Shindaiwa M2510 Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

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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 
operation 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 
2510-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 
Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address printed on 
the back of this Manual.

Attention Statements

Introduction

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The Shindaiwa 2510-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 technol-
ogy, delivering exceptionally high power 
with 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 own-
er's/operator's manual describes M2510 
Multipurpose Tool Carrier 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 informa-
tion that should be acted upon to 
prevent serious bodily injury.

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 
“IMPOR TANT” is one that possesses 
special significance.

Contents

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................................. 2
Safety Instructions .................................... 3
Product Description .................................. 4
Specifications ............................................. 4
Assembly .................................................... 5
Installing a Tool Attachment .................... 5
Removing a Tool Attachment ................... 5
Mixing Fuel................................................ 6
Filling the Fuel Tank................................. 6
Starting the Engine  .................................. 7
Stopping the Engine.................................. 8
Maintenance .............................................. 9
Long Term Storage ................................. 11
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 12
Declaration of Conformity ...................... 15

Read and follow this manual, make 
sure anyone using the trimmer does 
likewise. Failure to do so could 
result in serious personal injury or 
machine failure. Keep this manual 
for future reference.

Always wear a hard hat to reduce the 
risk of head injuries during operation of 
this machine. In addition, always wear 
eye and hearing protection. Shindaiwa 
recommends wearing a face shield as 
additional face and eye protection.

Wear heavy duty, non-slip gloves.

Safety tip shoes or boots with non-
slip sole should be worn.

Sound Power Level  (measured in 
accordance with 2000/14/EC)

Never operate power equipment 
of any kind if you are tired or if you 

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drugs, medication or any other 
substance that could affect your 
ability or judgement.

Summary of Contents for M2510

Page 1: ...his machine unless you clearly understand this manual This machine is designed for cutting branches grass weeds and brush Use only for designated purpose Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Always wear eye protection and a safety helmet when operating this machine Keep this manual available at all times so that you can reference it whenever you have a question about the use of this ...

Page 2: ...RNING A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word WARNING contains informa tion that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury 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 Contents Shindaiwa Inc re...

Page 3: ...top 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 ALWAYS maintain the Multipurpose Engine according to this owner s manual and follow the recommended scheduled maintenance NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load Doing so could damage the engine ALWAYS use genuine Shindaiwa p...

Page 4: ...and a WOT Sound Power Level In accordance with EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868 average data between at Idling and at WOT Vibration Level In accordance with EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867 Note 1 8 tooth blade equipped Note 2 Trimmer head equipped Sound Pressure Level average data between at Idling and at WOT Note 1 92 dB A Sound Power Level average data between at Idling and at WOT Note 1 101 dB A Vibration...

Page 5: ...nger or thumb This releases the coupler lock See Figure 5 Pull the tool assembly out of the coupler 1 2 3 CAUTION Keep the open ends of the tubes clean and free of impurities Slip off the protective covers from the ends of both tubes and loosen the cou pler screw knob Insert the tool assembly into the cou pler with the tool decal facing up until the line of the decal is flush with the end of the c...

Page 6: ...o excessive carbon deposits CAUTION Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10 alcohol by volume Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased operating temperatures Under certain conditions alcohol based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2 cycle mixing oils Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended...

Page 7: ...g the outer tube firmly with your left hand use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt then pull quickly to start the engine 5 Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of obstructions IMPORTANT Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled I for ON or START and O for OFF or STOP Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 9 ...

Page 8: ...ts are preset at factory and cannot be serviced in the field Slide the ignition switch to the O STOP position Disconnect the spark plug lead and use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug turn counter clockwise to remove If the spark plug is fouled or soaked with fuel clean the plug as necessary 1 2 Starting A Flooded Engine Open the choke and fully depress the throttle lever with your lef...

Page 9: ...work day perform the following 10 Hour Maintenance Unscrew Fasteners Figure 16A More frequently in dusty conditions Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the two thumbscrews See Figure 16A Remove and inspect the pre filter If the pre filter is torn or otherwise damaged replace it with a new one See Figure 16B Clean the pre filter with soap and water Let dry before reinstalling Inspect the air ...

Page 10: ...ug electrode gap to 0 6 0 7 mm If the spark plug must be replaced use only an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range See Figure 17 Ŷ CAUTION Before removing the spark plug clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine s internal parts Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode 10 15 Hour Maintenance 0 6 0 7 m...

Page 11: ... fuel is passing through Start and run the engine until stops running Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will no longer start 1 2 3 CAUTION Gasoline stored in the carburetor for extended periods can cause hard start ing and could also lead to increased service and maintenance cost WARNING Never operate the unit with D GDPDJH RU PLVVLQJ PXIÀHU RU VSDUN arrester Operating with a missing or GDPDJH...

Page 12: ...und Faulty ignition unit If the plug is wet excess fuel may be in the cylinder The plug is fouled or improperly gapped Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Tighten and re test Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Refill with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with 50 1 Shindaiwa Premium 2 cycle mixing oil or with an equivalent high quality 2 cycle ...

Page 13: ...ug Restart Check the Specifications page in this manual for the correct spark plug for this unit Repair or replace fuel filter and or fuel line Water in the fuel Piston seizure Faulty carburetor and or diaphragm Overheating condition Improper fuel Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber Check fuel octane rating check for presence of alcohol in the fuel Refuel as necessary Consult with an authori...

Page 14: ... air filter Replace the fuel filter Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Adjust 3 000 300 min 1 Reset the switch and re start Overheated engine Engine idle too high Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring boss Loose attachment holder Warped or damaged attachment Loose gearcase Poor acceleration Engine stops abruptly Engine difficult to shut off Cutting attachment moves at engine idle Exc...

Page 15: ...ized representative in the European community Mr Phil Williams Worldwide Corporate Advisors LLP 8 10 Hallam Street Suite 405 London W1W 6JE TEL 44 20 3008 8910 FAX 44 20 3008 8911 Technical documentation is kept by K Maeda DIV Manager Engineering Research and Development DIV Shindaiwa Corporation GCF QHſEG 1 WMC 0KUJK UCOKPCOK W Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan TEL 81 82 849 2003 FAX 81 82 849 2482 26th D...

Page 16: ...ized representative in the European community Mr Phil Williams Worldwide Corporate Advisors LLP 8 10 Hallam Street Suite 405 London W1W 6JE TEL 44 20 3008 8910 FAX 44 20 3008 8911 Technical documentation is kept by K Maeda DIV Manager Engineering Research and Development DIV Shindaiwa Corporation GCF QHſEG 1 WMC 0KUJK UCOKPCOK W Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan TEL 81 82 849 2003 FAX 81 82 849 2482 26th D...

Page 17: ...All Authorized representative in the European community Mr Phil Williams Worldwide Corporate Advisors LLP 8 10 Hallam Street Suite 405 London W1W 6JE TEL 44 20 3008 8910 FAX 44 20 3008 8911 Technical documentation is kept by K Maeda DIV Manager Engineering Research and Development DIV Shindaiwa Corporation GCF QHſEG 1 WMC 0KUJK UCOKPCOK W Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan TEL 81 82 849 2003 FAX 81 82 849 2...

Page 18: ...ww shindaiwa com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Office 6 2 11 Ozuka Nishi Asaminami Ku Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan Telephone 81 82 849 2220 Fax 81 82 849 2481 2008 Shindaiwa Inc Part Number 65040 94310 Revision 2 08 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa Inc Specifications subject to change without notice ...

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