Shindaiwa AH242 Owner's/Operator's Manual
Shindaiwa articulated hedge trimmer owner's/operator's manual
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Page 1: Hedge Trimmer
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL AH242 ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER X7502801000 08/10 WARNING! Always wear eye and ear protection when operat- ing this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. You may also 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: Operating Precautions
Never modify or disable any of the hedge trimmer’s safety devices. Doing so may cause damage and lead to personal injury ■ Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair- ing or maintaining this machine. WARNING! ■ Never smoke or light fires near the hedge trimmer. -
Page 5: 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. This machine is designed for trimming hedges. Do not use this machine for other purposes. -
Page 6: Product Description
Fuel Tank Guard Throttle Trigger Powerhead Assembly Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with the Shindaiwa AH242 articu- lated hedge trimmer and its various components. Under- standing your machine helps ensure top performance, longer service life, and safer operation. -
Page 7: Emission Control
Do not touch the cutter blades when the engine is running. The blades can oscillate even if the engine is idling. Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface. With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle. With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutter assembly. - Page 8 Assembly (continued) Cutter Assembly Positions The cutter assembly can be adjusted to eleven different positions rang- ing from 120° to 270° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the latch lock is securely locked after each adjustment. Adjusting for Storage or Transportation With the engine off, install the blade cover onto the blade.
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Page 9: Mixing Fuel
2 Stroke Mixture Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards must be used. Shindaiwa One formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by fail- ure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty. -
Page 10: Filling The Fuel Tank
Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gaso- line. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. - Page 11 Starting the Engine (continued) Slide the ignition switch to the “I” position. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent return tube. IMPORTANT! The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
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Page 12: Stopping The Engine
Checking Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the pro- tective devices removed! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa hedge trimmer. Do not make modi- fications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa. -
Page 13: Operation
Horizontal Cut: Hold the cutting blade at an angle of 0° to 10° as you swing the hedge trimmer horizontally. Swing the blade in an arc towards the outside of the hedge so that the cuttings are swept on to the ground. -
Page 14: Maintenance
MANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM. Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. WARNING! Before performing any mainte-... -
Page 15: Daily Maintenance
Maintenance (continued) Daily maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the following: ■ Remove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessary. ■ Carefully remove any accumulations of dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel tank. - Page 16 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 genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. CAUTION! Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire.
- Page 17 Maintenance (continued) CAUTION! Do not remove the D-shaped shim washer from the gearcase clamp! The shim washer prevents damage from overtightening the tube clamp bolt. Slide the gearcase out of the tube. Using a grease gun, pump lithium- base grease (about 10 grams) into the grease fitting (B) on the gearcase until you see old grease being purged from the gearcase.
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Page 18: Carburetor Adjustment
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 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. Engine Cover... -
Page 19: Long Term Storage
1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Adjusting Engine Idle... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
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. 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. - Page 21 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 22 Restart. Idle engine until cool. 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.
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Page 23: Warranty Statement
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 24 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 25 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.