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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
T230 GRASS TRIMMER T230X GRASS TRIMMER C230 BRUSHCUTTER
T230
T230X
C230
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this
manual and familiarize yourself WARNING! with the contents. Always wear
eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.
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Part Number 62064-94013 Rev. 8/06
Introduction
Shindaiwa 230-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’s high-performance engines represent the leading edge of 2-cycle 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 this owner's/ operator's manual describes units avail able 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.
Contents |
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Attention Statements.................................... |
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Safety Information........................................ |
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Safety Labels................................................. |
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Unit Description............................................ |
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Specifications................................................ |
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Assembly....................................................... |
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Mixing Fuel................................................. |
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Starting the Engine.................................... |
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Stopping the Engine................................... |
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Adjusting Engine Idle................................. |
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Checking Unit Condition........................... |
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Shoulder Strap............................................ |
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Using the Trimmer (T230) ....................... |
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Using the Brushcutter (C230).................. |
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Maintenance................................................ |
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Long Term Storage..................................... |
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Blade Sharpening....................................... |
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Troubleshooting Guide.............................. |
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Emission System Warranty....................... |
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Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special “Attention Statements.”
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the trian gular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent seri ous bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent me chanical damage.
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.
Read and follow this operators 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.
Do not operate this unit with a blade unless the unit is equipped with a Shindaiwa-approved handlebar or barrier.
Always wear a harness when operating this unit with a blade. A harness
is also recommended when using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a brushcutter, beware of blade thrust. A jammed blade can cause the unit to jerk suddenly and may cause the operator to lose control of the unit.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from unit as well as to protect you and others from harm. These proce dures are guidelines for safe operation un der 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 Shindaiwa 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 ad dress printed on the back of this manual.
General Safety Instructions
Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutters 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 this unit!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment installations.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
NEVER run the engine when transport ing 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 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 improp erly installed parts or attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond the length specified for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta tion, mud, etc.
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 main tenance work.
ALWAYS, if a saw blade should bind fast in a cut, shut off the engine imme diately. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the blade.
General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely.
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 unit.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfill ing and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use. During each refill, check that no fuel leaks from around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be re paired before using the unit.
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.
Wear hearing protection devices and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet.
Wear close-fitting
clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or
underbrush. Secure long hair so that
it is above shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts!
Keep a proper footing and do not overreach. Maintain your balance at all times during operation.
Always wear eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses to shield against thrown objects.
Always wear a harness when operating a unit equipped with a blade.
Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the unit.
When operating with a blade, make sure the handle is positioned to provide you with maximum protection from contacting the blade.
Keep away from the rotating trimmer line or blade at all times, and never lift a moving attachment above waist-high.
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cutting attachment shield is correctly |
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boots or shoes): do not wear open-toed |
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Safety Labels
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED EYE PROTECTION
50 FEET
(15m)
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
AT LEAST 50 FEET (15m)
BEWARE OF THROWN OR RICOCHETED OBJECTS
DO NOT OPERATE THIS
MACHINE WITH A BLADE
Shindaiwa Inc. |
19422-00028 |
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.
T230
This label indicates the minimum distance between front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.
T230X
C230
Figure 2
Be Aware of the Working Environment (all units)
Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather.
Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather.
If contact is made with a hard object, stop the engine and inspect the cutting attachment for damage.
Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be thrown either from the rotating cutting attachment or bounced from a hard surface.
Figure 3
Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 50-foot “danger zone” wear eye protection.
50 FEET
Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by flying debris. Make sure no one is within 50 feet (15 meters)—that’s about 16 paces—of an operating attachment.
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ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander. When operating in rocky terrain
26105 or near electric wires or fences, use extreme caution to avoid contacting such items with the cutting attachment.
Unit Description
Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit
and its various components. Understanding the product helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation. See Figure 4.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifica tions or alterations to any of these units or their components.
Specifications
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Outer Tube |
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Spark
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Fuel |
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Protector T230
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Trimmer Head |
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Barrier |
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Shield |
Ignition |
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Brushcutter |
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Blade |
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Figure 4
T230 Dry Weight (less attachments)......................... |
4.6 kg/10.2 lb. |
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T230X Dry Weight (less attachments)....................... |
4.7 kg/10.4 lb. |
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C230 Dry Weight (less attachments)......................... |
4.9 kg/10.8 lb. |
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Engine Model............................................................. |
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Shindaiwa S230 |
Engine Type.............................. |
2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled |
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Bore x Stroke........................................... |
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32 x 28 mm/1.26 x 1.10 in. |
Displacement.......................................................... |
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22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in. |
Maximum Power Output...... |
1.1 HP (0.8 kW) @ 7500 RPM (min-1) |
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Fuel/Oil Ratio..................................................... |
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50:1 with Shindaiwa |
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Premium 2-cycle mixing oil |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
.....................................................554 ml/18.7 oz. |
Carburetor Type................................ |
Walbro WYL, diaphragm-type |
Ignition........................... |
One - piece electronic, transistor-controlled |
Spark Plug.................................................................... |
Champion CJ8 |
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(for EMC compliance use NGK BMR6A) |
Air Cleaner Type................... |
Non - reversible flocked filter element |
Starting Method.......................................................................... |
Recoil |
Stopping Method.............................................................. |
Slide switch |
Transmission Type.............................. |
Automatic, centrifugal clutch |
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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:
Engine assembly.
