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Shindaiwa 62640-94313 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AH2510 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.
Part Number 62640-94313 Rev. 3/07

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  • Page 1: Hedge Trimmer

    SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL AH2510 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. Part Number 62640-94313 Rev. 3/07...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4-cycle engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remark- ably low displacement and weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! IMPORTANT! The information contained in these in- structions describes machines available at the time of publication.

  • Page 3: Safety Equipment And Labels

    Interlock Figure 1 Operating Precautions n Never transport the articulated hedge trimmer nor set it down with the engine running. An engine that’s running could be accidently acceler- ated causing the blades to oscillate. n Make sure the cover is in place when transporting the articulated hedge trimmer.

  • Page 4: Operating The Hedge Trimmer

    Never modify or disable any of the hedge trimmer’s safety de- vices. n Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining this ma- chine. n Do not make unauthorized modi- fications to the articulated hedge trimmer.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    Prior To Assembly Using Figure 4 as a guide, familiarize your- self with the Shindaiwa AH2510 articulated hedge trimmer and its various compo- nents. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, longer service life, and safer operation. Before assembling, make sure you have all...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly: AH2510 Outer Tube Grip Trigger Housing Figure 5 CAUTION! Do not force the shaft tube into the powerhead! Excessive force can dam- age the shaft tube and mainshaft. Throttle Cable Connect the Throttle Cable 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and remove the air cleaner cover.

  • Page 7: Adjusting The Cutter Assembly

    IMPORTANT! Always use gloves when working near the cutter assembly. Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface with the engine resting on the fuel tank guard. Make sure the scabbard is in place on the blade.

  • Page 8: Engine Fuel

    Mixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil at a gasoline/ratio of 50:1 (1 gallon of gaso- line to 2.6 ozs mixing oil). Shindaiwa One meets or exceeds these require- ments. 1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    WARNING! When the engine starts or is running– even at idle–the hedge trimmer cutter blade may move (oscillate). Keep your hands and your body away from the cutter assembly while starting the engine! 5.

  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here, return the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. 1. Place the unit on the ground and start the engine, then allow it to idle 2-3 min- utes until warm.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    WARNING! Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. Spark Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean. Fasteners Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjusting screw) are tight.

  • Page 12: Hour Maintenance

    WARNING! The cutter blades are very sharp! Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly. CAUTION! Operating the trimmer with worn or improperly adjusted cutters will reduce cutter performance and may also dam- age your machine. 10-Hour Maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) 1.
  • Page 13 Combustion chamber should be decar- bonized, and the valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. n Replace the spark plug annually: Use only NGK CMR5H or equivalent resis- tor type spark plug of the correct heat range.

  • Page 14: Long Term Storage

    Engine Cover Screws Figure 33 NOTE Damage resulting from stale or contaminated fuel is not covered by the Shindaiwa warranty policy. n Drain all the fuel from the carburetor and the fuel tank. IMPORTANT! All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide What To Check Does the engine crank? Good compression? Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming? Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug. What To Check Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/ or unburned fuel at the exhaust. Engine is knocking. ENGINE DOES NOT START Possible Cause Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings.
  • Page 16 Engine idle set too high. Engine has an air leak. Warped or damaged cutting attachment. Loose gearcase. Bent main shaft/worn or damaged bushings. Trimmer line not wound properly on spool. Shaft not installed in powerhead or gearcase. Broken shaft. Damaged gearcase. Remedy Clean the air filter.

  • Page 17: Emission System Warranty

    Shindaiwa Distributor. For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 692-3070 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
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  • Page 20 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Office: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 ©2007 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 62640-94313 Revision 3/07 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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