Shindaiwa C282, X7502825300 manual General maintenance, Blade Thrust, Brushcutter Handlebar

Blade Thrust

“Blade thrust” is a sudden sideways or backward motion of the brushcutter. Such motion may occur when the blade jams or catches on an object such as a sapling tree or tree stump. BE CON-

STANTLY ALERT FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS!

WARNING!

Blade thrust can occur with- out warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds.

WARNING!

Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.

Brushcutter Handlebar

A brushcutter handlebar or barrier bar helps prevent the operator from moving forward, or the unit moving rearward, thus preventing inadvertent bodily con- tact with the blade. ALWAYS KEEP THE HANDLEBAR OR BARRIER BAR SECURELY IN PLACE ON THE UNIT!

Engine Operating Speeds

Operate the unit at full throttle while cut- ting. Best fuel efficiency is obtained by releasing the throttle when swinging back after a cut.

■■To prevent possible engine damage, do not allow the brushcutter to run at high speeds without a load.

■■Avoid operating the engine at low speeds. Doing so can lead to rapid clutch wear. In addition, slow-speed operation tends to cause grass and debris to wrap around the cutting head.

Using a blade

The blade rotates counter-clockwise. For best performance and to minimize being stuck by debris, move the blade from right to left while advancing on your work. Position the blade so cuts are made between the blade’s 8 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions (as viewed from above). DO NOT cut between the 10 o’clock and 5 o’clock positions.

WARNING!

When cutting wood with a blade, feed the blade slowly— never strike or “slam” a spinning blade against the wood.

WARNING!

DO NOT use 2-tooth or non-Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cutting blades with Shindaiwa trim- mers and brushcutters.

Ten	D
O'clock
	O
	Blade	N
		O
	Rotation	T
OK To Cut		C
		U
Eight		T
O'clock
		Five
		O'clock

General maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFOR- MANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.

WARNING!

Before performing any main- tenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance.

WARNING!

Non-standard accessories, cut- ting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.

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