Shindaiwa T242 ユーザーズマニュアル

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The Shindaiwa 242 Series hand 

held power equipment 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 

technology, delivering exceptionally 

high power with remarkably low 

displacement and weight. As an owner/

operator, you’ll soon discover for 

yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a 

class by itself!

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 242 series hand 

held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. 

You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.

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Attention Statements ........................... 2

Safety Instructions ............................... 2

Safety Labels ......................................... 4 

Product Description ............................. 5

Specifications ........................................ 6

Emission Control ................................. 6 

The information contained in this 

owner’s/operator’s manual describes 

units available at the time of publication. 

WARNING!
The engine exhaust from 

this product contains chemicals 

known to the State of California to 

cause cancer, birth defects or other 

reproductive harm.

Echo, Inc. reserves the right to  

make changes to products without prior  

notice, and without obligation to make  

alterations to units previously 

manufactured.

Assembly and Adjustments ................. 7

Mixing Fuel .......................................... 9

Filling the Fuel Tank ......................... 11

Starting the Engine ............................ 12

Stopping the Engine .......................... 12

Checking Unit Condition................... 12

Cutting Grass with a Trimmer Head . 13

Maintenance ....................................... 13

Long Term Storage ............................ 17

Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 18

Warranty Statement ........................... 21

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Throughout this manual are special 

“attention statements”.

A statement preceded by  

the triangular attention symbol and  

the word “WARNING” contains infor-

mation that should be acted upon to 

prevent serious bodily injury.

A statement preceded by the 

word “CAUTION” contains infor-

mation that should be acted upon 

to prevent  mechanical damage.

A statement preceded by the word 

“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses 

special significance.

A statement preceded by 

the triangular attention symbol and 

the word “DANGER” contains infor-

mation that should be acted upon to 

prevent serious injury or death.

A statement preceded by the word 

“NOTE” contains information that is 

handy to know and may make your job 

easier.

Read and follow this operator's 

manual. Failure to do so could 

result in serious injury..

Wear eye and hearing protection 

at all times during operation of 

this unit. Wear head protection 

where there is a risk of falling 

objects.

Beware of thrown or 

richocheted objects

Make sure no one is 

within 15 M / 50 feet of an 

operating machine.

Do not use blades. 

String line only