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Install Hanger

1.  Position the hanger (A) on the outer tube (B) between the handle 

and throttle assembly and secure the hanger with the nut (C) and 

bolt (D). 

A

B

C,D

Install Handle and Barrier Bar

T242 with 1-screw Handle

1.  Install Handle and Barrier Bar.  

2. Adjust handle position for comfortable operation, and tighten screw securely.  

Barrier Bar and Hanger Assembly

1. Install the barrier bar (H) with the socket-head cap 

screws (A) and nuts (I). Tighten the screws finger-tight 

ONLY at this time.

2.  Locate the handle (B) in the best position for operator 

comfort (usually about 10 inches ahead of the throttle 

housing (E)). 

3.  Secure the handle by alternately tightening the four 

socket-head screws in a diagonal or “criss-cross” fash-

ion.

Handle Positioning Label

T242 with 4-screw Handle

E

A

B

I

H

Summary of Contents for 89291A

Page 1: ...of injury to yourself and others Read the Owner s Opera tor s manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing pr...

Page 2: ...e in force in your area If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa power tool or if you do not understand something in these instructions your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you You may a...

Page 3: ...lade make sure the handle is positioned to provide you with maximum protection from contacting the blade Always make sure the bar rier bar is installed in accordance with instructions NEVER use a crac...

Page 4: ...g Label 1 2 Debris Shield 1 3 Debris Shield Extension 1 4 M5 x 45 mm SPW Bolt 4 5 Upper Clamp 1 6 Spacer 2 7 Shoulder Strap 1 8 Hanger 1 9 M5 x 12 mm Socket Head Cap Screw 1 10 M5 Nut 1 11 M5 x 35 mm...

Page 5: ...ve Gear Case D E T242 with 1 screw Handle Remove Handle Assembly 1 Remove handle assembly Retain all parts for future use Remove Handle Assembly 1 Remove the four socket head cap screws A on the handl...

Page 6: ...e operation and tighten screw securely Barrier Bar and Hanger Assembly 1 Install the barrier bar H with the socket head cap screws A and nuts I Tighten the screws finger tight ONLY at this time 2 Loca...

Page 7: ...ON Make sure the clamp screw and retain ing nut F are securely tightened before tightening the four socket head screws 3 Tighten the four socket head cap screws to secure the cutting attachment shield...

Page 8: ...output shaft WARNING Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all required parts Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operat...

Page 9: ...RNING Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all required parts Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seri ously injure the operator and or bysta...

Page 10: ...ut shaft G WARNING Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all required parts Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seri ously injure the operator...

Page 11: ...reduces fatigue during extended operation Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off side shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting attach ment is parallel to the gr...

Page 12: ...ONSTANTLY ALERT FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS Barrier Bar A brushcutter s barrier bar helps prevent the operator from moving forward or the unit moving rearward thus preventing inadve...

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