SHINDAIWA BRUSHCUTTER SHIELD UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS Model 80562 For Brushcutters: C230, C231, C242, C260, C261, C270, C2510, C3410, BP35 WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read the Owner's/Operator's manual originally supplied with the unit that is being upgraded and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating your unit.
Introduction These are instructions to convert a grass trimmer to a blade capable unit. This is not an Owner's/Operator's manual. Information on how to operate and maintain the unit can be found in the Owner's/Operator's manual for the unit you are converting. Note this kit is supplied with a cutting attachment shield that has been redesigned to provide better visibility and a larger cutting swath when used as a grass trimmer.
General Safety Instructions Work Safely Stay Alert Trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious dam- You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit age or injury if they are misused or abused. safely. WARNING! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without the written approval of Echo, Inc. WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire NEVER smoke or light fires near the unit.
The Properly Equipped Operator 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. Secure long hair so that it is above shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts! Wear hearing protection devices and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet. Always wear eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses to shield against thrown objects.
Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 50-foot “danger zone” wear eye protection. 50 FEET 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. If contact is made with a hard object, stop the engine and inspect the cutting attachment for damage.
Kit Contents 2 17 4 8 5 10 6 9 7 12 13 15 16 11 1 3 14 FITS MODELS # Description C230, C231, C260, C261, C242, C2510 C270, C3410, BP35 1 Cutting Attahcment Shield 1 X X 2 Sub-Shield 1 X X 3 Debris Shield Clamp Bolt 4 X X 4 Debris Shield Upper Clamp 1 X X 5 Cutting Attachment Shield Mounting Plate 24 mm (small) 1 X 6 Outer Tube Shim 24 mm (thick) 2 X 7 Clamp Bolt (small) 1 X 8 D-Washer (small) 1 X 9 Flat Washer (small) 1 X 10 Retaining Nut (small) 1
Assembly Removing the Old Cutting Attachment Shield Remove the Existing Cutting Attachment Shield. IMPORTANT! Socket-Head Cap Screws You must know the model designation of the unit before you begin. Some units have an outer tube of a different diameter so the correct size parts must be used to secure the shield properly. 1. Remove the four socket-head cap screws, bracket and two shims. Shim Gearcase Housing 2. Remove the retaining nut, washer and gearcase clamp screw.
New Cutting Attachment Shield Assemble the Cutting Attachment Shield to the Outer Tube. 1. Attach cutting attachment shield mounting plate to gear case housing using clamp screw, washer, and retaining nut, and tighten finger tight. Socket-head Cap Screws Cutting Attachment Shield Upper Clamp 2. Make sure that the D-washer is installed in the gear case clamp, flat side facing outer tube. 3. Insert the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and the cutting attachment mounting plate.
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Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support Department at 1-877-986-7783 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit. ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www.shindaiwa.
