Product Description
Using the accompanying illustrations as
a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit
and its various components. See Figure 4.
Understanding your unit helps ensure top
performance, long service life, and safer
operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications or alterations to any of
these units or their components.
IMPORTANT!
The terms "left", "left-hand", and "LH";
"right", "right-hand", and "RH"; "front" and
"rear" refer to directions as viewed by the
operator during normal operation.
Specifications
T4 dry weight
(less cutting attachment)........................................11.3 lb./5.1 kg
T4X dry weight
(less cutting attachment)........................................11.9 lb./5.4 kg
Engine model.......................................................................S4E
Engine type.............................................................-cycle catalyst
Bore x stroke...........................................1.3 x 1.1 in./33 x 8 mm
Displacement......................................................1.5 cu. in./3.9 cc
Maximum power........................................................1 HP/0.8 kW
Fuel/oil ratio............................50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
Carburetor type.............................Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type
Fuel tank capacity....................................................3 oz./670 ml
Ignition..........................................................One-piece electronic,
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This unit comes fully assembled with the
exception of the cutting attachment shield
and cutting attachment.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all
the components required for a complete
unit and inspect unit and components for
any damage.
Gear case
Trimmer
Head
Gear case
Trimmer Head
Figure 4
@ 8000 rpm (min
)
-1
class -cycle mixing oil*
transistor-controlled
n Engine and shaft assembly
n Cutting attachment shield
n Cutting attachment
n Kit containing cutting attachment shield,
mounting bracket and hardware, this
owner's/operator's manual and tool kit
for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary
by model and may include a spark plug/
screwdriver combination wrench, and a
scraper.
Handle
Outer Tube
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Hanger
Handle
Outer Tube
Barrier
Bar
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Spark plug .......................... ..................................................BPMR6A
Air cleaner type ................. ......................Non-reversible foam filter
Starting method ................ .......................................................Recoil
Stopping method ............... .............................................Slide switch
Transmission type ............. ................Automatic, centrifugal clutch
EPA Emission
Compliance Period**.......................................................Category A
* meets or exceeds these specifications and is recommended
for all Shindaiwa products.
** The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance
label located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.
Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 15 hours (Intermediate) and A =
300 hours (Extended).
T242 TRIMMER
Throttle
Interlock
Grip
Ignition
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
T242X TRIMMER
Throttle
Interlock
Grip
Ignition
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
w/bevel gear
Fuel
Tank
Fuel
Tank
element
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