Shindaiwa 80274, 99922201031, T10812999999, T10911001001, T10911999999, T10812001001 User Manual
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MULTIPURPOSE TILLER/
CULTIVATOR TOOL
Model: 80265
Part Number 80274 Rev. 02/10
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this
manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear
eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.
Introduction
The Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tiller/Cultivator Tool is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instructions describes units available at the time of publication.
Echo Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to
units previously manufactured.
Contents
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General Safety Instructions ..................................... 3
The procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from your 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 power tool, or if you do not
understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol
and the word “WARNING”
contains information that should
be acted upon to prevent serious
bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the
word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon
to prevent mechanical damage.
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special signicance.
A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
IMPORTANT!
NOTE:
Safety and Operation Information Labels
Read and follow this manual,
make sure anyone using the unit
does likewise. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal
injury or machine failure. Keep
this manual for future reference.
Always wear a hard hat to reduce
the risk of head injuries during
operation of this machine. In addition, always wear eye and hearing
protection. Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as additional
face and eye protection.
Beware of thrown objects. Keep
bystanders at least 15 M (50
feet) away during operation.
Never operate this tool or any
other power equipment if you
are tired, ill, or under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or any
substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
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READ THE
OPERATOR’S MANUA L.
WEAR HEARIN G AND ANSI Z87.1
APPROVED EYE PROT ECTION.
KEEP AWA Y FROM
ROTATING TINES.
Shindaiwa Inc.
General Safety Instructions
Work Safely
This machine operates at very high
speeds and has the potential to do
serious damage if misused, abused or
mishandled. To reduce the risk of injury,
you must maintain control at all times,
and observe all safety precautions during operation. Never permit a person
without training or instruction to operate
this machine!
Be Aware of the Working Enviroment
Be careful when operating on a ■
slope or on slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather.
Never operate this machine around ■
buried electrical cables!
Do not■ operate the tiller/cultivator
in standing water.
attachment installations.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally t to
operate this unit safely.
If the tines jam, switch the engine ■
OFF, disconnect the spark plug
lead, and inspect the tines, axles
and gearcase for damage.
Never operate the tiller/cultivator ■
around vines or roots that could
tangle in the tines and cause loss
of control.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
WARNING!
Never operate power
equipment of any kind if you
are tired or if you are under the
inuence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other substance
that could affect your ability or
judgement.
Maintain a shallow working angle ■
and avoid steep angles of operation. A steep working angle risks
loss of control of the machine.
Transport the machine with the ■
engine OFF.
STOP engine before refueling.■
ALWAYS allow the engine to cool ■
before refueling!
Wipe all spilled fuel and move the ■
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!
Safety Labels
NEVER start or operate this unit if ■
there is a fuel leak.
NEVER start or operate this unit if ■
the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank
and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.
NEVER smoke or light any res ■
near the engine or fuel source!
NEVER place any ammable ma- ■
terial near the engine mufer!
NEVER operate the engine with- ■
out the mufer and spark arrester
in good working condition.
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are
undamaged and readable. Immediately
replace damaged or missing information
labels. New labels are available from your
local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
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The Properly Equipped Operator
Always wear appropriate
hearing protection.
Wear nonslip heavy-duty
work gloves to improve your
grip on the handle. Wear
snug-tting clothes that also
permit freedom of movement.
NEVER wear shorts!
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach—maintain your balance
at all times during operation.
Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip
soles to provide good footing. Steeltoed safety boots are recommended.
Never operate unit bare-footed!
Operating Precautions
Always wear eye and hearing
protection. Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as additional
face and eye protection.
Always operate with both hands
rmly gripping the unit.
Keep bystanders at least 15 meters away
from the unit while operating to reduce the
risk of being struck by thrown debris.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
This Shindaiwa Cultivator Tool is ■
specically designed for use on the
Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tool Carrier.
Installation and/or use on any other
model, brand or type of power tool is
not approved by Shindaiwa. Attempts
to use on non-approved models can
damage the equipment and cause accidents, serious injury or death.
Cultivator tines belts may move ■
when starting engine. Place the
multipurpose tool on a smooth level
surface when starting.
Always make sure the cultivator at-■
tachment is properly installed and
rmly tightened before operation.
Make sure there are no missing or ■
loose fasteners, and that the ignition switch and throttle controls are
working properly.
Do not operate the unit with the muf-■
er removed.
Operate this unit only in a well venti-■
lated area. Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Exhaust gases and
lubrication oil mist can cause serious
injury or death.
Always hold the machine rmly with ■
both hands when tilling, and maintain
control at all times.
Always stop the engine immediately ■
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken
or damaged equipment.
Stop the unit immediately if it sud-■
denly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improperly installed parts or attachments.
Never transport the unit nor set it ■
down with the engine running. An
engine that’s running could be accidentally accelerated causing the tine
assemblies to rotate.
Always clear your work area of trash ■
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
Always keep the handles clean.■
Always disconnect the spark plug ■
wire before performing any maintenance work.
Always wear eye protection to shield ■
against thrown objects.
Always protect yourself from haz-■
ards such as thorny brush and ying
debris by wearing gloves and close
tting clothing that covers arms and
legs. Never wear shorts. Don’t wear
loose clothing or items such as jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. Secure long hair
so it is above shoulder level.
CAUTION!
Always maintain this unit ■
according to this owner’s
manual and follow the
recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Never modify or disable any of ■
the unit’s safety devices.
Always use genuine ■
Shindaiwa parts and
accessories when repairing or
maintaining this unit.
Do not make unauthorized ■
modications to this unit.
Never allow the engine to run ■
at high RPM without a load.
Doing so could damage the
engine.
When transporting the unit in ■
a vehicle, tie it down securely
to prevent damage and fuel
spillage.
Always clear your work area ■
of trash or hidden debris to
help ensure good footing.
Keep the unit as clean as ■
possible. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
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Product Description
Multipurpose Tiller/
Cultivator Tool 80265
Gearcase
Tines
Outer Tube
Debris Shield
Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your
machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthor-
ized modications or alterations
to any of these units or their
components.
Specications
Multipurpose Tiller/Cultivator Tool (w/debris shield & tines)3.0 kg (6.7 lbs.)