WARNING!

Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this machine!

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WARNING!

To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.

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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MULTIPURPOSE

TRIMMER TOOL

MT230

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Introduction

The Shindaiwa Multipurpose Trimmer

Tool has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability.

As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!

Contents

PAGE

Attention Statements ........................... 2

Safety Labels ........................................ 3

Operating Precautions ........................ 4

General Safety Instructions ................ 6

Product Description ............................ 8

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in these instructions describes machines available at the time of publication.

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Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to machines previously manufactured.

Specifications ....................................... 8

Assembly .............................................. 9

Tool Installation ................................. 11

Checking Unit Condition .................. 12

Shoulder Strap ................................... 12

Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head . 13

Edging ................................................. 13

Maintenance ...................................... 14

Troubleshooting Guide .................... 15

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Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special

“attention statements”.

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.

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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.

CAUTION!

A statement preceded by the word

“CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage.

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IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word

“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.

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NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word

“NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.

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DO NOT OPERATE THIS

MACHINE WITH A BLADE.

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IMPORTANT!

The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from your machine as well as to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation 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

230-series power tool, 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.

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Safety Labels

IMPORTANT!

Safety and Operation Information Labels:

Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

Figure 1

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Operating Precautions

■ This Shindaiwa trimmer tool is specifically designed for use on the Shindaiwa Multipurpose

Tool Carrier. Installation and/or use on any other model, brand or type of power tool is not approved by Shindaiwa.

Attempts to use on nonapproved models can damage the equipment and cause accidents, serious injury or death.

■ Always make sure the Multipurpose Trimmer Tool is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.

■ Never use a cracked or warped cutting attachment: replace it with a serviceable one and make sure it fits properly.

■ Never smoke or light fires near the engine. Fuel is very flammable and fire could lead to serious personal injury or property damage.

■ Make sure there are no missing or loose fasteners, and that the stop switch and throttle controls are working properly.

WARNING!

■ Make sure there is always good ventilation when operating this machine. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death. Never run the engine indoors!

■ Before starting the engine, make sure the cutting attachment is not contacting anything.

■ Always stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the machine becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment.

■ Stop the machine immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improperly installed parts or attachments.

■ Never transport the machine or set it down with the engine running. An engine that’s running could be accidentally accelerated causing the cutting attachment to rotate.

■ Make sure cutter safety guards are in place when transporting the machine.

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CAUTION!

Never extend trimming line beyond the length specified for your unit.

Always keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.

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The Properly Equipped Operator

Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms.

Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush.

Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts!

Wear hearing protection devices and a broadbrimmed hat or helmet.

Always wear eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses.

Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the machine.

Keep away from the rotating trimmer line at all times, and never lift a moving attachment above waist-high.

Keep a proper footing and do not overreach— maintain your balance at all times during operation.

Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid boots or shoes): do not wear opentoed shoes or sandals. Never operate the machine while barefoot!

Figure 2

Work Safely

Trimmers run at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate your machine!

Always make sure the appropriate cutting attachment shield is correctly installed and in good condition.

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WARNING!

Never make unauthorized attachment installations.

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General Safety Instructions

DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT

IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR

UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR

MEDICATION.

WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire

Never smoke or light fires near the trimmer.

Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfilling and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled.

Always move the unit to a place well away from a fuel storage area or other readily flammable materials before starting the engine. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the power tool at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point before starting the engine.

Never place flammable material close to the engine muffler.

Never run the engine without the spark arrester screen in place. Do not operate the machine with the muffler removed.

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WARNING!

Use Good Judgment

Always wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.

Always protect yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and flying debris by wearing gloves and close fitting clothing that covers arms and legs. Never wear shorts. Don’t wear loose clothing or items such as jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level.

Never run the engine indoors!

Make sure there is always good ventilation. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death.

Always clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander.

Always use the proper cutting tool for the job.

Always stop the machine immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improperly installed parts or attachments.

Always hold the machine firmly with both hands when cutting or trimming, and maintain control at all times.

Always keep the handles clean.

Always disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work.

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Be Aware of the Working Environment

Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather.

Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 50-foot

“danger zone” wear eye protection.

Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by flying debris.

Make sure no one is within 50 feet

(15 meters)—that’s about 16 paces—of an operating attachment.

Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather.

