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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL HT235 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 hear- ing protection when operating this unit. X7532242100 11/13...
If you have questions regarding your HT235 hedge trimmer, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this manual.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
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When transporting the hedge lead to personal injury trash or hidden debris to help ■ trimmer in a vehicle, tie it down Always use genuine Shindaiwa ensure good footing. securely to prevent fuel spillage or parts and accessories when repair- ■...
Throttle Interlock IMPORTANT! 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. Figure 2 Specifications Model HT235...
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (sample below) is “C”, “K”, or “T”, the emission control system is EM and TWC (3-way catalyst).
2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty.
Mixing Instructions Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of locality. Contact your local govern- gasoline. ment for the laws affecting your area. 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. As a precaution, store fuel in an ap- 3.
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1. Move the ignition stop switch to the rear (towards the grip) to the “I” or ON Ignition ON position. See Figure 4. Ignition Switch Figure 4 2. Prime the carburetor by repeatedly depressing the carburetor primer bulb until clear fuel can be seen flowing through the transparent primer bulb. IMPORTANT! Primer Bulb The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor.
2. Move the ignition switch to the “O” or STOP position. See Figure 8. WARNING! Ignition If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP Switch position,close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your Figure 8 Shindaiwa dealer repair stop switch before using hedge trimmer again.
Assembly and Adjustments Throttle Cable Free Play Throttle Lever Free Play If the unit does not return to idle speed or doesen't reach full rpm, the throttle lever free play may need to be adjusted as follows: 1. Measure free play at the end of the throttle lever. Throttle lever free play should be approximately.
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10/15-Hour Maintenance Every 10 to 15 hours of operation: ■ Remove and clean the spark plug. Clean the spark plug Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to and check the gap at 0.6 mm (0.024 in). If the spark plug 0.6 mm the electrode.
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Blades Lubrication 1. Apply a few drops of oil the each bolt slots at the bottom of blades. Bolt slots Lubrication Figure 16 Sharpening blade 1. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots on bottom of blades. Do not pry against cutting edges.
Replace the spark plug annually: Use only NGK BPM8Y or equivalent spark plug of the correct heat range. Set spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 mm. CAUTION! ■ If you are unfamiliar with this engine or uncomfortable with this procedure, Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servic- ing dealer.
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 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. IMPORTANT! 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.
WARNING! The cutters must NEVER engage at engine idle speeds! If the idle speed cannot be ad- justed by the above procedure, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Long Term Storage ■...
ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Consult with an authorized shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test.
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89 or higher mixed with a 2 stroke engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Piston seizure. Consult with an authorized shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm. Overheating condition. Consult with an authorized shindaiwa Engine is knocking.
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Clean the air fi lter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel fi lter. Replace the fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized shindaiwa servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed.
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed 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.
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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.
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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