Shindaiwa X7502863700 Owner's Manual

HT231 HEDGE TRIMMERSHINDAIWA OWNER / OPERATOR’S MANUALWARNING!Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize you

10Starting the engine (continued)When the motor starts...Open the choke by moving the 1. choke lever backward (toward the fuel tank).If the engine doe

11HT231_20Daily maintenanceInspect cooling systemKeep cooling ns cleanKeep cooling air intake passages clean (Fuel tank removed for clarity)Lubricate

12Maintenance (continued)Clean air lterAir lter coverAir lter element(more frequently in dusty conditions)Remove the air lter element, and 1. wash

13Cable adjustorLocknutThrottle cableThrottle lever free play5-7 mm (0.2-0.275”)Fuel lterHooked wire50 hour maintenanceCAUTION!Make sure you do not p

14Mufer gasketMuferSpark arrester screenTop tail plateLower tail plateMufer gasket boltMufer coverMufer cover boltsGasket platePlateMufer cover

15Maintenance (continued)Carburetor AdjustmentEngine Break-InNew engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carb

16Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare it for storage:Clean external parts thoroughly. D

17Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Let cool completely and restart.Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline wit

18Is the engine overheating?Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust.Operator is overworking the u

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

2Safety and operation labelsRead and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the trimmer does likewise. Failure to do so could result in serious pe

20SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO

21PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

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

23NOTES

Yamabiko Corporation7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, JapanPhone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145ECHO Incorporated.400 Oakwood RoadL

3A hedge trimmer has the potential to cause serious personal injury to the operator or bystanders if misused, abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk

4HOT SURFACEON-OFF SwitchThrottle InterlockProtectorCAUTIONREAD ANDFOLLOW THEINSTRUCTIONSIN THEOPERATORSMANUAL.WEAR EYEAND HEARINGPROTECTIONAT ALL TIM

5Product DescriptionUsing the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. Understanding your machine help

6SpecicationsSpecications are subject to change without notice.Emission Control Label (located on Engine) (EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label var

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

8After use• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.Storage - Fuel stora

9Choke closedThrottle interlockFast Idle buttonSTARTOn/Off SwitchThrottle triggerMake sure the cutters are clear of obstructions!.Pull recoil starter