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Introduction

The Shindaiwa T2510 and C2510 

Brushcutter has been designed and 

built to deliver superior performance 

and reliability without compromise 

to quality, comfort, or durability. 

Shindaiwa high performance engines 

represent the leading edge of 

4-cycle engine technology, delivering 

exceptionally high power from 

remarkably low displacement and 

weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll 

soon discover for yourself why 

Shindaiwa is simply in a class by 

itself!

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in 

this manual describes machines 

available at the time of publication. 

While every attempt has been 

made to give you the very latest 

information about your Shindaiwa 

product, there may be some 

differences between your machine 

and the machine described in this 

manual. Shindaiwa reserves the 

right to make changes to products 

without prior notification, and without 

obligation to make alterations to 

machines previously manufactured.

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this 

product contains chemicals which 

may cause cancer, birth defects 

or other reproductive harm.

Introduction ........................................2
Contents ..............................................2
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS .............3
Attention Statements .........................3
Product Description ...........................5
Technical Specifications ....................6
HOW TO ASSEMBLE .......................7
Prior to Assembly ...............................7
Assembly of the Outer Pipe ..............8
Assembly of the Safety Guard ..........9
Assembly of the Handle ..................10
Adjustment of the Throttle  

Lever Free Play ................................11
Installation of the Saw Blade ...........12
Installation of the Trimmer Head ...13
HOW TO USE ..................................15
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................15
Starting the Engine ..........................16
Stopping the Engine ........................18
Adjusting the Engine Idle ...............18
Shoulder Strap ..................................19
GENERAL SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS ..............................20
The Properly Equipped Operator ...21
Work Safety .......................................22
Stay Alert ..........................................22
Be Aware of the Working 

Environment .....................................23
Using a Brushcutter Equipped 

with a Blade ......................................24
Barrier Type Front Handle 

(T2510) ..............................................24
Precautions Relating to Work .........25
HOW TO MAINTAIN AND STORE ..27
Periodic Maintenance ......................27
Storage ..............................................31
Blade and Trimmer Head ................32
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......33
DECLARATION OF  

CONFORMITY ...................................36

Contents

Summary of Contents for C2510

Page 1: ...r purposes Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly understand this manual Keep this manual at a particular place so that you can re...

Page 2: ...ake alterations to machines previously manufactured WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals which may cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Introduction 2 Conte...

Page 3: ...RTANT is one that possesses special signi cance Warning Labels Warning labels af xed to the machine mean as follows WARNING A statement preceded by a triangular Attention Symbol and the word WARNING c...

Page 4: ...and readable Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer Safety Guard Throttle Control Lockout Lever Strap with Emerg...

Page 5: ...d Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa machine Using Figure 2 as a guide familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components Understanding your machine helps ensure top pe...

Page 6: ...g Attachment and Guard 5 1 kg 5 2 kg Dimensions L X W X H 1 725 X 375 X 300 1 725 X 565 X 470 Sound Pressure Level TRIMMER 96 dB A 95 dB A BLADE note 1 90 dB A 89 dB A Sound Power Level TRIMMER 107 dB...

Page 7: ...ge If you nd any damaged or missing items contact your Shindaiwa dealer for consultation T2510 Engine Assembly Outer Tube Assembly Safety Guard Handle Strap Blade Cover Sub Guard Barrier Tool Set Hex...

Page 8: ...roduct 2 Slip the outer tube into the joint until the tube bottoms The outer tube or gearcase shaft may have to be rotated slightly for the splines on the mainshaft to fully engage to the engine 3 Tig...

Page 9: ...and bolt to adjust lower clamp Install the Sub Guard 1 Install the sub guard See Figure 6A CAUTION Make sure the clamp screw and nut is securely tightened before tightening the four bolts WARNING NEV...

Page 10: ...htening the 4 bolts in a diagonal or crisscross fashion C2510 Handle Bracket Lower Cap Band Cable Outer Tube Figure 7A Figure 7 Bolt Throttle Grip Handle Label 1 Loosen the 2 bolts of the lower cap an...

Page 11: ...low the procedures and illustrations that follow T2510 C2510 4 6mm Free Play 4 6mm Free Play Figure 8 1 Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and remove the air cleaner cover See Figure 9 Air Cleaner Cove...

Page 12: ...blade over the safety clip and onto Holder A Then slide the safety clip back to the original position WARNING The blade must t at against the Holder A The blade s mounting hole must be centered over...

