SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUALMinimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents.
101. Clean outer tube so the labels will adhere properly. 2. Peel the backing off the multiple warning label and attach below similar label on lower
11 WARNING!Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and alway
12Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter AssemblyWARNING!WARNING!Never run the engine when adjust-ing the cutter assembly.CABB The cutter blades are ver
13The cutter assembly can be adjusted to eleven different positions ranging from 120° to 270° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the latch
14Starting Engine – Interlock Throttle ControlsIMPORTANT!The engine ignition is controlled by a two-position ON-OFF switch mounted on the throttle gri
15P23007E4. Choke the engine by moving the choke lever (E) up to the “closed” position.Control Positions (warm engine)1. Set the throttle trigger to
16WARNING!The cutter blades are very sharp! Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly.CAUTION!Operating the trimmer with worn or impr
17ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSSymptomPossible CauseRemedyTroubleshooting GuideEngine idle too high.Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring boss.Warped or da
18SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2013ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC
19PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu
2NOTE:A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.IntroductionThe Shindaiwa Articu
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3CAUTION! Always maintain the Articulating Hedge Trimmer according to this owner’s manual and follow the recommended scheduled maintenance. Never
4Safety LabelsIMPORTANT!Safety and Information Labels: Make sure all safety and information labels are undamaged, readable and up to date. Immediately
5 WARNING!Do not make unauthorized modi-cations or alterations to your pole pruner or its components.SpecicationsSpecifications are subject to chan
61. Place the T230 or PB230 on a clean flat surface, in an upright position.2. Remove the cylinder cover as instructed in your unit owner's manu
7 To avoid serious injury, grip the outer tube securely with one hand and cut away from that hand when slitting the rubber throttle grip.WARNING!1.
8Reconnecting the Throttle Cable, Switch WiresConnect The Throttle Cable.1. Loop the ribbed cable assembly to the top left side of the engine. Confirm
91/4”F3. When 1/4-inch of free play is achieved, securely tighten the two 10mm throttle cable nuts. When the throttle cable is correctly adjusted, an
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