Shindaiwa 65003 Owner's/Operator's Manual
Shindaiwa 65003 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa 65003 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Multipurpose articulated hedge trimmer tool

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X7502880102
01/11
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MULTIPURPOSE
ARTICULATED HEDGE
TRIMMER TOOL 65003
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 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL MULTIPURPOSE ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER TOOL 65003 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact your local Shindaiwa dealer for assistance.
  • Page 3: Safety

    If it has been lost or AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK! at all times, and observe all safety misplaced, contact a Shindaiwa dealer for Approaching or contacting electrical precautions during operation. Never a replacement.
  • Page 4: Operating The Multipurpose Articulated Hedge Trimmer

    Always wear eye and hearing protection. Shindaiwa ALWAYS protect yourself from hazards such as recommends wearing a face thorny brush and flying debris by wearing gloves shield as additional and close fitting clothing that covers arms and face and eye protection.
  • Page 5: Product Description

    Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, famil- iarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top per- formance, long service life and safer operation. A - Outer tube B - Adjustment lever C - Gear case D - Cutter assembly WARNING!
  • Page 6: Assembly

    M23006 Blade Stiffener Removal/Install NOTE: For normal cutting, Shindaiwa strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed. In extreme conditions, such as commercial cutting, or when cutting thick and/or dense branches, efficiency may be increased by trimming without the blade stiffener.
  • Page 7: Blade Stiffener Removal

    Assembly (continued) Blade Stiffener Removal 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. WARNING! Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when removing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
  • Page 8 Assembly (continued) Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly WARNING! Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly. WARNING! ■ The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not grasp the blades with your hands. Always use gloves when working near the cutter assembly.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation Using the Hedge Trimmer Preparations Use lopping shears to cut out thick branches first. Cutting Sequence If a radial cut is necessary, cut a little at a time in several passes. Cutting Techniques Vertical Cut: Swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    If it has been lost or make sure the engine and cutting injury. misplaced, contact Shindaiwa for a attachment are completely stopped. replacement. Disconnect the spark plug wire IMPORTANT before performing service or mainte- nance work.
  • Page 11: Cutter Blade Adjustment

    50-Hour Maintenance Every 50 hours of operation CAUTION! (more frequently in dusty or dirty Do not remove the D-shaped shim conditions): washer from the gearcase clamp! ■ The shim washer prevents damage Lubricate the gearcase . To per- from overtightening the gearcase form this operation, first remove the clamp screw.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Bent main shaft/worn or damaged bushings. Inspect and reinstall as required. Shaft not installed in powerhead or gearcase. Broken shaft. Cutting attachment will not Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing move. dealer. Damaged gearcase. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle Engine idle too high.
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  • Page 16: 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.

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