Shindaiwa C282 manual

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    C282 BR USHCUTTER SHIND AIWA O WNER’S/OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 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! X7502825300 07/10[...]

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    2 The Shindaiwa 282 series is designed and built to deliver superior per for mance and reliability without compromise to quality , comfor t, safety or durability . Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-per for mance engine technology , delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight. As an owner/operat[...]

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    3 W or k Saf el y T rimmers and br ushcutters operate at ver y high speeds and can do serious damage or injur y if they ar e misused or abused. Never allow a person with- out training or instruction to operate this unit! Stay Aler t Y ou must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely . Safety WARNING! Never make unauthorized attac[...]

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    4 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 inspect the [...]

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    5 Product Description Specications Model Name C282 Engine Type 2-cycle catalyst Displacement 28.9 cc / 1.8 cu. in. Bore and Stroke 30 x 35 mm / 1.2 x 1.4 in Dr y W eight (less attachment) 7.0 kg / 15.5 lb. Dimensions (L x H x W) mm 1783 x 345 x 314 mm / 70.2 x 13.6 x 12.4 in. Fuel Tank Capacity 750 mL / 25.4 oz. Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-E[...]

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    6 Outer T ube Lower Cap Retaining Screws Handlebar Strap Lower cap Hanger Mounting the brushcutter handlebar Handle Positioning Label Assembly Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a com- plete unit and inspect unit and compo- nents for any damage. Engine/Outer tube assembly ■ Handlebar and Thrott[...]

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    7 4-6 mm Adjust throttle lev er fr ee play The thro ttle lever free play shou ld be approximately 4-6 mm. Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessar y to adjust the lever free play , follow the procedures and illustrations that follow . Loosen the air cleaner cover knob 1. and remove the air cleaner [...]

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    8 Assembly (continued) NOTE: This unit is shipped with Holder A, Holder B, shaft bolt, and bolt guard installed. The shaft bolt is a LEFT - HAND thread. Remove it by turning CLOCKWISE! W ith the gearcase output shaft facing 1. up, rotate the gearshaft and Holder A until the hole in Holder A aligns with the matching hole in the gearcase flange, and[...]

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    9 Assembly (continued) Hex Wrench Tighten the assembly (blade not shown for clarity) CA UTION! Install the blade so its printed sur- face is visible to the operator when the brushcutter is in the normal operating position. The unit should now be completely assembled and ready for use with a blade. IMPORT ANT! Discard blades that ar e bent, warped, [...]

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    10 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY ammable. 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 ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equali[...]

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    11 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 STAR T and “O” for OFF or STOP . WARNING! Never start the engine from the operating position. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 1. position. Press the primer bulb until fuel 2. can be seen [...]

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    12 NEVER operate the unit with the cut - ting attachment shield or other protec - tive devices removed! Use only authorized Shindaiwa par ts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer . Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc. ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach- ment is properly installed and fir mly [...]

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    13 Y our Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for spe - cific applications and/or operational requirements. Cutting gr ass with a trimmer head NOTE: For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trim- mer head being used. CA UTION! Operation at low rpm can le[...]

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    14 D O N O T C U T Blade T hr ust “Blade thr ust” is a sudden sideways or backward motion of the br ushcutter . Such motion may occur when the blade jams or catches on an object such as a sapling tree or tree stump. BE CON- STANTL Y ALER T FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS! The blade rotates counter-clockwise. For best per for manc[...]

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    15 Mufer This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark ar r ester or muf fler . Make sure the muf fler is well secured and in good condition. A wor n or damaged muf fler is a fire hazar d and may also cause hearing loss. Spar k Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connec- tions tight and clean. F astener s Make sure nuts, bolt[...]

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    16 Air Filter Element Unscrew Fastener Remove and clean or replace the element 10-hour maintenance CA UTION! Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or lter is damaged, or if the lter is wet or water soaked. Per for m more frequently in dusty or dir ty conditions. Remove the air cleaner filter . Clean or replace as necessar y . To clean ?[...]

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    17 Maintenance (continued) Fuel lter element Hooked wire Fuel lter maintenance Remove and replace the fuel filter element. Before reinstalling the new filter element, inspect the condition of all the fuel sys - tem components (fuel pick-up line, fuel retur n line, tank vent line, tank vent, fuel cap and fuel tank). If damage, splitting or d[...]

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    18 Maintenance (continued) WARNING! Sharpen only the cutting teeth of a blade. DO NOT alter the contour of the blade in any way . WARNING! Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade. When the cutting edges of the blade become dull, they can be resharpened with a few strokes of a file. In or der to keep the blade in[...]

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    19 IMPORT ANT! Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thir ty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Idle adjustment screw Adjusting engine idle Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must retur n to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to [...]

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    20 T roubleshooting 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 Ca[...]

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    21 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 terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch is[...]

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    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 terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch is[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    25 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[...]

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    26 NO TES[...]

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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 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 ma tion Par ts/Serial Number Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your S[...]