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- Page 1 X7502863700 04/10 SHINDAIWA OWNER / OPERATOR’S MANUAL HT231 HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have questions regarding your series of 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. -
Page 3: Safety
Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. WARNING! Never make unauthor- ized attachment installations. Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair- ing or maintaining this unit. WARNING! Use Good Judgement ■... -
Page 4: Operating The Hedge Trimmer
Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. NEVER allow children to use the unit. Avoid operating near bystanders. -
Page 5: Product Description
Never modify or disable any of the hedge trimmer’s safety devices. Doing so may cause damage and lead to personal injury ■ Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair- ing or maintaining this machine. Product Description Blade protector... -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications Model Engine Type Engine Bore x Stroke Engine Displacement Unit Weight, Less Fuel Unit Dimensions (LxWxH) Fuel Tank Capacity Fuel/oil ratio Carburetor Ignition Spark Plug Electrode Gap Torque Air Cleaner Muffler Type Starting Method Stopping Method Blade Length Blade Type Clutch Type Gear Type Gear Lubrication... -
Page 7: Mixing Fuel
Mixing Fuel WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank
Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the re- quired amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. - Page 9 Refer to the “Starting a Flooded Engine” section of this manual. Pull the starter handle slowly toward you until you feel the starter mechanism engage. Start the trimmer by pulling the starting handle rapidly outward. NOTE: START On/Off Switch...
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Page 10: Stopping The Engine
Starting the engine (continued) When the motor starts... Open the choke by moving the choke lever backward (toward the fuel tank). If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate crank- ing procedures for a cold or warm engine. -
Page 11: Maintenance
Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean. Fasteners Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjusting screws) are tight. Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. Inspect cooling fins, and clean as required Clean debris from... -
Page 12: Hour Maintenance
Maintenance (continued) 10 - hour maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) Remove the air filter element, and wash the element in clean, neutral sol- vent or warm soapy water. Rinse the element thoroughly, and then squeeze dry before reassembly. CAUTION! Never operate the unit if the air filter assembly is damaged or missing or if the air filter element is soaked with... - Page 13 Use a wire hook to extract the fuel fil- ter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter element. If it shows signs of contamination from debris, replace it with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. CAUTION! Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire.
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Page 14: Cutter Blade Adjustment
Remove two 4 mm screws from the top tail plate and remove tail plate. CAUTION! Operating the trimmer with worn or improperly adjusted cutters will reduce cutter performance and may also damage your machine. Never operate the machine with damaged or worn cutters. -
Page 15: Carburetor Adjustment
1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer. If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. -
Page 16: Long Term Storage
STA-BIL. NOTE Damage caused by stale or con- taminated fuel is not covered by the Shindaiwa warranty policy. ■ Remove the spark plug and pour about 7 ml (4 oz.) of 2-cycle mix- ing oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Tighten and re-test. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. - Page 18 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane...
- Page 19 Restart. Idle engine until cool. Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle speed. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle speed. Replace spring/shoes as required, check idle speed.
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Page 20: Warranty
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 21 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/ tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
- Page 22 Authorized Dealer within 100 miles, ECHO Inc. will pay to ship the unit to the nearest authorized dealer. If you have questions regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986- 7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.
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Page 24: Servicing Information
Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.