Always make sure the appropriate cutting attachment shield is correctly installed.

If contact is made with a hard object, stop the engine and inspect the cutting attachment for damage.

Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be thrown either from the rotating cutting attachment or bounced from a hard surface.

Figure 3

When operating in rocky terrain or near electric wires or fences, use extreme caution to avoid contacting such items with the cutting attachment.

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Product Description and Specifications

Multipurpose

Trimmer Tool

Outer Tube

Gearcase

Cutting

Attachment

Shield

Trimmer

Head

Figure 4

Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation.

See Figure 4.

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WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to any of these units or their components.

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Multipurpose Trimmer Tool Specifications

Multipurpose Trimmer Tool (less cutting attachment) ................ 2.5 lbs. (1.2 kg)

Gearcase Lubrication ............................. Lithium based grease (Shindaiwa 13-57)

Gear Reduction ................................................................................................ 1.286:1

Gearcase Arbor Size .............................................. 7mm Left-hand thread (female)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Prior to Assembly

Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:

■ Outer Tube/Main Shaft Assembly

■ Cutting Attachment Shield

■ Trimmer Head

■ Kit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, gearcase tool holder, this owner's/operator's manual and a hex wrench.

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.

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Assembly

Cutting Attachment Shield

Socket-

Head

Cap

Screw

Outer

Tube

Bracket

Shim

Clamp

Screw

Cutting

Attachment

Shield

Shim

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Retaining

Nut

Cutting Attachment

Shield Mounting Plate

Figure 5

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Install the Cutting Attachment Shield.

1. Insert the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and the cutting attachment mounting plate. See Figure 5.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to loosen the retaining nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attachment shield mounting plate.

2. Fit the two shims and the bracket over the outer tube and loosely install the four socket-head screws.

See Figure 5.

3. Tighten the four socket-head cap screws to secure the cutting attachment shield.

WARNING!

NEVER operate the M230 trimmer without the cutting attachment shield installed and tightly secured!

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CAUTION!

Make sure the clamp screw and retaining nut is securely tightened before tightening the four socket head screws.

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Assembly

Trimmer Head

Model MT230

Holder

Output

Shaft

Position the Tool holder

Figure 6

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Install the trimmer head

Figure 7

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Install the Trimmer Head.

1. Turn the trimmer over so that the gearcase output shaft faces UP.

See Figure 6.

2. Remove and discard the plastic retaining plug.

3. Position the tool holder as shown, and slide the holder onto the output shaft. See Figure 6.

4. Rotate the tool holder and shaft until the notch in the holder aligns with the notch on the gearcase flange, and use the long end of the hex wrench to lock the output shaft in position. See Figure 7.

5. While holding the hex wrench, thread the trimmer head onto the output shaft, turning counterclockwise.

6. Using hand pressure only, tighten the trimmer head firmly on the gearshaft. See Figure 7.

IMPORTANT!

The trimmer head has a left-hand thread. Turn the trimmer head counter-clockwise to install.

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7. Remove the hex wrench.

WARNING!

A standard T-series machine should NEVER be operated with blade-type attachments.

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The Multipurpose Trimmer Tool should now be completely assembled and ready for use.

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Installing a Tool Attachment

1. Place the M230 Multipurpose Tool

Carrier and the Tool Assembly on a clean, flat surface so that both assemblies fit end to end. The

M230 assembly should be facing up, and the tool assembly should be positioned with the locking hole in the tube end facing up.

4. When the two tube halves are locked together, press down on the spring-loaded latch protector and tighten the coupler screw.

See Figure 9.

Coupler

Latch Protector

(lowered)

CAUTION!

Keep the open ends of the tubes clean and free of debris!

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M23005

2. Slip off the protective covers from the ends of both tubes, and loosen the coupler screw knob.

3. Insert the upper tube assembly into the coupler, with the tool decal facing up, until the line of the decal is flush with the end of the coupler.

Twist the tool back and forth until you are sure the coupler latch snaps in place. See Figure 8.

M230 Tube

Assembly

Latch Protector

(extended)

Latch

Locking

Hole

Figure 9

Coupler Screw

Knob

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Disassembling The Pole Sections

1. With the pole on a clean, flat surface, loosen the coupler screw.

The spring-loaded coupler protector should pop up.

