Stopping the Engine. Shindaiwa T242

Starting the Engine (continued)

WARNING!

The cutting attachment may rotate when the engine is started!

5. When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the “OPEN” position. See Figure 18. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.)

WARNING!

Never start the engine from the operating position.

Open

Figure 18

When the Engine Starts...

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After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit. n

Advancing the throttle makes the cutting attachment turn faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop turning. If the cutting attachment continues to rotate when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see “Adjusting Engine Idle”).

Starting A Flooded Engine

1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.

2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times.

3. If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.

Stopping the Engine

Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. See Figure 19.

OFF

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Figure 19

Checking Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices removed!

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. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from

Shindaiwa.

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 attachment 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 unit 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 unit with worn or damaged fasteners or attachment holders.

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