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X7502350302

Operator’s Manual

T302X

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 T302X

Page 1: ...ngine 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 ...

Page 2: ...orative 15 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 15 Description 16 Contents 18 Assembly 19 Support Handle Installation 19 Line Installation HDFH Models 19 Blade Operation 20 Line Head Operation 23 Operation 25 Fuel 26 Starting Cold Engine 29 Starting Warm Engine 31 Stopping Engine 32 Operation With Blades 32 Blade Selection 34 Applications 36 Operating Techniques 36 Reaction Forces 36 Blade C...

Page 3: ...S X7502350302 3 10 19 ECHO Incorporated Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions 49 Nylon Line Replacement 49 Troubleshooting 51 Storage 53 Long Term Storage Over 30 Days 53 Specifications 54 Product Registration 56 Notes 58 ...

Page 4: ...embly 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 echo usa com manuals OR https www shindaiwa usa com manuals SERVICING INFORMATION Parts Serial Number Genuine SHINDAIWA Parts and Assemblies for your SHINDAIWA products are available only from an Autho...

Page 5: ... call 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 your unit Product Registration To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your SHINDAIWA equipment on line at WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM or by filling out the product regist...

Page 6: ...al 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 safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided The enclosed message provides information n...

Page 7: ...d 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 Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Primer Bulb Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Keep Bystanders and Helpers Away 15 m 50 ft Use handlebar or barrier when operating with a blade Bewa...

Page 8: ...ww P65Warnings ca gov The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur Beware of blade thrust Do not use blades String line only Do not use string line Blades only Symbol Description Symbol Description ...

Page 9: ...ace shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or flying debris Hand Protection Wear sturdy no slip rubber work gloves 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 ECHO recommends wearing personal p...

Page 10: ...ase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacture...

Page 11: ...s of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Repetitive Stress Injuries RSI It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RS...

Page 12: ...th Read Manuals Provide all users of this equipment with literature for instructions on safe operation Clear The Work Area Always clear the work area of foreign objects such as rocks broken glass nails wire or string and check for any hidden hazards Spectators 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 th...

Page 13: ...sories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO INC Read and comply with all safety instructions Do not attempt to modify this product Serious injury can result from the use of any modified product Check unit for loose or missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten or replace as needed Inspect shield for damage and ensure that shield is properly installed and that the cut off knife is securely in...

Page 14: ...penings Position wiring safely to prevent snagging separation of connectors or breakage during operation Gather excess wire and secure with wiring clamp if provided on equipment or tuck behind 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 or connecto...

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 engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span sele...

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 example only Your label may appear slightly different 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...

Page 17: ... Shaft Assembly 7 Nylon Cutter Head 8 Cut off Knife 9 Debris Shield With Cut off Knife 10 Throttle Trigger 11 Spark Plug 12 Arm Rest 13 Recoil Starter Handle 14 Spark Arrestor Muffler Or Spark Arrestor Muffler With Catalyst 15 Fuel Tank 16 Fuel Tank Cap 17 Choke 18 Air Cleaner 19 Purge Bulb 20 Heavy Duty Fixed Line Head HDFH On HDFH Models Only 21 Debris Shield WITHOUT Cutoff Knife ...

Page 18: ...Immediately notify your retailer or SHINDAIWA Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts Pre installed on HDFH model 1 Power Head Drive Shaft Assembly 1 Operator s Manual 1 Warranty Statement 1 Shield With Cut Off Knife 1 Shield Without Cut Off Knife 1 Shoulder harness 1 Barrier Bar 1 Support handle 1 Handle spacer 1 Lower plate 1 Bolt 1 Washer 1 Square nut...

Page 19: ...ndle spacer A inside handle B Assure pegs on spacer fit into holes in handle 2 Spread handle and install over bracket C on shaft 3 Install barrier bar D onto bracket on shaft C 4 Secure handle with bolt E washer F and square nut G Note square nut fits into cavity in handle Line Installation HDFH Models 1 Install trimmer line as shown C A B C D E F G 2 line 4 line ...

Page 20: ... nylon line head and shield with cutoff knife a Align hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool H b For Speed Feed line head remove line head I by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft c For HDFH line head remove split pin X washer Y and nut Z and remove head from upper plate d Remove locking tool H Parts Required Shield without cutoff...

