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X7732276702

Operator’s

Manual

T235

Grass Trimmer

/ Brushcutter

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.

Read and understand all provided literature before
use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Note: This product complies with CAN ICES-2/NMB-2.

Summary of Contents for T235

Page 1: ...gine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read and understand all provided literature before use Failu...

Page 2: ...RB And EPA Emissions Control Information 14 Description 15 Contents 16 Assembly 17 Nylon Line Head Installation 17 To Advance Trimmer Line 18 Remove Nylon Line Head 18 Support Handle 19 Operation 19 F...

Page 3: ...T235 TABLE OF CONTENTS X7732276702 3 11 19 ECHO Incorporated Troubleshooting 43 Storage 45 Long Term Storage Over 30 Days 45 Specifications 46 Product Registration 48 Notes 50...

Page 4: ...mbly specific to this product Scan QR codes for more information For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or questions regarding terms used in this manual visit https www ec...

Page 5: ...all the SHINDAIWA Consumer Product Support Department at 1 877 986 7783 from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of yo...

Page 6: ...injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The saf...

Page 7: ...retor Adjustment Idle Speed Wear Hand and Foot Protection Carburetor Adjustment Low Speed Mixture Safety Alert Emergency Stop Hot Surface Fuel and Oil Mixture DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel I...

Page 8: ...ecome extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly...

Page 9: ...es to improve your grip on the handles Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches cold environments and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Ear Protection...

Page 10: ...persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine In the absence of such information ECHO does not recommend the use of this mach...

Page 11: ...loping a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe...

Page 12: ...ators and fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 50 ft 15 m while the unit is in use Outside the 15 m 50 ft zone there is still a risk of injury from...

Page 13: ...e that shield is properly installed and that the cut off knife is securely in place Replace if either is damaged or missing Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating c...

Page 14: ...hind the air filter area Do not place wiring directly against hot engine components Check wiring and connectors for nicks cuts exposed wire or other damage and repair or replace as needed Exposed wire...

Page 15: ...line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks and fuel feed lines An Emission Control Label is located on the...

Page 16: ...unit Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your SHINDAIWA dealer The safety decal is for ex...

Page 17: ...ts list to check for missing parts 1 Power Head 2 Throttle Handle For Right Hand 3 Throttle Trigger Lockout 4 Stop Switch 5 Support Handle For Left Hand 6 Drive Shaft Assembly 7 Nylon Cutter Head 8 Cu...

Page 18: ...hot 1 Be sure adapter plate C remains on PTO shaft A 2 Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool D 3 Thread line head E onto shaft by turning i...

Page 19: ...ppear different than nylon line head shown To Advance Trimmer Line See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement Note To advance trimmer line tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is...

Page 20: ...ving obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause...

Page 21: ...f ECHO branded fuel is recommended to extend engine life in all air cooled 2 stroke and 2 4 stroke hybrid engines Two Stroke Oil A 2 stroke engine oil such as Shindaiwa branded 2 stroke oils meeting I...

Page 22: ...uel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground DO NOT overfill fuel...

Page 23: ...Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an appr...

Page 24: ...parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown and surfaces that could cause loss of control 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A forward away from the STOP position 2 Ch...

Page 25: ...pulls move choke B to the RUN OPEN position Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Pull starter handle rope...

Page 26: ...ent should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Note If attachment moves readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your Dealer...

Page 27: ...handle rope D until engine fires Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shu...

Page 28: ...rator Scything Scything Swing the cutting head in a level arc gradually feeding the line into the material being cut Move forward with each arc to cut a swath Width of cutting swath depends on arc Use...

Page 29: ...e contact point regardless of where the contact is being made These types of reactive forces are also called Blade Thrust As shown in the illustration a blade turning counterclockwise will cause the e...

Page 30: ...in the cut stop the engine and support the trimmer or brushcutter to keep stress off the blade Push the tree away from the entry point of the cut to open the cut and pull the blade directly away from...

Page 31: ...s designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools we recommend...

Page 32: ...ng of damage or wear during inspection COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ D SKILL LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 Choke Shutter Inspect Clean 1 Fuel System Inspect 3 1 Coo...

Page 33: ...ea 2 Remove air filter cover Brush dirt from inside cover 3 Replace filter if it is damaged fuel soaked very dirty or the rubber sealing edges are deformed Lightly brush debris from filter Soak heavil...

Page 34: ...el filter with the fingers on one hand and the fuel line with the other hand Pull and twist slightly to separate 4 Install the new filter with the reverse action Note Federal EPA regulations require a...

Page 35: ...damage may occur 1 Remove spark plug and check for fouling worn and rounded center electrode 2 Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 A...

Page 36: ...ng cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blocka...

Page 37: ...move ignition wires from clip for cleaning 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank 7 Assemble components in reverse order Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen...

Page 38: ...he catalytic element inside muffler 5 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 6 Assemble components in reverse order Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead...

Page 39: ...buretor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation Thi...

Page 40: ...the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down 1 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed screw A should be set...

Page 41: ...necessary DO NOT over fill Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions Note For normal use Speed Feed head disassembly is not necessary However if circumstances require disassembly follow these instructi...

Page 42: ...us injury can occur 1 Cut one piece of line to recommended length 2 0 mm 0 080 in diameter 6 m 20 ft 2 4 mm 0 095 in diameter 6 m 20 ft 2 Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets 3 Insert...

Page 43: ...CE X7732276702 43 11 19 ECHO Incorporated When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed Feed head are worn smooth or if holes appear replacement of the cover or the entire Speed Feed hea...

Page 44: ...h fuel Fuel mixture too rich OPEN choke Clean or replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch OFF Electrical problem Inter lock switch Turn switc...

Page 45: ...ies or Engine does not acceler ate properly Spark plug Plug dirty or worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace Carburetor Improper adjustment Vibration Adjust Cooling system Cooling system dirty or...

Page 46: ...ion 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain fuel tank comp...

Page 47: ...nition type Spark Plug NGKBPMR8Y Gap 0 6 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 e...

Page 48: ...ncorporated Cutter Head Speed Feed 400 LH Nylon line head Line capacity 6 0 m 20 ft Handle Front loop Rear handle Shoulder Harness Optional Idle Speed 3 000 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 4 300 RPM Wide...

Page 49: ...n line It s FAST and EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recal...

Page 50: ...PRODUCT REGISTRATION T235 50 X7732276702 11 19 ECHO Incorporated...

Page 51: ...T235 NOTES X7732276702 51 11 19 ECHO Incorporated NOTES...

Page 52: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www shindaiwa usa com U11915001001 U11915999999...

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