T3000 (with battery and charger) T3000W (without battery and charger) CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMERS Instruction Manual Burn Hazard The gear case and surrounding area may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of gear case area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. Some of the dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS T3000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 The Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 3 Servicing Information ........
T3000 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Shindaiwa family. This Shindaiwa product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find this manual both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. The Instruction Manual Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly specific to this product.
SAFETY T3000 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.
T3000 SAFETY International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Read Instruction Manual Operate Only with Debris Shield in Place Fire Hazard, Risk of Explosion or Burns Power ON / OFF Wear Head, Eye, and Hearing Protection Finger Sever Hazard Check Charger’s Power Supply and Plug for Damage Metal Blade Prohibition (Use Nylon Line Head Only) Wear Hand and Foot Protection DO NOT Use in Rain; Protect from Fluids Remove Battery from Trimmer When
SAFETY T3000 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • If you are tired or sick. • If you are taking medication. • If you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.
T3000 SAFETY • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Keep long hair away from moving parts. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase 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.
SAFETY T3000 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 (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area.
T3000 SAFETY Equipment Avoid unnecessary impact and abusive treatment. Unit contains electronic components. • Avoid Dangerous Environment – DO NOT use unit in damp or wet locations. • DO NOT use unit in the rain. Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area. Use Correct Unit – Use unit only for its intended purpose. Do not use unit as an edger.
SAFETY T3000 • Check that support handle is adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See Assembly Section for proper adjustment. • Keep handles dry and clean. Plastic Debris Shield • Plastic debris shields are equipped with a sharp cutoff knife for cutting nylon trimmer line to length during operation. Wear work gloves and use extreme care when assembling trimmer head to gear case to avoid accidental contact with cut-off knife.
T3000 SAFETY • DO NOT expose battery to microwaves or high pressure. • DO NOT charge appliance in rain or in wet locations. • Use only the correct Shindaiwa type and size battery for this unit. • Remove battery from unit before transporting or storing unit. • When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
SAFETY T3000 • To reduce the risk of stumbling, position and mark the connecting cord in such a way that it cannot be damaged or endanger others. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, always connect the charger to a properly installed wall outlet. • Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with wet hands. • Do not charge the unit outdoors. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 12 X7508162400 © 07/2016 ECHO Inc.
T3000 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Safety Decals Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your authorized Shindaiwa dealer. See SERVICING INFORMATION for details. 1 2 3 11 10 6 5 4 8 9 7 12 Shaft Decal Handle Spacing Label X7508162400 © 07/2016 ECHO Inc.
DESCRIPTION T3000 1. GEAR CASE 2. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY – Includes the drive shaft, throttle handle, support handle, and safety decals. 3. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Grip for Left Hand. 4. POWER BUTTON - Press once to turn on power to the unit, power indicator LED illuminates. Press once more to turn power off to unit, power indicator LED turns off. 5. POWER INDICATOR LED - Remains illuminated when power to unit is turned on. Turns off when power to unit is off. 6.
T3000 CONTENTS CONTENTS The Shindaiwa product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or Shindaiwa Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
ASSEMBLY T3000 ASSEMBLY Nylon Line Head Installation Parts Required: D Nylon Line Head. A Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. C 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (D). 3. Thread line head (E) onto shaft by turning it counter-clockwise until head is tight against adapter plate (C). D 4.
T3000 ASSEMBLY Support Handle Installation Note: Label shows minimum spacing for support handle location. 1. If necessary, position support handle for comfortable operation and securely tighten screws. Battery Installation A The attachment will operate when the battery is installed, the power indicator LED is lit, and the trigger and trigger lockout are engaged. Make sure the trimmer is properly positioned to prevent loss of control and possible serious injury.
OPERATION T3000 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing, and loose objects away from all openings. ALWAYS turn power to unit off, remove battery, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, cleaning, or servicing unit.
T3000 OPERATION Starting Cordless Electric Trimmer The attachment will operate when the battery is installed, the power indicator LED is lit, and the trigger and trigger lockout are engaged. Make sure the trimmer is properly positioned to prevent loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. B A C 1. Push power button (A) once to turn on power to unit.
OPERATION T3000 • If the LED flashes once per second, the battery needs to be charged. • If the LED flashes four times per second, there is a fault within the trimmer. Turn power off to unit. Remove battery. Clear debris from around line head. Install battery. Turn power on to unit. If flashing continues, have your authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer repair the trimmer. Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot.
T3000 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing, and loose objects away from all openings. ALWAYS turn power to unit off, remove battery, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, cleaning, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
MAINTENANCE T3000 4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 5” (13 cm) 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. Wear Indicators Battery Removal 1. Release throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout and allow trimmer head to stop. A 2.
T3000 MAINTENANCE Note: The battery comes partially charged from the factory and needs to be fully charged before first use. Note: Charge the battery when it no longer produces sufficient power to operate the trimmer or when battery lights indicate that the battery is low. 1. Plug charger AC cord into 120V AC outlet.. 2. Align ridges on battery with grooves on charger, and slide battery into charger. 3. During normal charging, the charger LED (B) will blink continuously GREEN.
TROUBLESHOOTING T3000 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 Trouble Cause Remedy Red Charger light flashes or does not light up -Plug not connected to power outlet -Battery pack not installed properly -Obstructed connection -Fault in the charger -Fault in the battery pack -Plug in the charger -Check the battery pack installation -Reinstall battery pack again after removing obstructions from connection.
T3000 STORAGE STORAGE During operation the gear case becomes hot. Always keep area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Do not store in an enclosure where combustible fumes may accumulate. Electric Trimmer Do not store your unit without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Turn power to unit off. 2. Remove battery from power head. See Battery Removal. 3.
DISPOSAL T3000 DISPOSAL Trimmer Major plastic parts making up the product have codes showing their materials. The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations. Mark Material >PA6-GF< Nylon 6 - Glass fiber >PP-GF< Polypropylene - Glass fiber >PE-HD< Polyethylene >PP< Polypropylene Battery ECHO, Incorporated, participates in the the Rechargable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program.
T3000 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL T3000 T3000W Length 1830mm (72 in) Width 240mm (9.45 in) Height 270mm (10.63 in) Weight 4.9 kg (10.8 lb) RPM (cutter) 3000 / 5700 variable speed control Gear Reduction Ratio 2.93 Rotating Direction Cutter Head Recommended trimmer line Handle Battery Type Battery Pack Voltage Battery Charger Type Battery Charger Input Voltage 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) Counter clockwise, viewed from top Speed Feed 400 LH Nylon line head, Line capacity 6.0 m (20 ft.) ® .
WARRANTY STATEMENTS T3000 WARRANTY STATEMENTS SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR 56V CORDLESS TOOLS SOLD IN USA AND CANADA ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY - ECHO Incorporated’s 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.
T3000 WARRANTY STATEMENTS PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD - RENTAL APPLICATION • 90-DAY WARRANTY - Units for rental use will be covered against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
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