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Shindaiwa C3410 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 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

3410 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.

Attention Statements

Introduction

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The Shindaiwa 3410 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 high-performance engine technol-

ogy, delivering exceptionally high power

with remarkably low displacement and

weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon

discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is

simply in a class by itself!

Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to

make changes to products without

prior notice, and without obligation to

make alterations to units previously

manufactured.

Attention Statements. ................................2
Safety Information ......................................2
Safety Labels ...............................................4
Product Description ...................................5
Specifications ..............................................5
Assembly .....................................................6
Adjustments................................................7
Engine Fuel.............................................. .10
Starting the Engine.. ................................10
Stopping the Engine ................................11
Adjusting Engine Idle ..............................11
Checking Unit Condition ........................12
Shoulder Strap ..........................................12
Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head ......12
Using a Blade ...........................................13
Maintenance .............................................14
Blade Sharpening......................................17
Long Term Storage................................... 17
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................18
Emission System Warranty .....................20

Contents

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in this

owner’s/operator’s manual describes units

available at the time of publication.

CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word

“CAUTION” contains information that

should be acted upon to prevent

mechanical damage.

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular

attention symbol and the word

“WARNING” contains information that

should be acted upon to prevent

serious bodily injury.

Work Safely

Shindaiwa trimmers 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 this unit!

Stay Alert

You must be physically and mentally fit to

operate this unit safely.

Safety Instructions

WARNING!

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 judgement.

Never make unauthorized

attachment installations. Do not

use attachments not approved by

Shindaiwa for use on this unit.

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”

contains information that is handy to know

and may make your job easier.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word

“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses

special significance.

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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