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Product Description
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.
Figure 4
Specications
T261 dry weight (less attachments)......................... 12.8 lb./5.8 kg
T261X dry weight (less attachments) .......................13.1 lb./5.9 kg
Engine model .........................................................Shindaiwa S260C
Engine type............... 2-cycle, catylist, vertical-cylinder , air cooled
Bore x stroke.................................................. 1.3x1.2 in./32x30 mm
Displacement......................................................... 1.5 cu. in./24.1 cc
Maximum power...................... 1.2 HP/0.9 kW @ 7500 rpm (min
-1
)
Fuel/oil ratio............................... 50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle mixing oil*
Carburetor type ........................................TK DPN, diaphragm-type
Fuel tank capacity .....................................................24.3 oz./720 ml
Ignition ..........................One-piece electronic transistor-controlled
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* 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.
T261X TRIMMER
Outer Tube
Trimmer
Head
Grip
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Gearcase
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle
Interlock
Ignition
Switch
Fuel
Tank
Barrier
Bar
T261 TRIMMER
Outer Tube
Trimmer
Head
Grip
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Gearcase
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle
Interlock
Ignition
Switch
Fuel
Tank
Spark plug .................................................................Champion CJ8Y
Air cleaner type ...............Non-reversible heavy-duty 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 compli-
ance label located on the engine, indicates the number of operat-
ing 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).
Spark Plug
Spark Plug