Introduction
The Shindaiwa 242 series has been designed
and built to deliver superior performance
and reliability without compromise to quality,
comfort, safety or durability.
Shindaiwa engines represent the leading
edge of high-performance engine technol-
ogy, delivering exceptionally high power
with remarkably low displacement and
weight. As an owner/operator, you'll soon
discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is sim-
ply in a class by itself!
Contents
Safety ........................................................... 3
Assembly ..................................................... 6
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect you and
others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to replace any safety
rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand held power equipment, or
if you do not understand something in this manual, contact your local Shindawa dealer for assistance. You may also contact Shindaiwa
Inc. at the address printed on the back of this Manual.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special "atten-
tion statements".
DANGER!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word "DANGER" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious injury or death.
Operational and warning labels
Read and follow this manual,
make sure anyone using the
trimmer does likewise. Failure
to do so could result in serious
personal injury or machine fail-
ure. Keep this manual for future
reference.
Always wear a hard hat to
reduce the risk of head inju-
ries during operation of this
machine. In addition, always
wear eye and hearing protec-
tion. Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as addi-
tional face and eye protection.
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changes to products without prior notice,
and without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instruc-
tions describes units available at the time
of publication.
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Mixing fuel .................................................. 7
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word "WARNING" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses spe-
cial significance.
Make sure no one is
50 FEET
within 15 M / 50 feet of
(15m
)
an operating machine.
Beware of thrown or
richocheted objects
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause can-
cer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
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Operation .................................................. 10
Maintenance ............................................. 11
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word "NOTE"
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
Keep feet away from blade.
Rotating blade may cause
injury. Blade may continue to
rotate after the unit is shut off.
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