Shindaiwa T344 User Manual

T344 TRIMMERSHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUALWARNING!Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself w

10Filling the fuel tankWARNING!Minimize the Risk of Fire Place the unit on a at, level surface.1. Clear any dirt or other debris fro

11Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position.1. Set the throttle trigger to the “fast idle”:2. Slide ignition to ONONThrottle TriggerMake sure the

12Slide ignition to OFFOFFNEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protec-tive devices removed!Use only authorized Shindaiwa

13Operation WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon-sciousness, serious inju

14MaintenanceWARNING!Before performing any main-tenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are complet

15spark plug gap--all modelsComponents of air lterFilter elementPrelterLoosen fastenersRemove the cover of the air lterMaintenance (continued)10-Ho

16Maintenance (continued)Remove and replace the fuel lter element.Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel lter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect th

17135-Hour MaintenanceIMPORTANT!If a new gasket is not available and/or the old gasket is not damaged, the old gasket may be reused. Never use cracked

18Engine Cover ScrewsEngine CoverMuferMufer Gasket Mufer Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Cover Screws With a 3 mm hex wrench remov

19Adjusting Engine IdleThe engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low eno

2The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held power equipment is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to qua

20Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Valve adjustment.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Valve clearance too tight.Valve clearance too loose.Let cool

21Is 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

22ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air filter.Clogged fuel filter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.Fu

23SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO

24PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

25 ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTFOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDSThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air

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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

3 WARNING! Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon-sciousness, serious injury, or death

4The Properly Equipped OperatorAlways wear a harness when operating the unit . It adds comfort and helps ensure safety by limiting movement fore and a

5Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentAvoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather.Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meter

6SpecicationsEngine Name T344Engine Type 4-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooledDry Weight (Without guard and strap) 5.9 kg/13.0 lb.Bore x Stroke 38 x

7NOTE:The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades.Remove plastic threaded sh

8Throttle lever free play4-6 mm(3/16”-1/4”)Throttle Free PlayAdjust throttle lever free playThe throttle lever free play should be approximately 4 - 6

9Handling Fuel DANGERFuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.• Use an ap