar or barrier.

Always wear a harness when operating this unit with a blade. A harness is also recommended when using trimmer line.

If unit is used as a brushcutter, beware of blade thrust. A jammed blade can cause the unit to jerk suddenly and may cause the operator to lose control of the unit.

IMPORTANT!

The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your 242 series hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. You may also contact Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address printed on the back of this Manual.

Safety Instructions

Work Safely

Shindaiwa trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate this unit!

WARNING!

Never make unauthorized attachment installations. Do not use attachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit.

Stay Alert

You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely.

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.

WARNING!

Minimize the Risk of Fire

NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine.

ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfilling and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled.

ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use. During each refill, check that no fuel leaks from around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be repaired before using the unit.

ALWAYS move the unit to a place well away from a fuel storage area or other readily flammable materials before starting the engine.

NEVER place flammable material close to the engine muffler.

NEVER operate the engine without the spark arrester screen in place.



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Contents SP1 FR1Introduction ContentsSafety Instructions Properly Equipped Operator Use Good JudgmentSafety Labels Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentProduct Description SpecificationsPrior to Assembly Handle Assembly and AdjustmentsAdjust Throttle Lever Free Play Trimmer Head Sub-Shield T242X AssemblyCutting Attachment Shield Blade T242X Mount the Blade Starting the Engine Mixing FuelFilling the Fuel Tank Examples of 501 mixing quantitiesStopping the Engine When the Engine StartsIdle Speed Adjustment Never start the engine from the operating positionCutting Grass-Units equipped with a trimmer head Checking Unit ConditionShoulder Strap T242X Brushcutter Handlebar Using a Blade T242XBlade Thrust Brushcutter Shoulder StrapHour Maintenance General MaintenanceDaily Maintenance Every 50 hours of operation 10/15-Hour MaintenanceEvery 10 to 15 hours of operation Remove and replace the filter elementEvery 135 hours of operation Shindaiwa Tornado Blade Long Term StorageBlade Sharpening Multiple-tooth Circular BladeTroubleshooting Guide Engine does not StartAdditional Problems Emission System Warranty Statement Fax 503 FaxPodadora T242/EVC Podadora T242X/EVC Instrucciones de Seguridad IntroducciónDeclaraciones de Seguridad Instrucciones de Seguridad El Operario Debidamente Equipado Use Buen JuicioEtiquetas de Seguridad Esté Alerta del Area de TrabajoPíes Producto Descripción del ProductoEspecificaciones Antes de EnsamblarMango Ensamblaje y AjustesAjuste la holgura del acelerador Instale el protector del accesorio de corte T242/T242X EnsamblajeProtector del accesorio de corte Cabezal de Corte Protector Secundario T242XDisco/Cuchilla T242X Monte la cuchilla tipo FiguraArranque del Motor Mezcla de CombustibleLlenando el Tanque de Combustible Ejemplos de cantidades de mezcla a proporción deAjuste de Marcha Mínima del Motor Arranque del Motor continuaciónParada del Motor Cuando arranca el motor…Corte de Césped Máquinas Equipadas con Cabezal de Corte Verifique la Condición de la UnidadCorrea de Hombro T242X Mango tipo bicicleta para desmalezadora Usando un Disco T242XRebote de disco Correa de hombro para desmalezadoraMantenimiento Cada 10 Horas Mantenimiento GeneralMantenimiento Diario Cada 10 ó 15 horas de operación Mantenimiento Cada 10/15 HorasMantenimiento Cada 50 Horas Cada 50 horas de operaciónConsulte con su centro de servicio o Cada 135 horas MantenimientoSi nota acumulación excesiva de carbón Distribuidor autorizado ShindaiwaQue use aceite con estabilizador de combustible Almacenamiento de Largo PlazoAfilado de Discos Disco Shindaiwa TornadoGuia Diagnostico El Motor No ArrancaGuia Diagnostico continuación Problemas AdicionalesDeclaración de Garantía del Sistema de Emisión Notas COUPE-BORDURE T242/T242X/EVC Mesures de sécurité Table des matièresMises en garde Équipement complet de l’utilisateur Faire preuve de prudenceTenir compte de l’environnement de travail Étiquettes de sécuritéAvant l’assemblage NomenclatureCaractéristiques techniques Poignée Assemblage et réglageRéglage du jeu du levier d’accélération Tête de coupe Installation du déflecteur T242/ T242XAssemblage Rallonge T242XSa surface imprimée soit visible à Lame T242X Installer la lameInstaller la lame de façon à ce que ’utilisateur lorsque la débroussailleuseDémarrage du moteur Mélange de carburantRemplissage du réservoir à carburant Réglage du ralenti du moteur Démarrage du moteur suiteArrêt du moteur Lorsque le moteur démarreCoupe d’herbe-Appareils équipés d’une tête de coupe Contrôle de l’état de l’appareilBretelle T242X Guidon de débroussailleuse Utilisation d’une lame T242XRebond de lame Bretelle de débroussailleuseEntretien aux 10 heures EntretienEntretien quotidien Enlever et remplacer Entretien aux 10 à 15 heuresEntretien aux 50 heures ’élément du filtreEntretien aux 135 heures Toutes les 135 heures d’utilisationLame Shindaiwa Tornado Remisage à long termeAffûtage de la lame Lame circulaire à plusieurs dentsGuide de dépannage LE Moteur NE Démarre PASGuide de dépannage suite Autres ProblèmesDéclaration de garantie du dispositif antipollution