Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product X7502864200 Shindaiwa
Go to page of 28
SHIND AIWA OWNER’S/OPERA T OR’S MANU AL HT254 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 Work Safely Shindaiwa hedge trimmers operate at ver y high speeds and can do serious damage or injur y if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate your unit! Stay Alert Y ou must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely .
4 WARNING! Inspect 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 Model HT254-30 HT254-40 Engine Type 4-cycle, horizontal cylinder , air cooled Engine Bore x Stroke 34mm x 27mm (1.34 x 1.06 in) Engine Displacement 24.5cc (1.5 in 3 ) Unit W eight, Less Fuel 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) Unit Dimensions (LxWxH) 1095 x 245 x 230 mm (43.
6 WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to this machine or any of its components or accessories. Unit Description IMPORT ANT! The terms “left,” “left-hand,” and “LH.
7 Handling Fuel D ANGER 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.
8 Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality . Contact your local govern- ment for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an ap- proved, airtight container . Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and ames.
9 Set the throttle trigger to the “fast idle” position by per for ming the following: 2. Move the ignition stop switch to the rear (towar ds the grip) to the “I” or ON 1. position. See Figure 4. Figure 4 Ignition Switch Ignition ON NOTE: The blade cover is used for transpor tation and storage.
10 Operation 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 altogether as the clutch ■ disengages. Use a sweeping motion when cutting, and vary throttle settings often.
11 Maintenance and Adjustments IMPORT ANT! Maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual; however , warranty rep.
12 If the unit does not retur n to idle speed or doesen't reach full rpm, the throttle trigger free play may need to be adjusted as follows: Measure free play at the end of the 1. throttle trigger . Throttle trigger fr ee play should be approximately 5-7 mm (0.
13 Every 10 to 15 hours of operation: Rem ove a nd cl ean t he sp ark p lug . ■ Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 mm (0.24 in). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range.
14 Gearcase Lubrication VIEWED FROM THE BOTTOM Gearcase Grease Fitting Every 20 Hours Figure 20 Top of f gear case grease level by using a lever-type grease gun to force 1–2 strokes of high quality .
15 135-Hour or Annual Maintenance NOTE: The NGK CMR5H also meets the requirements for electr o magnetic compliance (EMC). CA UTION! Performing a valve adjustment incorrectly may cause hard starting and/or can damage the unit. Refer to the Service ■ Manual for complete valve adjustment procedure and torque specications.
16 Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize.
17 Figure 25 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.
18 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.
19 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 ter minal.
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 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.
22 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.
23 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).
24 NO TES:.
25 NO TES:.
26 NO TES:.
27 NO TES:.
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-.
An important point after buying a device Shindaiwa X7502864200 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Shindaiwa X7502864200 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Shindaiwa X7502864200 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Shindaiwa X7502864200 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Shindaiwa X7502864200 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Shindaiwa X7502864200, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Shindaiwa X7502864200.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Shindaiwa X7502864200. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Shindaiwa X7502864200 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
