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Shindaiwa 81359 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
242 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 242 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 al-

terations to units previously manufactured.

Attention Statements. ................................2
Safety Instructions .....................................2
Safety Labels ...............................................4
Product Description ...................................5
Specifications ..............................................5
Assembly .....................................................6
Adjustments................................................7
Installing a Trimmer Head........................8
Installing a Blade........................................9
Mixing 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
Long Term Storage................................... 17
Blade Sharpening......................................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.

WARNING!

Minimize the Risk of Fire

NEVER smoke or light fires near

the engine.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it

to cool before refueling. Avoid overfill-

ing and wipe off any fuel that may have

spilled.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel

leaks before each use. During each

refill, check that no fuel leaks from

around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank.

If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the

unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be

repaired before using the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place well

away from a fuel storage area or other

readily flammable materials before

starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material

close to the engine muffler.
NEVER operate the engine without

the spark arrester screen in place.