Shindaiwa C344 - Manual (Page 14)

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Shoulder strap
required for use
with Brushcutters
Operation
IMPORTANT!
Adjust the shoulder strap 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
adjustment devices are secure.
WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder
strap or harness when operating
this unit. Using a harness with a
brushcutter allows you to main-
tain proper control of the unit and
reduces fatigue during extended
operation.
Shoulder strap
Hook the strap hook to the hanger 1.
on the outer tube.
Wear the shoulder strap so that the
2.
hook stays at your right hand side.
Adjust the length of the shoulder
3.
strap so that you can hold and oper-
ate the machine comfortably.
NOTE:
Using a shoulder strap when operat-
ing this unit with a blade allows you
to maintain proper control of the unit
and reduces fatigue during extended
operation.
Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped
with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer
head models, each with features for
specific applications and/or operational
requirements.
Cutting grass with a trimmer head
Trimmer head styles:
Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is
indexed when the operator taps the
trimmer head on the ground during
operation.
Manual. The operator indexes line
manually with the grass trimmer
stopped.
Fixed. The operator must stop the
unit and add new lengths of trim-
mer line manually.
Flail. This device, designed for
clearing weeds and light brush, fea-
tures three nylon blades attached to
the head by pivots.
NOTE:
For proper operation, always refer to
the instructions accompanying the trim-
mer head being used.
NOTE:
Additional hardware may be required to
mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type
trimmer heads.
CAUTION!
Do not push the rotating line into
trees, wire fences or any material
that could tangle or break line ends.
CAUTION!
Operation at low rpm can lead to
premature clutch failure.
Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer
head is angled slightly into the area to be
cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line ser-
vice life, cut only with the tip of the trim-
mer line. Cut grass by swinging the unit's
trimmer head from left to right. Keep the
trimmer head horizontal.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate at full throttle while cutting
grass.
Trimming and Mowing Grass
CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a cut-
■
ting attachment shield and using
excessive line length can lead to
premature clutch failure.
Operation at low rpm can lead to
■
premature clutch failure.
Cut from left to right
Cut
Return
WARNING!
Remove all objects such
as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
or string, which can be thrown or
become entangled in the cutting
attachment.
CAUTION!
Use only flexible, nonmetallic line
recommended by the manufacturer.
Never use, for example, wire or
wire-rope, which can break off and
become a dangerous projectile.