Shindaiwa C282, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit...

Page 2: ...n 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 i...

Page 3: ...ause serious injury or death ALWAYS stop the unit immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake Inspect for broken missing or improp erly installed parts or attachments NEVER extend trimming l...

Page 4: ...ing attachment parallel to the ground Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the unit Wear close fitting clothing to protect legs and arms Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recomm...

Page 5: ...w bevel gear Handle Type Bicycle type Engine Idle Speed 2 750 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 3 800 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T w line head 9 500 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T w blade 11 500...

Page 6: ...rse order of disassembly 3 Locate the handle in the best position for operator comfort Outer Tube Lower Cap Retaining Screws A Handlebar Lower cap Handlebar Handle Positioning Label Spacer Spacer Hand...

Page 7: ...er cover 2 Thread throttle cable adjuster A into throttle cable bracket B and install wire end into large carburetor swivel hole C Check throttle for freedom of move ment and that wide open throttle l...

Page 8: ...t the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and the cut ting attachment mounting plate WARNING NEVER operate the unit without the cutting attachment shield installed and tightly secured CAU...

Page 9: ...er B on the output shaft Installing Brushcutter Blade Hex Wrench Tighten the assembly blade not shown for clarity CAUTION Install the blade so its printed sur face is visible to the operator when the...

Page 10: ...age is found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired Move at least 3m 10 ft from refueling location before starting the engine After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks...

Page 11: ...r other readily flam mable materials before starting the engine tank with clean fresh fuel 4 Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten firmly 5 Wipe away any spilled fuel before starting engine Starti...

Page 12: ...a load Doing so could damage the engine NEVER operate a unit with worn or damaged fasteners or attachment holders WARNING A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guar antee of pr...

Page 13: ...openings Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit WARNING Engine exhaust IS...

Page 14: ...such as rocks broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment CAUTION Use only flexible nonmetallic line recommended by the manufacturer Never use...

Page 15: ...ly con tact with the blade ALWAYS KEEP THE HANDLEBAR OR BARRIER BAR SECURELY IN PLACE ON THE UNIT WARNING Before performing any main tenance repair or cleaning work on the unit make sure the engine an...

Page 16: ...shcutter models Operating any unit with a blade or attachment not approved for that unit can be hazardous and may cause serious injury WARNING NOTE Using non standard replacement parts could invalidat...

Page 17: ...spark plug must be replaced use only the type recommended in Specifica tions or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range Maintenance continued 1 Close choke cold start position Th...

Page 18: ...Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins Gearcase lubrication Remove the cutting attachment cut ting attachment holder and gear shaft collar Remove...

Page 19: ...and 3 engine cover screws and the engine cover The muffler cover is attached to the engine cover at the top and front by tabs To remove push inward at arrow area while pulling outward See insert imag...

Page 20: ...tain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for opera...

Page 21: ...y with soap and water Let dry and reassemble the element Store the unit in a clean dust free area Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer use the following proce dur...

Page 22: ...switch is in O OFF position Shorted ignition ground Faulty ignition unit If the plug is wet excess fuel may be in the cylinder The plug is fouled or improperly gapped The plug is damaged internally or...

Page 23: ...d oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Clean repair or replace as necessary Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Service the air cleaner element Tighten or replace the spark plug Check the...

Page 24: ...orized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Test and replace as required Replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Restart Idle engine until cool Symptom...

Page 25: ...ave questions concerning Shindaiwa s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 or contact us through the web at WWW SHINDAIWA COM PRODUCT WARRANTY PE...

Page 26: ...he operator s manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer during the warra...

Page 27: ...igned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to con...

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Page 32: ...AIWA COM When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation...