Shindaiwa X7502863800 manuale d’uso

DH231 HEDGE TRIMMER SHIND AIWA OWNER / OPERA T OR’S MANU AL WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. X7502863800 04/10[...]

2 Safety and operation labels Read and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the trimmer does likewise. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or machine failure. Keep this manual for future reference. Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during operation of this machine. In addition, always wear eye and[...]

3 A hedge trimmer has the potential to cause serious personal injury to the operator or bystanders if misused, abused or mishandled. T o reduce the risk of injury , you must maintain control at all times, and observe all safety pre- cautions during operation. Never permit a person without training or instruction to operate this machine! Stay Aler t[...]

4 WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT , and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon- sciousness, serious injury , or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. AL WA YS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body . WARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, cl[...]

5 Safety (continued) Operating the Hedge T rimmer CA UTION Always maintain this unit accord- ing to this owner ’s manual and fol- low the recommended scheduled maintenance. Never modify or disable any of the unit’s safety devices. Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining this machine. Do not make unauthor[...]

6 Product Description Specications Specications are subject to change without notice. Model DH231-24 DH231-30 Engine T ype 2-cycle, horizontal cylinder , air cooled Engine Bore x Stroke 32mm x 28mm (1.26 X 1.10 in) Engine Displacement 22.5cc (1.37 in 3 ) Unit Weight, Less Fuel 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) 6 .1 kg (13.4 lb) Unit Dimensions (LxWxH) 1080 x [...]

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 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container . • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equaliz[...]

9 Slide 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 the throttle trigger . Depress and hold the fast idle b. button. Release the throttle trigger and c. throttle lock, then release fast idle button. Press the primer bulb until fuel can 3. be[...]

10 Cool 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 engine Squeezing the throttle increases ■ engine speed, causing the clutch to engage and operate the cutters. Releasing the throttle decreases ■ engine speed, causing the cutters to slow , and then stop altog[...]

11 Inspect cooling system Keep cooling ns clean Keep cooling air intake passages clean (Fuel tank removed for clarity) Prior to each work day , perform the following: Daily maintenance WARNING! T o reduce re hazard, keep the engine and mufer free of debris, leaves, or excessive grease Mufer This unit must never be operated with a faulty[...]

12 spark plug gap--all models Remove the spark plug and adjust the gap at the electrode 0.6 mm (0.024 inch ) Maintenance (continued) Clean air lter Air lter cover Air lter element Gearcase lubrication BOTTOM VIEW Grease tting Gearcase cover Hex screws BOTTOM VIEW DO NOT REMOVE CONRODS Ev er y 20 and 100 hour s CA UTION! Over-lubricating[...]

13 DH231_08A Throttle trigger free play Fuel lter Hooked wire 50 hour maintenance CA UTION! Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire. The line is delicate and can be dam - aged easily . Every 50 hours of operation (more often in dusty or dirty conditions): Remove and clean the cylinder cover ■ and clean grass a[...]

14 Mufer gasket Mufer Spark arrester screen T op tail plate Lower tail plate Mufer gasket bolt Mufer cover Mufer cover bolts Gasket plate Plate Mufer cover screws Mufer plate screws Gaskets 135 - hour maintenance WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damage or missing mufer or spark arrester! Operating with a missing or dam[...]

15 High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). T o maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer[...]

16 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[...]

17 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[...]

18 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[...]

19 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 purc[...]

20 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[...]

21 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equi[...]

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ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. T elephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www .shindaiwa.com Y amabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, T okyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-61 18 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Ser vicing Infor mation Par ts/Serial Number Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Sh[...]