Shindaiwa Shindaiwa SBA-TX24, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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CAUTION!
Do not push the rotating trimmer line
into trees, wire fences or any other
solid objects that could tangle or break
line ends.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the machine at full throttle while
cutting grass.
CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to pre-
mature clutch failure.
Trimming and Mowing Grass
Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer
head is angled slightly into the area to be
cut. To ensure maximum trimmerline ser-
vice life, cut only with the tip of the trimmer
line. Cut grass by swinging the machine’s
trimmer head from left to right. Keep the
trimmer head horizontal
To Wear the Shoulder Strap
1. Hook the strap hook to the hanger on
the outer pipe.
. Wear the shoulder strap so that the hook
stays at your right hand side.
3. Adjust the length of the shoulder strap
so that you can hold and operate the
machine comfortably.
(Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head)
Your Shindaiwa Multipurpose Trimmer
Tool 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
Fully automatic.
The trimmer head
automatically indexes line during
operation.
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
machine and add new lengths of trim-
mer line manually.
n
Flail.
This device, designed for clearing
weeds and light brush, features three
pivoting nylon blades.
Shoulder Strap
Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Operation
Edging
Tilt the handle
about 100° to
the left from
horizontal)and
move forward,
holding the
trimmer
vertically.
Emergency Release
In case of emergency, firmly pull the white
tab at the hook. The machine will be re-
leased from the strap.