Product Description; Specifications - Shindaiwa AH231 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Product Description

Using Figure 4 as a guide, familiarize your-
self with the Shindaiwa AH231 articulated
hedge trimmer and its various components.
Understanding your unit helps ensure top
performance, longer service life, and safer
operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions or alterations to your articulated
hedge trimmer or its components.

Specifications

Dry Weight ..................................................................5.9 kg/13.0 lb.
Length (storage or transporting position) ......... 2360 mm/93.0 in.
Engine Type .............................2-cycle, air-cooled, vertical-cylinder
Bore x Stroke ...................................................32 x 28 mm/1.3 x 1.1"
Displacement .......................................................... 22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in.
Maximum Output ..................... 1.1 hp/0.8 kW @ 7500 RPM (min
Fuel/oil ratio ................................ 50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle Mixing Oil Shindaiwa ONE is a
registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or
exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................................670 cc/22.7 oz.
Carburetor Type ................................. Walbro WYL diaphragm type
Ignition ......................... One-piece, electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark Plug .............................................. EPA version Champion CJ8
Air Filter .................................. Nonreversible flocked filter element
Muffler Type.............................................................. 2-Stage Catalyst
Starting Method .........................................................................Recoil
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Prior To Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all
the components required for a complete
unit:
 Engine assembly
 Outer tube/cutter assembly
Top Engine
Air Filter
Cover Screw
Assembly
AH231_05
Fuel Tank
Powerhead Assembly
Handle
Grip
Stop Switch
Fuel Tank Guard
Figure 4
Cooling System ...................................................................Forced air
Stopping Method ..............................................................Slide switch
Transmission Type .............................Automatic, centrifugal clutch
Blade Length ............................................................ 567 mm/22.3 in.
Cutter Drive ..........................................................................Spur gear
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Gear Lubricant................................................. Lithium-based grease
Standard Equipment ...................... Tool kit containing a spark plug
Optional Equipment ..........................................Harness and bracket
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).
 Kit with this manual and tool kit for
routine maintenance.
 Cutter blade scabbard
Carefully inspect all components
for damage.
Spark
Plug
Cutter Assembly
Adjustment Lever
Outer
Tube
Recoil
Starter
Hand
Guard
Latch Lock
Latch
Release
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.
Hedge Trimmer
Cutter Assembly
Cutter Blade
Scabbard
Hedge Trimmer
Cutter Assembly
AH231_07
Cutter Bar and
Cutter Blades
Gearcase
with bevel gear
wrench, 4 mm hex wrench,
and 8 x 10 mm spanner
IMPORTANT!
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