Stopping The Engine; Checking Unit Condition - Shindaiwa AH242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Starting the engine (continued)
When the Engine Starts...
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After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 min-
utes before operating the unit.
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If the engine does not continue to
run, repeat the appropriate crank-
ing procedures for a cold or warm
engine.When the engine starts, clear
excess fuel from the combustion
chamber by accelerating the engine
several times with the throttle
trigger.
Starting a flooded engine
WARNING!
Burn danger from hot engine!
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "I" (ON) position
2. Open the choke, put the throttle trigger in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by
cranking the engine several times.
3. If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.

Stopping the Engine

Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment can
continue moving after the engine is
stopped!

Checking Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with the pro-
tective devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts
and accessories with your Shindaiwa
hedge trimmer. Do not make modi-
fications to this unit without written
approval from Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
one.
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Advancing the throttle makes the cut-
ting attachment move faster; releas-
ing the throttle permits the attach-
ment to stop moving. If the cutting
attachment continues to move when
the engine returns to idle, carburetor
idle speed should be adjusted (see
"Adjusting Engine Idle".).
.
OFF
Slide ignition switch to OFF
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropri-
ate attachment holder. If a properly
installed attachment vibrates, replace
the attachment with new one and
re-check.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a for-
eign object or if the unit becomes tangled.
Do not operate with broken or damaged
equipment.
If the engine does not start
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Repeat the appropriate starting pro-
cedure for a cold or warm engine.
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If the engine still fails to start,
use the procedures for "Starting a
flooded engine."
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
speeds without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn
or damaged fasteners or attachment
holders.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or
other protective device is no
guarantee of protection against rico-
chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD
AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!