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Brushcutter Blade
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Gear Case
Throttle
Trigger
Product Description
Using the accompanying illustrations as
a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit
and its various components. Understanding
your unit helps ensure top performance,
long service life, and safer operation.
Figure 4
Specications C242
C242 dry weight
(less attachments) ...................................................12.4 lb./5.6 kg
Engine model.........................................................................S242E
Engine type.............................................................2 cycle catalyst
Bore x stroke...................................1.3 x 1.1 in./33 mm x 28 mm
Displacement .....................................................1.5 cu. in./23.9 cc
Maximum power ....................................................1.0 HP/0.8 kW
@ 8,000 RPM (min
-1
)
Fuel/oil ratio ...........................50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle mixing oil*
Carburetor type ............................Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type
Fuel tank capacity .................................................22.3 oz./670 ml
Ignition .........................................................One-piece electronic,
transistor-controlled
Spark plug...............................................................NGK BPMR6A
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all
the components required for a complete
unit and inspect unit and components for
any damage.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Air cleaner type ........................Non-reversible foam filter element
Starting method .......................................................................Recoil
Stopping method ............................................................Slide switch
Transmission type .............................Automatic, centrifugal clutch
w/bevel gear
EPA Emission
Compliance Period**.......................................................Category A
** The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance
label located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.
Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A =
300 hours (Extended).
n Engine/Outer tube assembly
n Handlebar and Throttle assembly
n Cutting attachment shield
n Cutting attachment
n Kit containing cutting attachment shield
mounting bracket and hardware, this
owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit
for routine maintenance. Tool kits
vary by model and may include a hex
wrench, and a spark plug/screwdriver
combination wrench.
This unit comes fully assembled with the
exception of the handlebar, cutting attach-
ment shield and cutting attachment.
* meets or exceeds these specifications and is
recommended for all Shindaiwa products.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modica-
tions or alterations to any of these units
or their components.
C242 BRUSHCUTTER
Outer Tube
Handle Bar
Ignition
Switch
Fuel
Tank
IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and
“rear” refer to directions as viewed by the
operator during normal operation.
Muffler
Spark Plug
Hanger
Throttle
Interlock
Strap