Shindaiwa C282, X7502825300 User Manual
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
C282 BRUSHCUTTER
X7502825300
07/10
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
50FEET
(15m)
HOT SURFACE
The Shindaiwa 282 series is 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.
Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior
notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Contents
PAGE
Safety .....................................................3
Product Description .............................5
Specifications ........................................5
Emission Control .................................6
Assembly ...............................................6
Mixing fuel ............................................9
Filling the fuel tank ............................10
Starting the Engine ...........................11
Stopping the Engine ..........................12
Checking Unit Condition...................12
Operating ............................................12
Maintenance .......................................14
Long Term Storage ............................19
Troubleshooting Guide .....................20
Warranty Statement ...........................23
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Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “DANGER” contains information that should be acted upon to
prevent serious injury or death.
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “WARNING” contains information that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
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 unit, or if you do
not understand something in this manual, contact your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. You may also contact Shindaiwa at
the address printed on the back of this Manual.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the
word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon
to prevent mechanical damage.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
Warning and Operational Labels
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.
Make sure no one is
within 15 M / 50 feet of an
operating machine.
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Beware of thrown or
richocheted objects
DO NOT operate this unit
with a blade unless the unit is
equipped with a Shindawiaapproved 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.
WARNING ! Surface can
be hot. Always wear gloves
when handling this unit.
Safety
HOT SURFACE
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 with-
out training or instruction to operate this
unit!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit
to operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
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.
ALWAYS inspect unit before each
use. Replace any damaged parts.
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 stop the unit immediately if
it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improperly installed parts or attachments.
Safety Labels
NEVER extend trimming line beyond
the length specied for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit rmly with both
hands when cutting or trimming, and
maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing any maintenance work.
ALWAYS, if a saw blade should
bind fast in a cut, shut off the
engine immediately. Push the
branch or tree to ease the bind and
free the blade.
This label indicates the minimum distance between
front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.
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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Safety (continued)
The Properly Equipped Operator
Wear hearing protection devices and a
broad-brimmed hat or helmet. A helmet
is required when using a blade-equipped
brushcutter to clear small trees.
Prolonged exposure to excessive noise
is fatiguing and could lead to impaired
hearing.
Wear close-tting 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!
Long-term exposure to vibration
can damage your hands.
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach. Maintain your balance at all
times during operation.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid
boots or shoes): do not wear opentoed shoes or sandals. Never work
barefooted!
Always wear eye protection such as
goggles or safety glasses to shield
against thrown objects.
Always wear a harness when operating the unit .
It adds comfort and helps ensure safety by limiting
movement fore and aft. When the harness is
adjusted properly, the unit should balance with the
cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
Always operate with both hands
rmly gripping the unit.
When operating with a blade, make sure
the handle is positioned to provide you with
maximum protection from contacting the
blade. Always make sure the handlebar
is installed in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.
Always make sure the
appropriate cutting attachment
shield is correctly installed and
in good condition. Do not
operate the unit if the
cutting attachment shield
is missing, loose, or
broken.
Keep away from the rotating
trimmer line or blade at all
times, and never lift a moving
attachment above waist-high.
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Avoid long-term
operation in very hot
or very cold weather.
Be extremely careful
of slippery terrain,
especially during rainy
weather.
Be constantly alert for
objects and debris that
could be thrown either
from the rotating cutting
attachment or bounced
from a hard surface.
Make sure
bystanders
or observers
outside the
15 meter (50
feet) “danger
zone” wear eye
protection.
15 METERS
(50 FEET)
Always make sure
the appropriate
cutting attachment
shield is correctly
installed.
Reduce the risk of bystanders
being struck by ying debris. Make
sure no one is within 15 meters
(50 feet)— that’s about 16 paces
of an operating attachment. Stop
immediately if a child, pet, or
person comes within a 15 meter
(50 feet)radius. Outside this radius,
there is still a risk of injury from
thrown objects.
Do not operate the unit if the
cutting attachment shield is
missing, loose, or broken.
Beware of a coasting blade when
brushcutting or edging. A coasting
blade can injure while it continues
to spin after the throttle trigger
is released or after the engine is
stopped.
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 or
near electric wires or fences, use
extreme caution to avoid contacting
such items with the cutting attachment.
If contact is made with a hard object,
stop the engine and inspect the cutting
attachment for damage.
