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ENGLISH (Original instructions) FRANÇAIS (Inatructions originales) ITALIANO (Istruaioni originali) SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL HT230/DH230 HEDGE TRIMMER HT230 DH230 WARNIG! ● Read this manual and familiarize ypurself with its contens. This machine is designed for trimming hedges. ● ● Do not use this machine for other purposes.
Introduction Attention Statements Read and follow this The Shindaiwa HT230/DH230 series of Throughout this manual are Special hand power tools has been designed and “attention statements” Surrounded by manual and make built to deliver superior performance boxes and preceded by the triangular...
Safety Precautions WARNING! WARNING! THE HEDGE TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED ■ Do not operate the hedge AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK! trimmer if you are tired, ill, or under the in uence of alcohol, Approaching of contacting an drugs, or medication. electric fence, power line or other electri ed object could cause death ■...
General Safety Instructions Inspect the cutting site thoroughly Avoid cutting large or Note the locations of fence posts and prior to operation. Remove objects extremely woody branches. other xed objects and avoid cutting that could get entangled by the Doing so can shorten cutter them.
Engine exhaust devices. blade cover is attached to the containsdeadly poisonous ■ ALWAYS use genuine Shindaiwa cutter. carbon monoxide gas. parts and accessories when ■ Always ensure all handles and ■ ALWAYS stop the engine before...
Speci cations Model Name ........................HT230/EC1-30 | DH230/EC1-24 Engine Model ........................SHT230EC Engine Type ........................2-cycle, horixontal cylinder, air cooled Dry Weight (excluding cutting attachment) ............... 5.6 kg | 5.7kg Bore x Stroke ........................32 mm x 28 mm Displacement ........................
Assembly (b) Installing the Powerhead on (c) Install the Front Handle HT230 the Gearcase (a) Attaching the Rear Handle The front handle is installed over a 5mm to the Gearcase Orient the gearcase assembly to the stud on the guide bar, as well as a special...
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Assembly (continued) (2) Install the Front Handle HT230 (1) Attaching the Rear Handle 1) Locate the front handle onto the cutter/ Front Handle to the Gearcase Assembly gearcase assembly as shown. 2) Secure the handle using two 6mm x WARNING! 35mm socket head capscrews and washers.
2-cycle engines, and should never ■ Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline leaded gasoline and 2-cycle mixing be used in your Shindaiwa trimmer! oil only. with an octane rating of 87 or above. ■ Mix only enough fuel for your ■...
“T” or START position. transparent primer bulb. bodylabeled “T” for ON or START and “0” for OFF or STOP. HT230 Primer Bulb Ignition ON (viewed from rear) 2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”...
Control Positions (Warm Engine) When the engine starts or res... 3. Set the ignition switch to the “O” or STOP position and open the choke. Fully 1. Move the ignition stop switch rearward 1. Open the choke by moving the choke depress the throttle lever with your left to the ‘T’...
NOTE: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Using non-standard replacement parts could MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR Before performing any invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL maintenance, repair or DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE cleaning work on the unit, make PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR sure the engine and cutting ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL;...
Daily Maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the Inspect cooling Clean debris from Lubricate following: ns, and clean as tank and muf er cutters required WARNING! Clean around spark plug To reduce re hazard, keep the engine and muf er free of debris, leaves, or excessive grease.
■ Service the air cleaner element as under Daily Maintenance). previously described in the daily Your Shindaiwa warranty does not include ■ Drain all unused fuel -om the fuel maintenance section of this manual. coverage for damage caused by stale or tank, and then clear the carburetor and ■...
WARNING! after servicing, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Never operate this machine with a damaged or missing IMPORTANT! muf er or spark arrester? Operating...
Troubleshooting Guide Engine Does Not Start What to check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Good compression? Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings.
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Operator is overworking the unit. Cut at a slower rate. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Improper fuel/oil ratio. Re ll with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with a Premium 2-cycle Engine Oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
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Ignition failure. Replace the ignition unit. Piston seizure Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, Test and replace as required. Engine dif cult to shut off. or switch is defective. Overheating due to incorrect spark Clean and regap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm.
Declaration of Conformity Declaration of conformity We hereby declare the Shindaiwa Hedge Trimmer, Model HT230 (HT230/ EC1-30, DH230/EC1-24) meets the following respective requirements. Council Directives: Standard taken: 89/336/EEC as amended EN 292 parts 1&2 98/37/EC as amended EN 774 2000/14/EC as amended...