Warning - Shindaiwa AHS242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Assembly (continued)
Handle
This unit comes with the handle in-
stalled. It can be re-adjusted for opera-
tor comfort in the following manner.
1. Loosen the four socket-head cap-
screws.
2. Rotate/slide handle assembly to
best position for operator comfort,
usually 25 cm (10 in.) ahead of the
throttle assembly.
3. Tighten socket-head capscrews in a
crisscross manner.
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.
■
Do not allow the blades to con-
tact your body.
■
Do not touch the cutter blades
when the engine is running.
The blades can oscillate even
if the engine is idling.
1. Position the hedge trimmer on a flat,
level surface.
2. With your right hand, grasp the outer
tube near the handle. With your left
hand, grip the adjustment lever on
the cutter assembly.
Socket-head
Capscrews
Outer Tube
Position the handle on the outer tube as shown
Adjustment Lever
Grasp the outer tube near the handle
Latch Lock
Latch Release
Press the latch lock
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock provides an interlock to
help prevent inadvertent depression of
the latch release.
3. With the index finger of your left
hand, press the latch lock. With your
left thumb, press the latch release.
4. While holding the latch release
down, pivot the cutter assembly
away from you using the adjustment
lever until it is at the desired cutting
angle.
Throttle
Assembly
Handle
Mounting Bracket
Pivot the cutter assembly using the
adjustment lever...
Adjustment Lever
Make sure the latch lock and the latch release
return securely to the locked position
5. Release the latch lock and the latch
release. Make sure the latch lock
and the latch release return securely
to the locked position.
6. Remove the cover from the cut-
ter blade. The engine now may
be started (refer to the section
"Starting the Engine".)
Latch Lock
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