Shindaiwa AHS242es Owner's/Operator's Manual page 9

Shindaiwa articulated hedge trimmer owner's/operator's manual
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Assembly (continued)
Travel limiter and adjustment range
NOTE:
This articulated hedge trimmer is
equipped with a travel limiter that pre-
vents the cutter assembly from rotating
outside of the 90°- 225° range.
The cutter assembly can be adjusted
to 10 different positions ranging from
90° to 225° from the outer tube as
shown. Always make sure the latch
lock is securely locked after each
adjustment.
WARNING!
Always make sure the latch
lock is securely locked after each
adjustment.
Adjusting cutter assembly for storage or transportation
1.
With the engine off, install the
blade cover onto the blade.
2.
Using the procedures described
above, rotate the cutter assem-
bly so it is parallel to the tube.
Make sure the latch lock and the
latch release return securely to a
locking position.
Throttle lever free play
The throttle lever free play should be approximately 4 - 6 mm. Make sure that the
throttle lever operates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessary to adjust
the lever free play, follow the procedures and illustrations that follow.
1.
Loosen the air cleaner cover knob(s) and remove the air cleaner cover.
2.
Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster. Turn the cable adjuster in or out as
required to obtain proper free play 4 - 6 mm.
3.
Tighten the locknut.
4.
Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
Travel Limiter
The travel limiter prevents the cutter
assembly from rotating outside of the 90°-
225° range
WARNING!
Never run the engine when
adjusting the cutter assembly.
3.
Make sure the blade cover is in place
on the blade before storing or trans-
porting.
225°
The cutter assembly can be adjusted to 10
different positions
Transport / storage position
Make sure the blade cover is in place before
storing or transporting
4 - 6 mm
Throttle lever free play
Lock
Cable
Adjuster
Nut
Rotate cable
adjuster in or
out to obtrain proper free play
135°
90°
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