Outer tube assembly.
Cutting attachment shield.
Cutting attachment (trimmer head, or brushcutter blade).
Correct operators handle (see page 8).
Kit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, operator’s handle mounting bracket and hardware, gearcase tool holder, this manual and tool kit for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary by model and may include a hex wrench, spanner and a combination spark plug wrench/screwdriver.
Carefully inspect all components for damage.
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.
Assembly
Driveshaft/Powerhead All Models
Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead.
1.Place the powerhead on a clean, flat surface, spark plug facing up. See Figure 6.
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4.Slide the outer tube into the tube clamp until the tube bottoms. If installation is difficult, rotate the outer tube or mainshaft slightly until you feel the mainshaft splines engage with the powerhead.
5.Position the outer tube so that the ignition switch is facing up and the throttle trigger is down.
T230
Spark Plug
Main
Shaft
Figure 6A
Ignition
Switch 
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Tube |
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Outer Tube |
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Throttle |
Figure 6 |
Trigger |
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T230 Slide the outer tube into the powerhead until the throttle grip just contacts the tube clamp.
C230 Slide the outer tube into the powerhead until the installation decal aligns with the tube clamp. See Figure 6A.
6. Tighten the clamp screw firmly.
CAUTION!
Do not force the shaft tube into the powerhead! Excessive force can dam age the shaft tube and mainshaft.
Assembly
Handle
T230 - Connect the Handle to the Outer Tube.
1.Position the handle on the outer tube forward of Handle Positioning Label as shown in Figure 7.
2.Install the mounting bracket with the socket head cap screws. Tighten the screws finger-tight ONLY at this time.
3.Locate the handle in the best position for operator comfort (usually about 10 inches ahead of the throttle housing).
4.Secure the handle by alternately tightening the four socket-head screws in a diagonal or “crisscross” fashion.
T230X - Connect the Handle to the Outer Tube.
1.Position the handle on the outer tube forward of Handle Positioning Label as shown in Figure 8.
2.Install the barrier bar with the socket head cap screws and nuts. Tighten the screws finger-tight only at this time.
3.Locate the handle in the best position for operator comfort (usually about 10 inches ahead of the throttle housing).
4.Secure the handle by alternately tightening the four socket-head screws in a diagonal or “crisscross” fashion.
Socket-head |
Handle |
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Outer Tube |
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Handle Positioning Label
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Mounting Bracket |
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Socket-head |
Handle |
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Caps Screws |
Throttle |
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Outer Tube |
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Handle Positioning Label
Barrier
Figure 8
Assembly
Handlebar C230
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Shoulder Strap
Hanger
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle
Cable
Protector Sleeve
Handlebar
Mounting Bracket
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Socket-Head |
Outer Tube |
Cap Screw |
Figure 9
Assemble the Handlebar.
1.Position the handle over the outer tube. See Figure 9. Make sure the throttle lever is on the right-hand side of the outer tube.
2.Attach the handle mounting bracket using the two socket-head cap screws. Tighten the screws finger-tight ONLY at this time.
3.Locate the handle forward of the Handle Positioning Label at the best position for operator comfort.
4.Using the hex wrench, securely tighten the two handlebar cap screws.
5.Route the ribbed throttle cable tube along the handlebar and outer tube. See Figure 9. Install the protector sleeve on the outer tube.
Assembly
Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads All Models
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Install the black wire |
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adjuster nuts. |
Cable Adjuster Nut |
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Ignition |
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Ground |
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Lead |
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Figure 11 |
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Figure 10 |
Figure 12 |
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Remove the Cylinder Cover.
1.Remove the cap from the spark plug.
2.Loosen the black cylinder cover knob (about a dozen full turns are required), and then lift off the cylinder cover.
NOTE:
If the cover binds on the muffler outlet tube, pull gently on the corner of the cover as shown (see inset).
Connect the Throttle Cable.
1.Route the ribbed cable over the tube clamp to the top left side of the engine.
2.Install the black wire between the two cable adjuster nuts as shown. See Figure 11.
3.Connect the S-shaped end of the throttle cable to the throttle lever on top of the carburetor. See Figure 12.
Assembly
Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads All Models
Assemble and Adjust
the Throttle Cable.
1.Insert the throttle-cable housing into the notch on the fan cover, and clamp the ground wire terminal between the fan cover and the outer cable adjuster nut. See Figure 13.
2.Tighten the two throttle cable adjuster nuts.
IMPORTANT!
Adjust and tighten the cable nuts to allow approximately 1/4-inch free play at the throttle trigger.
3.Using finger pressure only, connect the black ignition wire from the cable tube to the red ignition wire on the powerhead. Wire routing must be as shown in the illustration with the black
wire located away from the throttle cable and carburetor linkage.
4.Reinstall the engine cover and tighten the captive engine cover screw.
5.Reinstall the spark plug boot.
Red Wire |
Black Ignition |
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Wire |
Cable Adjuster
Nuts
Ground
Wire
Ground Wire |
Reinstall the Spark |
Terminal |
Plug Cap |
Figure 13
CAUTION!
Routing of wiring must not interfere with throttle operation.
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