Shindaiwa C230 INTL, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...30X EMC TRIMMER C230 INTL BRUSHCUTTER WARNING 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 C230 INTL T230X EMC ...

Page 2: ...from unit as well as to protect you and others from harm These proce dures are guidelines for safe operation un der 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 Shindaiwa power tool or if you do not understand something in this manual your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you Introduction ...

Page 3: ... maintenance work ALWAYS if a saw blade should bind fast in a cut shut off the engine imme diately Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the blade Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely General Safety Instructions WARNING Never make unauthorized attachment installations WARNING Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you ...

Page 4: ...rocky terrain or near electric wires or fences use extreme caution to avoid contacting such items with the cutting attachment The Properly Equipped Operator Always wear a harness when operating a unit equipped with a blade 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 recommended Do not we...

Page 5: ...roken or damaged equipment NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load Doing so could dam age the engine WARNING A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against ricochet YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer or brushcutter Do not make modifications to this...

Page 6: ...d may include a hex wrench spanner and a combination spark plug wrench screw driver Goggles Carefully inspect all components for damage 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 Specifications are subject to change without notice Unit Description Outer Tube Grip Cutting Attachment Shield Us...

Page 7: ...amp screw firmly Handle Positioning Label Assembly Handlebar C230 Assemble the Handlebar 1 Position the handle over the outer tube See Figure 7 Make sure the throttle lever is on the right hand side of the outer tube 2 Attach the handle mounting bracket using the two socket head cap screws Tighten the screws finger tight ONLY at this time 3 Locate the handle forward of the Handle Positioning Label...

Page 8: ...230 1 Insert the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and the cutting attachment mounting plate See Figure 9 WARNING NEVER operate the unit without the cutting attachment shield installed and tightly secured CAUTION Make sure the clamp screw and retaining nut are securely tightened before tighten ing the four socket head cap screws NOTE It may be necessary to loosen the retain ing nut ...

Page 9: ...djuster Nuts 23013 Assembly Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads Remove the Cylinder Cover 1 Remove the cap from the spark plug 2 Loosen the black cylinder cover knob about a dozen full turns are required and then lift off the cylinder cover NOTE If the cover binds on the muffler outlet tube pull gently on the corner of the cover as shown see inset Connect the Throttle Cable 1 Route the ribbed cabl...

Page 10: ...5B WARNING The blade must fit flat against the holder flange The blade mounting hole must be centered over the raised boss on blade Holder A Slide the blade in place Center the safety clip CAUTION Install the blade so its printed surface is visible to the operator when the brushcutter is in the normal operating position NOTE When installing certain blades it may be necessary to temporarily remove ...

Page 11: ...he unit to cool be fore refueling Wipe all spilled fuel and move the unit at least 10 feet 3 meters from the fueling point before restarting NEVER start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak NEVER start or operate this unit if the carburetor fuel lines fuel tank and or fuel tank cap are damaged NEVER smoke or light any fires near the unit or fuels NEVER place any flammable mate rial near th...

Page 12: ...and start the engine If the engine still fails to start refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual 5 When the engine starts slowly move the choke lever to the OPEN position See Figure 23 If the engine stops af ter the initial start close the choke and restart Figure 23 Open Starting the Engine 4 While holding the outer tube firmly with one hand slowly pull the recoil starter handle until ...

Page 13: ...comfort dur ing extended periods of operation WARNING Always wear a shoulder strap when op erating this unit with a blade A shoul der strap is also recommened when using trimmer line IMPORTANT Adjust the shoulder strap or harness so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off side shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground Make sure all hooks and adjust men...

Page 14: ...VER OPER ATE THE BRUSHCUTTER WITH A DAMAGED BLADE A blade equipped unit must be equipped with a bicycle type handle bar or barrier bar as well as a har ness or strap Always make sure the cutting at tachment shield is properly installed before operating the unit Blade Thrust Blade thrust is a sudden sideways or backward motion of the brushcutter Such motion may occur when the blade jams or catches ...

Page 15: ... light brush features three nylon blades attached to the head by pivots CAUTION Do not push the rotating line into trees wire fences or any material that could tangle or break line ends Using a Brushcutter with a Trimmer Head CAUTION Operation at low rpm can lead to pre mature clutch failure Trimming and Mowing Grass Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be...

Page 16: ... If a blade s perfor mance changes suddenly stop the engine and check the blade for cracks or other damage Replace a damaged blade IMMEDIATELY WARNING Never repair a damaged blade by welding staightening or by modify ing its shape An altered blade may break during operation resulting in serious personal injury DO NOT use 2 tooth or NON Shindaiwa approved 4 tooth cutting blades on Shindaiwa trimmer...

Page 17: ...ith the end of the hooked wire the line is delicate and can be dam aged easily 23055 Spark Arrester Installation If engine becomes hard to start and has low power the spark arrester screen should be inspected and cleaned Engine Cover Engine Cover Knob Figure 35 Spark Arrester Screen WARNING Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing muffler Operating with miss ing or damaged exhaust componen...

Page 18: ...NING Sharpen only the cutting teeth of a blade DO NOT alter the contour of the blade in any way Multiple tooth Circular Blade Use a round file to maintain a radius of 0 04 to 0 06 1 to 1 5 mm at the base of each tooth Cutting edges must be offset equally on each side Round File Figure 37 30 Round File Figure 36 To remove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor and with the fuel drain...

Page 19: ...6A or equivalent type spark plug of the correct heat range Restart YES What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START LOW POWER OUTPUT Is the engine overheating Operator is overworking the unit Carburetor mixture is too lean Improper fuel ratio Fan fan cover cylinder fins dirty or damaged Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muffler Shorten trimmer line Cut at a...

Page 20: ... to shut off Ground stop wire is disconnected or switch is defective Overheating due to incorrect spark plug Overheated engine Test and replace as required Replace spark plug with a NGK BMR6A or equivalent type spark plug of the correct heat range Idle engine until cool Cutting attachment rotates at engine idle Engine idle too high Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring boss Loose attachment h...

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