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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
T242 TRIMMER
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and
others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with
the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection
when operating this unit.
X7502800900
07/10
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Introduction IMPORTANT! WARNING! The Shindaiwa 242 Series hand The information contained in this held power equipment has been The engine exhaust from owner’s/operator’s manual describes designed and built to deliver superior this product contains chemicals units available at the time of publication. performance and reliability without known to the State of California to compromise to quality, comfort, safety cause cancer, birth defects or other Echo, Inc. reserves the right to or
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Safety Instructions DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT� WARNING! WARNING! IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR� Work Safely UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF� Never operate Never make unauthorized ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR� Shindaiwa trimmers operate at very MEDICATION.� power equipment of any attachment installations. Do � high speeds and can do serious damage kind if you are tired or if you are � not use attachments not approved � or injury if they are misused or abused. under the influence of alcohol, by Shindaiwa f
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Safety Labels This label indicates the minimum distance between front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3. IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Figure 1 The Properly Equipped Operator Wear hearing protection devices and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet. A helmet is required when using a bla
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Be Aware of the Working Environment Make sure bystanders Reduce the risk of bystanders being or observers struck by flying debris. Make sure no outside the one is within 15 meters (50 feet)— Avoid long-term 15 meter (50 that’s about 16 paces of an operating operation in very hot feet) “danger attachment. Stop immediately if a child, or very cold weather. zone” wear eye pet, or person comes within a 15 meter protection. (50 feet)radius. Outside this radius, there is still a risk of inj
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Specifications Engine Name T242 Engine Type 2-cycle, catalyst Dry Weight (less attachment) 5.3 kg/11.7 lb. Dimensions (L x H x W) mm 1740 x 355 x 320 mm / 68.5 x 13.2 x 12.6 in. Bore x Stroke 33 x 28 mm (1.3 x 1.1 in.) Displacement 23.9 cc (146 cu. in.) Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 690 ml (23.3 oz.) Carburetor Type Diaphragm-type carburetor Ignition One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled Spark Plug** NGK BPM8Y Spark Plug Gap 0.6 mm (0
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This unit comes fully assembled with the ■ Engine and shaft assembly exception of the cutting attachment shield ■ Cutting attachment shield and cutting attachment. ■ Cutting attachment Prior to Assembly ■ Kit containing cutting attachment shield, mounting bracket and hardware, Before assembling, make sure you have all this owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit for routine maintenance. Tool the components required for a complete kits vary by model and may include a spark plug/screwdriver co
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Assembly and Adjustments Install the Cutting Attachment Shield T242 Socket- T242 1. Insert the cutting attachment shield Head Cap Outer Cutting between the outer tube and the Screw Tube Attachment cutting attachment mounting plate. Shield Bracket See Figure 9. NOTE: Shim Nuts It may be necessary to loosen the retaining nut and clamp screw to Clamp adjust cutting attachment shield Screw Line Cutter Shim mounting plate. Cutting 2. Fit the two shims and the bracket Attachment Retainin
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Mixing Fuel WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engi
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Mixing Instructions After use 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can required amount of gasoline. occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor- 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. age container. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gaso- line. Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and your local government for the laws affect
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Starting the Engine IMPORTANT!! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” position. See Figure 14. ON 2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can Return Tube be seen flowing in the transparent Primer Bulb return tube. 3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED Figure 15 position if engine is cold. IMPORTANT! Figure 14 The primer system only pushes fuel through
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Starting the Engine (continued) When the Engine Starts... n After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit. n Advancing the throttle makes the cutting attachment turn faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop turning. If the cutting attachment continues to rotate when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see “Adjusting Engine Idle” below). Starting A Flooded Engine 1. Slide the ignition
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Cutting Grass—Units equipped with a trimmer head Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped Hold the trimmer so the trimmer head with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer CAUTION! is angled slightly into the area to be head models, each with features for Do not push the rotating line into cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line specific applications and/or operational trees, wire fences or any material service life, cut only with the tip of the requirements. that could tangle or break line ends. trimm
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Muffler This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss. Spark Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean. Fasteners Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjusting screws) are tight. Daily Maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the following: ■ Remove dirt or debris from the ■ Carefull
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Maintenance (continued) Every 10 to 15 hours of operation: 10/15-Hour Maintenance ■ Remove and clean the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap Clean the 0.6 mm to (0.024 inch). If the spark spark plug and 0.6 mm plug must be replaced, use only an check the gap (0.024 inch) BPM8Y or equivalent resistor type at the electrode. spark plug of the correct heat range. See Figure 27. NOTE: The BPM8Y also meets the requirements for electro magnetic compliance (EMC). CAUTION! Figure 27
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135-hour Maintenance Every 135 hours of operation, Engine remove and clean the muffler. Engine Cover Cover Screws WARNING! Muffler Never operate this trimmer Cover with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust Muffler components is a fire hazard, and Cover Screw can also damage your hearing! Muffler Screws 1. Remove the spark plug boot. Muffler 2. With a 3 mm hex wrench remove Gasket the 1 muffler cover and 3 engine Screws cover screws a
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Adjusting Engine Idle Idle Speed Adjustment The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. 1. Place the trimmer on the ground, Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set then start the engine, and then allow low enough to permit the engine clutch it to idle 2-3 minutes until warm. to disengage the cutting attachment. 2. If the attachment rotates when the engine is at idle, reduce the idle WARNING! speed by turning the idle adjustment screw counter-clockwise
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START Possible Cause Remedy What To Check Let cool completely and restart. Engine hot/heat soaked. Vaporlock. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane Low fuel quality. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/ meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD
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Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS LOW POWER OUTPUT Possible Cause Remedy What To Check Remedy Possible Cause Symptom Let cool completely and restart. Engine hot/heat soaked. Clogged air fi lter. Clean the air fi lter. Vaporlock. What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane Low fuel quality. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gas
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Troubleshooting Guide (continued) SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 LOW POWER OUTPUT Remedy Possible Cause Symptom ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from Clogged air fi lter. Clean the air fi lter. What To Check Possible Cause Remedy defects in material and workmanship.