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Product Description
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.
Gearcase
Brushcutter
blade
C282
Throttle
Handlebar
Outer Tube
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Ignition
Throttle
interlock
Mufer
Hanger
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modications or
alterations to any of these units or their components.
Shindaiwa must authorize alterations and modications
in writing. Unauthorized modications or alterations may
alter the machine operation and could jeopardize personal safety during operation.
Spark plug
Strap with
Protector
Fuel
Tank
Specications
Model Name C282
Engine Type 2-cycle catalyst
Displacement 28.9 cc / 1.8 cu. in.
Bore and Stroke 30 x 35 mm / 1.2 x 1.4 in
Dry Weight (less attachment) 7.0 kg / 15.5 lb.
Dimensions (L x H x W) mm 1783 x 345 x 314 mm / 70.2 x 13.6 x 12.4 in.
Fuel Tank Capacity 750 mL / 25.4 oz.
Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engine oil
Carburetor Type Walbro, WYK, diaphragm-type
Air Cleaner Type Non-reversible foam filter element
Ignition One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark Plug BPMR6A
Electrode Gap
Torque
Stopping Method Slide Switch
Starting Method Recoil Starter
Transmission Type Automatic, centrifugal clutch w/bevel gear
Handle Type Bicycle type
Engine Idle Speed 2,750 RPM
Clutch Engagement Speed 3,800 RPM
Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
0.6 mm/ .024 in.
16.7 - 18.6 N∙m / 148-165 in • lbf
11,500 RPM
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Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III
The emission control system for the engine is EM/TWC (Engine Modication and 3-way Catalyst) and for the fuel tank
the Control System is EVAP (Evaporative Emissions) or N (for nylon tank). Evaporative emission may be applicable to
California models only.
An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY; information on label varies by engine FAMILY).
PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD)
The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine
emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are
followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
Assembly
This unit comes fully assembled with
the exception of the handlebar, cutting attachment shield and cutting
attachment.
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.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have
all the components required for a complete unit and inspect unit and components for any damage.
■
Engine/Outer tube assembly
Handlebar and Throttle assembly ■
Cutting attachment shield ■
■
Cutting attachment
Kit containing cutting attachment ■
shield mounting bracket and hardware, this owner’s/operator’s manual
and tool kit for routine maintenance.
Tool kits vary by model.
Handlebar Assembly
Install the handlebar:
Remove four (4) upper cap retaining 1.
screws, and remove upper cap from
handlebar mounting bracket.
Place handlebar on mounting 2.
bracket, and secure with upper cap
and four (4) screws.
Adjust handlebar position for best 3.
operator comfort and control, then
tighten upper and lower cap retaining screws securely.
Secure cable to outer tube with two 4.
(2) bands provided.
Handlebar
Outer Tube
Lower Cap
Retaining Screws
Mounting the brushcutter handlebar
Strap
Hanger
Handle Positioning Label
Lower cap
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Assembly (continued)
Adjust throttle lever free play
The throttle lever free play should be
approximately 4-6 mm. Make sure that
the throttle lever operates smoothly
without binding. If it becomes necessary
to adjust the lever free play, follow the
procedures and illustrations that follow.
Loosen the air cleaner cover knob 1.
and remove the air cleaner cover.
Loosen the lock nut on the cable 2.
adjuster.
Turn the cable adjuster in or out as 3.
required to obtain proper free play.
Tighten the locknut.4.
Reinstall the air cleaner cover.5.
4-6 mm
Throttle lever free play
Remove air cleaner cover
Cutting Attachment Shield
Insert the cutting attachment shield 1.
between the outer tube and the cutting attachment mounting plate.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to loosen the
retaining nut and clamp screw to adjust
cutting attachment shield mounting
plate.
Fit the two spacers and the bracket 2.
over the outer tube and loosely
install the four socket-head screws.
Tighten the four socket-head cap 3.
screws to secure the cutting attachment shield.
CAUTION!
Make sure the clamp screw and
retaining nut are securely tightened
before tightening the four sockethead cap screws.
WARNING!
NEVER operate the unit
without the cutting attachment
shield installed and tightly secured!
