Shindaiwa T242 manual

SHIND AIWA OWNER’S/OPERA T OR’S MANU AL T242 TRIMMER WARNING! Minimize the risk of injur y to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. X7502800900 07/10[...]

2 The Shindaiwa 242 Series hand held power equipment has been designed and built to deliver superior per formance and reliability without compromise to quality , comfor t, safety or durability . Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-per formance engine technology , delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement [...]

3 WARNING! Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgement. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT � IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR � UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF � ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR � MEDICATION. � � � � � W or k [...]

4 Figure 1 Safety Labels IMPORT ANT! Safety and Operation Infor mation Labels: Make sure all infor mation labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing infor mation labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer . T he Proper l y Equipped Operator Always wear a harness when operating the uni[...]

5 Be Aware of the W or king Environment Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather . Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meter (50 feet) “danger zone” wear eye protection. Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather . If contact is made with a hard object, stop the engine and inspect th[...]

6 Engine Name T242 Engine T ype 2-cycle, catalyst Dr y W eight (less attachment) 5.3 kg/1 1.7 lb. Dimensions (L x H x W) mm 1740 x 355 x 320 mm / 68.5 x 13.2 x 12.6 in. Bore x Stroke 33 x 28 mm (1.3 x 1.1 in.) Displacement 23.9 cc (146 cu. in.) Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engine oil Fuel T ank Capacity 690 ml (23.3 oz.) Car[...]

7 Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit and inspect unit and components for any damage. Engine and shaft assembly ■ Cutting attachment shield ■ Cutting attachment ■ Kit containing cutting attachment ■ shield, mounting bracket and hardwar e, this owner’s/operator’s manual [...]

8 T rimmer Head Install the T rimmer Head. T ur n the trimmer over so that the 1. gear case output shaft faces UP . Remove and discard the black plastic 2. protective cap from the output shaft. See Figure 10. Rotate the holder until the hole in the 3. holder aligns with the notch on the gear case. Use the long end of the hex wrench to lock the hold[...]

9 W ARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power , overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, i[...]

10 After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur . Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor- age 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, unoccup[...]

11 XST013 Star ting the Engine 4. While holding the outer tube fir mly with left hand. Use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil star ter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to star t the engine. Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of obstructions! IMPORT ANT! ! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounte[...]

12 251029 Star ting the Engine (continued) W hen the Engine Star ts... n After the engine star ts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit. n Advancing the throttle makes the cutting attachment tur n faster; r eleasing the throttle per mits the attachment to stop tur ning. If the cutting attachment continues to [...]

13 Y our Shindaiwa unit 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: n Semi-automatic. T rimmer line is ind[...]

14 Mufer This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark ar rester or muf fler . Make sure the muf fler is well secured and in good condition. A wor n or damaged muf fler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss. Spar k Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean. F astener s Make sure nuts, bolts, a[...]

15 spark plug gap--all models Ever y 10 to 15 hours of operation: Remove and clean the spark plug. ■ Adjust the spark plug electrode gap 0.6 mm to (0.024 inch). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an BPM8Y or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the cor rect heat range. See Figure 27. CA UTION! Before removing the spark plug, clean the[...]

16 Carburetor Adjustment 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 will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been [...]

17 Adjusting Engine Idle Figure 20 Idle Adjusting Screw The engine must retur n to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to per mit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment. WARNING! The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be ad[...]

18 T r oubleshooting Guide V aporlock. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . Let cool completely and restar t. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. What T o Check Possible C[...]

19 T r oubleshooting Guide V aporlock. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . Let cool completely and restar t. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. What T o Check Possible C[...]

20 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch i[...]

21 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch i[...]

22 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. T o help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets[...]

23 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. T o help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets[...]

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