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Hold the 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 swing-
ing the trimmer
from left to right.
Keep the trimmer
head
horizontal. See
Figure 4.
Edging
Tilt the handle
about 100° to the
left (from hori-
zontal) and move
forward, holding
the trimmer verti-
cally as shown in
Figure 5.
Your 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.
Trimmer line is
indexed when the operator taps the
trimmer head on the ground during
operation.
n
Manual.
The operator indexes line
manually with the grass trimmer
stopped.
n
Fixed.
The operator must stop the unit
and add new lengths of trimmer line
manually.
n
Flail.
This device, designed for clear-
ing weeds and light brush, features
three nylon blades attached to the head
by pivots.
NOTE:
Additional hardware may be required to mount
the Fixed Line or the Flail type trimmer heads.
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Cutting Grass—Units Equipped with a Trimmer Head
CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to
premature clutch failure.
Trimming and Mowing Grass
Checking Unit Condition
Shoulder Strap
Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder
pad rests comfortably on the off-side
shoulder and the cutting path of the cut-
ting attachment is parallel to the ground.
Make sure all hooks and adjustment
devices are secure.
Figure 23
CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a cutting
attachment shield and using exces-
sive line length can lead to premature
clutch failure.
CAUTION!
Do not push the rotating line into
trees, wire fences or any material that
could tangle or break line ends.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the unit at full throttle while cut-
ting grass.
NOTE:
Although a shoulder strap accessory is not
required for use with a grass trimmer, a
shoulder strap can increase operator com-
fort during extended periods of operation.
See Figure 3.
WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder
strap when operating this
unit with a blade. A shoulder strap
is also recommended when using
trimmer line.
NOTE:
Using a shoulder strap when operating
this unit with a blade allows you to main-
tain proper control of the unit and reduces
fatigue during extended operation.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield
or other protective device is
no guarantee of protection against
ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS
GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
Figure 24
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting attachment is
properly installed and firmly tightened before
operation.
NEVER
use a cracked or warped cutting at-
tachment: 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.
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do
not make modifications to this unit without
written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
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.
NEVER
operate the unit with the cutting
attachment shield or other protective devices
removed!
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T261X
Operating With A Blade
