Shindaiwa 80775 Owner's/Operator's Manual
Shindaiwa 80775 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa 80775 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa hedge trimmer owner's/operator's manual

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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HT231 HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this
manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear
eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.
Part Number 80775 Rev. 9/03

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/ OPERATOR'S MANUAL HT231 HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. Part Number 80775 Rev. 9/03...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CAUTION! displacement and weight. As an owner/ operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself A statement preceded by the word why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by "CAUTION" contains information that itself! should be acted upon to avoid IMPORTANT! damaging your unit.
  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions Work Safely WORK SAFELY! Shindaiwa hedge trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or Always wear close-fitting clothing. Gloves offer injury if they are misused or abused. Never added protection and are strongly recommended.
  • Page 4: Safety Labels

    Throttle Interlock Caution Label Figure 2 IMPORTANT! Caution, Danger, Warning, and Opera- tion Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
  • Page 5: Unit Description

    Air Cleaner ... Foam element Muffler Type ... 2-stage catalyst Starting Method ... Recoil type *Shindaiwa ONE is a registered JASO FC Stopping Method ... Slide switch,grounding type classified oil and also meets or exceeds Blade Length ... HT231-30: 740mm; HT231-40: 1080mm ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
  • Page 6: Mixing Fuel

    10% alcohol by ISO-L-EGD performance requirements. volume! Generic oils and some Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emissions egines. outboard oils may not be intended for use in high-performance 2-cycle type Shindaiwa one also includes a fuel stabilizer.
  • Page 7: Starting The Engine

    MOVE WHEN THE ENGINE IS 2. Pull the starter handle slowly toward STARTED! you until you feel the starter mecha- ■ Place the trimmer on the ground nism engage. during all starting operations. 3. Start the trimmer by pulling the ■...
  • Page 8: Idle Speed Adjustment

    WARNING! The cutters must NEVER engage at engine idle speeds! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the above procedure, return the trimmer to your dealer for inspection. HT231_14 Cover Spark Spark Plug...
  • Page 9: Maintenance And Adjustments

    WARNING! 1. Remove all grass clippings and dirt To reduce fire hazard, keep the from the hedge trimmer. engine and muffler free of debris, leaves, or excessive grease. ■ Remove any compacted debris from around the fuel tank and/or muffler.
  • Page 10 0.25– 0.50mm between cutters and the flat washer beneath each bolt head should turn freely. CAUTION! Operating the trimmer with worn or improperly adjusted cutters will reduce cutting performance and may also damage your unit. HT231_18...
  • Page 11: Storage

    135-hour Maintnenace Every 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muffler. Rear Muffler Forward Shield Muffler Shield WARNING! Never operate the unit with a dam- aged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Does the engine crank? Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Good compression? Excess wear on cylinder, Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
  • Page 13 LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Shorten trimmer line. Cut at a slower rate. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio.
  • Page 14 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air cleaner element. Clean the air cleaner element. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Carburetor mixture too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 3,000 ( 250) rpm (min Switch turned off.
  • Page 15: Emission System Warranty

    The California Air Resources Board, the 1. Carburetor Internal Components U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and ■ Throttle Valve, Needle, Jet, Meter- Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. are pleased to ing Diaphragm explain the emission control system 2. Ignition System Components warranty on your new small off-road (non- ■...
  • Page 16 Nishi, Asaminami-ku Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 503 692-3070 Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 503 692-6696 Fax: www.shindaiwa.com 2003 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 80775 Revision 9/03 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without 81-82-849-2481 notice.

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