Shindaiwa 81188, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Brushcutter Blade

Cutting 

Attachment Shield

Gear Case

Throttle 

Trigger

Product Description

Using the accompanying illustrations as 

a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit 

and its various components. See Figure 4. 

Understanding your unit helps ensure top 

performance, long service life, and safer 

operation.

Figure 4

Specifications C3410

C3410 dry weight  

(less attachments) ...................................................14.1 lb./6.4 kg
Engine model.....................................................................SF3410E 
Engine type ................................       with Power Boost Chamber
Bore x stroke ...........................................1.5 x 1.2 in./38 x30 mm
Displacement .......................................................2.1 cu. in./ 34 cc
Maximum power ....................................................1.4 HP/1.0 kW 

                           @ 8,000 RPM (min

-1

)

Fuel/oil ratio ...........................50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC

                     class 2-cycle mixing oil*

Carburetor type ............................Walbro WYL, diaphragm-type
Fuel tank capacity .................................................23.7 oz./700 ml
Ignition .........................................................One-piece electronic, 

                             program-controlled

Spark plug ................................................................NGK CMR5H

Prior to Assembly

Before assembling, make sure you have all 

the components required for a complete 

unit and inspect unit and components for 

any damage.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Air cleaner type ......................................Non-reversible heavy-duty

                                           filter element

Starting method .......................................................................Recoil
Stopping method ............................................................Slide switch
Transmission type .............................Automatic, centrifugal clutch 

                                           w/bevel gear

EPA Emission  

Compliance Period**.......................................................Category A

** The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance 

label located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for 

which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.  

Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A = 

300 hours (Extended).



  Engine/Outer tube assembly



  Handlebar and Throttle assembly



  Cutting attachment



  Kit containing cutting attachment shield 

mounting bracket and hardware, this 

owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit 

for routine maintenance. Tool kits  

vary by model and may include a hex 

wrench set, a spark plug/screwdriver 

combination wrench, and a spanner. 

This unit comes fully assembled with the 

exception of the handlebar cutting attach-

ment shield and cutting attachment.

*  

meets or exceeds these specifications and is  

recommended for all Shindaiwa products.

WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifica-

tions or alterations to any of these units 

or their components.

C3410 BRUSHCUTTER

Outer Tube

Handle Bar

Ignition

Switch

Fuel

Tank

IMPORTANT!

The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; 

“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and 

“rear” refer to directions as viewed by the 

operator during normal operation. 

Muffler

Spark Plug

Hanger

Throttle

Interlock