Shindaiwa T242X/EVC, T242/EVC Assembly, Cutting Attachment Shield, Trimmer Head Sub-Shield T242X

Assembly and Adjustments

Cutting Attachment Shield

Socket-	Outer		T242			T242X
Head Cap					Bolt
				Cutting
Screw	Tube					Upper Clamp
			Attachment
Bracket				Shield
Shim					Shim
				Nuts
Clamp
Screw	Shim	Line Cutter
	Cutting					Shim
Retaining	Attachment					Nut
	Mounting					Cutting Attachment Shield
Nut			26013	Hex
	Plate
		Figure 9A
Figure 9			Screws

Install the Cutting Attachment Shield T242/T242X.

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.

3.Tighten the four socket-head cap screws to secure the cutting attachment shield.

4.Re-tighten clamp screw and retaining nut.

WARNING!

NEVER operate the unit with- out the cutting attachment shield installed and tightly secured!

Cutting Attachment Shield

Hook

Receiver

Hook

Sub-shield

2.Fit the two shims and the bracket over the outer tube and loosely install the four socket-head screws. See Figure 9.

CAUTION!

Make sure the clamp screw and retaining nut are securely tightened before tightening the four socket-head cap screws.

Assembly

Trimmer Head

Sub-Shield T242X

(when trimmer head is in use)

1.Attach the shield extension to the cutting attachment shield.

WARNING!

NEVER use this machine without sub-shield when using a trimmer head.

CAUTION!

Make sure the sub-shield is completely hooked at the hook receiver.

RetainingTo install a

Plug

Holder

Output

shaft

Figure 10

Hex Wrench

trimmer head onto a T242X, first remove the

shaft bolt, bolt guard and safety clip (see the next page).

Figure 11

Install the Trimmer Head.
	IMPORTANT!

WARNING!

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, thread the trimmer head onto the output shaft, turning counter-clockwise. Using hand pressure only, tighten the trimmer head firmly on the output shaft.

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

5.Remove the hex wrench.

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

The unit should now be

completely assembled and ready

for use with a trimmer head.

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.