Shindaiwa 81605, T261X/EVC, T261/EVC manual Checking Unit Condition, Shoulder Strap

Checking Unit Condition

Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.

WARNING!

A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is

no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!

ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.

NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting at- tachment: replace it with a serviceable one.

ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment fits properly into the appropriate attachment holder. If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace the attachment with new one and re-check.

ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign 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.

NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices removed!

Shoulder Strap

Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off-side shoulder and the cutting path of the cut- ting attachment is parallel to the ground. Make sure all hooks and adjustment devices are secure.

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NOTE:

Although a shoulder strap accessory is not required for use with a grass trimmer, a shoulder strap can increase operator com- fort during extended periods of operation. See Figure 23.

Figure 23

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Operating With A Blade

WARNING!

Always wear a shoulder strap when operating this

unit with a blade. A shoulder strap is also recommended when using trimmer line.

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.

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:

nSemi-automatic. Trimmer line is indexed when the operator taps the trimmer head on the ground during operation.

nManual. The operator indexes line manually with the grass trimmer stopped.

nFixed. The operator must stop the unit and add new lengths of trimmer line manually.

nFlail. This device, designed for clear- ing 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 trimmer 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 exces- sive line length can lead to premature clutch failure.

CAUTION!

Operation at low RPM can lead to premature clutch failure.

Trimming and Mowing Grass

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Figure 24

Hold the trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line service life, cut only with the tip of the trimmer line. Cut grass by swing-

ing the trimmer from left to right. Keep the trimmer head horizontal. See 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.

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