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Contents
Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
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 opera-
tion 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
T261 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
Echo
Inc. at the address
printed on the back of this Manual.
Attention Statements
Introduction
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The Shindaiwa T61 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 tech-
nology, delivering exceptionally high
power with remarkably low displace-
ment and weight. As an owner/operator,
you’ll soon discover for yourself why
Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to
make changes to products without
prior notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
Attention Statements ...............................
Genereal Safety Instructions ..................3
Safety Labels .............................................4
Product Description .................................5
Specifications ............................................5
Assembly and Adjustments .....................6
Fuel ............................................................9
Starting the Engine ..................................9
Stopping the Engine ..............................10
Adjusting Engine Idle ............................10
Checking Unit Condition.......................11
Shoulder Strap ........................................11
Cutting Grass ..........................................11
Using a Blade (T61X) ..........................1
Maintenance ...........................................13
Long Term Storage ................................15
Troubleshooting Guide .........................16
Emission System Warranty ...................19
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this own-
er's/operator's manual describes units
available at the time of publication.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
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.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your
job easier.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
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.
Do not operate this unit with a
blade unless the unit is equipped
with a Shindaiwa-approved
handlebar or barrier.
Always wear a harness when
operating this unit with a blade.
A harness is also recommended
when using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a brushcutter,
beware of blade thrust. A jammed
blade can cause the unit to jerk
suddenly and may cause the
operator to lose control of the unit.
Echo Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior
notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
