Product Description - Shindaiwa AH254 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Operator Safety
Always wear a hard hat
to reduce the risk of head
injuries during operation of
this machine.
ALWAYS protect
yourself from hazards
such as thorny brush
and flying debris by
wearing gloves and
close fitting clothing
that covers arms and
legs. Never wear
shorts. Don't wear loose
clothing or items such
as jewelry that could
get caught in machinery
or underbrush. Secure
long hair so it is above
shoulder level.

Product Description

Spark Plug
Throttle
Ignition
interlock
Fuel Tank
Throttle Trigger
Using the illustration as
a guide, familiarize your-
self with the Shindaiwa
AH254 articulated hedge
trimmer and its various
components. Under-
standing your machine
helps ensure top perfor-
mance, longer service
life, and safer operation.
Recoil
starter
This machine is designed
for trimming hedges. Do
not use this machine for
other purposes.
Always operate with both hands
firmly gripping the machine.
Keep a proper footing
and do not overreach—
maintain your balance
at all times during
operation.
ALWAYS be aware of
your surroundings and
alert to any danger that
you may not hear due to
machine noise.
Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip
soles to provide good footing.
Steel-toed safety boots are
recommended. Never operate
machine bare-footed.
Air Filter
Assembly
Cutter Assembly
Adjustment Lever
Fuel
Tank
Guard
Powerhead Assembly
Hand guard
Hand grip
Throttle
assembly
Fuel Tank
Always wear eye and hearing protection.
Shindaiwa recommends wearing a
face shield as additional face and eye
protection.
Hedge Trimmer Cutter
Assembly
Outer
Tube
Latch Release
Latch
Lock
or any of its components!
ALWAYS clear your work area
of trash or hidden debris that
could be thrown back at you or
toward a bystander.
NEVER allow children to
use the unit. Avoid operating
near bystanders or when
children are nearby.
Keep bystanders at least
15 meters away from the
operating trimmer to reduce
the risk of being struck by
falling objects or thrown
debris.
ALWAYS wear close-fitting
clothing. Gloves offer added
proctection and are strongly
recommended. Do not wear
clothing or jewelry that could
get caught in machinery.
Cutter
Blade
Cover
Hedge Trimmer
Cutter Assembly
Gearcase
Cutter Bar and
Cutter Blades
wARnInG!
Do not alter this machine
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