Shindaiwa 63848-94010 User Manual

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUALAH231 ARTICULATEDHEDGE TRIMMERWARNING!Minimize the risk of injury toyourself and others! Read thismanual and f

AH231_06AH231_05AH231_07Product DescriptionIMPORTANT!The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front”and “rear” refer

AH231_09Powerhead Installation1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flatsurface, spark plug facing up.2. Use the 4mm hex wrench to loosenTube ClampHexWre

AH231_10AH231_12AH231_11Assembly: AH231Disconnect the spark plug bootand loosen the three engine coverscrews (top screw is captive)Remove the Cylinder

Assembly; AH231AH231_13Assemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable.1. Insert the throttle-cable housinginto the notch on the fan cover, andclamp the black

AH231_17AH231_15AH231_14Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter AssemblyPosition the hedge trimmer on a flat,level surface with the engine restingon the fu

AH231_18AH231_18Adjusting the Hedge TrimmerCutter Assembly for DesiredCutting AnglesFigure 14Figure 15Various bladepositionspossibleGearcase rotated t

15Filling the Fuel Tank1. Place the Articulated HedgeTrimmer on a flat, level surface.2. Clear any dirt or other debris fromaround the fuel filler cap

Starting A Cold Engine – Restarting After RefuelingFigure 16IMPORTANT!Engine ignition is controlled by a two-position START-STOP switch mountedon the

AH231_24Cranking The EngineBefore starting the engine, make surethe cutter assembly is in the cuttingposition (extended). Refer to page 13for adjustme

Attention StatementsPAGEAttention Statements... 1Introduction ... 2Safety Precautions ..

IntroductionThe Shindaiwa AH231 ArticulatiedHedge Trimmer is designed and builtto deliver superior performance andreliability without compromise toqua

3Safety PrecautionsSAFETY50ft15MElectrical HazardKeep bystanders at least50 feet (15 meters) awayfrom the operatingtrimmer to reduce therisk of being

Safety Equipment and LabelsShaft Safety LabelFigure 1Throttle InterlockIgnitionSwitchHigh Voltage LabelCutter BladeScabbardHandGuard4IMPORTANT!Safety

Operating Precautions Always make sure the cutterattachment is properlyinstalled and firmly tightenedbefore operation. Never use a cracked orwarped

AH231_02CAUTION! Always maintain the articu-lated hedge trimmer accordingto this owner’s manual andfollow the recommendedscheduled maintenance. Neve

AH231_04AH231_03Always operate withboth hands firmlygripping the unit.Wear non-slip heavy-duty gloves to improveyour grip on the trimmerhandle. Wear s

AH231 SpecificationsDry Weight ......5.9 kg/13.0 lb.Length (storage or transportingposition) ..... 2360mm/93.0 in.Engine Typ