Shindaiwa C3410/EVC, 89304 manual Operation

Operation

Shoulder strap

WARNING!

Always wear a shoulder strap or harness when operating this unit. Using a harness with a brushcutter allows you to maintain proper control of the unit and reduces fatigue during extended operation.

1.Hook the strap hook to the hanger on the outer tube.

2.Wear the shoulder strap so that the hook stays at your right hand side.

3.Adjust the length of the shoulder strap so that you can hold and operate the machine comfortably.

IMPORTANT!

Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoul- der pad rests comfortably on the off-side shoulder and the cutting path of the cut- ting attachment is parallel to the ground. Make sure all hooks and adjustment devices are secure.

NOTE:

Using a shoulder strap when operating this unit with a blade allows you to main- tain proper control of the unit and reduces fatigue during extended operation.

Shoulder strap required for use with Brushcutters

Cutting grass with a trimmer head

Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with	Engine Operating Speeds
one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head mod-	Operate at full throttle while cutting grass.
els, each with features for specific applica-
tions and/or operational requirements.	CAUTION!
NOTE:	Operation at low rpm can lead to pre-
For proper operation, always refer to the
	mature clutch failure.
instructions accompanying the trimmer
head being used.	Trimming and Mowing Grass
Trimmer head styles:	Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head
	is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To
Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is indexed	ensure maximum trimmer-line service life, cut
when the operator taps the trimmer head	only with the tip of the trimmer line. Cut grass
on the ground during operation.	by swinging the unit's trimmer head from left
Manual. The operator indexes line manu-	to right. Keep the trimmer head horizontal.
ally with the grass trimmer stopped.	CAUTION!
Fixed. The operator must stop the unit
	Do not push the rotating line into trees,
and add new lengths of trimmer line
	wire fences or any material that could
manually.
	tangle or break line ends.
Flail. This device, designed for clear-
ing weeds and light brush, features
three nylon blades attached to the	CAUTION!
head by pivots.	8VHRQO\ÀH[LEOHQRQPHWDOOLFOLQH
	recommended by the manufacturer.
	Never use, for example, wire or wire-
NOTE:
Additional hardware may be required to	rope, which can break off and become
	a dangerous projectile.
mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type
trimmer heads.
Edging
Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from
horizontal) and move forward, holding
the trimmer or brushcutter vertically as
shown.
	Tilt the handle about
	100° to the left

Cut from left to right

Cut

Return

WARNING!

Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string, which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment.

CAUTION!

ŶOperation of trimmer without a cutting attachment shield and using exces- sive line length can lead to premature clutch failure.

ŶOperation at low rpm can lead to premature clutch failure.

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