Shindaiwa AHS242es Owner's Manual

AHS242 ARTICULATEDHEDGE TRIMMERSHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUALWARNING!Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this machine! To mini

10 WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use

11After use• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor-age container.Storage - Fuel sto

12WARNING!The cutting blades may move (oscil-late) when the engine is started. Keep away from the cutter assem-bly while starting the engine! IMPORTA

13WARNING!Burn danger from hot engine!Starting a ooded engineSlide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position1. .Open the choke, put the throttle

14Safe OperationThis machine is designed especially for trimming hedges.Never use this machine for any other purposes. Never try to cut stones, met-al

15251027Prior to each work day, perform the following:Remove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling ns and air cleaner for clogging

16Maintenance (continued)10-Hour maintenance(more frequently in dusty conditions)Remove the air cleaner cover by 1. loosening the cover screw(s) and l

17Lubricate cutter assembly and gearcaseGearcase grease ttingBHooked wireFuel lter elementRemove and replace the fuel lter elementRemove and replac

18Maintenance (continued)135 Hour MaintenanceWARNING!Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing mufer or spark arrester! Operating with a missi

19Remove the spark plug and pour about 1/4 oz. of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 ti

2ContentsPAGEIntroductionThe Shindaiwa AHS242 Articulated Hedge Trimmer is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without

20Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Let cool completely and restart.Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline wi

21ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

22ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

23SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC

24PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

25 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, ca

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ECHO Incorporated.400 Oakwood RoadLake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A.Telephone: 1-877-986-7783Fax: 1-847-540-8416www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation

3Read and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the trimmer does likewise. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or machine fa

4WARNING!Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. • ALWAYS stop

5IMPORTANT!Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all informa-tion labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately repl

6Operator SafetyKeep bystanders at least 15 meters away from the operating trimmer to reduce the risk of being struck by falling objects or thrown deb

7SpecicationsSpecications are subject to change without notice.An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY; informat

8AssemblyOuter TubeSocket-head CapscrewsHandleMounting BracketThrottle AssemblyBefore assembling, make sure you have all the components required for

9Travel LimiterThe cutter assembly can be adjusted to 10 different positions ranging from 90° to 225° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure t