Table Of Contents - Shindaiwa AH254 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Introduction
The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held
power equipment is designed and built
to deliver superior performance and reli-
ability without compromise to quality,
comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa
engines represent the leading edge
of high-performance engine technol-
ogy, delivering exceptionally high
power with remarkably low displace-
ment and weight. As an owner/opera-
tor, you'll soon discover for yourself why
Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!
Contents
Safety ................................................3
Product Description ..........................5
Specifications ....................................6
Emission control ...............................6
Assembly...........................................7
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect you
and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to replace
any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand-held power
equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this
Manual.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special
"attention statements".
DAnGER!
A statement pre-
ceded by the triangular attention
symbol and the word "DANGER"
contains information that should be
acted upon to prevent serious injury
or death.
Safety and operation labels
An articulated hedge trimmer
has the potential to cause
serious personal injury to the
operator or bystanders if mis-
used, abused or mishandled.
You must observe all special
safety instructions to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Read and follow this manual,
make sure anyone using
the trimmer does likewise.
Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury or
machine failure. Keep this
manual for future reference.
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IMPORTAnT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication.
Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior
notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
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Mixing fuel ........................................8
Filling the fuel tank ...........................9
Starting the Engine .........................10
Stopping the Engine ........................11
Operation .........................................12
IMPORTAnT!
wARnInG!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word "WARNING" contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
IMPORTAnT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
Wear non-slip heavy-duty
gloves.
Safety tip shoes or boots with
non-slip sole should be worn.
wARnInG!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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Maintenance ....................................13
Long Term Storage ..........................18
Troubleshooting Guide ...................19
Warranty ..........................................22
CAUTIOn!
A statement preceded by the
word "CAUTION" contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon
to prevent mechanical damage.
A statement preceded by the word
"NOTE" contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
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nOTE:
Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 meters) away
from the operating trimmer
to reduce the risk of being
cut by the cutting blades or
struck by falling objects or
thrown debris.
The blades / cutting attach-
ments are SHARP! Handle
with care.