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Cutting grass—units equipped with a trimmer head, Checking unit condition shoulder strap c242 – Shindaiwa 81359 User Manual

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NEVER operate the unit with the cut-

ting attachment shield or other protective

devices removed!

WARNING!

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

Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and

accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer.

Edging

Tilt the handle

about 100° to the

left (from hori-

zontal) and move

forward, holding

the trimmer verti-

cally as shown in

Figure 23.

Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped

with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer

head models, each with features for

specific applications 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 man-

ually 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 clearing

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

Figure 22

Checking Unit Condition

Shoulder Strap C242

Figure 21

CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a cutting
attachment shield and using excessive
line length can lead to premature clutch
failure.

Do not make modifications to this unit with-

out written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-

ment is properly installed and firmly tight-
ened before operation.

NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
one.

ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-

ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.

ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a for-
eign 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
damaged fasteners or attachment holders.

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.

WARNING!

Always wear a shoulder strap

or harness when operating this unit. Us-
ing a harness with a brushcutter allows
you to maintain proper control of the unit
and reduces fatigue during extended
operation.

Figure 23

IMPORTANT!

Adjust the shoulder strap 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 adjustment devices are secure.

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 22.

CUTTING

PATH

RETURN

PATH

Shoulder strap

required for use

with Brushcutters