Attention Statements. Shindaiwa T242

Introduction

The Shindaiwa 242 Series hand held power equipment has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability.

Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-performance engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight. As an owner/ operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!

Contents

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

Warning and Operational Labels ........ 2

Safety Instructions ............................... 3

Safety Labels ......................................... 4

Product Description ............................. 5

Specifications ........................................ 6

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in this owner’s/operator’s manual describes units available at the time of publication.

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

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Emission Control ................................. 6

Assembly and Adjustments ................. 7

Mixing Fuel .......................................... 8

Filling the Fuel Tank ......................... 10

Starting the Engine ............................ 10

Stopping the Engine .......................... 11

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Checking Unit Condition................... 11

Operation............................................. 12

Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head . 12

Maintenance ....................................... 13

Long Term Storage ............................ 17

Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 18

Warranty Statement ........................... 21

Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special

“attention statements”.

DANGER!

A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “DANGER” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death.

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.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word

“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.

CAUTION!

A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word

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

IMPORTANT!

The operational procedures described in 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 intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your 242 series hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you.

You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.

Warning and Operational Labels

Read and follow this operator's manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury..

50 FEET

(15m

)

Make sure no one is within 15 M / 50 feet of an operating machine.

WARNING: Surface can be hot. Always wear gloves when handling this unit.

Wear eye and hearing protection at all times during operation of this unit. Wear head protection where there is a risk of falling objects.

Beware of thrown or richocheted objects

Do not use blades.

String line only

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