Page 21: ...ield with cutoff knife to shield base f Press tab L and slide shield off shield base g Retain line head and shield with cutoff knife for conversion back to nylon line head operation 2 Slide shield without cut off knife M onto shield base Secure shield with bolt and nut J K J K K L L J M J K ...

Page 22: ...upper plate with notch in gear housing and insert Locking Tool H to prevent splined shaft from turning Tighten 10 mm nut securely 4 Insert Cotter Pin R in hole in PTO shaft and bend pin legs around shaft counterclockwise to retain 10 mm nut Never reuse a cotter pin install a new cotter pin each time a blade is installed or replaced 5 Remove locking tool H Parts Required Upper Plate Lower Plate 10 ...

Page 23: ...metal blades or serious injury may result 1 If installed remove blade and blade mounting hardware and retain for future use with blade conversions 2 Loosen bolt and nut J K holding shield without cutoff knife to shield base 3 Press tab L and slide shield off shield base 4 Slide shield with cut off knife M onto shield base Secure shield with bolt and nut J K Parts Required Shield with cutoff knife ...

Page 24: ...n edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool H 3 Thread line head I onto PTO shaft by turning it counterclockwise until head is tight against upper plate 4 Remove locking tool H Semi automatic nylon line heads must be used only with debris shield with cut off knife Using nylon line heads with debris shield without cutoff knife can result in trimmer damage caused by operation with excessive ...

Page 25: ...g parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing 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 ...

Page 26: ...unintended machine operation including but not limited to improper clutch engagement Diesel or alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines gaskets carburetors and other engine components Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 10 Ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ...

Page 27: ...kin contact AVOID inhaling oil mists or vapors Shindaiwa branded 2 stroke oils may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals Handling Fuel Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allo...

Page 28: ...d shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use Empty the fuel tank prior to storing the unit Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Cont...

Page 29: ...ll operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in possible serious injury Keep movable 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 away from the STOP position 2 Choke Movechoke B toCOLDSTART CLOSED position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows...

Page 30: ...ulls 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 until engine starts and runs Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes Note If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 5 pulls repeat instructions 2 5...

Page 31: ...or according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your Dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly gri...

Page 32: ...unit until it has come to a complete stop If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position close choke COLD START position to stall engine Have your dealer repair stop switch before using unit again Operation With Blades Metal blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries even if engine is off and blades are not moving Avoid contact with blades Wear gloves to protect hands ...

Page 33: ...h either blade conversion kit or U handle kit and verify blade is secured properly A new cotter pin is required each time a blade is installed Brushcutters over 7 5 kg 16 5 lbs dry weight without fuel require a double shoulder harness Note 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 Pro ...

Page 34: ...napproved blade 3 Tooth Grass Weed Blades may be used wherever the nylon line head is used DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush 8 Tooth Weed Grass Blade is designed for grass garden debris and thick weeds up to 19 mm 0 75 in diameter DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth 80 Tooth Brush Blade is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm 0 5 in diameter 22 Too...

Page 35: ...r Waist Harness Use of the shoulder waist harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer brushcutter use not just blade operation The shoulder waist harness when used in a trimming operation with nylon line head suspends the trimmer from the operator s shoulder and reduces operator fatigue During blade operation the same fatigue reduction is achieved Safety to the operator is also enhanced by reducing the...

Page 36: ...erator 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 a larger arc for a wider swath or a smaller arc for a narrow swath Keep line head tilted to direct cutting debris forward or away from you Operating Techniques Debris flows in direction of line head...

Page 37: ...he 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 equipment to pull away from the operator if the point of cutting resistance is on the left side of the blade If the point of cutting resistance is on the right side of the blade the equipment will pus...

Page 38: ... spring back or falling Inspect the blade for damage before proceeding Sharpen teeth if dull or replace blade if cracked bent missing teeth or otherwise damaged To prevent binding Keep blades sharp Avoid excessive pressure during cuts Don t exceed cutting capacity of blade Don t use blades with damaged or missing cutting teeth Don t rock blades in cut MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers ...

Page 39: ...ponents other than those specifically designed for this unit is a violation of federal law Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Level 3 See your dealer Click HERE or go to http www echo usa com products maintenance kit or HERE https www shindaiwa usa com you can aspx For information about maintenance kits Ma...