Spacer
Lock
Nut
Retaining
Nut
Bracket
Spacer
Mounting Plate
Cable
Adjuster
Adjust as required to obtail 4-6 mm free play
Socket-Head
Cap Screws
Cutting attachment shield assembly
Sub-Shield (when trimmer head is in use)
Attach the shield extension to the cut-1.
ting attachment shield.
Cutting Attachment Shield
WARNING!
NEVER use this machine
without sub-shield when using a
trimmer head.
CAUTION!
Make sure the sub-shield is completely hooked at the hook receiver.
Sub-shield
Attach the shield extension to the cutting
attachment shield
Outer Tube
Cutting Attachment
Shield w/subshield
Hook Receiver
Hook
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Assembly (continued)
Installing a Trimmer Head
NOTE:
This unit is shipped with Holder A,
Holder B, shaft bolt, and bolt guard
installed. The shaft bolt is a LEFTHAND thread. Remove it by turning
CLOCKWISE!
Bolt Guard
Shaft Bolt
Holder B
Hand-tighten Trimmer Head (counter-
clockwise to install)
With the gearcase output shaft facing 1.
up, rotate the gearshaft and Holder A
until the hole in Holder A aligns with
the matching hole in the gearcase
flange, and then lock the holder to
the gearcase by inserting the long
end of the hex wrench through both
holes.
Using the combination spark plug/2.
screwdriver wrench, remove the
shaft bolt, and bolt guard. (The bolt
guard and shaft bolt are not used
with a trimmer head).
Installing Brushcutter Blade
WARNING!
Do not attach any blade to
a unit without proper installation of
all required parts. Failure to use the
proper parts can cause the blade to
y off and seriously injure the operator and/or bystanders.
Gear Shaft
Holder A
Using the hex wrench to secure 3.
Holder A, install and hand-tighten
the trimmer head (counter-clockwise
to install).
Remove the hex wrench from the 4.
gearcase and holder.
Shaft Bolt
Bolt Guard
Holder B
Gear Shaft
Holder A
Hex Wrench
This unit is now completely
assembled and ready to use as
a trimmer.
Blade
Turn the unit upside down so the 1.
gear case output shaft is facing UP
and remove the shaft bolt, bolt guard
and holder B from the gear case
shaft.
Align the hole in blade holder A with 2.
the matching hole in the gear case
flange and then temporarily lock
the output shaft by inserting a hex
wrench through both holes.
Fit the blade over the flange on holder 3.
A.
WARNING!
The blade must t at
against the holder ange. The
blade mounting hole must be centered over the raised boss on blade
Holder A.
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Hex wrench
Temporarily lock the output shaft by
inserting a hex wrench through both holes
Install blade holder B on the output 4.
shaft.
WARNING!
Holder B must t ush
against the blade and the splines
engaged to the output shaft.
Output
Shaft
Blade Holder B
Install blade holder B on the output shaft.
Assembly (continued)
CAUTION!
Install the blade so its printed surface is visible to the operator when
the brushcutter is in the normal
operating position.
Install the bolt guard and then the 5.
blade retaining bolt. Using the combination spark plug wrench/screwdriver, tighten the bolt firmly in a
counter-clockwise direction.
Remove the hex wrench.6.
Tighten the assembly
(blade not shown for
clarity)
Hex Wrench
IMPORTANT!
Discard blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any way.
Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is more
likely to snag and thrust.
The unit should now be
completely assembled and
ready for use with a blade.
Using the combination spark plug wrench/
screwdriver, tighten the bolt rmly in a
counter-clockwise direction.
Mixing Fuel
WARNING!
Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa
requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause
performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including,
but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel
lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain
up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood
alcohol) is NOT approved.
2 Stroke Mixture Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards
must be used. Shindaiwa OneTM 2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specically
formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by fail-
ure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certied oil will void the engine warranty.
For increased engine protection, Shindaiwa recommends using Shindaiwa Red ArmorTM engine oil to protect the engine from
harmful carbon build up, maintain engine performance, and increase engine life. Shindaiwa Red ArmorTM engine oil exceeds
ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. M345/FD performance requirements.
IMPORTANT!
Shindaiwa One
ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio
specified in those manuals.
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30)
days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe
engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in
the Long Term Storage section of this manual.
TM
2-Stroke oil or Red ArmorTM engine oil may be mixed at 50:1
IMPORTANT!
Examples of 50:1 mixing
quantities
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