Stopping The Engine; Adjusting Engine Idle; Attaching The Shoulder Strap - Shindaiwa T230 Manuel De L'opérateur

Stopping the Engine

WARNING!
The cutter attachment can continue
moving after the engine is stopped!
1. Cool the engine by allowing it to idle for
two or three minutes.
. Slide the ignition switch to the "O" or
STOP position.

Adjusting Engine Idle

WARNING!
The cutter attachment must never
rotate at engine idle speed. If the
idle speed cannot be adjusted by the
procedures described here, return the
trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for
inspection.
NOTE:
The mixture of the carburetor on this unit
cannot be adjusted.
The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle trigger is released.
Idle speed is adjustable and must be set

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

To Wear the Shoulder Strap.
1. Hook the strap hook to the hanger on
the outer tube.
. Wear the shoulder strap so that the
hook stays at your right hand side.
3. Adjust the length of the shoulder strap
so that you can hold and operate the
machine comfortably.
Shoulder Strap
T230/
T230s
C230/
C230s
low enough to permit the engine clutch
to disengage the cutter attachment when
throttle trigger is released.
Check and Adjust Idle Speed
1. Start the engine and allow it to idle two
or three minutes, or until it warms up.
. If the cutter attachment rotates at engine
idle, reduce idle speed by turning the
idle adjusting screw counter-clockwise
as necessary.
IMPORTANT!
Use a tachometer, if one is available, to
set engine idle. Standard idle speed is:
2,750 (±250) min .
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Emergency Release
In case of emergency, strongly pull the
white tab at the hook. The machine will be
released from the strap.
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.
WARNING!
Know how to stop the machine quickly
in an emergency.
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Idle Adjusting
Screw
3. If the engine is stalling and won't idle,
increase idle speed by turning the idle
adjustment screw clockwise.
WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder strap when
operating this unit with a blade. A
shoulder strap is also recommend
when using trimmer line.
Using a shoulder strap with a brushcutter
allows you to maintain proper control of the
unit and reduces fatigue during extended
operation.
NOTE:
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