Description:

The Shindaiwa 242 Series hand held power equipment has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-performance engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!

Features:

• 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system, intake and exhaust systems and recoil starter.
• 2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
• 3. CHOKE LEVER - Is located on the air filter case. When starting a cold engine, move choke lever to (Cold Start Position) to close choke. Open choke by moving choke lever to (Run Position).
• 4. AIR FILTER COVER - Covers replaceable air filter and air filter case
• 5. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull starter handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then pull quickly and firmly. Return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
• 6. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank and purges air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear, fuel tank return line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
• 7. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
• 8. FUEL TANK - Contains the fuel and fuel filter.
• 9. GEAR CASE - Connects the cutting attachment to the unit.
• 10. NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer head is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
• 11. DEBRIS SHIELD - MUST be installed on unit before use, see "Assembly Instructions". Debris shield includes the cut-off knife. The debris shield helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming operation.
• 12. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5 inches after head is tapped on the ground. If trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife, the line will become too long, the engine will overheat and engine damage may occur.
• 13. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the right-hand throttle handle, left-hand support handle, drive shaft, main pipe, gear case, and safety labels.
• 14. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - The support handle is loosely assembled to the drive shaft assembly when removed from the carton. The support handle must be positioned and secured for operator comfort and safety.
• 15. STOP SWITCH - “SLIDE SWITCH” mounted on top of the throttle handle.
• 16. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
• 17. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains stop switch, throttle lockout, and throttle trigger.
• 18. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique.
• 19. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST - The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

Specifications:

Dimensions

• Length (without cutter head): 1,740 mm (68.5 in.)
• Width: 320 mm (12.6 in.)
• Height: 335 mm (13.2 in.)
• Weight (dry, without cutter head): 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs)

Engine

• Type: Air-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder gasoline engine
• Displacement: 23.9 cc (1.46 cu. in.)
• Bore x Stroke: 33.0 mm x 28.0 mm (1.30 in. x 1.10 in.)
• Carburetor: Diaphragm with purge pump
• Air Filter: Double layer felt
• Ignition System: Flywheel magneto, CDI type
• Spark Plug: NGK BPM-8Y
• Gap: 0.65 mm (0.026 in.)
• Torque: 150–170 kgf•cm (130–150 lbf•in.)
• Exhaust: Spark arrestor muffler (with or without catalyst)

Fuel & Oil

• Fuel: Mixed (Gasoline + Two-stroke oil)
• Fuel/Oil Ratio: 50:1 with Shindaiwa One® ISO-L-EGD / JASO FD two-stroke oil
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 0.63 L (21.3 US fl. oz.)
• Gasoline Requirement: 89 octane unleaded
• Do not use: fuel with >10% ethanol, >15% MTBE, E-15, or E-85.
• Oil: Shindaiwa One® ISO-L-EGD / JASO FD 2-stroke oil

Drive System

• Starter System: Automatic rewind starter
• Clutch: Centrifugal type
• Operating Rod: 24 mm (0.96 in.) aluminum tube
• Drive Shaft: 6 mm (0.24 in.) solid shaft with spline (10-tooth)
• Gear Case Ratio: 1.4:1 reduction
• Rotating Direction: Counterclockwise (viewed from top)

Cutting System

• Cutter Head: Speed Feed® 400 LH nylon line head
• Line Capacity: 6.0 m (20 ft.)

Performance

• Idle Speed: 3,000 RPM
• Clutch Engagement Speed: 3,850 RPM
• Wide Open Throttle (W.O.T.) Speed: 9,400 RPM

Handles

• Front Handle: Left-hand support handle
• Rear Handle: Right-hand throttle handle