Shindaiwa 80974 User Manual

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Throughout this manual are special

“attention statements”.

IMPORTANT!

The operational procedures described in
this manual are intended to help you get
the most from your unit, and to protect
you and others from harm. These proce-
dures are guidelines for safe operation
under most conditions, and are not in-
tended to replace any safety rules and/or
laws that may be in force in your area.
If you have questions regarding your
272-series unit, or if you do not under-
stand 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.

Attention Statements

CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent me-
chanical damage.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.

Introduction

Attention Statements ......................2

General Safety Instructions .............2

Safety Labels ..................................4

Product Description .......................4

Specifications .................................5

Assembly .......................................5

Mixing Fuel ...................................9

Starting the Engine .........................9

Stopping the Engine .....................10

Adjusting Engine Idle ...................10

Checking Unit Condition ...............11

Shoulder Strap .............................11

Cutting Grass ...............................11

Using a Bade (T272X) ..................12

Maintenance ................................13

Long Term Storage .......................15

Blade Sharpening .........................15

Troubleshooting guide ..................16

Emission System Warranty ...........19

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The Shindaiwa 272-series hand-held

Power Equipment has been designed

and built to deliver superior perfor-

mance and reliability without compro-

mise to quality, comfort, or durability.

Shindaiwa high performance en-

gines represent the leading edge of

2-cycle engine technology, delivering

exceptionally high power from remark-

ably low displacement and weight.

As an owner/operator, you’ll soon

discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is

simply in a class by itself!

Contents

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.

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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.

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in this manual
describes units available at the time of
publication.

While every attempt has been

made to give you the very latest infor-

mation about your Shindaiwa prod-

uct, there may be some differences

between your 272-series unit and

what is described here. Shindaiwa

Inc. reserves the right to make

changes to products without prior

notification, and without obligation to

make alterations to units previously

manufactured.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”

contains information that is handy to know and

may make your job easier.

Work Safely

Trimmers and brushcutters 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 instruction to operate your unit!

Stay Alert

You must be physically and mentally

fit to operate this unit safely.

General Safety Instructions

WARNING!

Never operate power equipment of
any kind if you are tired or if you are
under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
medication or any other substance that
could affect your ability or judgment.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT

IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR

UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR

MEDICATION.

SAFETY

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 (15 m)

away during operation.

Beware of thrown or

ricocheted objects.

Do not operate this unit with a

blade unless the unit is equipped

with a Shindaiwa-approved

handlebar or barrier.

Always wear a harness when

operating this unit with a blade.

A harness is also recommended

when using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a brushcutter,

beware of blade thrust. A jammed

blade can cause the unit to jerk

suddenly and may cause the

operator to lose control of the unit.

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