Introduction
The Shindaiwa 242 Series hand held power equipment has been 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 this owner’s/ operator’s manual describes units avail- able at the time of publication.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special “Attention Statements”.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and
the word “WARNING” contains infor- mation that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent me- chanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
Work Safely
Shindaiwa Edgers operate at very
high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruc- tion to operate this unit!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment installations. Do not use at- tachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely.
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.
A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment of any
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NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word ”NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job easier.
kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medica- tion or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgement.
Contents | PAGE |
Attention Statements | 2 |
Safety Instructions | 2 |
Safety Labels | 4 |
Product Description | 5 |
Specifications | 5 |
Assembly and Adjustments | 6 |
Mixing Fuel | 7 |
Starting the Engine | 8 |
Stopping the Engine | 9 |
Adjusting Engine Idle | 9 |
Checking Unit Condition | 9 |
Using a Hand Held Edger | 10 |
Adjusting the Cutting Depth | 10 |
General Maintenance | 11 |
Replacing the Edger Blade | 14 |
Long Term Storage | 14 |
Troubleshooting Guide | 15 |
Emission System Warranty | 17 |
Read and follow this operators manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing protection at all times during the operation of this unit.
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet
50 FEET
(15m) (15 m) away during operation.
Beware of thrown or ricocheted objects.
Keep feet away from blade. Rotating blade may cause injury. Blade may continue to rotate after unit is shut off.
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 242 series hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. You may also contact Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address printed on the back of this Manual.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause can- cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfill- ing and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use. During each refill, check that no fuel leaks from around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be repaired before using the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place well away from a fuel storage area or other readily flammable materials before starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material close to the engine muffler.
NEVER operate the engine without the spark arrester screen in place.
