Shindaiwa T230 - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents
Introduction
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Shindaiwa 230-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’s high-performance engines rep-
resent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine
technology, 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!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this owner's/
operator's manual describes units avail­
able at the time of publication.
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 ...................................3
Safety Information ........................................4
Safety Labels .................................................4
Unit Description ...........................................5
Specifications ................................................5
Assembly .......................................................6
Mixing Fuel ................................................11
Starting the Engine ....................................12
Stopping the Engine ..................................12
Adjusting Engine Idle ................................13
Checking Unit Condition...........................13
Shoulder Strap ............................................13
Using the Trimmer (T230) ......................14
Using the Brushcutter (C230) ..................15
Maintenance ...............................................16
Long Term Storage ....................................19
Blade Sharpening .......................................19
Troubleshooting Guide .............................20
Emission System Warranty .......................22
Throughout this manual are special
“Attention Statements.”
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the trian­
gular attention symbol and the word
“WARNING” contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent seri­
ous bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent me­
chanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
Attention Statements
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in
this manual are intended to help you get
the most from unit as well as to protect
you and others from harm. These proce­
dures are guidelines for safe operation un­
der 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 Shindaiwa
power tool, 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 ad­
dress printed on the back of this manual.
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.
Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutters 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 instruc-
tion to operate this unit!
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
NEVER run the engine when transport­
ing the unit.
NEVER run the engine indoors! Make
sure there is always good ventilation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS stop the unit immediately if
it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp­
erly installed parts or attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond
the length specified for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta­
tion, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both
hands when cutting or trimming, and
maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing any main­
tenance work.
ALWAYS, if a saw blade should bind
fast in a cut, shut off the engine imme­
diately. Push the branch or tree to ease
the bind and free the blade.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment
installations.