Shundaiwa T260 Operator's Manual

ENGLISHSHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUALT260 GRASS TRIMMERT260X GRASS TRIMMERLE260 LAWN EDGERC260 BRUSHCUTTERPart Number 62710-94310 Rev. 8/05Minim

101. Loosen and remove the throttle lever clamp screw “A”, and slide the throttle assembly about 1-inch away from the handgrip.2. Extend the throttl

11Assembly: Cutting Attachment Shield T260/T260X/C26023105Figure 13Cutting Attachment ShieldOuter TubeSocket-Head Cap ScrewBracketShimClamp ScrewShim

12 WARNING! The LE260 is designed for use with a single blade only! Never operate the LE260 without the cutting attachment shield installed and ti

131. Turn the trimmer over so that the gearcase output shaft faces UP.2. Remove and discard the vinyl shaft protector.3. Position the tool holder a

14NOTE: Blades can later be removed or reinstalled by temporarily sliding the safety clip to an off-center position.CAUTION!Install the blade so the p

15Throttle Cable Free Play7 mm Free Play1. Test the throttle lever for smooth opera-tion. Any stiffness or binding must be corrected before placing t

16Primer BulbReturn Tube26033Starting the Engine 5. While holding the outer tube firmly with one hand, slowly pull the recoil starter handle until res

17Shoulder Strap Shoulder strap is recommended for use with grass trimmers WARNING!The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle speeds!NO

18Trimming and Mowing Grass Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line ser-

19DO NOT CUTTenO'clockOK To CutEightO'clockFiveO'clockBladeRotationFigure 34Using a Brushcutter Blade C260/T260X WARNING! Before work

2 WARNING!Use Good JudgmentNEVER operate the engine when trans-porting the unit.NEVER operate the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good venti

20Using a Hand-held Edger LE260 CAUTION! Low-speed edging can lead to prema-ture clutch failure. Before edging, make sure the area is soft enough

21MaintenanceMufflerThis unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muf-fler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in go

22Every 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): Remove the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt from the cover and

23MufflerHard starting or a gradual loss of perfor-mance can be caused by carbon deposits lodged in the muffler’s spark arrester screen. In such cases,

24Operator is overworking the unit.Carburetor mixture is too lean.Improper fuel ratio.Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or damaged.Carbon deposits on

25Troubleshooting Guide (continued)ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air cleaner element.Clogged fuel filter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle spee

26 Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein engine) is desi

27Notes

28Shindaiwa Inc.11975 S.W. Herman Rd.Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USATelephone: 503 692-3070Fax: 503 692-6696www.shindaiwa.comShindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.Hea

3The Properly Equipped OperatorStay AlertYou must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. WARNING!Never operate power equipment of

4Safety LabelsFigure 2IMPORTANT!Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately repl

5Be Aware of the Working Environment (all units)Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Make sure bystanders or observers outside

6 WARNING!Do not make unauthorized modifica-tions or alterations to any of these units or their components.Product DescriptionT260/T260X GRASS TRIMMERU

7Assembly: Driveshaft/Powerhead All Models1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat surface, spark plug facing up.2. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen

8Barrier Bar and Hanger AssemblyConnect the Handle to the Outer Tube.1. Remove the four socket-head cap screws on the handle and remove the handle a

9Assembly: Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads T260/T260X/LE26026005Throttle CableInstall the Throttle Cable (T260/T260X/LE260)1. Loosen and remove