2. Press down on the latch with your finger or thumb. This releases the coupler lock. See Figure 10.

3. Pull the lower tube assembly out of the coupler.

Press

Latch

Coupler

Screw

Knob

M23004

Coupler

Tool

Assembly

Figure 8

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Figure 10

M23006

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Checking Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices (ignition switch, etc.) removed!

Shoulder Strap

NOTE:

Although a shoulder strap accessory is not required for use with a Multipurpose Trimmer Tool, a shoulder strap can increase operator comfort during extended periods of operation.

See Figure 11.

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WARNING!

A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS

GUARD AGAINST FLYING

DEBRIS!

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Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to your machine without the written approval of Shindaiwa, Inc.

ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.

NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment: replace it with a serviceable one.

ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment fits properly into the appropriate cutter holder. If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace the attachment with new one and re-check.

ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the machine becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment.

NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load. Doing so could damage the engine.

NEVER operate a machine with worn or damaged fasteners or attachment holders.

Figure 11

Shoulder strap is available for use with the

Multipurpose

Trimmer Tool.

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Cutting Grass

Your Shindaiwa Multipurpose Trimmer Tool may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements.

NOTE:

For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head being used. Available trimmer head styles include:

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■ Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is indexed when the operator taps the trimmer head on the ground during operation.

■ Manual. The operator indexes line manually with the grass trimmer stopped.

■ Fixed. The operator must stop the machine and add new lengths of trimmer line manually.

■ Flail. This device, designed for clearing weeds and light brush, features three pivoting nylon blades.

CAUTION!

Do not push the rotating trimmer line into trees, wire fences or any other solid objects that could tangle or break line ends.

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Trimming and Mowing Grass

Figure 12

Edging

Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from horizontal) and move forward, holding the trimmer vertically.

See Figure 13.

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Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line service life, cut only with the tip of the trimmer line. Cut grass by swinging the machine’s trimmer head from right to left. Keep the trimmer head horizontal. See Figure 12.

Engine Operating Speeds

Operate the machine at full throttle while cutting grass.

CAUTION!

Operation at low RPM can lead to premature clutch failure.

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Figure 13

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Maintenance

Engine Maintenance

WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance work.

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WARNING!

Non-standard parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.

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IMPORTANT!

For detailed maintenance information about your Multipurpose Tool Carrier, consult the owner's manual that was provided with it. If it has been lost or misplaced, contact Shindaiwa for a replacement.

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NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.

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Prior to each work day, perform the following:

■ Carefully remove any accumulations of dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to engine overheating, fire, or premature wear.

■ Check for loose or missing screws or components.

■ Check the entire machine for leaking fuel or grease.

■ Make sure that nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.

New

Grease

Figure 14

Gear

Shaft

Collar

Tool Maintenance

Daily Tool Maintenance

Prior to each work day, perform the following:

■ Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the cutting attachment is securely fastened.

■ Check the entire machine for leaking fuel or grease.

50-hour Maintenance

Every 50 hours of operation

(more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):

■ Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt from the cylinder fins.

■ Remove the cutting attachment and the gear shaft collar, and press new grease into the gear case until the old grease has been pushed out.

Use only lithium-base grease such as Shindaiwa Gear Case Lubricant or equivalent. See Figure 14.

Old

Grease

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Troubleshooting Guide

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

Symptom

Excessive vibration.

Possible Cause

Warped or damaged attachment.

Remedy

Inspect and replace attachment as required.

Loose gearcase.

Tighten gearcase securely.

Cutter will not rotate.

Bent main shaft/worn or damaged bushings.

Inspect and replace as necessary.

Shaft not installed in coupler or gearcase.

Inspect and reinstall as required.

Broken shaft.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Damaged gearcase.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Cutting attachment

rotates at engine

idle.

Engine idle too high.

Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring boss.

Adjust engine idle speed

2,750 RPM. ( Ⳳ250 )

Replace clutch spring and shoes as required.

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Shindaiwa Inc.

P.O. Box 2810

Tualatin, Oregon 97062

Telephone: 503 692-3070

FAX: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com

Shin-Daiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka

Nishi, Asaminami-ku

Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan

Telephone: 81-82-849-2220

FAX: 81-82-849-2481

䊚2001 Shindaiwa, Inc.

Part Number 65001-94011

Printed in Japan

Rev. 10/01

Shindaiwa Tornado is a trademark, and Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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