Shindaiwa 81644 - Manual (Page 12)

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NEVER operate the unit with the cut-
ting attachment shield or other protective
devices removed!
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other
protective device is no guarantee of
protection against ricochet. YOU MUST
ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING
DEBRIS!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer.
Edging
Tilt the handle
about 100° to the
left (from hori-
zontal) and move
forward, holding
the trimmer verti-
cally as shown in
Figure 23.
Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped
with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer
head models, each with features for
specific applications and/or operational
requirements.
NOTE:
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 man-
ually with the grass trimmer stopped.
n Fixed. The operator must stop the unit
and add new lengths of trimmer line
manually.
n Flail. This device, designed for clearing
weeds and light brush, features three
nylon blades attached to the head by
pivots.
NOTE:
Additional hardware may be required to
mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type trim-
mer heads.
Cutting Grass—Units equipped with a trimmer head
CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to
premature clutch failure.
Trimming and
Mowing Grass
Figure 22
Checking Unit Condition
Shoulder Strap C242
Figure 21
CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a cutting
attachment shield and using excessive
line length can lead to premature clutch
failure.
Do not make modifications to this unit with-
out written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly tight-
ened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
one.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.
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 run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment holders.
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!
Always wear a shoulder strap
or harness when operating this unit. Us-
ing a harness with a brushcutter allows
you to maintain proper control of the unit
and reduces fatigue during extended
operation.
Figure 23
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.
Hold the 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 trimmer from
left to right. Keep the trimmer head
horizontal. See Figure 22.
CUTTING
PATH
RETURN
PATH
Shoulder strap
required for use
with Brushcutters