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SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR 

PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2015

ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY

ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from 

defects in material and workmanship.  Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO, INC. agrees to repair 

or replace at it’s discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer within listed below 

application time periods, limitations and exclusions. 

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO SHINDAIWA PROD-

UCTS SOLD BY AUTHORIZED SHINDAIWA DEALERS. IT IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY, AND IS 

NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS EXCEPT FOR EMISSION RELATED PARTS.

 Repair parts and accesso-

ries replaced under this warranty are warranted only for the balance of the original unit or accessory warranty period. Any dam-

age caused by improper installation or improper maintenance is not covered by this warranty. All parts or products replaced under 

warranty become the property of ECHO, INC. This warranty is separate from the Emission control warranty statement supplied with 

your new product. Please consult the Emission Control Warranty Statement for details regarding emission related parts. For a list 

of Authorized Shindaiwa Dealers refer to WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM or call 

1-877-986-7783

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

 

To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your Shindaiwa equipment on-line at WWW.SHINDAIWA.

COM 

or by filling out the warranty registration card supplied with your unit. Registering your product confirms your warranty cover

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age and provides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you. 

The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre-

scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit 

to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up 

or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.  For your nearest authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer, call Shindaiwa’s 

Dealer Referral Center, at 1-877-986-7783 or you can locate a Shindaiwa servicing dealer at WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. Should you 

require assistance or have questions concerning Shindaiwa’s Warranty Statement, you can contact our Consumer Product Support 

Department at 1-800-673-1558 or contact us through the web at WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.

 

PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD

HOMEOWNER APPLICATION

 

•   

5 YEAR WARRANTY

 - Units for homeowner, or non-income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for   

 

five (5) years from date of purchase. 

 

EXCEPTIONS

•   For engine powered products, the electronic ignition module, flexible drive cable, and solid drive shaft are warranted for 

the life* of the product on parts only.

•   Cutting attachments such as, but not limited to, bars, chains, sprockets, tines, blades, PowerBroom

TM

, belts, and nylon 

trimmer heads for homeowner or non-income producing use will be covered for failures due to defects in material or 

workmanship for a period of 60 days from original product purchase date. Any misuse from contact with concrete, 

rocks, or other structures is not covered by this warranty. 

•   Multipurpose Tool Attachments carry the same warranty duration as the units they are designed to fit. 

COMMERCIAL APPLICATION 

 

•   

1 YEAR WARRANTY 

- All Chain Saws for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or income producing use will be 

covered by this limited warranty for 1 year from the date of purchase.

•   

2 YEAR WARRANTY

 - All other units for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or income producing use will be cov-

ered by this limited warranty for two (2) years from the date of purchase. 

EXCEPTIONS: 

•   For engine powered products, the electronic ignition module, flexible drive cables, and solid drive shafts are warranted 

for the life* of the product on parts only. 

•   Cutting attachments such as, but not limited to, bars, chains, sprockets, tines, blades, PowerBroom

TM

, belts, and nylon 

trimmer heads for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, rental, or income producing will be covered for fail-

ures due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of 30 days from original product purchase date. Any misuse 

from contact with concrete, rocks, or other structures is not covered by this warranty. 

•   Multipurpose Tool Attachments carry the same warranty duration as the units they are designed to fit.

RENTAL APPLICATION - 90 DAYS WARRANTY

•    Units for rental use will be covered against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of pur-

chase. 

*    ECHO INC’s liability under the “Lifetime” coverage is limited to furnishing parts specified under the PRODUCT Warranty 

PERIOD section of this warranty statement for “Life” free of charge for a period of ten (10) years after the date of the complete 

unit’s final production.

Summary of Contents for T282

Page 1: ...R S MANUAL T282 TRIMMER Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit W...

Page 2: ...uld be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death IMPORTANT The procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from your unit as well as to protect you and others from ha...

Page 3: ...can be hot Always wear gloves when handling this unit WARNING The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers To red...

Page 4: ...sses to shield against thrown objects When operating with a blade make sure the handle is positioned to provide you with maximum protection from contacting the blade Always make sure the handlebar is...

Page 5: ...t continues to spin after the throttle trigger is released or after the engine is stopped ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander W...

Page 6: ...750 ml 25 4 oz Carburetor Type Diaphragm type carburetor Ignition One piece electronic transistor controlled Spark Plug BPMR6A Spark Plug Gap 0 6 mm 0 024 in Torque 16 7 18 6 N m 148 165 in lbf Air Cl...

Page 7: ...securely tightened before tightening the four socket head cap screws NOTE It may be necessary to loosen the retain ing nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attachment shield mounting plate 2 Fit the...

Page 8: ...e trimmer over so that the gear case output shaft faces UP 2 Remove and discard the black plastic protective cap from the output shaft 3 Rotate the holder until the hole in the holder aligns with the...

Page 9: ...of ECHO Power Fuel is recommended to extend engine life in all air cooled 2 stroke and 2 4 stroke hybrid engines 2 Stroke Mixture Oil A 2 stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M...

Page 10: ...f Fire NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and move at least 3 meters 10 feet from the fueling point an...

Page 11: ...on if engine is cold IMPORTANT The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel Press primer bulb Primer Bulb Return Tu...

Page 12: ...ping the Engine CAUTION A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger is released Maintain proper control until the blade has completely...

Page 13: ...This device designed for clearing weeds and light brush features three nylon blades attached to the head by pivots NOTE For proper operation always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer h...

Page 14: ...mer head horizontal Edging Tilt the handle about 100 to the left from horizontal and move forward hold ing the trimmer or brushcutter vertically as shown Tilt the handle about 100 to the left Maintena...

Page 15: ...e spark plug and wire connections tight and clean Fasteners Make sure nuts bolts and screws except carburetor adjusting screws are tight CAUTION Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or filter is...

Page 16: ...am aged easily Gearcase Lubrication NOTE Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low...

Page 17: ...ront by tabs To remove push inward at arrow area while pulling outward See insert image 3 With a Phillips type screwdriver remove the 5 screws holding the spark arrester screen and cover to the muffle...

Page 18: ...le speed must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1...

Page 19: ...ON Gasoline stored in the carbure tor for extended periods can cause hard starting and could also lead to increased service and maintenance costs IMPORTANT All stored fuels should be stabi lized with...

Page 20: ...switch is in O OFF position Shorted ignition ground Faulty ignition unit If the plug is wet excess fuel may be in the cylinder The plug is fouled or improperly gapped The plug is damaged internally or...

Page 21: ...oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Clean repair or replace as necessary Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Service the air cleaner element Tighten or replace the spark plug Check the...

Page 22: ...rized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Test and replace as required Replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Restart Idle engine until cool Symptom...

Page 23: ...or have questions concerning Shindaiwa s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 or contact us through the web at WWW SHINDAIWA COM PRODUCT WARRANT...

Page 24: ...the operator s manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer during the warr...

Page 25: ...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 recall and verifies your ownership for warranty considera...

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Page 28: ...7 986 7783 Dealer information is also available on WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM When presenting your unit for War ranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require a...

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