Shindaiwa T230 - Manual (Page 14)

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Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer
head is angled slightly into the area to be
cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line ser-
vice life, cut only
with the tip of the
trimmer line. Cut
grass by swinging
the unit's trimmer
head from left to
right. Keep the
trimmer head
horizontal.
Edging
Tilt the handle about 100°
to the left (from horizon-
tal) and move forward,
holding the trimmer verti-
cally as shown.
Your Shindaiwa T230 Grass Trimmer may
be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa
trimmer head models, each with features
for specific applications and/or operational
requirements.
NOTE:
A grass trimmer head can also be fitted to the
Shindaiwa C230 Brushcutter.
For proper operation, always refer to the
instructions accompanying the trimmer
head being used. Available trimmer head
styles include:

semi-automatic. Trimmer line is
indexed when the operator taps the
trimmer head on the ground during
operation.

Manual. The operator indexes line
manually with the grass trimmer
stopped.
CAUTION!
Do not push the rotating line into trees,
wire fences or any material that could
tangle or break line ends.
Using a Grass Trimmer T230
CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to pre­
mature clutch failure.
Trimming and Mowing Grass
Figure 31
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate at full throttle while cutting grass.
Figure 32
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 Fixed. The operator must stop the unit
and add new lengths of trimmer line
manually.

Flail. This device, designed for clearing
weeds and light brush, features three
nylon blades attached to the head by
pivots.