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Shindaiwa HT230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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WARNING!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.
This machine is designed for trimming hedges.
Do not use this machine for other purposes.
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly
understand this manual.
Keep this manual accessible so that you can reread it when-
ever you have a question about its use.
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HT230/DH230 HEDGE TRIMMER
Part Number 62821-94310 Rev. 8/04
HT230
DH230

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/ OPERATOR’S MANUAL HT230/DH230 HEDGE TRIMMER HT230 DH230 WARNING! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. This machine is designed for trimming hedges. Do not use this machine for other purposes. Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover and the word “WARNING” contains for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a Always wear eye and information that should be acted hearing protection dur- class by itself! upon to prevent serious bodily injury.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions WARNING! WARNING! THE HEDGE TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED ■ Do not operate the hedge trimmer if AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK! you are tired, ill, or under the influ- Approaching or contacting an ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica- electric fence, power line or other tion.

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    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 fixed objects and avoid cutting that could get entangled by Doing so can shorten cutter them.

  • Page 5: Operational Precautions

    Operational Precautions WARNING! ALWAYS use genuine Shindaiwa ■ NEVER allow any person to operate Do not overfill the fuel tank. Wipe ■ ■ parts and accessories when this hedge trimmer who has not off any spilled fuel immediately. repairing or maintaining this hedge been properly trained or instructed.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    ON-OFF ■ Tool kit including, allen wrenches, Fuel Cap Switch ON-OFF screwdriver, combination spark Switch plug/13mm wrench, 8mm and 10mm wrench (HT230 only). Cover Choke Choke Air Cleaner Cover Carefully inspect all components for Air Cleaner Cover Fuel Tank Gearcase damage.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly HT230 (b) Installing the Powerhead (c) Install the Front Handle on the Gearcase (a) Attaching the Rear Handle The front handle is installed over a to the Gearcase Orient the gearcase assembly to the 5mm stud on the guide bar, as well...
  • Page 8 DH230 (1) Attaching the Rear Handle (2) Install the Front Handle to the Gearcase Assembly 1) Locate the front handle onto the cutter/gearcase assembly as shown. WARNING! 2) Secure the handle using two Front Handle 6mm x 35mm socket head capscrews and washers.

  • Page 9: Throttle Cable Adjustment

    ■ Generic oils and some outboard Throttle Fitting motor oils may not be intended for use in high-performance air cooled 2-cycle engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa trimmer! ■ Mix only enough fuel for your Throttle Cable immediate needs! If fuel must...

  • Page 10: Filling The Fuel Tank

    1. Move the ignition switch rearward to the “I” or performing the following. START position. 2. Clear any dirt or other debris Throttle HT230 from around the fuel filler cap. Lock HT230 Ignition ON 3. Remove the fuel cap slowly, and...

  • Page 11: Starting A Flooded Engine

    Control Positions (Warm Engine) When the engine starts or fires... 3. Set the ignition switch to the 1. Move the ignition stop 1. Open the choke by moving “O ” or STOP position and open the choke lever backward switch rearward to the “I” or the choke.

  • Page 12: Stopping The Engine

    Idle Speed Adjustment MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEAL- ER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHO- Ignition Switch WARNING! RIZED BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO CO., LTD. THE USE OF PARTS THAT The cutters must NEVER ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFOR- engage at engine idle...

  • Page 13: Daily Maintenance

    Daily Maintenance Muffler 10-15 Hour Maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the Every 10 hours of operation, (more This unit must never be operated frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): with a faulty or missing spark arrest- following: er or muffler. Make sure the muffler Remove the air cleaner element from is well secured and in good condition.

  • Page 14: Long Term Storage

    Never store this unit with any fuel remaining in the tank, fuel lines or Gearcase carburetor! Grease Fitting NOTE: Your Shindaiwa warranty does not include coverage for damage caused by stale or Gearcase socket-head Cap- contaminated fuels. Cover screws ■ Remove the spark plug, and pour about 7 grams of 2-cycle mixing oil ■...

  • Page 15: Muffler Maintenance

    Screw damage this unit. Arrester Screen ■ If carbon accumulations in the muffler or cylinder are severe or if you do not notice an improve- ment in performance after servic- ing, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide What to Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Fluid in the crankcase. Does the engine crank? dealer. Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Good compression? Tighten and re-test. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings.
  • Page 17 Remedy Possible Cause Is the engine overheating? Operator is overworking the unit. Cut at a slower rate. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Carburetor mixture is too lean. dealer. Improper fuel/oil ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded gaso- line with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with a Premium 2-cycle Engine Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or...
  • Page 18 Clean and replace spark plug, tighten Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. the terminal. Ignition failure. Replace the ignition unit. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Piston seizure. dealer. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or Test and replace as required. Engine difficult to shut off.

  • Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 20 Nishi, Asaminami-ku Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 © 2004 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 62821-94310 Revision 8/04 Printed in Japan Shindaiwa Tornado is a trademark, and Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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