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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

C242 Brushcutter

X7502804600

12/14

WARNING!

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.

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for C242

Page 1: ...ry to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit WARNING The engine exhaust from this product conta...

Page 2: ...right to make changes to products without prior notice and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured IMPORTANT The information contained in this owner s operator s manua...

Page 3: ...n that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury Warning and Operational Labels Read and follow this operator s manual Failure to do so could result in serious injury Wear eye and hearing...

Page 4: ...has a pacemaker Eye Protection Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 CE or CSA Z94 3 requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to impro...

Page 5: ...unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible throu...

Page 6: ...ain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells...

Page 7: ...CEHXS 0214KL DISPLACEMENT 21 2cc EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 50 Hours THIS ENGINE MEETS 2014 U S EPA EXH EVP CALIFORNIA EXH EVP EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR S O R E REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE...

Page 8: ...your Shindaiwa dealer See Servicing Information instructions for specific information Safety Labels 22 Drive Shaft 24 Hot Label 23 Handle 1 6 5 9 2 3 4 7 8 READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL WEAR HEARING AND...

Page 9: ...EL TANK Contains the fuel and fuel filter 10 HARNESS HANGER Attach harness or shoulder strap to the harness hanger 11 HANDLEBAR Required for metal blade operation 12 THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT This leve...

Page 10: ...cket 2 Position the handlebar D on the main pipe E forward of Handle Positioning Label F as shown Reassemble the lower cap B to the handlebar bracket C in the reverse order of disassembly 3 Locate the...

Page 11: ...two ignition stop leads from throttle cable tube J to ignition lead K on engine and grounding screw L 5 Reinstall the air cleaner cover D Adjust throttle trigger free play 6 The throttle trigger free...

Page 12: ...e hook receiver V R Q P O M N L J K T S V U Remove the debris shield extension when using a blade 1 Press in and push down tab U to remove from tab receiver V Remove the debris shield extension S from...

Page 13: ...Hold wrench F securely in locked position 6 Remove shaft bolt A by turning clockwise Remove bolt guard B holder C and clip D 7 Install nylon spacer J on holder E Match small 25 mm diameter recess in...

Page 14: ...RTANT Discard blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any way Use a sharp blade A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust CAUTION Install the blade so its printed surface is visi...

Page 15: ...ECHO Inc requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems loss of power overheating fuel vapor lock and unintended machine op...

Page 16: ...ution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in...

Page 17: ...s CAUTION Return starter handle H slowly DO NOT let starter handle snap back or damage to unit will occur Do not pull starter handle H to the end of the rope travel Pulling the starter handle to the e...

Page 18: ...r fuel tank return line F Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter NOTE Lightly place knee on drive shaft to stabilize unit during starting Do not apply excessive downward force or...

Page 19: ...chment with new one and re check ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment N...

Page 20: ...rimmer line Cut grass by swinging the trimmer from left to right Keep the trimmer head horizontal Edging Tilt the handle about 100 to the left from horizontal and move forward holding the trimmer vert...

Page 21: ...unit with a blade A bicycle type handlebar or barrier bar must be installed when operating this unit with a blade Always inspect and clean the area of objects that could interfere with or damage the b...

Page 22: ...ect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces Non standard accessories cutting attachment or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury Mu...

Page 23: ...re frequently in dusty or dirty conditions 1 Move choke lever A to COLD START position B to close choke This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed Brush accu...

Page 24: ...talling the new fuel filter inspect the condition of all the fuel system components fuel pick up line fuel return line tank vent line tank vent fuel cap and fuel tank If damage splitting or deteriorat...

Page 25: ...ay result NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than idle speed must be performed by an authorized Shinda...

Page 26: ...idle otherwise serious personal injury may result If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection Disassemble Trimmer He...

Page 27: ...s sharp Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot 1 Cut one piece of nylon line to recommended length 2 0 mm 0 080 diam 6 m 20 ft 2 4 mm 0 095 diam 6 m 20 ft 2 Align arrows on top of knob A with openin...

Page 28: ...teeth are sharp 2 DO NOT file the gullet radius of the tooth with the flat file The radius must remain A sharp corner will lead to a crack and blade failure NOTE If an electric grinder is used use ca...

Page 29: ...aining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7 a Allow engine to cool then remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz o...

Page 30: ...d or vent Priming pump not functioning properly The ignition switch is in O OFF position Shorted ignition ground Faulty ignition unit The plug is fouled or improperly gapped The plug is damaged intern...

Page 31: ...classified oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Clean repair or replace as necessary Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Service the air filter Tighten or replace the spark plug Check th...

Page 32: ...n authorized 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 S...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...sistance 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 PRODUC...

Page 35: ...ce as outlined in 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 deal...

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Page 37: ...ion 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 c...

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Page 40: ...etailer or call 1 877 986 7783 Dealer information is also available on WWW SHINDAIWA COM When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support I...

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