Checking Unit Condition
NEVER operate the unit with the cut- ting attachment shield or other protective devices removed!
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer.
Do not make modifications to this unit with- out written approval from 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 attachment holder. If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace the attach- ment with new one and
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a for- eign object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load. Doing so could damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or damaged fasteners or attachment holders.
Shoulder Strap C3410
IMPORTANT!
Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the
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Shoulder strap required for use with Brushcutters
Double Shoulder Harness (optional accessory)
Adjust the double shoulder harness straps so the shoulder pads rest comfortably on the shoulders and the cutting path of the blade is parallel to the ground. Make sure all hooks and adjusting devices are secure.
B45045Part number:
Cutting Grass—Units equipped with a trimmer head
Your Shindaiwa unit 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:
Manual. The operator indexes line man- ually with the grass trimmer 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.
NOTE:
Additional hardware may be required to mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type trim- mer heads.
CAUTION!
Do not push the rotating line into trees, wire fences or any material that could tangle or break line ends.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the unit at full throttle while cut- ting grass.
CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a cutting attachment shield and using excessive line length can lead to premature clutch failure.
CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to premature clutch failure.
Hold the trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum
Trimming and | CUTTING |
Mowing Grass | PATH |
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Figure 24
Edging
Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from hori- zontal) and move forward, holding the trimmer verti- cally as shown in Figure 25.
Figure 25
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