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Cutting grass—units equipped with a trimmer head, Checking unit condition shoulder strap c2510 – Shindaiwa 81704 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!

Edging

Tilt the handle about

100° to the left (from

horizontal) and move

forward, holding the

trimmer vertically as

shown in Figure 25.

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 24

Checking Unit Condition

Shoulder Strap C2510

Figure 23

CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a cutting at-

tachment shield and using excessive line

length can lead to premature clutch failure.

Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and

accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer.

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 at-

tachment: 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 dam-

age the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or dam-

aged 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.

Using a harness with a brushcutter

allows you to maintain proper control

of the unit and reduces fatigue during

extended operation.

Figure 25

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.

Double Shoulder Harness

(optional accessory)

Adjust the double shoulder harness straps

so the shoulder pads rest comfortably

on the shoulders and the cutting path of

the blade is parallel to the ground. Make

sure all hooks and adjusting devices are

secure.

B45045

Part number:

72451-17203

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 hori-

zontal. See Figure 24.

CUTTING

PATH

RETURN

PATH

Shoulder strap

required for use with

Brushcutters