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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
T270 GRASS TRIMMER
C270 BRUSHCUTTER
■ To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others, read
■ Always wear eye protection when operating this unit!
T270
C270
WARNING!
this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL T270 GRASS TRIMMER C270 BRUSHCUTTER T270 C270 WARNING! ■ To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. ■ Always wear eye protection when operating this unit!

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have questions regarding your 270-series unit, or if you do not understand some- thing in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. You may also contact YAMABIKO CORPORATION at the address printed on the back...
  • Page 3 General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator Stay Alert Wear hearing protection devices and a You must be physically and mentally  t to broad-brimmed hat or helmet. operate this unit safely. Wear close- tting cloth- ing to protect legs and Always wear eye arms.

  • Page 4: Safety Labels

    Make sure all information labels are front handle and rear grip un damaged and readable. Immediately per ANSI B175.3. replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. T270 C270 Figure 3...

  • Page 5: Product Description

    Displacement ...........27.2cc/ 1.5 hp Stopping Method ......Slide switch, grounding type Maximum Power Output ........1.1 kW/ Handle ........Loop handle w/Barrier Bar (T270) Operating RPM Range ......4500-9000 RPM (min Handlebar (C270) Transmission Type........Automatic centrifugal clutch through bevel gears Fuel..........

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly Driveshaft/Powerhead T270/C270 Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead. Grip must butt- t against the tube clamp. 1. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the outer tube clamp screw located on the fan cover housing on the power- head.
  • Page 7 8. Check throttle free play and adjust if Ground Lead required. Ground Lead Screw Figure 8 Assembly Handle on the Outer Tube T270 Connect the Handle Handle Retaining to the Outer Tube. Screws 1. Position the handle on the outer tube forward of Handle Positioning Label as Handle shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 8 Assembly Handle C270 1. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to remove the lower cap retaining screws from the handlebar bracket. Remove the cap from the bracket, and note the position Handle Positioning Label of the two spacers installed between the bracket halves.
  • Page 9 Assembly Cutting Attachment Shield T270/C270 Socket-head T270 C270 Cap Screws Socket-head Outer Tube Cap Screws Upper Clamp Cutting Bracket Attachment Shield Cutting Shim Attachment Shim Shield Clamp Nuts Screw Shim Line Cutter Shim Cutting Cutting Attachment Attachment Retaining Shield Mounting...
  • Page 10 Figure 15 Figure 16 5. Using a counter-clockwise rotation and hand pressure alone, thread and The T270 should now be completely assembled. securely tighten the trimmer head into the gearcase shaft. See Figure 16. 6. Remove the hex wrench from the gearcase and holders.
  • Page 11 Assembly Brushcutter Blade C270 NOTE: The C270 is shipped with Holder A, the Install the safety clip, Holder B, and also the shaft bolt Safety Clip Shaft Bolt Off-center and bolt guard installed. The shaft bolt is a LEFT-HAND THREAD AND IS REMOVED Bolt Guard BY TURNING CLOCKWISE! With the gearcase output shaft facing...

  • Page 12: Mixing Fuel

    87 or higher. ■ Some types of gasoline contain al- Minimize the Risk of Fire! ■ Mix with 50:1 Shindaiwa Premium cohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated ■ STOP engine before refueling. 2-cycle mixing oil or with an equivalent gasoline may cause increased op- high quality 2-cycle mixing oil.

  • Page 13: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine NOTE: 6. When the engine starts, slowly move Engine ignition is controlled by a two-posi- the choke lever to the “OPEN” position. tion on-off switch mounted on the throttle See Figure 23. (If the engine stops af- body.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Engine Idle

    See your authorized Shindaiwa dealer for correct adjustments. Check Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the cut- Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and ting attachment shield or other protective accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer...

  • Page 15: Shoulder Strap

    Make sure all hooks and adjust- extended periods of operation. ment devices are secure. C270 or using a T270 with a Blade Shoulder Strap recommended for use with grass WARNING!

  • Page 16: Using A Brushcutter Blade

    ■ DO NOT use 2-tooth or non- Figure 31 or catches on an object such as a sapling Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cutting tree or tree stump. BE CONSTANTLY blades with Shindaiwa trimmers and ALERT FOR BLADE THRUST AND brushcutters. GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS! Brushcutter Handlebar A brushcutter’s handlebar or barrier bar...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    A worn or dam- ■ DO NOT use 2-tooth or non- aged muf er is a  re hazard and may also Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cutting cause hearing loss. blades on Shindaiwa trimmers or WARNING! brushcutters. Spark Plug Before performing any maintenance, ■...
  • Page 18 Screw cleaning with a stiff bristle brush. If carbon deposits are severe or if no per- formance improvement is noted, your T/C 270 should be returned to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Spark Arrester Figure 36...

  • Page 19: Long Term Storage

    See Figure 38. cutting edges must be sharpened equally. Shindaiwa Tornado™ Blade To sharpen the cutters on a Shindaiwa Tornado Blade, use a 7/32-inch round  le. File the leading edge of each tooth to a 27042 razor edge.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    87 or higher mixed with 50:1 of the proper grade? Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil or with an equivalent high quality 2-cycle mixing oil. Check for clogged fuel  lter and/or vent. Clean as required. Restart.
  • Page 21 Drain and re ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil or with an equivalent high quality 2-cycle mixing oil. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal.
  • Page 22 NOTES:...
  • Page 23 NOTES:...
  • Page 24 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 198-8760, JAPAN PHONE: 81-428-32-6118. FAX: 81-428-32-6145. X750- 015 93 3 Printed in Japan X750282-020 3 1309A 0441 ES © 2012...

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