Check unit condition, Shoulder strap t272x, Cutting grass—units equipped with a trimmer head – Shindaiwa 80974 User Manual

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OPERA

TION

Check Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with the

cutting attachment shield or other

protective devices (harness, ignition

switch, blade retention clip, etc.)

WARNING!

A cutting attachment shield or other
protective device is no guarantee of
protection against thrown objects. YOU
MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!

Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts

and accessories with your Shindaiwa

trimmer or brushcutter. Do not make

modifications to the unit without the

written approval of Shindaiwa, Inc.

Shoulder Strap T272X

Shoulder Strap

recommended for

use with grass

trimmers

Always wear a shoulder strap when
operating this unit with a blade. A
shoulder strap is also recommened
when using trimmer line.

IMPORTANT!

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

Using a T272X with a Blade

WARNING!

Figure 22

ALWAYS make sure the cutting at-

tachment is properly installed and

firmly tightened before operation.

NEVER use a cracked or warped

cutting attachment: replace it with a

serviceable one.

ALWAYS make sure the cutting at-

tachment fits properly into the ap-

propriate cutter holder. If a properly

installed attachment vibrates, replace

the attachment with a 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 operate at

high RPM’s without a load. Doing so

could damage the engine.

NEVER operate a unit with worn

or damaged fasteners or

attachment holders.

NEVER cut with dull blades. Doing so

will increase the risk of blade thrust

and may also damage your equip-

ment.

Cutting Grass—Units equipped with a trimmer head.

Your Shindaiwa T272 or T272X Grass

Trimmer may be equipped with one

of several Shindaiwa trimmer head

models, each with features for spe-

cific applications and/or operational

requirements.

For proper operation, always refer to

the instructions accompanying the

trimmer head being used. Available

trimmer head styles include:
n

Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is

indexed when the operator taps the

trimmer head on the ground during

operation.

n

Manual. The operator indexes line

manually while the grass trimmer

is stopped.

n

Fixed. The operator must stop the

unit and add new lengths of trimmer

line manually.

n

Flail. This device, designed for clear-

ing weeds and light brush, features

three nylon blades attached to the head

by pivots.

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 cutting grass.

WARNING!

Operation at low rpm (min

-1

) can lead

to premature clutch failure.

Trimming and Mowing Grass

Hold the grass trimmer so the trim-

mer 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 swinging the

unit’s trimmer

head from left to

right. Keep the

trimmer head

horizontal. See

Figure 23.

Edging

Tilt the handle

about 100° to

the right (from

horizontal) and

move forward,

holding the trim-

mer vertical as

shown in

Figure 24.

Figure 23

Figure 24

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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.

T272

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.

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