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Shindaiwa 81642 User Manual

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Contents

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 opera-

tion 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

T231 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.

Attention Statements

Introduction

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The Shindaiwa T231 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 tech-

nology, delivering exceptionally high

power with remarkably low displace-

ment 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.

Attention Statements ...............................2
Safety Information ....................................3
Safety Labels .............................................4
Product Description .................................5
Specifications ............................................5
Assembly and Adjustments .....................6
Engine 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 (T231X) ..........................12
Maintenance ...........................................13
Long Term Storage ................................15
Blade Sharpening ...................................15
Troubleshooting Guide .........................16
Emission System Warranty ...................19

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in this own-

er'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.

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this prod-

uct contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

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.

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.