Shindaiwa AH254 Owner's/Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 X7502872400 06/10 SHInDAIwA OwnER’S/OPERATOR'S MAnUAL AH254 ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER when operating this machine! To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. wARnInG! Always wear eye and ear protection...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand-held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual. -
Page 3: Safety
Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head inju- ries during operation of this machine. In addition, always wear eye and hearing protec- tion. Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as addi- tional face and eye protection. Safety DAnGER! -
Page 4: Safety Equipment And Labels
Information Labels: Make sure all informa- tion labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. ■ Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfilling and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled. -
Page 5: Product Description
Fuel Tank Guard Throttle Trigger Powerhead Assembly Using the illustration as Hand guard a guide, familiarize your- Hand grip self with the Shindaiwa AH254 articulated hedge trimmer and its various components. Under- Throttle standing your machine assembly helps ensure top perfor- mance, longer service life, and safer operation. -
Page 6: Specifications
The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual. AH254 4-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled 34 x 27 mm/1.3 x 1.1 in. -
Page 7: Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a com- plete unit: ■ Unit assembly Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly wARnInG! ■ The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not grasp the blades with your hands. Always use gloves when working near the cutter assembly. -
Page 8: Mixing Fuel
Mixing Fuel WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank
Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •... -
Page 10: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of con- trol. -
Page 11: Stopping The Engine
CAUTIOn! Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter. when the Engine Starts... ■ After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 min- utes before operating the unit. -
Page 12: Operation
Checking Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the cut- ting attachment shield or other protec- tive devices removed! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa. -
Page 13: Maintenance
Air Filter The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid 4-stroke engine. As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by oil mixed with the gasoline and air from the carburetor that moves through and around the internal parts of the engine in a similar way that a 2-stroke engine is lubricated. -
Page 14: Hour Maintenance
Maintenance (continued) 10-Hour maintenance (more frequently in dusty condi- tions) Remove the air filter cover by loosen- ing the cover screw(s) and lifting. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one. Clean the pre-filter with soap and water. - Page 15 Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter element. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genu- ine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. CAUTION! Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire.
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Page 16: Valve Adjustment
■ Combustion chamber should be decarbonized, and the valve clear- ance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Valve Adjustment Remove cylinder cover, rocker arm cover, and spark plug. Rotate the... -
Page 17: Cutter Blade Adjustment
CAUTIOn! Operating the trimmer with worn or improperly adjusted cutters will reduce cutter performance and may also damage your machine. Never operate the machine with damaged or worn cutters. -
Page 18: Long Term Storage
1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer. If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
Valve clearance too tight. servicing dealer. Adjust valves. Valve clearance too loose. EnGInE DOES nOT START Possible Cause Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test. Loose spark plug. - Page 20 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
- Page 21 Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Replace spring/shoes as required, check idle speed.
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Page 22: Warranty
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product diffi culty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 23 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
- Page 24 Authorized Dealer within 100 miles, ECHO Inc. will pay to ship the unit to the nearest authorized dealer. If you have questions regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986- 7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.
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Page 28: Servicing Information
Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.