SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL T272 TRIMMER T272X TRIMMER T272 T272X 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.
Introduction Attention Statements Throughout this manual are special “attenThe Shindaiwa 7 -series hand-held Power Equipment has been designed and tion statements”. built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, WARNING! comfort, or durability.
General Safety Instructions WARNING! Never make unauthorized attachment installations. WARNING! The Properly Equipped Operator Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. NEVER wear shorts! Wear hearing protection devices and a Always wear eye broad-brimmed hat or helmet. protection such as goggles or safety glasses.
Safety Labels T272 POSITION HANDLE FORWARD OF THIS LINE This label indicates the minimum distance between front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3. IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
Specifications T272X/C272 Engine Code ................................................................S 7 E Engine Dry weight, T 7 (less attachment) ...............................................6.7kg/14.7 pounds Dry weight, T 7 X (less attachment) ...............................................6.7kg/14.8 pounds Type.......................................... -cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled Bore x Stroke.................................34 mm x 30 mm/1.3 in. x 1. in. Displacement ....................
Adjusting Throttle Level Free Play T272/T272X The throttle lever free play should be approximately 9/3 inch (7mm). See Figure 7. Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play, follow the procedures and illustrations that follow. 1. Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster. See Figure 6. . Turn the cable adjuster in or out as required to obtain proper free play of 9/3 inch (7mm). See Figure 7.
Installing a Trimmer Head T272 WARNING! Retaining Plug A standard grass trimmer with a loop handle should NEVER be operated with blade-type attachments. For blade use the trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle-type handlebar or a barrier bar that is located in front of the operator to reduce the risk of the operator from coming in contact with the cutting attachment (per ANSI B175.3). When using a blade, the unit must also be equipped with a harness or strap.
Assembly and Adjustments Installing a Blade T272X NOTE: The T 7 X is shipped with Holder “A,” the safety clip, Holder “B,” shaft bolt, and bolt guard installed. The shaft bolt is a LEFTHAND THREAD AND IS REMOVED IN A CLOCKWISE ROTATION! 1. With the gearcase output shaft facing up, rotate the gearshaft and holder "A" until the hole in holder "A" aligns with the matching hole in the gearcase flange, and then lock the holder to the gearcase by inserting the long end of the hex wrench through both holes.
Mixing Fuel CAUTION! CAUTION! Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased operating temperatures. Under certain conditions, alcohol-based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2-cycle mixing oils. Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended for use in high-performance 2-cycle type engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine.
Starting the Engine (continued) When the Engine Starts WARNING! WARNING! The cutting attachment may rotate when the engine is started! Never start the engine from the operating position. n After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle or 3 minutes before operating the unit. n After the engine is warm, pick 6. When the engine starts, slowly move 7.
Check Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices (harness, ignition switch, blade retention clip, etc.) removed! WARNING! A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against thrown objects.
Using A Brushcutter Blade T272X WARNING! n Before working with a bladeequipped unit, always inspect and clean the area of objects that could interfere with or damage the blade. n Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage. n Never use a blade for purposes other than those for which it was designed. n Whenever you strike a hard object with a blade, always stop the brushcutter and carefully inspect the blade for damage.
General Maintenance IMPORTANT! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
50-Hour Maintenance Every 50 hours of operation (more n Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): filter from inside the fuel tank. See Figure 30. Remove and replace the filter n Remove and clean the cylinder cover and element. Before reinstalling the filter, clean grass and dirt from the cylinder fins. inspect the condition of the fuel line.
Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare it for storage: To remove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor and with the fuel drained from the fuel tank. n Clean external parts thoroughly. 1. Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel is passing through. n Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
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The following statement only applies to United States and its territories Shindaiwa Corporation Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale, to all applicable regulations of the U.S.
NOTES Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Telephone: 503 692-3070 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation 6-2-11 Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 ©2007 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 81647 Revision 1/07 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.
