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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERTOR'S MANUAL
T350 GRASS TRIMMER
C350/B450 BRUSHCUTTER
T350
C350/B450
WARNING!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.
This machine is designed for cutting grass, weed, and bushes.
Do not use this machine for other purposes.
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly understand
this manual.
Keep this manu
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Introduction Attention Statements IMPORTANT! Shindaiwa 350 and 450-series hand held Throughout this manual are special atten- The operational procedures described in power equipment has been designed and tion statements. this manual are intended to help you get built to deliver superior performance and the most from unit as well as to protect reliability without compromise to quality, you and others from harm. These proce- comfort, safety or durability. WARNING! dures are guidelines for
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General Safety Instructions Stay Alert Work Safely You must be physically and mentally fit to Trimmers and brushcutters operate at very operate this unit safely. high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruc- WARNING! tion to operate this unit! Never operate power equip- ment of any kind if you are WARNING! tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other Never m
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SAFETY The Properly Equipped Operator Wear hearing protection devices and a Always wear eye protection such as broad-brimmed hat or helmet. goggles or safety glasses to shield against thrown objects. Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Always wear a harness when operating Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recom- a unit equipped with a blade. mended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. Secure long hair so that it
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Safety Labels IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all informa- tion labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shin- T350 daiwa dealer. C350/B450 Checking Unit Condition 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 an
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Unit Description T350 TRIMMER Using the accompanying illustrations as Spark a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit Grip Plug and its various components. Understanding Ignition Switch the product helps ensure top performance, Air long service life, and safer operation. Filter Fuel Tank Tank Outer Tube WARNING! Throttle Guard Trigger Do not make unauthorized modifica- tions or alterations to any of these units or their components. Gearcase Shoulder Harness Cutting Attachment Sh
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Assembly Procedure Prior to Assembly T350 Before assembling, make sure you have all ENGINE ASSEMBLY the components required for a complete unit: Engine assembly Outer tube assembly Cutting attachment shield SHOULDER Cutting attachment STRAP Handlebar Kit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, operator’s handle mounting bracket and hardware, gearcase tool holder, this manual and tool kit for routine mainte- C350/B450 nance. Tool kits vary by model
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Assembling the Outer Tube NOTE: (4) Loosen the stopper bolt of the throttle T350 Make sure that the throttle cable grip. Remove the stopper bolt and nut. (1) Loosen the 2 joint bolts fully. is built into the cable guide of the (5) Fully loosen the clamp bolt of the throttle lever. throttle grip. JOINT BOLT (8) Shift the throttle lever back to original JOINT position, pulling the ground wire and throttle cable and tighten the screw securely. (9) Remove the bolt tightening the cylinder cov
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Assembly of the Handle Assembly of the Handle Throttle Cable Adjustment T350 C350/B450 (1) Loosen the two bolts of the lower (1) Pull the throttle trigger gently, WARNING! cap and remove the lower cap. and check for free-play of NEVER operate this machine approximately 5mm. without the front handle. Oper- (2) Position the handle bracket ating without the front handle may result against the handle label located on (2) If free-play is out of specifications: in serious injury. the outer
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Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! Make sure the shield extension is com- NEVER operate this machine Carefully inspect the cutting pletely hooked at the hook receiver. without the cutting attachment attachment shield assembly to shield. Operating without the cutting make sure it is tightened securely and CAUTION! attachment shield may result in seri- does not wobble. ous injury. The line cutter is attached to the shield extension and must be used when op- (A) Cutti
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Installing a Blade WARNING! (1) Make sure the switch is off and WARNING! the engine is stopped. Never operate this machine Before operating, make sure without the safety clip in (2) Wear gloves to protect your hands. the blade is securely mounted. place. Turn the blade with your hand slightly (3) Turn the unit over so the saw and make sure the blade turns smoothly (6) Fit the blade over the safety clip holder flange extending from the gear without wobbling. onto holder A. Then, slide the
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Mixing Fuel Filling The Fuel Tank IMPORTANT! WARNING! CAUTION! Mix only enough fuel for your immediate This engine is designed to operate on Minimize the risk of fire, needs! If fuel must be stored longer than a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded burns, and personal injury! 30-days, it should first be treated with a gasoline and a premium 2-cycle mixing stabilizer such as StaBil™ or equivalent STOP engine before refueling. oil only. Use of Non-approved mixing product! ALWAYS allow
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Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! WARNING! (b) Prime the engine by repeatedly de- Repeated cranking of the engine with pressing the carburetor primer bulb MAKE SURE THE BLADE the choke CLOSED (“ “) will lead to until fuel can be seen flowing through IS WELL CLEAR OF ANY engine flooding. If the engine fails to the transparent overflow return tube: INTERFERENCE. Before starting start after several attempts, move the the engine, place unit on clear, level choke lever to the OPEN position
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Stopping the Engine Idle the engine briefly before stop- (3) If a tachometer is available, the Emergency Release ping, then slide the ON-OFF switch to engine idle speed should be adjusted In case of emergency, firmly pull the -1 the “O” (for STOP) position. to 2,750 min (rpm) white tab at the hook. The machine will release from the strap. NOTE: WARNING! Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments T350 C350/B450 The cutting attachment con- are preset at the factory on units with tinues rotating for
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Recommended Operation Cutting Attachments Using A Blade Make sure to use the following rec- CAUTION! (1) After starting the engine, pull ommended Shindaiwa cutting attach- To prevent possible engine damage, the throttle lever gradually. ment with this machine. do not allow the machine to run at high The engine speed increases speeds without a load. Avoid operating and the blade will start the engine at low speeds. Doing so can Blades rotating. lead to rapid clutch wear. In
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Using a Brushcutter With a Trimmer Head Maintenance Engine Operating Speeds You may install one of several types of Shin- WARNING! daiwa trimmer heads on your TC350/B450 Before performing any main- Operate at full throttle while cutting grass. trimmer or brushcutter, each with features tenance, repair, or cleaning for specific applications and/or operational work on the machine, make CAUTION! requirements. sure the engine and cutting attachment Operation at low rpm can lead to pre- For p
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10 Hour Maintenance 50 Hour Maintenance Muffler Maintenance Remove the air cleaner element from (350 only) Cleaning the carburetor and clean it thorough- Remove and clean the cylinder cover Hard starting or a gradual loss and clean grass and dirt from the ly with soap and water. Squeeze out of performance can be caused cylinder fins. excess, let dry and reassemble the by carbon deposits lodged in the element. muffler’s spark arrester screen. MUFFLER BOLT COVER In such cases, performance
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Long Term Storage Blade Sharpening Whenever the unit will not be used for With the file or a grinder, file a blade Make sure the width of the 3 sides/ 30 days or longer, use the following as follows. 4 sides is all the same. procedures to prepare it for storage: WARNING! Clean external parts thoroughly and Sharpen only the cutting teeth apply a light coating of oil to all metal of a blade. DO NOT alter the surfaces. contour of the blade in any way. In Drain all the fuel from
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Troubleshooting Guide Engine Does Not Start What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Does the engine NO Fluid in the crankcase. servicing dealer. crank? Internal damage. YES Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Good NO Excess wear on Consult with an authorized compression? cylinder, piston, rings. servicing dealer. YES Fuel incorrect, stale, or Refill with clean fresh unleaded Does the tank NO contaminated; mixture gasoline with a pump octane of
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Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Low Power Output What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking Cut at a slower rate. Is the engine the unit. overheating? Carburetor mixture is Consult with an authorized too lean. servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Fan, fan cover, cylinder Clean, repair or replace fins dirty or damaged. as necessa
