Shoulder Strap - Shindaiwa 270 Serie Manual Del Propietário

Shoulder 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.
C270/ T270 with a Blade
WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder strap when
operating this unit with a blade. A
shoulder strap is also recommend
when using trimmer line.
Cutting Grass—Units Equipped with a Trimmer Head
Your Shindaiwa T270 Grass Trimmer may
be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa
trimmer head models, each with features
for specific applications and/or opera-
tional requirements.
NOTE:
A grass trimmer head can also be fitted
to the Shindaiwa C270 Brushcutter.
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
manually while the grass trimmer is
stopped.
n Fixed. The operator must stop the ma-
chine and add new lengths of trimmer
line manually.
Figure 23
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n Flail. This device, designed for clearing
weeds and light brush, features three ny-
lon blades attached to the head by pivots.
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
cutting grass.
CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to pre-
mature clutch failure.
T270 with a Trimmer Head
NOTE:
Although a shoulder strap is not required
for use with a trimmer head, a shoulder
strap can increase operator comfort dur-
ing extended periods of operation.
Shoulder Strap
recommended
for use with grass
trimmers
Figure 24
Trimming and Mowing Grass
Hold the grass
trimmer so the
trimmer head is
angled slightly into
the area to be cut.
To ensure maxi-
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mum trimmer-line
Figure 25
service life, cut
only with the tip of the trimmer line. Cut
grass by swinging the machine's trimmer
head from right to left. Keep the trimmer
head horizontal. See Figure 25.
Edging
Tilt the handle about
100° to the right (from
horizontal) and move
forward, holding the
trimmer vertical. See
Figure 26.
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Figure 26
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