Check Unit Condition
NEVER operate the unit with the cutting at- tachment shield or other protective devices (harness, ignition switch, blade retention clip, etc.) removed!
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against thrown objects. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer or brushcutter. Do not make modifications to the unit without the written approval of Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach- ment is properly installed and firmly tight- ened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment: replace it with a serviceable one.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach- ment fits properly into the appropriate cutter holder. If a properly installed attach- ment vibrates, replace the attachment with a new one and
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or damaged equip- ment.
NEVER allow the engine to operate at high RPM’s without a load. Doing so could dam- age the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or dam- aged fasteners or attachment holders.
NEVER cut with dull blades. Doing so will increase the risk of blade thrust and may also damage your equipment.
Shoulder Strap T272X
IMPORTANT!
Adjust the shoulder strap or harness so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the
T272
NOTE:
Although a shoulder strap accessory is not required for use with a grass trimmer, a shoulder strap can increase operator comfort during extended periods of operation.
Shoulder Strap
recommended for
use with grass
trimmers
Figure 22
Using a T272X with a Blade
WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder strap when operating this unit with a blade. A shoulder strap is also recommended when using trimmer line.
NOTE:
Using a shoulder strap when operating this unit with a blade allows you to maintain proper control of the unit and reduces fatigue during extended operation.
Cutting Grass—Units Equipped with a Trimmer Head
Your Shindaiwa T272 or T272X Grass Trim- mer may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements.
NOTE:
For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head being used. Available trimmer head styles include:
NOTE:
Additional hardware may be required to mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type trimmer heads.
CAUTION!
Do not push the rotating line into trees, wire fences or any material that could tangle or break line ends.
Trimming and Mowing Grass
Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum
line. Cut grass by swinging the unit’s trimmer head from left to right. Keep the trimmer head hori- zontal. See Figure 23.
Manual. The operator indexes line manually while the grass trimmer is 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.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the unit at full throttle while cutting grass.
CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a line cutter and using excessive line length can lead to premature clutch failure.
WARNING!
Operation at low RPM
Figure 23
Edging
Tilt the handle about 100° to the right (from horizon- tal) and move forward, holding the trimmer verti- cal as shown in
Figure 24.
Figure 24
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