Shindaiwa X7502863000 Owner's Manual

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUALHT254 HEDGE TRIMMERMinimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself wi

10OperationSqueezing the throttle increases engine speed, causing the clutch to engage and operate the cutters. Releasing the throttle decreases engi

11Maintenance and AdjustmentsIMPORTANT!Maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair estab

12If the unit does not return to idle speed or doesen't reach full rpm, the throttle lever free play may need to be adjusted as follows:Measure f

13Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:n1. Remove and clean the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 mm (0.24 in). If the spark plug

14Gearcase LubricationVIEWED FROM THE BOTTOMGearcase Grease FittingCAUTION!Over-lubricating may cause the gearcase to run slower than nor-mal, and m

15135-Hour or Annual MaintenanceNOTE:The NGK CMR5H also meets the requirements for electro magnetic compliance (EMC).CAUTION!Performing a valve adjust

16Carburetor AdjustmentEngine Break-InNew engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can

17Figure 25Long Term StorageWhenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare it for storage:Clean ext

18Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Valve adjustment.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Valve clearance too tight.Valve clearance too loose.Let cool

19ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

2Attention Statements WARNING!A statement preceded by the triangu-lar Attention Symbol and the word "WARNING" contains information that shou

20ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

21SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO

22PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

23 ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTFOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDSThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air

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

3Work SafelyShindaiwa hedge trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a pers

4 WARNING! Inspect front and rear handles for damaged or loose attachments before use. NEVER operate a hedge trimmer with damaged or loose handles.Op

5Model HT254-30 HT254-40Engine Type 4-cycle, horizontal cylinder, air cooledEngine Bore x Stroke 34mm x 27mm (1.34 x 1.06 in)Engine Displacement 24.5c

6 WARNING!Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to this machine or any of its components or accessories.Unit DescriptionIMPORTANT!The t

7Handling Fuel DANGERFuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.• Use an appr

8Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local govern-ment for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an ap-p

9Set the throttle trigger to the “fast idle” position by performing the following:2. Move the ignition stop switch to the rear (towards the grip) to t