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Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described
in this manual are intended to help you
get the most from your unit, and to pro-
tect you and others from harm. These
procedures are guidelines for safe
operation under most conditions, and
are not intended to replace any safety
rules and/or laws that may be in force
in your area. If you have questions
regarding your 272-series unit, or if you
do not understand something in this
manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be
glad to assist you. You may also contact
Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address printed
on the back of this manual.
Attention Statements
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
Introduction
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The Shindaiwa 272-series hand-held Power
Equipment has been designed and built to
deliver superior performance and reliabil-
ity without compromise to quality, comfort,
or durability.
Shindaiwa high performance engines rep-
resent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine
technology, delivering exceptionally high
power from remarkably low displacement
and weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll
soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa
is simply in a class by itself!
Contents
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains informa-
tion that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this manual
describes units available at the time of
publication.
While every attempt has been made to give
you the very latest information about your
Shindaiwa product, there may be some dif-
ferences between your 272-series unit and
what is described here. Shindaiwa Inc.
reserves the right to make changes to prod-
ucts without prior notification, and without
obligation to make alterations to units previ-
ously manufactured.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that is handy
to know and may make your job easier.
Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation
of this unit.
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
Do not operate this unit with a
blade unless the unit is equipped
with a Shindaiwa-approved
handlebar or barrier.
Always wear a harness when
operating this unit with a blade.
A harness is also recommended
when using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a brushcutter,
beware of blade thrust. A jammed
blade can cause the unit to jerk
suddenly and may cause the
operator to lose control of the unit.
General Safety Instructions....................3
Safety Labels ............................................3
Product Description ................................5
Specifications ...........................................5
Assembly ..................................................6
Mixing fuel ...............................................9
Filling the fuel tank .................................9
Starting the Engine ..............................10
Stopping the Engine..............................11
Engine Idle Adjustment ........................11
Operation ...............................................12
Maintenance ..........................................14
Long Term Storage ...............................16
Troubleshooting Guide ........................17
Warranty Statement ..............................20