Introduction
The Shindaiwa 242 series is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability.
Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instruc- tions 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 can- cer, birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm.
Contents
PAGE | PAGE | PAGE |
Safety | 3 | Filling the fuel tank | 9 | Operation | 12 |
Product Description | 5 | Starting the Engine | 10 | Maintenance | 14 |
Specifications | 5 | Stopping the Engine | 11 | Long Term Storage | 17 |
Assembly | 6 | Adjusting Engine Idle | 11 | Troubleshooting Guide | 18 |
Mixing fuel | 9 | Checking Unit Condition | 11 | Warranty Statement | 21 |
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 unit, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. You may also contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on the back of this Manual.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special “atten- tion statements”.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “DANGER” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains informa- tion that should be acted upon to pre- vent serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses spe- cial significance.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.
Warning and Operational Labels
50FEET (15m)
Read and follow this operator's manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury..
Wear eye and hearing protec- tion at all times during opera- tion of this unit. Wear head protection where there is a risk of falling objects.
Make sure no one is within 15 M / 50 feet of an operating machine.
Beware of thrown or richocheted objects
DO NOT operate this unit with a blade unless the unit is equipped with a
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.
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