Shindaiwa F230 Specifications

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATORS MANUALF230 GRASS TRIMMERWARNING!Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!Read this manual and familiarize yourse

10Specifications*Shindaiwa Model/Engine ... F230/SE230Transmission Type ...

112300123002Driveshaft/PowerheadGripSparkPlugMainShaftTubeClampOuter Tube1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flatsurface, spark plug facing up.See Figu

1223005AssemblyThrottle Linkage and Ignition LeadsRemove the Cylinder Cover.1. Remove the cap from the sparkplug.2. Loosen the black cylinder coverkno

13AssemblyThrottle Linkage and Ignition LeadsBlack WireTerminalBlack WireIgnition GroundLeadAssemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable.1. Insert the throt

1423008About 10 inchesOuter TubeHandle 2 Screws(M5 x 45 mm) 2 Screws(M5 x 30 mm)NutConnect the Handle to the Outer Tube.1. Position the handle on the

151. Align the cutting attachment shieldunder the flange as shown2. Tighten the three screws finger-tight ONLY at this time.3. Secure the cutting atta

16Mount the Trimmer Head.Your F230 Grass Trimmershould now be completelyassembled.1. Turn the unit over so the shaft fromthe gearcase faces up. Remove

17WARNING!Minimize the risk of fire! Stop engine before refueling. Always allow the engine tocool before refueling! Wipe all spilled fuel and movet

18Starting the Engine4. While holding the outer tube firmlywith one hand, slowly pull therecoil starter handle until resis-tance is felt, then pull qu

2IntroductionPAGEThe Shindaiwa F230 curved-shaftgrass trimmer has been designed andbuilt to deliver superior performanceand reliability without compro

3Throughout this manual are special“attention statements”.CAUTION!A statement preceded by the word“CAUTION” contains informationthat should be acted u

4Work SafelyShindaiwa grass trimmers operate atvery high speeds and can do seriousdamage or injury if they are misused orabused. Never allow a person

5The Properly Equipped Operator (general)Always operate withboth hands firmlygripping the unit.Wear close-fitting clothing toprotect legs and arms. Gl

6Safety LabelsFigure 2IMPORTANT!Safety and Operation Information Labels:Make sure all information labels areundamaged and readable. Immediatelyreplace

7 50 FEETBe Aware of the Working EnvironmentAvoid long-termoperation in very hot orvery cold weather.Make sure bystanders orobservers outside the 50-

8NEVER operate the unit with thecutting attachment shield or otherprotective devices (harness, ignitionswitch, etc.) removed!NEVER use a cracked or wa

9Product DescriptionUsing the accompanying illustrationsas a guide, familiarize yourself withyour unit and its various components.Understanding your u