Check Unit Condition; Shoulder Strap; Cutting Grass - Shindaiwa T272 Manual Del Propietário

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. YOU
MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!
Shoulder Strap T272X
IMPORTANT!
Adjust the shoulder strap or harness so
the shoulder pad rests comfortably on
the off-side shoulder and the cutting path
of the cutting attachment is parallel to the
ground. Make sure all hooks and adjust-
ment devices are secure.
T272
NOTE:
Although a shoulder strap accessory is not
required for use with a grass trimmer, a
shoulder strap can increase operator com-
fort during extended periods of operation.
Cutting Grass—Units Equipped with a Trimmer Head
Your Shindaiwa T7 or T7X Grass
Trimmer may be equipped with one of
several Shindaiwa trimmer head models,
each with features for specific applications
and/or operational requirements.
For proper operation, always refer to the
instructions accompanying the trimmer
head being used. Available trimmer head
styles include:
n Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is
indexed when the operator taps the
trimmer head on the ground during
operation.
n Manual. The operator indexes line
manually while the grass trimmer
is stopped.
n Fixed. The operator must stop the
unit and add new lengths of trimmer
line manually.
n Flail. This device, designed for clear-
ing weeds and light brush, features
three nylon blades attached to the head
by pivots.
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer
or brushcutter. Do not make modifications
to the unit without the written approval of
Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped
cutting attachment: replace it with a ser-
viceable one.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
cutter holder. If a properly installed at-
tachment vibrates, replace the attachment
with a new one and re-check.

Shoulder Strap

recommended for
use with grass
trimmers
Figure 22
CAUTION!
Do not push the rotating line
into trees, wire fences or any material
that could tangle or break line ends.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the unit at full throttle while cut-
ting grass.
WARNING!
Operation at low rpm (min
to premature clutch failure.
Trimming and Mowing Grass
Figure 23
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a for-
eign object or if the unit becomes tangled.
Do not operate with broken or damaged
equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to operate at
high RPM's without a load. Doing so
could damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn
or damaged fasteners or
attachment holders.
NEVER cut with dull blades. Doing so
will increase the risk of blade thrust and
may also damage your equipment.
Using a T272X with a Blade
WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder strap when
operating this unit with a blade. A
shoulder strap is also recommened
when using trimmer line.
Using a shoulder strap when operating
this unit with a blade allows you to main-
tain proper control of the unit and reduces
fatigue during extended operation.
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 trim-
mer head horizontal.
See Figure 3.
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Tilt the handle about
100° to the right
(from horizontal)
and move forward,
holding the trimmer
vertical as shown in
Figure 4.
NOTE:
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