Operator`s manual

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C242 Brushcutter
Adjusting Engine Idle
The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and
must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment.
Carburetor Adjustment
A
Idle Speed Adjustment
1. Place the trimmer on the ground, then
start the engine. Allow it to idle 2-3
minutes until warm.
2. If the cutting attachment rotates when
the engine is at idle, reduce the idle
speed by turning the idle speed screw
(A) counter-clockwise; clockwise to
increase idle speed
3. If a tachometer is available, idle
speed screw (A) should be set to
the specications found on the
“Specications” page of this manual.
WARNING!
When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attachment should not move at 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 Head
NOTE:
For normal use, Speed-Feed
®
trimmer head
disassembly is not necessary. However, if
circumstances require disassembly, follow
these instructions.
1. Press top of locking tabs (A) on both
sides of Speed Feed
®
head to release
cover (B) from eyelet carrier (C).
2. Remove cover (B) from eyelet carrier (C).
A
B
C
Remove Trimmer Head
Note:
Do not disassemble trimmer head.
1. Turn the trimmer over so the trimmer head (D) faces UP.
2. Lock gear case by inserting a 4 mm hex wrench (E) into
locking hole (F).
3. Apply light pushing force to wrench (E) while turning
trimmer head (D).
4. Continue turning until wrench (E) engages locking notch
(G) on underside of holder.
5. Hold wrench (E) securely.
6. Remove trimmer head (D) by turning it clockwise until
head is completely off of output shaft.
7. Remove wrench (E).
D
E
G
F