Shindaiwa T242X, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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9 T242X Trimmer
Description
1 POWER HEAD - Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system, intake and exhaust systems
and recoil starter.
2 SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
3 CHOKE LEVER - Is located on the air filter case. When starting a cold engine, move choke lever to
(Cold Start Position) to close choke. Open choke by moving choke lever to (Run Position).
4 AIR FILTER COVER - Covers replaceable air filter and air filter case
5 SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST - The muffler
or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot,
glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
6 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull starter handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then pull quickly
and firmly. Return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
7 PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank and
purges air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear, fuel
tank return line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
8 FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
9 FUEL TANK - Contains the fuel and fuel filter.
10 NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer
head is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
11 GEAR CASE - Connects the cutting attachment to the unit.
12 CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5 inches after head is tapped on the
ground. If trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife, the line will become too long, the engine will
overheat and engine damage may occur.
13 DEBRIS SHIELD - MUST be installed on unit before use, see "Assembly Instructions". Debris shield
includes the cut-off knife. The debris shield helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced
during the trimming operation.
14 DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the right-hand throttle handle, left-hand support handle, drive
shaft, main pipe, gear case, and safety labels.
15 BARRIER BAR - The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is
NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit.
16 SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - The support handle is loosely assembled to the drive shaft
assembly when removed from the carton. The support handle must be positioned and secured for
operator comfort and safety.
17 HARNESS HANGER - Attach harness to the harness hanger.
18 STOP SWITCH - “SLIDE SWITCH ” mounted on top of the throttle handle. Move switch FORWARD to
"RUN" unit or BACK to "STOP" unit.
19 THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle
trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
20 THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press
trigger gradually for best operating technique.
21 THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains stop switch, throttle lockout, and throttle trigger.