Shindaiwa C262 - User Manual

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© 02/21 ECHO Incorporated
Operator’s
Manual
C262
GRASS TRIMMER
/ BRUSH CUTTER
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Read and understand all provided literature before use.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Note: This product complies with CAN ICES-2/NMB-2.

Summary

Safety

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information

Explains safety alert symbols like DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE.

International Symbols

Personal Condition and Safety Equipment

Guidelines on operator's physical state and necessary protective gear.

Personal Protective Gear

Advice on physical fitness and required safety gear like eye, hand, hearing, and breathing protection.

Electrical and Ventilation Hazards

Warnings about electrical conductors and operating in inadequately ventilated areas.

Equipment Safety

Safety guidelines for using approved attachments and keeping hands away from moving parts.

Assembly

U-Handle Installation

Blade Installation

Instructions for securely installing metal blades on the unit.

Shield Installation (blade operation)

Shield Installation (Nylon line head operation)

Nylon Line Head Installation

Operation

Balance and Adjust Unit

Operation With Blades

Configuration requirements and safety for operating with various types of blades.

Blade Selection

Guidance on choosing the correct blade for different cutting tasks.

Fuel Requirements

Specifications for approved gasoline and two-stroke oil.

Handling Fuel

Safety precautions for mixing, storing, and refueling.

Mixing Instructions

Step-by-step guide for mixing gasoline and oil at a 50:1 ratio.

Starting Cold Engine

Detailed procedure for starting the engine when cold.

Starting Warm Engine

Procedure for starting the engine when it is already warm.

Stopping Engine

Reaction Forces

Maintenance

Maintenance Intervals

Air Filter

Fuel Filter

Spark Plug

Carburetor Adjustment

Nylon Line Replacement

Sharpening Metal Blades

Troubleshooting

Engine Starts Hard or Does Not Start

Troubleshooting chart for engine starting problems.

Engine Runs, But Dies or Does Not Accelerate Properly

Troubleshooting chart for issues with engine running and acceleration.

Storage

Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)

Specifications

Model and General Specifications

Performance Specifications

Shindaiwa C262 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-Stroke
Displacement	25.4 cc
Shaft Type	Straight
Starter System	Recoil
Cutting Width	430 mm