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Shindaiwa AHS242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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X7502801103
01/13
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AHS242 ARTICULATED

HEDGE TRIMMER

WARNING!
Always wear eye and ear
protection when operating
this machine! To minimize the risk of
injury to yourself and others, read this
manual and familiarize yourself with
its contents.

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  • Page 1: Hedge Trimmer

    SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL AHS242 ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING! Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this machine! To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. X7502801103 01/13...

  • 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

    In addition, always to reduce the risk of being wear eye and hearing protec- cut by the cutting blades or tion. Shindaiwa recommends struck by falling objects or wearing a face shield as addi- thrown debris. tional face and eye protection.
  • Page 4 Operating Precautions WARNING! ■ Never transport the articulated ■ Immediately stop the engine with ■ hedge trimmer or leave it unat- Make sure there is always good the stop switch if the machine sud- tended with the engine running. ventilation when operating the artic- denly begins to vibrate or shake.

  • Page 5: Safety Equipment And Labels

    Stop Switch IMPORTANT! Throttle Interlock Handle Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation 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.

  • Page 6: Product Description

    ThrottleTrigger Powerhead Assembly Outer Tube Using the illustration as a Handle guide, familiarize yourself Grip with the Shindaiwa AHS242 articulated hedge trimmer Latch Release Hedge Trimmer and its various components. Cutter Assembly Understanding your machine helps ensure top perfor- mance, longer service life, and Fuel Tank safer operation.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Model AHS242 Engine type 2-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, gasoline engine Dimensions (L x W x H) 1682 mm (66.2 in) x 248 mm (9.76 in) x 245 mm (9.6 in) Weight 5.99 Kg (13.2 lb) Bore x stroke 33 x 28 mm/1.3 x 1.1 in.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Blade Guard Removal/Install NOTE: For normal cutting, Shindaiwa strongly recommends the blade guard be installed. In extreme conditions, such as commercial cut- ting, or when cutting thick and/or dense branches, efficiency may be increased by trimming without the blade guard.

  • Page 9: Warning

    Assembly (continued) Handle Throttle Assembly Socket-head This unit comes with the handle in- Handle Capscrews stalled. It can be re-adjusted for opera- tor comfort in the following manner. 1. Loosen the four socket-head cap- screws. 2. Rotate/slide handle assembly to best position for operator comfort, Outer Tube usually 25 cm (10 in.) ahead of the...

  • Page 10: Warning

    Assembly (continued) Travel limiter and adjustment range NOTE: 225° This articulated hedge trimmer is Travel Limiter equipped with a travel limiter that pre- 135° vents the cutter assembly from rotating outside of the 90°- 225° range. The cutter assembly can be adjusted to 10 different positions ranging from 90°...

  • Page 11: Mixing Fuel

    2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically 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 12: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Mixing Instructions After use 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can required amount of gasoline. occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor- 2.
  • Page 13 Starting the Engine (continued) 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent Primer Bulb return tube. IMPORTANT! The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood Return Tube the engine with fuel.

  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    If a properly in- Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts stalled attachment vibrates, replace the and accessories with your Shindaiwa attachment with new one and re-check. hedge trimmer. Do not make modifica-...

  • Page 15: Working Position

    Working Position ■ Hold the shaft grip above the powerhead with your right hand, and the loop handle with your left hand. ■ Your left arm should be extended to the most comfortable position. Hold the loop handle NOTE: with your left hand Rest when you feel fatigued.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    PERFORMANCE 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. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. WARNING! WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, repair, or...

  • Page 17: Daily Maintenance

    Maintenance (continued) Daily Maintenance WARNING! Prior to each work day, perform the Always wear gloves when working following: Cooling Cooling around the cutter assembly. ■ fins fins Remove all dirt and debris from ■ Clean any debris or dirt from the- the engine, check the cooling fins hedge trimmer cutter blades.
  • Page 18 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. Fuel filter element CAUTION! Make sure you do not pierce the fuel Remove and replace the fuel filter element line with the end of the hooked wire.
  • Page 19 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. 3. Slide the gearcase out of the tube. Using a grease gun, pump lithium- base grease (about 10 grams) Gearcase into the grease fitting (B) on the grease fitting...

  • Page 20: Long Term Storage

    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. IMPORTANT! 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 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test.
  • Page 22 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Piston seizure. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm. Overheating condition. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Engine is knocking.
  • Page 23 Adjust idle. Check Speci cations page for correct Idle set too high. Engine will not idle idle speed. down. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing Engine has an air leak. dealer. Adjust idle. Check Speci cations page for correct idle Engine idle too high.

  • Page 24: 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 difficulty 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 25 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 26 NOTES...
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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.

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