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Shindaiwa AH242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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X7502801004
12/14
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AH242 ARTICULATED

HEDGE TRIMMER

WARNING!
Always wear eye and ear protection when operating
this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this manual
and familiarize yourself with its contents.

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  • Page 1: Hedge Trimmer

    SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL AH242 ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING! Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. X7502801004 12/14...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have questions regarding your power tool, 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.

  • Page 3: Safety

    33 ft distance of 10 meters (33 feet) 10 M always wear eye and hearing away from electrical sources protection. Shindaiwa and power lines. WARNING ! Surface can recommends wearing a be hot. Always wear gloves face shield as additional when handling this unit.
  • Page 4 ■ securely to prevent fuel spillage or Always use genuine Shindaiwa ■ damage to the machine. Keep the articulated hedge trim- parts and accessories when repair- mer as clean as possible.

  • Page 5: Operator Safety

    Information Labels: Make sure all informa- tion labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Operator Safety Always wear a hard hat ALWAYS clear your work area...

  • Page 6: Product Description

    33 x 28 mm (1.3 x 1.1 in.) Displacement 23.9 cm (1.46 cu. in.) Fuel/oil ratio 50:1 Shindaiwa Red Armor® ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345- FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Carburetor type Diaphragm-type Fuel tank capacity .69 L (23.3 fl. oz.)

  • Page 7: Emission Control

    Blade Guard Removal/Install NOTE: For normal cutting, Shindaiwa strongly recommends the blade guard 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 guard. WARNING! Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp.
  • Page 8 Assembly (continued) Install Blade Guard 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. WARNING! Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe per- sonal injury. Use a socket and extension when removing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
  • Page 9 Assembly (continued) Cutter Assembly Positions 270° Gearcase rotated to the storage/ The cutter assembly can be adjusted transportation position to eleven different positions rang- ing from 120° to 270° from the outer 120° tube as shown. Always make sure the latch lock is securely locked after each Various blade adjustment.

  • Page 10: Mixing Fuel

    Mixing Fuel WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E85 (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 11: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Mixing Instructions After use 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks required amount of gasoline. can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. storage container.

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. NOTE: The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. WARNING! Never start the engine from the operating position.

  • Page 13: Stopping The Engine

    Doing so could appropriate attachment holder. If a damage the engine. Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and properly installed attachment vibrates, accessories with your Shindaiwa hedge NEVER operate a unit with worn or replace the attachment with new one trimmer.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation WARNING! Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. WARNING! Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    FORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CON- TROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. WARNING! WARNING!

  • Page 16: Daily Maintenance

    Maintenance (continued) Daily maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the WARNING! Cooling following: Cooling fins Always wear gloves fins ■ Remove all dirt and debris from the when working around the cutter engine, check the cooling fins and assembly. air cleaner for clogging, and clean as ■...
  • Page 17 Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter element. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. Fuel filter element CAUTION! Remove and replace the fuel filter element...
  • Page 18 Maintenance (continued) Gearcase lubrication To perform this operation, first remove the gearcase from the outer tube as follows: 1. Loosen the gearcase clamp bolt. Gearcase Clamp Gearcase lubrication CAUTION! Outer Tube Do not remove the D-shaped shim washer from the gearcase clamp! The shim washer prevents damage from over tightening the tube clamp bolt.

  • Page 19: Carburetor Adjustment

    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.

  • Page 20: Long Term Storage

    NOTE: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Adjusting Engine Idle Idle Speed Adjustment 1.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classi 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.
  • Page 22 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classi 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.
  • Page 23 Adjust idle. Check Speci cations page for correct Idle set too high. Engine will not idle idle speed. down. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing Engine has an air leak. dealer. Adjust idle. Check Speci cations page for correct idle Engine idle too high.

  • Page 24: Warranty Statement

    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.

  • Page 25: Warranty Statements

    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 26: Notes

    NOTES...

  • Page 27: Product Registration

    Thank you for choosing Shindaiwa Power Equipment Please go to http://www.shindaiwa-usa.com to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.

  • Page 28: Notes

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  • Page 32: 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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