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Product Description
M242 Multipurpose
Tool Carrier
Outer Tube
Fuel Tank
Grip
Using the accompanying illustrations as a
guide, familiarize yourself with your unit
and its various components. Understanding
your unit helps ensure top performance,
long service life, and safer operation. See
Figure 2 and 2a.
Handle
Coupler
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle Lockout
Lever
Tank Guard
Figure 2
Ignition
Switch
Air Cleaner
Spark Plug
Coupler Screw Knob
Latch
Latch protector
Figure 2a
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modica-
tions or alterations to any of these units
or their components.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all
the components required for a complete
unit:
Engine/Outer tube assembly
Handle
Kit containing handle mounting bracket
and hardware, this owner’s/operator’s
manual and tool kit for routine mainte-
nance. Tool kits vary by model and may
include a hex wrench, spark plug/screw-
driver combination wrench, and scraper.
Carefully inspect all components for damage.
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.
Specications
M242 Multipurpose Tool Carrier dry weight
(less attachments)...........................................................4.3 kg/9.5 lb.
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*
Fuel tank capacity........................................................21.0 oz./620 ml
Carburetor type..................................Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type
Ignition.............................One-piece electronic transistor-controlled
Spark plug...............................................................................BPMR6A
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
meets or exceeds these specifications and is recommended for all
Shindaiwa products.
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).
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