Shindaiwa AH262 Operator's Manual

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Articulated Hedge Trimmer

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The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover

may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of

exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal

injury may occur.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and

others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety

precautions are not followed. Echo provides an

operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be

read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to

do so could result in serious injury.

Note: This product complies with CAN ICES-2/NMB-2

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are

as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to

change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and

accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.

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Page 1 / x772000164 AH262 Articulated Hedge Trimmer Operator’s Manual Burn Hazard The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS AH262 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents.................... 2 Introduction ..................... 3 Servicing Information..................3 Parts/Serial Number ................3 Service ....................3 Consumer Product Support..............4 Product Registration................4 Additional or Replacement Manuals............4 Safety......................4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ........ 4 International Symbols................
Page 3: Introduction
Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized SHINDAIWA Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized SHINDAIWA Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-877-986-7783. Dealer information is also available on WWW.SHINDAIWA-USA.COM.
Page 4: Consumer Product Support
Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation or maintenance of this product you may call the SHINDAIWA Consumer Product Support Department at 1-877-986-7783 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit.
Page 5: International Symbols
AH262 SAFETY The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided. The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit.
Page 6 SAFETY AH262 Symbol Description Symbol Description Do not operate closer Finger Severing than 10 m (33 ft.) from electrical hazard. Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated Plan retreat path from against electrical falling objects. current. DO NOT Allow Flames...
Page 7: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment
AH262 SAFETY Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.
Page 8 SAFETY AH262 Proper Clothing Wear snug-fitting, durable clothing: • Pants should have long legs, shirts should have long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS. • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth.
Page 9 AH262 SAFETY It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations, followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
Page 10 SAFETY AH262 • Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands. • Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement. • Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles. • Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness, or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists, or arms.
Page 11: Equipment
Never perform blade maintenance procedures while engine is running. Equipment Use only Shindaiwa attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO, INC.
Page 12: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)
EMISSION CONTROL AH262 Check unit for loose or missing nuts, bolts, and screws. ◆ Tighten and/or replace as needed. Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in ◆ safe operating condition. Dull, loose or damaged blades should not be used.
Page 13 AH262 EMISSION CONTROL An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY). Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period) The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying...
Page 14: Description
DESCRIPTION AH262 DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your dealer. Safety label is for example only.
Page 15 AH262 DESCRIPTION Power Head Throttle Handle - For Right Hand Throttle Trigger Lockout Stop Switch Blades Gear Case Blade Adjustment Handle Support Handle - For Left Hand Drive Shaft Assembly 10. Throttle Trigger 11. Blade Cover 12. Spark Plug 13. Top Guard 14.
Page 16: Contents
Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or SHINDAIWA Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly...
Page 17: Operation
Diesel fuels and alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa require- ments are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa 2-stroke or Hy- brid 4-stroke gasoline engines. Use of diesel or alternative fuels...
Page 18: Starting The Engine
Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345-FD certified oil, such as Shindaiwa brand 2-stroke oils, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. Shindaiwa brand 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for applica- tion in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.
Page 19 AH262 OPERATION Mixing Instructions Fuel to Oil Mix – 50:1 Ratio Fill an approved fuel container Metric with half of the required amount of gasoline. Gallons Liter Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.
Page 20: Adjusting Cutting Angle
OPERATION AH262 Adjusting Cutting Angle Never adjust cutting assembly with engine running. Hedge Trimmer blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when ad- justing cutting assembly. DO NOT stand hedge trimmer on end when adjusting cutting an- gle, otherwise serious injury may result.
Page 21: Starting Cold Engine
AH262 OPERATION Starting Cold Engine Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. Note: The blade cover is used for transportation and storage.
Page 22: Starting Warm Engine
OPERATION AH262 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull...
Page 23 AH262 OPERATION The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your Dealer.
Page 24: Stopping Engine
OPERATION AH262 Note: If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. Stopping Engine Throttle Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) to STOP position.
Page 25: Maintenance
To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the SHINDAIWA Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your SHINDAIWA Dealer for repairs. Skill Levels Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.
Page 26: Maintenance Intervals
MAINTENANCE AH262 Maintenance Intervals REQ’D MAINTENANCE COMPONENT/SYSTEM SKILL PROCEDURE LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect/Clean* Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean Fuel System Inspect Cooling System Inspect/Clean Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean* Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace* Blades Inspect/Clean Every Refuel Fuel System Inspect 3 Months...
Page 27: Air Filter
AH262 MAINTENANCE *Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection. Air Filter Level 1 Parts Required: Tune Up Kit. Close choke (COLD START [ ] position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area.
Page 28: Fuel Filter
MAINTENANCE AH262 Assure air filter is assembled with pleats oriented vertically. Fuel Filter Level 1. Parts Required: Tune Up Kit. Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank.
Page 29: Spark Plug
AH262 MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Level 2. Parts Required: Tune Up Kit. Use only NGK CMR7H spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. Clean the plug or replace with a new one.
Page 30: Exhaust System
MAINTENANCE AH262 Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is consid- ered “Normal Maintenance.” Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted. Remove spark plug lead. Remove muffler cover (A). Remove engine cover (B). DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.
Page 31 AH262 MAINTENANCE Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C), and screen (D), from muffler body. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note: When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the catalytic ele- ment inside muffler. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through.
Page 32: Carburetor Adjustment
MAINTENANCE AH262 Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead. Start engine, and warm to operating temperature. Stop engine, and re-tighten mounting bolts (or nuts) to specifications. Carburetor Adjustment Level 2. When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attach- ment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Page 33: Lubrication
AH262 MAINTENANCE Note: 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 dealer. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is...
Page 34 MAINTENANCE AH262 Gear Case Level 1. Parts Required: A grease gun with lithium based grease. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (A). Carefully pump grease into fitting (A). DO NOT force grease. Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage.
Page 35: Blades
AH262 MAINTENANCE Pull the drive shaft (C) from the housing, wipe clean, then apply 15 ml (0.5 oz.) of grease. Slide the drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get dirt on the flex shaft. Install the gear housing assembly.
Page 36 MAINTENANCE AH262 Move stop switch to STOP position. Disconnect spark plug wire. Remove blade guard. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (A) on bottom of blade. Do not pry against cutting edges. File each edge carefully. Follow the original shape of the blade.
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Clean or replace clogged Fuel at No fuel at Fuel line Clean or replace carburetor carburetor clogged Carburetor See your Shindaiwa dealer No fuel at See your Shindaiwa Carburetor cylinder dealer OPEN choke Clean or replace air Fuel at Muffler...
Page 38 Arrestor Normal wear Replace screen Screen plugged Engine Internal See your Shindaiwa does not engine dealer crank problem Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Page 39: Storage
AH262 STORAGE STORAGE The muffler and surrounding cover become hot during operation. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury.
Page 40 STORAGE AH262 Drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6-7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again. Close choke, start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel. Allow engine to cool. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug.
Page 41: Specifications
NGK CMR7H - Gap 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.026 Spark Plug in.) Fuel Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) ® 50 : 1 SHINDAIWA Red Armor ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD Fuel/Oil Ratio 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345- FD, two-stroke, air- cooled engine oil. Use 89 Octane unleaded. Do not use fuel...
Page 42: Product Registration
PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Shindaiwa Power Equipment Please go to http://www.shindaiwa-usa.com to register your new product on- line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.
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