Shundaiwa LE260, T260, T260X, C260 Owner's/operator's Manual
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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
T260 GRASS TRIMMER
T260X GRASS TRIMMER
LE260 LAWN EDGER
C260 BRUSHCUTTER
Part Number 62710-94310 Rev. 8/05
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.
WARNING!
C260
T260
LE260
T260X
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WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
NEVER operate the engine when transporting the unit.
NEVER operate the engine indoors!
Make sure there is always good ventila
tion. 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
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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
maintenance work.
ALWAYS if a 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.
Introduction
Attention Statements .................................. 2
Safety Information .......................................
2
Safety Labels ................................................ 4
Product Description ....................................
6
Specifications ...............................................
6
Assembly ...................................................... 7
Installing Cutting Attachments ................ 11
Engine Fuel ............................................... 15
Starting the Engine ...................................
16
Stopping The Engine ................................ 16
Adjusting Engine Idle ............................... 17
Checking Unit Condition ......................... 17
Shoulder Strap ........................................... 17
Cutting Grass (trimmer head) ................ 18
Using a Brushcutter Blade ......................
19
Using the Edger ........................................ 20
Maintenance .............................................. 21
Muffler Ser vice .........................................
23
Long Term Storage ...................................
24
Blade Sharpening ...................................... 24
Troubleshooting Guide ............................
25
Emission System Warranty ......................
26
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The Shindaiwa 260-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 rep
resent 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 manual
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.
Contents
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth de
-
fects or other reproductive harm.
Throughout this manual are special
“Attention Statements”.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in
this manual are intended to help you get
the most from your unit, and 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 260series unit, 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
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information that
should be acted upon to avoid damaging the unit.
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.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the trian
gular attention symbol and the word
“WARNING” contains information that
should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury.
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�
handlebar.
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.�
Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutter operate at ver y
high speeds and can do serious damage or
injury if they are misused or abused.
Never
allow a person without training or instruc
-
tion to operate this unit!
General Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment
installations.
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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, medica
tion 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 immedi
ately. Fuel leaks must be repaired before
using the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place well
away from a fuel storage area or other
readily flammable materials before start
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ing the engine.
NEVER place flammable material close
to the engine muffler.
NEVER run the engine without the
spark arrester screen in place.
General Safety Instructions
Always wear a harness when
operating a unit equipped
with a blade.
Wear appropriate footwear
(non-skid boots or shoes): do not wear
open-toed shoes or sandals. Never work
barefooted!
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.
NEVER wear
shorts!
Always wear eye
protection such as goggles or
safety glasses.
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 protec-
tion from contacting the blade.
Keep away from the rotating
trimming line or blade at all
times, and never lift a moving
attachment above waist-high.
Keep a proper
footing and do not
overreach—
maintain your balance
at all times during
operation.
Always make sure the
appropriate cutting
attachment shield is
correctly installed.
Figure 1
4
Safety Labels
Figure 2
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.
Read Operator's Manual
Protect
eyes
and
hearing
Keep
bystanders
at least
50 ft.
away
Use handlebar when
operating with a blade
Wear harness when
operating with a blade
Beware of
blade thrust
Do not operate under
influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication
61843
T260
LE260
This label indicates the minimum
distance between front handle and
rear grip per ANSI B175.3.
T260X
C260
5
Be Aware of the Working Environment (all units)
Avoid long-term operation
in very hot or ver y cold
weather.
Make sure bystanders or observers outside the
50-foot “danger zone” wear eye protection.
Be extremely
careful of
slippery terrain,
especially during
rainy weather.
Beware of a coasting blade. A coasting
blade can injure while it continues to
spin after the throttle trigger is released
or after the engine is stopped.
When operating in rocky terrain or near electric
wires or fences, use extreme caution to avoid
contacting such items with the cutting attachment.
Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be
thrown either from the rotating cutting attachment or
bounced from a hard surface.
If contact is made with
a hard object, stop the
engine and inspect the
cutting attachment for
damage.
