Shindaiwa AH242es manual

AH242 ARTICULA TED HEDGE TRIMMER SHIND AIWA OWNER’S/OPERA T OR'S MANU AL WARNING! Always wear eye and ear protection when operat- ing this machine. T o minimize the risk of injury , read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. X7502801000 08/10[...]

2 Introduction The Shindaiwa AH242 Ar ticulated Hedge T rimmer is designed and built to deliver superior per formance and r eli- ability without compromise to quality , comfor t, safety or durability . Shindaiwa's engines represent the lead- ing edge of high-per formance, engine technology , delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably [...]

3 This product conducts electricity . Keep the prod- uct and/or operator a mini- mum distance of 33 feet (10 meters) away from electrical sources and power lines. Be aware iof the dan- ger of falling debris. 33 ft 10 M Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head inju- ries during operation of this machine. In addition, always wear eye and hea[...]

4 Operating Precautions WARNING! Never transport the articulated ■ hedge trimmer or leave it unat- tended with the engine running. An engine that’s running could be accidently accelerated causing the blades to oscillate. Make sure that the blade cover is in ■ place when transporting or storing the articulated hedge trimmer . Always make sure [...]

5 Safety (continued) Safety Equipment and Labels Operator Safety Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip soles to provide good footing. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. Never operate machine bare-footed. Keep bystanders at least 15 meters away from the operating trimmer to reduce the risk of being struck by falling objects or thrown debris. Alway[...]

6 Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with the Shindaiwa AH242 ar ticu - lated hedge trimmer and its various components. Under - standing your machine helps ensure top per for mance, longer ser vice life, and safer operation. Handle Outer T ube Hedge T rimmer Cutter Assembly Cutter Assembly Adjustment Lever C[...]

7 An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONL Y ; information on label varies by en- gine F AMIL Y). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulation[...]

8 Cable Adjuster Rotate cable adjuster in or out to obtrain proper free play Lock Nut 4 - 6 mm Throttle trigger free play The cutter assembly can be adjusted to eleven different positions rang- ing from 120° to 270° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the latch lock is securely locked after each adjustment. Cutter Assembly Positions 27[...]

9 W ARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power , overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, i[...]

10 After 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 storage laws vary by locality . Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight container . Store in a well-ventilated, unoccup[...]

11 Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 1. position. Press the primer bulb until fuel can 2. be seen flowing in the transparent retur n tube. IMPORT ANT! The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor . Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel. CA UTION! Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of th[...]

12 Slide ignition switch to OFF OFF Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. Stopping the Engine Checking Unit Condition ALW A YS make sur e the cutting attach- ment fits properly into the appropri- ate attachment holder . If a properly installed attachment vib[...]

13 Operation Prepar ations Use lopping shears to cut out thick branches first. Cutting Sequence If a radial cut is necessar y , cut a little at a time in several passes. V er tical Cut: Swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge. Use both sides of the cutting blade. Cut without standing directly next to the hedge, e.g. with [...]

14 Cutting per formance of your machine depends a great deal on proper cut - ter blade adjustment. Properly adjusted blades will oscillate freely yet help pre - vent binding of cut material between blades. Adjust blades as follows: Loosen all blade locknuts at least 1. one full tur n. T ighten each blade shoulder bolt 2. fir mly , and then loosen [...]

15 spark plug gap--all models Prior to each work day , per for m the following: Remove all dir t and debris from the ■ engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessar y . Carefully remove any accumulations ■ of dir t or debris from the muf fler and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area at base of crankcas[...]

16 Maintenance (continued) Lubricate cutter assembly and gearcase Gearcase grease tting A Lubricate the cutter assembly ■ gearcase by pumping one or two strokes of lithium-base grease into the grease fitting (A) using a lever- type grease gun. CA UTION! Over lubricating can cause the gear- case to operate sluggishly and can cause grease to le[...]

17 Lubricate cutter assembly and gearcase Gearcase grease tting B CA UTION! Do not remove the D-shaped shim washer from the gearcase clamp! The shim washer prevents damage from overtightening the tube clamp bolt. Slide the gearcase out of the tube. 3. Using a grease gun, pump lithium- base grease (about 10 grams) into the grease fitting (B) on [...]

18 WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing mufer or spark arrester! Operating with a missing or damaged spark arrester is a re hazard and could also dam - age your hearing. If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power , check and clean the spark ar r ester screen. IMPORT ANT! If you note excessive carbon buildup, con- sul[...]

19 Idle adjustment screw Adjusting engine idle If a tachometer is available, adjust 3. idle. Check Specifications page for cor r ect idle speed. Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must retur n to idle speed whenever the throttle trigger is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to per mit the engine clutch to disengage the cu[...]

20 T r oubleshooting Guide V aporlock. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . Let cool completely and restar t. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. What T o Check Possible C[...]

21 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch is[...]

22 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch is[...]

23 SHINDAIW A LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchas[...]

24 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. T o help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets[...]

25 Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) Y our emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, catalytic converter , fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters,  lters vapor hoses, clamps connectors, and other associ- ated components. For engines less than or equal to 80cc, only the [...]

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