Shindaiwa 81010 - Manual (Page 2)

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Attention Statements
Contents
Throughout this manual are special “Atten-
tion Statements”.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in
this manual are intended to help you get
the most from your unit, and to protect you
and others from harm. These procedures
are guidelines for safe operation under
most conditions, and are not intended to
replace any safety rules and/or laws that
may be in force in your area.
If you have questions regarding your
272 series unit, or if you do not understand
something in this manual, your Shindaiwa
dealer will be glad to assist you.
You may also contact Shindaiwa, Inc.
at the address printed on the back of
this manual.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
Introduction
Attention Statements ...................................2
General Safety Instructions ........................3
Safety Labels .................................................4
Product Description .....................................5
Specifications ................................................5
Assembly .......................................................6
Mixing Fuel ................................................10
Starting the Engine ....................................10
Stopping the Engine ..................................11
Adjusting Engine Idle ................................11
Check Unit Condition ................................12
Shoulder Strap ............................................12
Cutting Grass ..............................................12
Using a Blade (T272X) ..............................13
Maintenance ...............................................14
Long Term Storage ....................................16
Blade Sharpening .......................................16
Troubleshooting Guide .............................17
Emission System Warranty .......................20
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The Shindaiwa 272 series hand-held Power
Equipment has been designed and built to
deliver superior performance and reliability
without compromise to quality, comfort, or
durability.
Shindaiwa high performance engines
represent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine
technology, delivering exceptionally high
power from remarkably low displacement
and weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll
soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this manual
describes units available at the time of
publication.
While every attempt has been made to
give you the very latest information about
your Shindaiwa product, there may be
some differences between your 272 series
unit and what is described here. Shindaiwa
Inc. reserves the right to make changes
to products without prior notification, and
without obligation to make alterations to
units previously manufactured.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know and
may make your job easier.
Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation
of this unit.
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
Do not operate this unit with a
blade unless the unit is equipped
with a Shindaiwa-approved
handlebar or barrier.
Always wear a harness when
operating this unit with a blade.
A harness is also recommended
when using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a brushcutter,
beware of blade thrust. A jammed
blade can cause the unit to jerk
suddenly and may cause the
operator to lose control of the unit.