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Cutting grass—units equipped with a trimmer head, Shoulder strap, Checking unit condition – Shindaiwa 81601 User Manual

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Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with

one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head mod-

els, each with features for specific applica-

tions and/or operational requirements.

NOTE:

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 with the grass trimmer

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.

NOTE:

Additional hardware may be required to

mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type trim-

mer heads.

Cutting Grass—Units Equipped with a Trimmer Head

CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to

premature clutch failure.

Trimming and Mowing Grass

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

swinging the

trimmer from left

to right. Keep the

trimmer head

horizontal.

See Figure 4.

Edging

Tilt the handle

about 100° to the left

(from horizontal)

and move forward,

holding the trimmer

vertically as shown

in Figure 5.

Figure 25

CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a cutting

attachment shield and using exces-

sive line length can lead to premature

clutch failure.

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.

Figure 24

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.

Figure 23

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 3.

WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder strap

when operating this unit with

a blade. A shoulder strap is also recom-

mended when using trimmer line.

NOTE:

Using a shoulder strap when operating this

unit with a blade allows you to maintain

proper control of the unit and reduces fatigue

during extended operation.

T231

T231X

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Operating With A Blade

Checking Unit Condition

WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield

or other protective device is

no guarantee of protection against ric-

ochet. 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.

Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and ac-

cessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do

not make modifications to this unit without

written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.

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 dam-

aged fasteners or attachment holders.
NEVER operate the unit with the cutting at-

tachment shield or other protective devices

removed!

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