Shindaiwa C282 Operator's Manual Page 1

C282 BRUSHCUTTERSHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUALMinimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with

10For increased engine protection, Shindaiwa recommends using Shindaiwa Red ArmorTM engine oil to protect the engine from harmful carbon build up, mai

111. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.2. Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap.3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the Fi

12 After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 min-utes before operating the unit.When the Engine Starts... Advancing the

13Shoulder strap required for use with BrushcuttersOperationIMPORTANT!Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoul-der pad rests comfortably on the off-side

14Cut from left to rightCutReturnTrimmer head styles:Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is indexed when the operator taps the trimmer head on the ground du

15DO NOT CUTBlade Thrust“Blade thrust” is a sudden sideways or backward motion of the brushcutter. Such motion may occur when the blade jams or catche

16MuferThis unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condition

1710-hour maintenanceCAUTION!Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or lter is damaged, or if the lter is wet or water soaked.spark plug gap--al

18Fuel lter elementHooked wireFuel lter maintenanceRemove and replace the fuel filter element.Before reinstalling the new filter element, inspect the

19Maintenance (continued)Engine Cover ScrewsMufer CoverEngine CoverMufer Cover ScrewSpark Arrester ScreenSpark Arrester CoverOutletScrewsMufer Gask

2The Shindaiwa 282 series is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or dura

20Maintenance (continued)WARNING!Sharpen only the cutting teeth of a blade. DO NOT alter the contour of the blade in any way.WARNING!Wear protective g

21IMPORTANT!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.Loadin

22Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Let cool completely and restart.Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline wi

23Is the engine overheating?Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust.Operator is overworking the u

24ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

25SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2013ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC

26PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

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3Work SafelyTrimmers and brushcutters operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a pe

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ECHO Incorporated.400 Oakwood RoadLake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A.Telephone: 1-877-986-7783Fax: 1-847-540-8416www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation

4Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentAvoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather.Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meter

5Product DescriptionSpecicationsModel Name C282Engine Type Air cooled, two stroke, single cylinder gasoline engineDisplacement 28.9 cc / 1.8 cu. in.

6AssemblyPrior to AssemblyBefore assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a com-plete unit and inspect unit and compo-nents for

74. Handlebar Adjustments: a. Loosen 2 lower cap retaining screws (A) to adjust handlebar location on outer drive shaft tube. b. Loosen 4 h

8NOTE: This unit is shipped with Holder A, Holder B, shaft bolt, and bolt guard installed. The shaft bolt is a LEFT-HAND thread. Remove it by turning

9Assembly (continued)1. Turn the unit upside down so the gear case output shaft is facing UP and remove the shaft bolt, bolt guard and holder B from