Operation
Shoulder Strap T272X
IMPORTANT!
Adjust the shoulder strap or harness so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the
Shoulder Strap recommended for use with grass trimmers
Figure 22
NOTE:
Although a shoulder strap accessory is not required for use with a grass trim- mer, a shoulder strap can increase operator comfort during extended peri- ods of operation.
Cutting grass with a trimmer head
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Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped |
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with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer |
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head models, each with features for |
| mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type | |
specific applications and/or operational |
| trimmer heads. | |
requirements. |
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| Operate at full throttle while cutting grass. | |
For proper operation, always refer to |
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the instructions accompanying the trim- |
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mer head being used. |
| Operation at low rpm can lead to | |
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| premature clutch failure. | |
Trimmer head styles: | |||
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| Trimming and Mowing Grass | ||
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when the operator taps the trimmer head |
| Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer | |
on the ground during operation. |
| head is angled slightly into the area to be | |
Manual. The operator indexes line manu- |
| cut. To ensure maximum | |
| service life, cut only with the tip of the | ||
ally with the grass trimmer stopped. |
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| trimmer line. Cut grass by swinging the | ||
Fixed. The operator must stop the |
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| unit's trimmer head from left to right. | ||
unit and add new lengths of trimmer |
| Keep the trimmer head horizontal. | |
line manually. |
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Flail. This device, designed for clear- |
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ing weeds and light brush, features |
| Do not push the rotating line into | |
three nylon blades attached to the |
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| trees, wire fences or any material that | ||
head by pivots. |
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| could tangle or break line ends. | ||
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Figure 23
CAUTION!
■Operation of trimmer without a cut- ting attachment shield and using excessive line length can lead to premature clutch failure.
■Operation at low rpm can lead to premature clutch failure.
Edging
Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from horizontal) and move forward, holding the trimmer or brushcutter ver- tically as shown.
Tilt the handle about
100° to the left
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