Shindaiwa M230 Owner's/operator's Manual

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

M230 MULTIPURPOSE
TOOL CARRIER

M230

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.

Part Number 65007-94011

Rev. 3/04

Shindaiwa Inc.
11975 S.W. Herman Rd.
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.shindaiwa.com

Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka
Nishi, Asaminami-ku
Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

䊚2004 Shindaiwa, Inc.
Part Number 65007-94011
Revision 3/04

Shindaiwa is a registered trademark
of Shindaiwa, Inc.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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ContentsIntroduction

The Shindaiwa 230-series of hand-held
power tools 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!

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in these
instructions describes units available
at the time of publication.

Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to
make changes to products without
prior notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.

Introduction ......................................... 1

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

General Safety Instructions................ 3

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

Operating Precautions ........................ 5

Product Description ............................ 6

Specifications ....................................... 7

Assembly .............................................. 8

Installing a Tool Attachment .............. 9

Engine Fuel ........................................ 10

Starting the Engine ........................... 11

Stopping the Engine.......................... 13

Adjusting Engine Idle ....................... 13

Checking Unit Condition.................. 14

Maintenance ...................................... 15

Long Term Storage ........................... 19

Troubleshooting Guide .................... 20

Emission System Warranty .............. 25

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS

You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. You should keep all
receipts and maintenance records covering the performance of regular maintenance in the event
questions arise. These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent
owner of the engine. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if the
owner has not properly maintained the engine. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will not deny warranty
repairs, however, solely because of the lack of repair, maintenance or failure to keep maintenance
records.

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND
SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL;
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE
CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO CO., LTD. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE
NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY
IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A
BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

If other than the parts authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. are used for maintenance
replacements or for the repair of components affecting emission control, you should assure yourself
that such parts are warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts authorized by
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. in their performance and durability.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE

All repairs qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed by a dealer authorized by
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
If any emission-related part is found defective during the warranty period, it is your responsibility
to present the product to an authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Bring your sales receipts showing the
date of purchase for this engine. The dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will perform
the necessary repairs or adjustments within a reasonable amount of time and furnish you with a
copy of the repair order. All parts and accessories replaced under this warranty become the
property of Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
To locate an authorized Shindaiwa dealer near you, contact your Shindaiwa Distributor. For the
name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at
[phone] between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

THIS WARRANTY IS ADMINISTERED BY

Shindaiwa Inc.
11975 S.W. Herman Rd.
Tualatin OR. 97062
[phone]

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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.

IMPORTANT!

The operational procedures described
in this manual are intended to help
you get the most from your M230
Multipurpose Tool Carrier 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 230-series
power tool, 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.

Attention Statements

SAFETY

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Read and follow this
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.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your
job easier.

Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty

Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines

Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this
utility equipment engine (herein engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of
initial sale, to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and
that the engine is free of defects in materials and workmanship that would cause this engine to fail
to conform with EPA regulations during its warranty period. This emission warranty is applicable in
all States, except the State of California.
For parts listed under PARTS COVERED, the dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
will, at no cost to you, make the necessary diagnosis, repair, or replacement of any defective
emission-related component to ensure that the engine complies with applicable U.S. EPA regula­tions.

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE

When sold within the U.S., this engine’s emission control system is warranted for a period of two
(2) years from the date this product is first delivered to the original retail purchaser.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed
in your owner’s manual. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your engine, but Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. cannot deny a warranty claim
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
As the engine owner, you should however be aware that Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. may deny
your warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest dealer authorized by Shindaiwa
Kogyo Co., Ltd. when a problem exists.
If your Shindaiwa Dealer is unable to answer questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should then contact your Shindaiwa Distributor.
For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call
Shindaiwa Inc. at [phone] between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

PARTS COVERED

Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty. Some
parts listed below may require scheduled maintenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled
replacement of that part. The warranted parts include:

1. Carburetor Internal Components

• Valve Assembly-throttle, Jet, Metering Diaphram

2. Ignition System Components

• Ignition Coil

• Flywheel Rotor
The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine may also include certain related
hoses and connectors.

LIMITATIONS

The Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty shall not cover any of the following:

(a) conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjustment
(unless they were made by the dealer or service center authorized by
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. during a warranty repair), alteration, accident, failure to use the
recommended fuel and oil, or not performing required maintenance services,

(b) the replacement parts used for required maintenance services,

(c) consequential parts used for required maintenance services,

(d) diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible warranty
service being performed, and

(e) any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of authorized
parts due to use of non-authorized parts.

The following statement only applies to United States and its territories

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SAFETY

Work Safely

Attachments for this M230 Multipur­pose Tool Carrier operate 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 your Multipurpose
Trimmer Tool Carrier!

WARNING!

Use Good Judgment

ALWAYS wear eye protection

to shield against thrown
objects.
ALWAYS protect yourself from
hazards such as thorny brush
and flying debris by wearing
gloves and close fitting 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.
NEVER run the engine when
transporting 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 unit immedi­ately if it suddenly begins to
vibrate or shake. Inspect for
broken, missing or improperly
installed parts or attachments.
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.

Stay Alert

You must be physically and mentally
fit to operate this unit safely.

General Safety Instructions

WARNING!

Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.

WARNING!

Never operate power equipment of
any kind if you are tired or if you
are under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or any other
substance that could affect your
ability or judgement.

WARNING!

Minimize the Risk of Fire

NEVER smoke or light fires near

the engine.
ALWAYS stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling.
Avoid overfilling and wipe off
any fuel that may have spilled.
ALWAYS move the unit to a
place well away from a fuel
storage area or other readily
flammable materials before
starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER run the engine without
the spark arrester screen in place.

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NOTES:

Safety Labels

Figure 1

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.

M230

SAFETY

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READ OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

WEAR PROTECTION

Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Excessive
vibration.

Warped or damaged
tool.

Loose coupler.

Bent main shaft/worn or
damaged bushings.

Inspect and repair
tool as required.

Tighten coupler securely.

Inspect and replace
as necessary.

Cutting attachment
will not move.

Shaft not installed
in powerhead, coupler
or gearcase.

Broken shaft.

Damaged gearcase.

Inspect and reinstall
as required.

Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.

Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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