Shindaiwa T2510 - Manual (Page 2)

The Shindaiwa 510 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
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!
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to
make changes to products without
prior notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
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.
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
510 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.
Introduction
PAGE
Attention Statements ...................................
Safety Instructions .......................................
Safety Labels .................................................4
Product Description .....................................5
Specifications ................................................5
Assembly and Adjustments .........................6
Mixing Fuel ..................................................9
Starting the Engine ......................................9
Stopping the Engine ..................................10
Adjusting Engine Idle ................................10
Checking Unit Condition...........................11
Shoulder Strap ............................................11
Cutting Grass with a
Trimmer Head ...........................................11
Using a Blade (T510X) ............................1
Maintenance ...............................................13
Long Term Storage ....................................16
Troubleshooting Guide .............................17
Emission System Warranty .......................19
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.
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.
Attention Statements
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.