Table Of Contents; Attention Statements - Shindaiwa SBA-AH2422 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Introduction
The Shindaiwa AH2422 Splitboom
Attachment is designed and built to deliver
superior performance and reliability
without compromise to quality, comfort,
safety or durability. As an owner/operator,
you'll soon discover for yourself why
Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!
The procedures described in this manual
are intended to help you get the most from
your machine as well as to protect you and
others from harm. 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
power tool, or if you do not understand
something in this manual, your Shindaiwa
dealer will be glad to assist you.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available
at the time of publication. While every
attempt has been made to provide
the latest information about your
Shindaiwa product, there may be some
differences between your AH2422 and
what is described here. Shindaiwa Inc.
reserves the right to make changes to
products without prior notice and without
obligation to make alterations to units
previously manufactured.
Contents
Attention Statements ...................................2
Safety Precautions ........................................3
Operation ......................................................5
Technical Specifications ..............................6
Product Description .....................................6
Installing the Tool Attachment ...................7
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter
Assembly .......................................................7
Using the Hedge Trimmer ..........................9
General Maintenance ................................10
Cutter Blade Adjustment ...........................11
Long Term Storage ....................................11
Troubleshooting Guide .............................11
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Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special
"attention statements" surrounded by
boxes and preceded by the triangular
Attention Symbol.
DANGER!
A statement preceded
by the triangular attention symbol
and the word "DANGER" contains
information that should be acted
upon to prevent serious injury or
death.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word "WARNING" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word "NOTE"
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
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Warning Labels
Warning labels affixed to the machine are
as follows:
Read and follow this manual,
make sure anyone using this
unit does likewise. Failure to
do so could result in serious
personal injury or machine failure. Keep
this manual for future reference.
Always wear a hard hat to
reduce the risk of head injuries
during operation of this
machine. In addition, always
wear eye and hearing protection. Shindaiwa
recommends wearing a face shield as
additional face and eye protection.
Wear nonslip heavy-duty work
gloves to improve your grip on
this unit. Wear sturdy footwear
with nonslip soles to provide
good footing. Steel-toe safety
boots are recommended. Wear
snug-fitting clothes that also
permit freedom of movement.
Never operate this tool or
any other power equipment if
you are tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or any substance
that could affect your ability or judgement.
Keep bystanders at least 15
meters away from the operating
trimmer to reduce the risk of
being struck by falling objects
or thrown debris.
Never cut off branches
over your head. The cut-off
branches may hit you and
cause serious injury.