Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DH254 Shindaiwa
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SHIND AIWA OWNER’S/OPERA T OR’S MANU AL DH254 HEDGE TRIMMER Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents.
2 Attention Statements WARNING! A statement preceded by the triangu- lar Attention Symbol and the word "W ARNING" contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury .
3 WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire! AL W A Y S check unit for fuel leaks before use. Check for leaks around fuel tank cap while refueling. If fuel leaks are found immediately stop using the unit.
4 WARNING! Inspect front and rear handles for damaged or loose attachments before use. NEVER operate a hedge trimmer with damaged or loose handles. Operating Precautions WARNING! Never transport the hedge trim- ■ mer or leave it unattended with the engine running.
5 Safety Equipment and Labels IMPORT ANT! Caution, Danger , W arning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undam- aged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer .
6 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 hou.
7 Blade Stiffener Removal Move stop switch to stop position. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. W ARNING! Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . Use a socket and extension when removing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
8 WARNING! 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.
9 Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities IMPORT ANT! Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Use of unmixed, improp- erly mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty .
10 Star ting Procedur e IMPORT ANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two-position on-off switch mounted on the throttle body . This switch is typically labeled “I” for ON and “O” for OFF . NOTE: The blade cover is used for transpor tation and storage.
11 When the motor starts... Open the choke by moving the choke lever backward (towar d the fuel tank). 1. If the engine does not continue to r un, repeat the appropriate cranking proce- 2.
12 Clean around spark plug Lubricate cutters Check cutters and guide bar for damage and that bolts are tight Inspect/clean air lter element Inspect front and rear handles for damaged or loose attac.
13 10-Hour Maintenance (more fr equently in dusty conditions) Figure 16 B Filter Element Air Cleaner Cover Pre- Filter Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the two thumbscrews. See Figure 16A 1. . Remove and inspect the pre-filter . If the pre-filter is tor n or other wise damaged, 2.
14 Every 10 to 15 hours of operation: Rem ove a nd cl ean t he sp ark p lug . ■ Ad jus t the s par k plu g ele ct rod e gap t o 0.6 mm (0.024 in). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range.
15 HT2510_20 Gearcase Lubrication VIEWED FROM THE BOTTOM Gearcase Grease Fitting CA UTION! Over-lubricating may cause the ■ gearcase to run slower than normal, and may also cause leakage from excess grease.
16 Valve Adjustment Remove cylinder cover , r ocker ar m cover , and set piston at TDC-compression. 1. Loosen adjuster locknut so that the 2. 2.5 mm Allen socket head adjustment screw can tur n freely . Inser t feeler gauge .004 (0.10 mm) for both intake and exhaust; between valve 3.
17 Spar k Ar r ester Screen Maintenance If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power , check and clean the spark ar- rester screen. WARNING! Never operate the uni t with a damage d or mis sing muf er or spark ar rester! Op erating wi th a missi ng or dam aged sp ark arrester is a re ha zard an d coul d also d am - age your hearin g.
18 The engine must retur n to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to per mit the engine clutch to disengage the cutters.
19 T r oubleshooting Guide V aporlock. V alve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . V alve clearance too tight. V alve clearance too loose.
20 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.
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.
22 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.
23 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.
24 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).
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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-.
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