Tabla De Contenido; General Safety Instructions; Attention Statements - Shindaiwa 270 Serie Manual Del Propietário

Introduction
The Shindaiwa 270 series of hand-held power
tools has been designed and built to deliver
superior performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, or durability.
Shindaiwa high performance engines rep-
resent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine
technology, delivering exceptionally high
power from remarkably low displacement
and weight. As an owner/operator, you'll
soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa
is simply in a class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this manual
describes units available at the time of
publication.
While every attempt has been made to give
you the very latest information about your
Shindaiwa product, there may be some
differences between your 270 series unit
and what is described here. Shindaiwa
Inc. reserves the right to make changes
to products without prior notification, and
without obligation to make alterations to
units previously manufactured.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Contents
General Safety Instructions................... 3
Product Description ............................... 5
Specifications T270/C270 ..................... 5
Assembly ................................................. 6
Mixing Fuel........................................... 10
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................... 10
Starting the Engine ............................. 11
Stopping the Engine............................. 11
Adjusting Engine Idle .......................... 12
Check Unit Condition .......................... 12
Maintenance ......................................... 15
Long Term Storage .............................. 17
Blade Sharpening ................................. 17
Troubleshooting Guide ....................... 18
Limited Warranty Statement ............... 21
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Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special
"Attention Statements".
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the trian-
gular attention symbol and the word
"WARNING" contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent seri-
ous bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information that
should be acted upon to avoid damag-
ing your 270-series unit.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses spe-
cial significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
"NOTE" contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation
of this unit.
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
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Do not operate this unit with a
blade unless the unit is equipped
with a Shindaiwa-approved
handlebar or barrier.
Always wear a harness when
operating this unit with a blade.
A harness is also recommended
when using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a brushcutter,
beware of blade thrust. A jammed
blade can cause the unit to jerk
suddenly and may cause the
operator to lose control of the unit.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in
this manual are intended to help you get the
most from this unit, and to protect you and
others from harm. These procedures are
guidelines for safe operation under most con-
ditions, and are not intended to replace any
safety rules and/or laws that may be in force
in your area. If you have questions regard-
ing your 270 series unit, or if you do not
understand something in this manual, your
Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you.
You may also contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the
address printed on the back of this manual.

General Safety Instructions

Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutters run at very
high speeds and can do serious damage
or injury if they are misused or abused.
Never allow a person without training or
instruction to operate this unit!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment
installations.
WARNING!
USE GOOD JUDGMENT
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when trans-
porting the unit.
NEVER run the engine indoors! Make
sure there is always good ventilation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool
for the job.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
if the unit suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. Inspect for broken, missing or
improperly installed parts or attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond
the length specified for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta-
tion, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both
hands when cutting or trimming, and
maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire
before performing any maintenance
work.
ALWAYS, if a saw blade should bind
fast in a cut, shut off the engine imme-
diately. Push the branch or tree to
ease the bind and free the blade.