Shindaiwa T302, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...al equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment Operator s Manual x7722271404 x772000164 T302 GRASSTRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read and understand all provided literature before use Failure to do so could result in serious injury This pr...

Page 2: ...trol Exhaust Evaporative 14 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 14 Description 15 Contents 16 Assembly 17 Support Handle 17 Line Installation HDFH Models 17 Operation 18 Fuel 19 Starting Cold Engine 22 Starting Warm Engine 23 Stopping Engine 24 Applications 25 Operating Techniques 25 Maintenance 25 Skill Levels 26 Maintenance Intervals 26 Air Filter 27 Fuel Filter 29 Spark Plug 30 Cooling S...

Page 3: ...T302 TABLE OF CONTENTS X7502350700 3 4 2018 ECHO Inc ENGLISH Specifications 40 Product Registration 42 ...

Page 4: ...NFORMATION Parts Serial Number Genuine SHINDAIWA Parts and Assemblies for your SHINDAIWA products are available only from an Authorized SHINDAIWA Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find these numbers on the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below Model No _________________ Serial No ___...

Page 5: ...nd ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Manuals and Parts Catalogs are available from your SHINDAIWA dealer or at WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM or by contacting the Consumer Product Support Department 1 877 986 7783 Always check WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM for updated information SAFETY Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual an...

Page 6: ...ips for use care and maintenance of the unit CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning See Operator s Manual Carburetor Adjustment High Speed Mixture Wear Eye Ear and Head Protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed Wear Hand ...

Page 7: ...ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Primer Bulb Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Keep Bystanders and Helpers Away 15 m 50 ft Do not use blades String line only Beware Thrown Objects Do not use blades String line only Symbol Description Symbol Description ...

Page 8: ...perly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good If you are tired or sick If you are taking medication If you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protection Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE requireme...

Page 9: ...t matter such as pollen Make sure the mask does not impair your vision and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should have long legs shirts should have long sleeves DO NOT WEAR SHORTS DO NOT WEAR TIES SCARVES JEWELRY or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth K...

Page 10: ...eved that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unkn...

Page 11: ...Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbn...

Page 12: ...o Not Work In Odd Positions Or On Ladders Do Not Over Reach Avoid Hot Surfaces Keep Exhaust Area Clear Of Flammable Debris Avoid Contact During And Immediately After Operation Equipment Use only ECHO INC attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which hav...

Page 13: ...d to unit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings Position wiring safely to prevent snagging separation of connectors or breakage during operation Gather excess wire and secure with wiring clamp if provided on equipment or tuck behind the air filter area Do not place wiring directly against hot engine components Check wiring and con...

Page 14: ...k fuel line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the ma...

Page 15: ...Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your SHINDAIWA dealer 1 Power Head 2 Throttle Handle For Right Hand 3 Throttle Trigger Lockout 4 Stop Switch 5 Support Handle For Left Hand 6 Drive Shaft Assembly ...

Page 16: ...ng parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts 7 Nylon Cutter Head 8 Debris Shield With Cut off Knife 9 Cut off Knife 10 Throttle Trigger 11 Spark Plug 12 Arm Rest 13 Recoil Starter Handle 14 Spark Arrestor Muffler Or Spark Arrestor Muffler With Catalyst 15 Fuel Tank 16 Fuel Tank Cap 17 Choke 18 Air Cleaner 19 Purge Bulb 20 Heavy Duty Fixed Line Head HDFH On HDFH Models Only 1 Power Hea...

Page 17: ... ASSEMBLY Support Handle Note Label shows minimum spacing for support handle location 1 If necessary position support handle for comfortable operation and securely tighten screws Line Installation HDFH Models 1 Install trimmer line as shown 2 line 4 line ...

Page 18: ...st can cause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks metal or other hard objects Contact local f...

Page 19: ...ed with ECHO Red Armor engine oil at 50 1 ratio Use of ECHO Red Armor Fuel Power Fuel is recommended to extend engine life in all air cooled 2 stroke and 2 4 stroke hybrid engines Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used Shindaiwa brand 2 stroke oils meet these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failu...

Page 20: ...caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground DO NOT overfill fuel tank Wipe up spills immediately Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage is rep...