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.
Figure 3
50
FEET
Always make sure the
appropriate cutting
attachment shield is
correctly installed.
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WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifica
tions or alterations to any of these units
or their components.
Product Description
T260/T260X GRASS TRIMMER
Using the accompanying illustrations as a
guide, familiarize yourself with your unit
and its components. Understanding your
unit helps ensure top performance, long
service life, and safer operation.
Grip
Throttle Trigger
Handle
Outer Tube
C260 BRUSHCUTTER
Brushcutter Blade
Outer Tube
Handlebar
Cylinder
Cover
Gearcase
Gearcase
Throttle
Trigger
Edger
Blade
Depth
Adjustment
Outer Tube
Handle
Grip
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Line Cutter (T260/T260X)
Tank Protector
Tank Protector
LE260 LAWN EDGER
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Figure 4
Spark Plug
Fuel
Tank
Spark Plug
Fuel
Tank
Spark Plug
Fuel
Tank
Tank Protector
Ignition
Switch
Ignition
Switch
Ignition
Switch
Specifications
T260/T260X Dry Weight (less attachments) ............5.0 kg/11.0 lb.
LE260 Dry Weight (less attachments) .....................
5.6 kg/12.3 lb.
C260 Dry Weight (less attachments) .........................
5.2 kg/11.5 lb.
Engine Model .............................................................Shindaiwa S260
Engine Type ..............................2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke ...........................................
32 x 30 mm/1.26 x 1.18 in.
Displacement .......................................................... 24.1 cc/1.5 cu. in.
Maximum Power Output ..........1.2 hp/0.9 kW @ 7500 RPM (min-1)
Fuel/Oil Ratio ..................... 50:1 with Shindaiwa 2-cycle Mixing Oil
Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................................
600 cc/20.3 oz.
Carburetor Type ........................................
TK-DPN, diaphragm-type
Ignition ...................................Fully electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark Plug .................................................................. Champion CJ8Y
(for EMC compliance use NGK BMR6A)
Air Filter ..................................Non-reversible flocked filter element
Starting Method .........................................................................
Recoil
Stopping Method .............................................................. Slide switch
Transmission Type .............................
Automatic, centrifugal-clutch
w/bevel gear
EPA Emission Compliance Period* ................................ Category A
* The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance label
located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for which the
engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements. Category
C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A = 300 hours
(Extended).
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 operator’s handle
(see pages 7-9)
Kit containing debris shield mounting
bracket and hardware, operator’s handle
mounting bracket and hardware, this
manual and tool kit for routine main
tenance. Tool kits vary by model and
may include a hex wrench, spark-plug/
screwdriver combination wrench, and
spanner.
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 of this
product.
Barrier
260X Only
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Assembly: Driveshaft/Powerhead All Models
1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat
surface, spark plug facing up.
2. Use the 4 mm
hex wrench to
loosen the tube
clamp screw.
3. Slide the outer
tube into the
tube clamp until
the tube bottoms. If installation is difficult,
rotate the outer
Tube Clamp
Hex Wrench
tube or gearcase output shaft slightly until you feel the mainshaft splines engage
with the powerhead.
4. Position the outer tube so that the
gearcase output shaft is facing down
(opposite the spark plug).
T260/T260X/LE260
— Slide the
outer tube into the powerhead until
the throttle grip just contacts the tube
clamp.
Connect the Outer Tube
to the Powerhead.
CAUTION!
Do not force the outer tube into the
powerhead! Excessive force can
damage the outer tube and mainshaft.
Clamp must fit next to line on
outer-tube decal
T260/T260X
LE260
Powerhead
Outer
Tube
Decal
C260 Brushcutter
Mainshaft
Clamp Screw
Throttle Assembly
Tube Clamp
Clamp
Figure 6
Figure 5
Spark Plug
C260 — Slide the outer tube into the
powerhead until the installation decal
aligns with the tube clamp.
