Shindaiwa X7502863800 Operator's Manual

DH231 HEDGE TRIMMERSHINDAIWA OWNER / OPERATOR’S MANUALWARNING!Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize you

10Cool the engine by allowing it to 1. idle for 2–3 minutes.Move the ignition switch to the “O” 2. or STOP position.Stopping the engineSqueezing the t

11Inspect cooling systemKeep cooling ns cleanKeep cooling air intake passages clean (Fuel tank removed for clarity)Prior to each work day, perform th

12spark plug gap--all modelsRemove the spark plug and adjust the gap at the electrode0.6 mm(0.024 inch )Maintenance (continued)Clean air lterAir lte

13DH231_08AThrottle trigger free playFuel lterHooked wire50 hour maintenanceCAUTION!Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hoo

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

15High Altitude OperationThis engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 fee

16Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Let cool completely and restart.Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline wi

17ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

18ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air fi lter.Clogged fuel fi lter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.

19SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO

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

20PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

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

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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

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

4 WARNINGEngine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon-sciousness, serious injury, or deat

5Safety (continued)Operating the Hedge TrimmerCAUTIONAlways maintain this unit accord-ing to this owner’s manual and fol-low the recommended scheduled

6Product DescriptionSpecicationsSpecications are subject to change without notice.Model DH231-24 DH231-30Engine Type 2-cycle, horizontal cylinder, a

7An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY; information on label varies by en-gine FAMILY).PRODUCT EMISSION DURABI

8Handling Fuel DANGERFuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.• Use an appr

9Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” 1. position.Set the throttle trigger to the “fast 2. idle”:Depress and hold the throttle lock, a. then squeeze