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T242 dry weight
(less cutting attachment)........................................11.3 lb./5.1 kg
T242X dry weight
(less cutting attachment)........................................11.9 lb./5.4 kg
Engine model.......................................................................S242E
Engine type.............................................................2-cycle catalyst
Bore x stroke...........................................1.3 x 1.1 in./33 x 28 mm
Displacement......................................................1.5 cu. in./23.9 cc
Maximum power........................................................1 HP/0.8 kW
@ 8000 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
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.
Spark plug ............................................................................BPMR6A
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 and shaft 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 spark plug/
screwdriver combination wrench, and a
scraper.
This unit comes fully assembled with the
exception of the cutting attachment shield
and cutting attachment.
* meets or exceeds these specifications and is recommended
for all Shindaiwa products.
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.
Using the accompanying illustrations as
a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit
and its various components. See Figure 4.
Understanding your unit helps ensure top
performance, long service life, and safer
operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modications or alterations to any of
these units or their components.
Figure 4
Specications
T242X TRIMMER
Outer Tube
Trimmer Head
Grip
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Gear case
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle
Interlock
Ignition
Switch
Fuel
Tank
Barrier
Bar
T242 TRIMMER
Outer Tube
Trimmer
Head
Grip
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Gear case
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle
Interlock
Ignition
Switch
Fuel
Tank
Hanger