Page 40: ...el tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection Air Filter Replace 1 Fuel Filter Inspect 1 Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect 1 Spark Plug Inspect Clean Replace 1 Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect Clean Replace 2 Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect Clean Decarbon 2 Drive Shaft Flex Cable Models Grease 1 2 Ge...

Page 41: ...ning clip A remains in place as shown when removing or installing air filter cover 3 Remove foam pre filter B and air filter and clean as indicated below 4 Foam Pre filter Clean foam filter in water detergent solution and rinse with clean water Wrap the filter in a clean dry cloth and squeeze do not wring dry Allow to dry completely before reuse Do not oil Air Filter Lightly brush debris from filt...

Page 42: ...ove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Pull fuel filter out through gas port and inspect fuel filter 3 When the fuel filter is dirty replace it as follows 4 Do not remove the wire coil clamp to remove the fuel filter Pinch the fuel filter with the fingers on one hand and the fuel line with the other hand Pull and twist slightly to separate 5 Install the new fuel filter with the ...

Page 43: ...ified by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment supply hose Fines up to 37 500 may be enforced for using an un certified replacement part Spark Plug Level 2 Parts Required Tune Up Kit Use only NGK CMR7H spark plug otherwise severe engine 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 bla...

Page 44: ...venting 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 blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Remove engine c...

Page 45: ...move spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon or dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrestor screen cover B gasket C and screen D from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler 6 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or...

Page 46: ...remove muffler cover 2 Place piston at top dead center Remove muffler A 3 Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port B 4 Inspect heat shield and replace if damaged 5 Install heat shield and muffler 6 Tighten muffler mounting bolts or nuts to 90 110 kgf cm 80 95 in lbf 7 Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead 8 Start engine and warm to operating tempe...

Page 47: ... to 330 m 1100 ft above sea level ASL 96 0 kPa To maintain proper engine operation above 330 m 1100 ft ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized service dealer If the engine is adjusted for operation above 330 m 1100 ft ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 330 m 1100 ft ASL otherwise severe engine damage may result Note Every unit is run at the f...

Page 48: ...and check level of grease 3 Add grease if necessary DO NOT over fill Drive Shaft flex cable only 1 Loosen screw B and remove locating screw C Pull gear case and shield from drive shaft housing 2 Pull flexible cable D from the drive shaft housing wipe clean and re coat with 15 ml 0 5 oz of grease 3 Slide the flexible cable D back in the drive housing DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable 4 Install the ...

Page 49: ...s top of locking tabs A on both sides of Speed Feed head to release cover B from eyelet carrier C 2 Remove cover from eyelet carrier Nylon Line Replacement Wear gloves or personal injury may result Cutoff knife is sharp Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot 1 Cut one piece of line to recommended length 2 0 mm 0 080 in diameter 7 6 m 25 ft 2 4 mm 0 095 in diameter 7 6 m 25 ft 2 Align arrows on t...

Page 50: ...d while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 13 cm 5 in of each line remains exposed Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation 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 head is required HDFH line head requires no maintenance ...

Page 51: ...cted Clean or replace See your dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your dealer Muffler wet with 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 switch to ON See your dealer Spark at plug Incorrect gap Covered with carbon Fouled with...

Page 52: ... filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants or residue in fuel Replace filter or replace fuel Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminated fuel Clean or replace Spark plug Plug dirty or worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace Carburetor Improper adjustment Vibration Adjust Cooling system Cooling system dirty or plugged Extended oper ation in dirty or dusty locations Clean Spark arrestor screen Spark a...

Page 53: ...ition 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 completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7 Allow engine to cool Re...

Page 54: ... stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 SHINDAIWA Red ArmorTM ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E15 or E85 Oil SHINDAIWA Red ArmorTM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 71L 24 US fl oz Starter System Aut...

Page 55: ...FICATIONS X7502350302 55 10 19 ECHO Incorporated Handle Front loop Rear handle Shoulder Harness Optional Idle Speed 2 900 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 3 700 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T 10 200 RPM MODEL T302x ...

Page 56: ...on 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 recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Inc Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zurich IL...

Page 57: ...T302X PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7502350302 57 10 19 ECHO Incorporated ...

Page 58: ...NOTES T302X 58 X7502350302 10 19 ECHO Incorporated NOTES ...

Page 59: ...T302X NOTES X7502350302 59 10 19 ECHO Incorporated ...

Page 60: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www shindaiwa usa com U10115001001 U10115999999 U34115001001 U34115999999 ...

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