SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL T282 TRIMMER WARNING! X7502824802 02/13 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 The Shindaiwa 282 series is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-performance engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight.
Warning and Operational Labels 50 FEET (15m) Read and follow this operator's manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.. Beware of thrown or richocheted objects Wear eye and hearing protection at all times during operation of this unit. Wear head protection where there is a risk of falling objects. DO NOT use this unit with a blade! Always wear a harness when operating this unit with a blade. A harness is also recommended when using trimmer line.
Safety Labels This label indicates the minimum distance between front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3. READ THE OPERATOR’ S M ANUAL WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z8 7 .1 APPROVED EYE PROTECTION 50 FEET (15m) KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY AT LEAST 5 0 FEET (1 5 m) BEWARE OF THROWN OR RICOCHETED OBJECTS DO NOT OPERATE THIS M ACHINE WITH A BLADE Shindaiwa Inc. 19422-00028 IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable.
Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by flying debris. Make sure no one is within 15 meters (50 feet)— that’s about 16 paces of an operating attachment. Stop immediately if a child, pet, or person comes within a 15 meter (50 feet) radius. Outside this radius, there is still a risk of injury from thrown objects.
Product Description Ignition Switch WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to any of these units or their components. Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation.
An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play The throttle lever free play should be approximately 4-6 mm. 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. Throttle Lever Free Play 4-6 mm Throttle Free Play 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and remove the air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover 2. Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster. 3.
WARNING! 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.
Handling Fuel DANGER! Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • DO NOT overfill fuel tank.
Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. WARNING! The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. WARNING! ON Never start the engine from the operating position. 1.
Starting the Engine (continued) 5. When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the “OPEN” position. If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart. CAUTION! Open Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter.
Checking Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices removed! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc. ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation. NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment: replace it with a serviceable one.
Engine Operating Speeds Operate at full throttle while cutting grass. Trimming and Mowing Grass Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line service life, cut only with the tip of the trimmer line. Cut grass by swinging the unit’s trimmer head from left to right. Keep the trimmer head horizontal. CAUTION! Use only flexible, nonmetallic line recommended by the manufacturer.
Muffler Spark Plug This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss. Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean. Fasteners Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.
Remove and replace the filter element. ■■Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Before reinstalling the new filter element, 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 deterioration is noted, the unit should be removed from service until it can be inspected or repaired by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician.
Cooling System Muffler and spark arrester maintenance Engine Cover Engine Cover Screws Muffler Cover Muffler Cover Screw Muffler Screws Muffler Gasket Screws Spark Arrester Outlet Spark Arrester Screen Cover Muffler Gasket Muffler and spark arrester maintenance WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damage or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with a missing or damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing.
Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa).
Loading Speed-Feed© Trimmer Line 1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. 3 2 .080 (2.0 mm) dia. - 20’ (6 m) .095 (2.4 mm) dia. - 20’ (6 m) 2. Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets. 3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line equal distance through trimmer head. 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.
Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START Possible Cause What To Check Vaporlock. Remedy Engine hot/heat soaked. Let cool completely and restart. Low fuel quality. Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. ENGINE DOES NOT START Possible Cause What To Check Does the engine crank? NO Internal damage.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust. Possible Cause Operator is overworking the unit. Use a lower throttle setting. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Poor acceleration. Engine stops abruptly. Possible Cause Clogged air filter. Clean the air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle speed. Ignition switch turned off. Reset the switch and re-start. Fuel tank empty.
SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2013 ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) 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.
PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. To help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets the ISO-L-EGD Standard per ISO/CD 13738 and JASO M345/FD Standards.
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Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ _SN.