5. Tighten the clamp screw firmly.
Assembly: Handle T260
Handle
Socket-head
Cap Screw
Outer Tube
Trigger Housing
Figure 7
Handle Positioning Label
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 tighten
ing the four socket-head screws in a
diagonal or “crisscross” fashion.
Mounting Bracket
8
Barrier Bar and Hanger Assembly
Connect the Handle
to the Outer Tube.
1. Remove the four socket-head cap screws
on the handle and remove the handle
and mounting bracket.
2. Position the handle on the outer tube
forward of Handle Positioning Label as
shown in Figure 8.
3. Install the barrier bar with the sockethead cap screws and nuts. Tighten the
screws finger-tight ONLY at this time.
4. Locate the handle in the best position
for operator comfort (usually about 10
inches ahead of the throttle housing).
5. Secure the handle by alternately tighten
ing the four socket-head screws in a
diagonal or “criss-cross” fashion.
6. Position the hanger on the outer tube
between the handle and throttle assem
-
bly. See Figure 8.
7. Secure the hanger with the nut and bolt
as shown in Figure 8.
Outer Tube
Socket-head
Caps Screws
Handle
Barrier Bar
Throttle
Assembly
Figure 8
Handle Positioning Label
Bolt
Nut
Hanger
Nuts
Assembly: Handle LE260
1. Remove both screws from the handle.
2. While spreading the handle at the
mounting hole, position the handle on
the outer tube as shown.
3. Reinstall the two mounting screws in the
handle, but do not tighten them at this
time.
NOTE:
The handle is recessed to receive the hex
nuts.
4. Locate the handle at the best position
for operator comfort (usually about 10
inches ahead of the throttle lever).
5. Secure the handle by tightening the
knob at the handle base.
Handle
Hex Nut
Washer
Hex Nut
Outer Tube
Adjustment
Knob
Mounting Screw
Trigger Assembly
Washer
Connect the Handle
to the Outer Tube.
Figure 9
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Assembly: Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads
T260/T260X/LE260
26005
Throttle Cable
Install the Throttle Cable (T260/
T260X/LE260)
1. Loosen and remove the throttle lever
clamp screw “A”.
2. Extend the throttle lever.
3. Starting from the powerhead, push the
throttle cable through the handgrip until
it appears at the throttle assembly.
4. Insert the throttle cable end into the
socket on the throttle lever.
5. Retract the throttle lever to its original
position.
6. Replace and tighten the throttle lever
clamp screw “A”.
7. Using finger pressure only, connect the
red and black ignition wires onto the
connectors on the powerhead (see the
inset).
Insert throttle
end into the
socket
Clamp
Screw “A”
Extended
Throttle
Lever
Red Ignition
Wire
Black Igni-
tion Wire
Connector
Connector
Figure 11
Nut
Throttle
Cable
Assembly: Handle C260
Assemble the Handlebar
1. Position the handle over the outer tube
forward of Handle Positioning Label as
shown in Figure 10. The handlegrips
must face “up,” with the throttle lever
to the right-hand side as shown in
Figure 10.
2. Attach the handle mounting bracket
from below using the two socket-head
cap screws, washers, and lock washers.
Tighten both screws FINGER TIGHT
ONLY at this time.
3. Locate the handle in the best position for
operator comfort (usually about 5 inches
ahead of the harness loop.) If necessar y,
reposition the aluminum collar between
the handlebar bracket and outer tube.
IMPORTANT!
The aluminum collar must be installed
between the handlebar bracket and outer
tube! If the aluminum collar is omitted or is
improperly installed, the handlebar bracket
cannot be properly secured.
4. Use the hex wrench to securely tighten
both handlebar cap screws.
5. Working from the handlebar toward the
powerhead, route the ribbed throttle
cable tube through the two rubber
mounts on the outer tube.
Outer Tube
Handlebar
Rubber Mount
Rubber Mount
Socket-head
Cap Screw
Mounting Bracket
Cable Tube
Figure 10
Handle Positioning Label
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