SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL AH230 ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. This machine is designed for trimming hedge.
Unit Description ........6 the triangular attention symbol As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover and the word “DANGER” contains for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a Powerhead Installation ......7 information that should be acted class by itself! upon to prevent serious injury or The procedures described in this manual Throttle and Cutter Adjustments ..
For additional operating trimmer to reduce information, you may also contact the risk of being struck by Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on falling objects or thrown the back of this manual. debris.
Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Operating Precautions WARNING! Make sure there are no missing or Always make sure the cutter ...
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Never modify or disable any of the hear due to noise from the machine. hedge trimmer’s safety devices. Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining this unit. D o n o t m a k e u n a u t h o r i z e d modifications or substitutions to the...
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; Using figure above as a guide, familiarize the components required for a complete “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and yourself with the Shindaiwa AH230 unit: “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the articulated hedge trimmer and its various Engine assembly...
Powerhead Installation Connecting The Throttle Cable Remove The Cylinder Cover 1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat surface, spark plug facing up. 3. Turn the cable adjuster nuts sufficiently 1. Remove the spark plug cap, then loosen for the throttle cable to fit in the notch the cylinder cover knob (about a dozen on the fan cover.
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 1. Loosen the two 10 mm throttle cable nuts at the fan cover as shown below. Cable Adjuster Nuts 2. Adjust the throttle cable nuts until you achieve a free play on the throttle trigger of about 6 mm.
Never use any fuel containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard motor oils may not be intended for use in high-performance air cooled 2-cycle engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine!
Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controled by a two WARNING! position switch mounted on the throttle Make sure the cut- Never start the engine from the operat- ting attachment housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and ing position. is clear of obstruc- "O"...
1. Cool the engine by allowing it the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer to idle for two or three minutes. for inspection. 2. Slide the ignition switch to the “O” or NOTE: STOP position.
Attaching The Shoulder Strap Using The Hedge Trimmer Applications To Wear the Shoulder Strap Horizontal Cut: 1. Hook the strap hook to the hanger on Preparations Hold the cutting blade at an angle of 0 the outer pipe. to 10 as you swing the hedge trimmer Use lopping shears to cut out thick horizontally.
General Maintenance Daily Maintenance 10-Hour Maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the Every 10 hours of operation (more following: frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): WARNING! Remove the air cleaner element from the Remove all dirt and debris from the air cleaner housing and clean it thoroughly Before performing any maintenance, engine, check the cooling fins and...
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Before removing the spark plug, clean the unit from service until it can be from the outer tube as follows: the area around the plug to prevent inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. dirt and debris from getting into the Gearcase engine’s internal parts...
Cutter Blade Adjustment Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for WARNING! 30 days or longer, use the following The cutter blades are very procedures to prepare it for storage: sharp! Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly. ...