Shindaiwa 80974 - Manual (Page 2)

Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in
this manual are intended to help you get
the most from your unit, and to protect
you and others from harm. These proce-
dures are guidelines for safe operation
under most conditions, and are not in-
tended to replace any safety rules and/or
laws that may be in force in your area.
If you have questions regarding your
272-series unit, or if you do not under-
stand 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
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.
Introduction
Attention Statements ......................2
General Safety Instructions .............2
Safety Labels ..................................4
Product Description .......................4
Specifications .................................5
Assembly .......................................5
Mixing Fuel ...................................9
Starting the Engine .........................9
Stopping the Engine .....................10
Adjusting Engine Idle ...................10
Checking Unit Condition ...............11
Shoulder Strap .............................11
Cutting Grass ...............................11
Using a Bade (T272X) ..................12
Maintenance ................................13
Long Term Storage .......................15
Blade Sharpening .........................15
Troubleshooting guide ..................16
Emission System Warranty ...........19
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The Shindaiwa 272-series hand-held
Power Equipment has been designed
and built to deliver superior perfor-
mance and reliability without compro-
mise to quality, comfort, or durability.
Shindaiwa high performance en-
gines represent the leading edge of
2-cycle engine technology, delivering
exceptionally high power from remark-
ably low displacement and weight.
As an owner/operator, you’ll soon
discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
Contents
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
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WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and
the word “WARNING” contains infor-
mation that should be acted
upon to prevent serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this manual
describes units available at the time of
publication.
While every attempt has been
made to give you the very latest infor-
mation about your Shindaiwa prod-
uct, there may be some differences
between your 272-series unit and
what is described here. Shindaiwa
Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior
notification, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know and
may make your job easier.
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 instruction to operate your unit!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally
fit to operate this unit safely.
General Safety Instructions
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 judgment.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT
IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
SAFETY
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.