Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AH231 Shindaiwa
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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.
Attention Statements PAGE Attention Statements ........................... 1 Introduction ......................................... 2 Safety Precautions ............................... 2 Operating Precautions ........................ 5 Operating the Trimm er .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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