Shindaiwa X7502824801 manual

SHIND AIWA OWNER’S/OPERA T OR'S MANU AL T282 TRIMMER 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! X7502824801 04/12[...]

2 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. As an owne[...]

3 War ning and Oper ational Labels Read and follow this opera- tor's manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury .. Wear eye and hearing pro- tection at all times during operation of this unit. Wear head protection where there is a risk of falling objects. Beware of thrown or richocheted objects Make sure no one is within 15 M / 50[...]

4 Safety Labels IMPORT ANT! 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 autho- rized Shindaiwa dealer . T he Proper ly Equipped Oper ator Always wear a harness when operating the unit . It add[...]

5 15m (50ft) Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather . Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meter (50 feet) “danger zone” wear eye protection. Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather . If contact is made with a hard object, stop the engine and i[...]

6 Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, famil- iarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation. WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to any of these units or their components. IMPORT ANT! The terms[...]

7 An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONL Y ; information on label varies by en- gine F AMIL Y). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulation[...]

8 4-6 mm Throttle Free Play Adjust T hrottle Lev er F ree Play Remove air cleaner cover The throttle lever free play should be app rox im ate ly 4 -6 mm . M ake s ure th at 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 Leve[...]

9 NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Long T erm Storage section of this manual. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels[...]

10 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may re - sult. • Use an approved fuel container . • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equ[...]

11 Make sure the attachment is clear of obstructions! ...and pull recoil starter handle upward Hold the unit rmly ... Closed Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position Slide ignition to ON Star ting the Engine IMPORT ANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or ST ART and[...]

12 5. When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the “OPEN” posi- tion. If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart. After engine starts, move choke to OPEN position Open CA UTION! 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 d[...]

13 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 modications to this unit with - out written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc. A LWA Y S make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and rmly tigh[...]

14 WARNING! Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string, which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. CA UTION! ■ Do not push the rotating line into trees, wire fences or any material that could tangle or break line ends. ■ Operation of trimmer without a cutting attachment shield and using excess[...]

15 Mufer This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or mufer . Make sure the mufer is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged mufer is a re hazard and may also cause hearing loss. Daily Maintenance Prior to each work day , perform the following: ■ Remove dirt or debris from the engine, ch[...]

16 Fuel lter element Hooked wire Fuel lter maintenance R emov e and r eplace the lter element. ■ Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel lter from inside the fuel tank. Before reinstalling the new lter ele - ment, inspect the condition of all the fuel system components (fuel pick-up line, fuel return line, tank vent line, tank vent, [...]

17 Mufer and spar k ar rester maintenance Cooling System Engine Cover Screws Mufer Cover Engine Cover Mufer Cover Screw Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Outlet Screws Mufer Gasket Mufer Gasket Mufer Screws Mufer and spark arrester maintenance IMPORT ANT! If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult with an authorized[...]

18 WARNING! When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 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 perfo[...]

19 ■ Remove the spark plug and pour about 1/4 oz. of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly coat the interior of the engine. Reinstall the spark plug. ■ Before storing the unit, repair or replace any worn or damaged parts. ■ Remove the air cleaner element from t[...]

20 T r oubleshooting Guide V aporlock. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . Let cool completely and restar t. Refi ll 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 classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. What T o Check Possible C[...]

21 Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust. Operator is over working the unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Improper fuel ratio. Fan, fan cover , cylinder fi ns dir ty or damaged. Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muf fl er . Clogged air cleaner element. Loos[...]

22 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch i[...]

23 SHINDAIW A LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited W arranty , 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 purchas[...]

24 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION 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. T o help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets[...]

25 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equi[...]

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ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. T elephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www .shindaiwa.com T0971 1001001/T0971 1999999 T09612001001/T09612999999 Y amabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, T okyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-61 18 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Ser vicing Infor mation Par ts/Serial Num[...]