Page 13: ...out sub guard when using a trimmer head IMPORTANT The bolt bolt guard and safety clip are not used with a trimmer head cutting attachment Save these parts for future blade installation 1 Make sure the...

Page 14: ...gure 15 Hex Wrench 6 While holding Holder A with the hex wrench thread the trimmer head onto the gearshaft and install securely using hand pressure Turn counter clockwise to install 7 Remove the hex w...

Page 15: ...of 2 cycle mixing oil Use only fresh clean unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher Fuel Tank Filling Procedure WARNING Minimize the Risk of Fire Stop the engine before refueling Always...

Page 16: ...ly pressing the primer bulb will not ood the engine with fuel 3 Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold Closed Figure 18 4 Depressing the lock lever pull the throttle lever fully...

Page 17: ...open position and repeatedly pull the recoil starter to remove excess fuel and start the engine If the engine still fails to start refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual WARNING Never sta...

Page 18: ...n to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released Idle speed is adjustable and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment 1 Place the trimmer on the g...

Page 19: ...Shoulder strap must used with the T2510 C2510 and various tools being used To wear the strap 1 Hook the strap hook to the hanger on the outer pipe 2 Hook the strap so that hook stays at your right han...

Page 20: ...foreign object or if the cutting attachment becomes entangled NEVER cut with dull blades Use a blade that is sharp and in good condition NEVER operate a machine with loose worn damaged or missing fast...

Page 21: ...rk barefooted When operating with a blade make sure the handle is positioned to provide you with maximum protection from contacting the blade Keep away from the rotating trimming line or blade at all...

Page 22: ...to the engine muf er WARNING Use Good Judgment ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects NEVER run the engine when transporting the machine NEVER run the engine indoors make sure th...

Page 23: ...de the 15 meters danger zone wear eye protection Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by ying debris Make sure no one is within 15 meters that s about 16 paces of an operating attachment Be extr...

Page 24: ...improperly installed parts or attachments WARNING Your brushcutter is equipped with a barrier type front handle shoulder strap and a safety guard These items must be installed and adjusted according...

Page 25: ...dull blade is more likely to thrust than a sharp one because a sharp blade tends to bite into the cut while a dull blade tends to bounce away When using a blade stay away from fences and buildings Wat...

Page 26: ...ng Grass Using a Trimmer Head CAUTION Do not push the rotating trimmer line into trees wire fences or any material that could entangle or break line Your Shindaiwa T2510 and C2510 brushcutter can be e...

Page 27: ...lug wire before performing service or maintenance work Non standard parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury NOTE Using non standard replacement p...

Page 28: ...10 Hour Maintenance NOTE If the machine is used in dusty or dirty conditions perform the periodic maintenance more frequently Remove the air cleaner lter See gure 30 Clean or replace as necessary To c...

Page 29: ...gearcase until grease is pushed out Use only lithium base grease such as Shindaiwa Gearcase Lubricant or equivalent See Figure 32 Old Grease Gearshaft Collar Filler Plug New Grease Figure 32 Use a ho...

Page 30: ...ch remove the 3 muf er bolts and the muf er See Figure 34 3 With a small at bladed screwdriver remove the 2 screws holding the spark arrester screen and cover to the muf er See Figure 34 4 Remove the...

Page 31: ...and muf er surfaces Clean cooling air intake grill Clean debris from gearcase and outer tube exterior surfaces Lubricate gearcase as outlined in page 29 of this manual Drain fuel tank Cover engine and...

Page 32: ...ure 36 Figure 35 Figure 37 Recommended Trimmer Head Part Number 67000 65010 Type Automatic Cutting Line Nylon Line Diameter 2 0 mm Blade Sharpening With a le or a grinder le a blade as follows WARNING...

Page 33: ...uled or improperly gapped The plug is damaged internally or of the wrong size Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Tighten and re test Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Re ll with fre...

Page 34: ...tion chamber Valve clearance set incorrectly Shorten trimmer line Cut at a slower rate Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Re ll with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or...

Page 35: ...t Refuel Replace the fuel lter Drain replace with clean fuel Clean or replace spark plug tighten the terminal Replace the ignition unit Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Test and replace as...

Page 36: ...SPR 12 2004 26 EC as amended Measured sound power level 11OdB A Guaranteed sound power level 111dB A Technical documentation is kept by K Maeda DIV Manager Engineering Research and Development DIV Shi...

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