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SHINDAIWA GRASS TRIMMER TO BLADE CONVERSION 

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/Opera-

tor's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and 

familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protec-

tion when operating your unit.

X7502802301

03/11

Model 89291 For Trimmer T242

Summary of Contents for 89291

Page 1: ...k of injury to yourself and others Read the Owner s Opera tor s manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protec tion when operating your unit X7502802301 03 11 Model 89291 For Trimmer T242 ...

Page 2: ...be in force in your area If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa power tool or if you do not understand something in these instructions your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this instructional manual General Safety Instructions 3 Kit Contents 3 Read and follow this operators manual Failure to do so could result ...

Page 3: ...eplace it with a new one and re check WARNING ALWAYS Shut off the engine immediately if a blade binds in a cut Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the blade Beware of a coasting blade when brushcutting or edging A coasting blade can injure while it contin ues to spin after the throttle trigger is released or after the engine is stopped Kit Contents General Safety Instructions Descrip...

Page 4: ...t B and two shims C 2 Remove the cutting attachment shield from the gearcase A B 1 Remove gear case locating screw D and loosen gear case clamp E 2 Remove gear case from outer tube Remove Gear Case C D E C T242 with 1 screw Handle Remove Handle Assembly 1 Remove handle assembly Retain all parts for future use ...

Page 5: ...C D Remove Handle Assembly 1 Remove the four socket head cap screws A on the handle B and remove the handle B and mounting bracket C C B A T242 with 4 screw Handle Install Handle and Barrier Bar T242 with 1 screw Handle 1 Install Handle and Barrier Bar 2 Adjust handle position for comfortable operation and tighten screw securely Handle Positioning Label ...

Page 6: ...ator comfort usually about 10 inches ahead of the throttle housing E 3 Secure the handle by alternately tightening the four socket head screws in a diagonal or criss cross fash ion Handle Positioning Label T242 with 4 screw Handle Install Gear Case 1 Install gear case onto outer tube Align locating hole on gear case with locating hole in tube 2 Install locating bolt A and tighten clamp bolt B A B ...

Page 7: ... tube and the cutting attachment mounting plate B 2 Fit the two shims C and the upper clamp D over the outer tube and in stall the four socket head cap screws E finger tight CAUTION Make sure the clamp screw and re taining nut F are securely tightened before tightening the four socket head screws 3 Tighten the four socket head cap screws to secure the cutting attach ment shield WARNING NEVER opera...

Page 8: ...the output shaft WARNING Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all required parts Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and or bystanders Gear Case with notched flange 1 Turn the unit over so that the gearcase output shaft faces UP 2 Align the hole in the holder with the notch in the gearcase flange and then temp...

Page 9: ...de holder A2 onto output shaft WARNING Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all required parts Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seri ously injure the operator and or bystanders 7 Align the notch in blade holder A2 with the notch in the gear case flange Lock the holder and output shaft by inserting a hex wrench through the locking hole i...

Page 10: ... reduces fatigue during extended operation Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off side shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting attach ment is parallel to the ground Tighten hanger screw WARNING A standard grass trimmer unit with loop handle should NEVER be operated with blade type attachments For blade use the trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle type hand...

Page 11: ...CONSTANTLY ALERT FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS Barrier Bar A brushcutter s barrier bar helps prevent the operator from moving forward or the unit moving rearward thus preventing inadvertent bodily contact with the blade ALWAYS KEEP THE BARRIER BAR SECURELY IN PLACE ON THE UNIT Shoulder Strap or Harness A shoulder strap or harness provides additional protection against blade thrust...

Page 12: ... 81 428 32 6145 Copyright 2011 By Echo Incorporated All Rights Reserved Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support Department at 1 877 986 7783 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and s...

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