Page 21: ...Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a ...

Page 22: ...y from the STOP position 2 Choke Movechoke B to COLDSTART CLOSED position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully...

Page 23: ... pulls repeat instructions 2 5 6 Throttle Trigger After engine warm up grip throttle handle and support handle Depress the throttle trigger lockout and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed The attachment should ...

Page 24: ...nd throttle trigger lockout with left hand Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Stop Switch Move stop switch A to STOP position If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posit...

Page 25: ...ve forward with each arc to cut a swath Width of cutting swath depends on arc Use a larger arc for a wider swath or a smaller arc for a narrow swath Keep line head tilted to direct cutting debris forward or away from you Operating Techniques Debris flows in direction of line head rotation Change line head position to assure debris flow is directed away from operator Keep cutting line away from wir...

Page 26: ...nt to DO IT YOURSELF or have the Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If the task is not listed see your Dealer for repairs Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Level 3 See your dealer Click HERE or go to http www echo usa com products maintenance kit or HERE https www shindaiwa usa com you can...

Page 27: ...spection Air Filter Level 1 1 Close choke COLD START position This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area 2 Remove air filter cover Brush dirt from inside cover Fuel System Inspect 3 1 3 Months Air Filter Replace 1 Fuel Filter Inspect 1 Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect 1 Spark Plug Inspect Clean Replace 1 Muffler Spark A...

Page 28: ...n as indicated below 4 Foam Pre filter Clean foam filter in water detergent solution and rinse with clean water Wrap the filter in a clean dry cloth and squeeze do not wring dry Allow to dry completely before reuse Do not oil Air Filter Lightly brush debris from filter Replace filter if it is damaged fuel soaked very dirty or the rubber sealing edges are deformed 5 Assemble components in reverse o...

Page 29: ...le Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Pull the fuel filter from the fuel tank Do not damage fuel line while removing fuel filter from tank 3 Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter Parts Required Tune Up Kit ...

Page 30: ...d by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment supply hose Fines up to 37 500 may be enforced for using an un certified replacement part Spark Plug Level 2 Use only NGK CMR7H spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur 1 Remove spark plug and check for fouling worn and rounded center electrode 2 Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will...

Page 31: ...enting cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Remove engine co...

Page 32: ... spark arrestor screen cover B gasket C and screen D from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler 6 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 7 Assemble components in reverse order Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and r...

Page 33: ... tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Level 2 When carburetor adjustment is completed the cutting attachment should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance w...

Page 34: ...t in compliance with emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than idle speed must be performed by an authorized dealer 1 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed screw A should be set to the specifications found on Specifications page of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counterclockwise to decrease idle speed Lubricatio...

Page 35: ...e 3 Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable 4 Install the gear housing and shield assembly Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions Note For normal use Speed Feed head disassembly is not necessary However if circumstances require disassembly follow these instructions 1 Press top of locking tabs A on both sides of Speed Feed head to release cover B from ...

Page 36: ... 2 4 mm 0 095 in diameter 7 6 m 25 ft 2 Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets 3 Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet and push line equal distance through trimmer head 4 Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 13 cm 5 in of each line remains exposed Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation ...

Page 37: ...no maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and or explosion Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole otherwise serious personal injury may result ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Engine starts hard or Engine does not start Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer or f...

Page 38: ...n or replace plug Engine runs but dies or Engine does not acceler ate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants or residue in fuel Replace filter or replace fuel Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminated fuel Clean or replace Spark plug Plug dirty or worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace Carburetor Improper adjustment Vibrati...

Page 39: ...tion 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7 Allow engine to cool Rem...

Page 40: ...troke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 SHINDAIWA Red Armor ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E15 or E85 Oil SHINDAIWA Red Armor Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 71L 24 US fl oz Starter System Automatic...

Page 41: ...FICATIONS X7502350700 41 4 2018 ECHO Inc ENGLISH Handle Front loop Rear handle Shoulder Harness Optional Idle Speed 2 900 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 3 700 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T 9 100 RPM MODEL T302 ...

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Page 43: ...T302 PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7502350700 43 4 2018 ECHO Inc ENGLISH ...

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