Shindaiwa X7502872400 Operator's Manual

AH254ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMERSHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUALWARNING!Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this machine! To minim

10Make sure the attachment is clear of obstructions!...and pull recoil starter handle upwardHold the unit rmly...Press the primer bulb until fuel can

11OpenAfter engine starts, move choke to OPEN positionCAUTION!Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter

12NEVER operate the unit with the cut-ting attachment shield or other protec-tive devices removed!Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories

13MaintenanceWARNING!Before performing any mainte-nance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are complet

14spark plug gap--all modelsComponents of air lterFilter elementPrelterLoosen fastenersRemove the cover of the air lterMaintenance (continued)10-Ho

15Lubricate cutter assembly and gearcaseGearcase grease ttingBFuel lter maintenanceFuel lter elementHooked wireOuter tubeGearcaseGearcase Clamp bol

16Maintenance (continued)135-Hour MaintenanceCombustion chamber should be decarbonized, and the valve clear-ance should be adjusted. It is highly re

17LocknutWasher (should turn freely)Maintenance (continued)Mufer and spark arrester maintenanceEngine Cover ScrewsEngine CoverMuferMufer Gasket Muf

18Carburetor AdjustmentEngine Break-InNew engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can

19Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Valve adjustment.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Valve clearance too tight.Valve clearance too loose.Let cool

2WARNING!The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

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

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

22SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC

23PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

24 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

3This product conducts elec-tricity. Keep the product and/or operator a minimum dis-tance of 33 feet (10 meters) away from electrical sources and powe

4CAUTION!Always maintain the articu- lated hedge trimmer according to this owner’s manual and fol-low the recommended scheduled maintenance. Never mo

5Operator SafetyWARNING!Do not alter this machine or any of its components!Product DescriptionUsing the illustration as a guide, familiarize your-self

6SpecicationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice.Model AH254Engine Type 4-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooledEngine Bore x Stroke 34

7AssemblyBefore assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a com-plete unit:Unit assembly Prior To AssemblyKit with this manual a

8Cable Adjuster4 - 6 mmThrottle lever free playAssembly (continued)The throttle lever free play should be approximately 4 - 6 mm. Make sure that the

9Filling the fuel tankPlace the unit on a flat, level surface.1. Clear any dirt or other debris from 2. around the fuel filler cap.Remove the fuel cap,