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
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 |
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| Operate at full throttle while cutting grass. | |
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For proper operation, always refer to the |
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instructions accompanying the trimmer |
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head being used. |
| Trimming and Mowing Grass | |
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Trimmer head styles: |
| Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head | |
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when the operator taps the trimmer head |
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on the ground during operation. |
| by swinging the unit's trimmer head from left | |
Manual. The operator indexes line manu- |
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ally with the grass trimmer stopped. |
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Fixed. The operator must stop the unit |
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and add new lengths of trimmer line |
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manually. |
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Flail. This device, designed for clear- |
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ing weeds and light brush, features |
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three nylon blades attached to the |
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head by pivots. |
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trimmer heads. |
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Edging |
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Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from |
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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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