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Shindaiwa AH231 manual

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  • Page 1

    SHINDAIW A OWNER’S/ OPERA TOR'S MANUAL AH231 AR TICULA TED HEDGE TRIMMER 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. Part Number 63848-94010 Rev. 2/02 Shindaiwa Inc. P.O. Box 2810 Tualatin, Oregon 970[...]

  • Page 2

    Attention Statements PAGE Attention Statements ........................... 1 Introduction ......................................... 2 Safety Precautions ............................... 2 Operating Precautions ........................ 5 Operating the Trimm er ...................... 7 Specificati ons ....................................... 8 Product [...]

  • Page 3

    Introduction The Shindaiwa AH231 Articulatied Hedge Trimmer is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines represent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remark- ably low disp[...]

  • Page 4

    3 Safety Pr ecautions SAFETY 50ft 15M Electrical Hazard Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the operating trimmer to reduce the risk of being struck by falling objects or thrown debris. Danger Falling Debris Read and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the trimmer does likewise. Failure to do so could result in serious per[...]

  • Page 5

    Safety Equipment and Labels Shaft Safety Label Figure 1 Throttle Interlock Ignition Switch High Voltage Label Cutter Blade Scabbard Hand Guard 4 IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from you[...]

  • Page 6

    Operating Precautions ■ Always make sure the cutter attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation. ■ Never use a cracked or warped cutter or cutter bar: replace it with a serviceable one and make sure it fits properly. ■ Before starting the engine, make sure the cutter is not contacting anything. ■ Always stop the e[...]

  • Page 7

    AH231_02 CAUTION! ■ Always maintain the articu- lated hedge trimmer according to this owner’s manual and follow the recommended scheduled maintenance. ■ Never modify or disable any of the hedge trimmer’s safety devices. ■ Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accesso- ries when repairing or main- taining this unit. ■ Do not make unauth[...]

  • Page 8

    AH231_04 AH231_03 Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the unit. Wear non-slip heavy- duty gloves to improve your grip on the trimmer handle. Wear snug- fitting clothes that also permit freedom of movement. NEVER wear shorts! Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during operation of this unit. Always wear eye and hear[...]

  • Page 9

    AH231 Specifications Dry Weight ..................... 5.9 kg/13.0 lb. Length (storage or transporting position) ................ 2360mm/93.0 in. Engine Type ............ 2-cycle, air-cooled, vertical-cylinder Bore x Stroke .... 32 x 28 mm/1.3 x 1.1" Displacement ........... 22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in. Maximum Output ........... 1.1 hp/0.8kW @ 7500 rpm[...]

  • Page 10

    AH231_06 AH231_05 AH231_07 Product Description IMPORTANT! The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation. Fuel Tank Air Filter Assembly Recoil Starter Handle Grip Gearcase Prior To Assembly Using Figure[...]

  • Page 11

    AH231_09 Powerhead Installation 1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat surface, spark plug facing up. 2. Use the 4mm hex wrench to loosen Tube Clamp Hex Wrench Shim Washer Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead. the tube clamp screw. Verify that the D-shaped shim washer is positioned as shown in Figure 6. 3. Add some moly-type EP grease to spline[...]

  • Page 12

    AH231_10 AH231_12 AH231_11 Assembly: AH231 Disconnect the spark plug boot and loosen the three engine cover screws (top screw is captive) Remove the Cylinder Cover. 1. Remove the spark plug boot. 2. Loosen the three cylinder cover screws, and then lift off the cylinder cover. Connect the Throttle Cable. Install the black wire between the two cable [...]

  • Page 13

    Assembly; AH231 A H231_13 Assemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable. 1. Insert the throttle-cable housing into the notch on the fan cover, and clamp the black wire’s connector between the fan cover and the cable outer adjuster nut as shown. 2. Tighten the two throttle cable adjuster nuts. Black Wire Black Wire Connector 3. Using finger pressure only[...]

  • Page 14

    AH231_17 AH231_15 AH231_14 Adjusting the Hedge T rimmer Cutter Assembly Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface with the engine resting on the fuel tank guard. Make sure the scabbard is in place on the blade. 1. With your right hand, grasp the handle, located immediately behind the hand guard. With your left hand, grip the adjustment le[...]

  • Page 15

    AH231_18 AH231_18 Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly for Desired Cutting Angles Figure 14 Figure 15 Various blade positions possible Gearcase rotated to the storage/transportation position 270 ° 120 ° 14 Adjusting the Cutter Assembly for Storage or Transportation WARNING! Do not touch the cutter blades when the engine is running. The bla[...]

  • Page 16

    15 Filling the Fuel T ank 1. Place the Articulated Hedge Trimmer on a flat, level surface. 2. Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap. 3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel mixture. 4. Install and firmly tighten the fuel cap. WARNING! Minimize the risk of fire! ■ Stop engine before refueling.[...]

  • Page 17

    Starting A Cold Engine – Restarting After Refueling Figure 16 IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two- position START-STOP switch mounted on the throttle body, typically labelled “I” for START and “O” for STOP. A H231_22 Primer Bulb Return Tube Figure 17 Choke Lever Closed 3. Choke the engine by moving the choke lever up to the [...]

  • Page 18

    AH231_24 Cranking The Engine Before starting the engine, make sure the cutter assembly is in the cutting position (extended). Refer to page 13 for adjustment procedures. Never start the engine with the cutter assembly in the storage/transporta- tion position. 1. Place the unit firmly on the ground, making sure it is stable and that the cutter attac[...]