Page 2 - Contents; Page; Introduction; A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”; Never permit a person; Stay Alert
2 Throughout this manual are special atten- tion statements. DANGER! A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “DAN- GER” indicates an imminently hazard- ous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury! WARNING! A statement preceded by the trian...
Page 3 - Safety Equipment and Labels
3 WARNING! n Never transport the articulated hedge trimmer nor set it down with the engine running. An engine that’s running could be accidently acceler- ated causing the blades to oscillate. n Make sure the cover is in place when transporting the articulated hedge trimmer. n When carrying the artic...
Page 4 - Operating the Articulated Hedge Trimmer
4 CAUTION! n Always maintain the articulated hedge trimmer according to this owner’s manual and follow the recommended scheduled mainte- nance. n Never modify or disable any of the hedge trimmer’s safety de- vices. n Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining th...
Page 5 - “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the; Do not make unauthorized modifica-; Specifications
5 Prior To Assembly Using Figure 4 as a guide, familiarize your- self with the Shindaiwa AH2510 ar ticulated hedge trimmer and its various compo- nents. Understanding your machine helps ensure top per formance, longer ser vice life, and safer operation. Before assembling, make sure you have all the ...
Page 6 - Connect the Outer Tube; Throttle Cable; Do not force the shaft tube into the; Connect the Throttle Cable; Routing of wiring must not interfere
6 Assembly: AH2510 Grip Spark Plug Trigger Housing Mainshaft Tube Clamp Outer Tube 1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat sur face, spark plug facing up. 2. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the tube clamp screw. Tube Clamp Hex Wrench Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead. Clamp Screw 3. Slide th...
Page 7 - Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cut-
7 Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly WARNING! n The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not grasp the blades with your hands. Do not brush the blades against your body. n Never run the engine nor operate the articulated hedge trimmer when the cutter assembly is in the stor- age/transport posit...
Page 8 - Adjusting the Cutter Assembly for; Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly; Minimize the Risk of Fire!; Mix only enough fuel for your immediate; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; Filling the Fuel Tank
8 WARNING! Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly to the storage position. Figure 17 Gearcase rotated to the storage/transportation position Adjusting the Cutter Assembly for Storage or Transportation Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly (continued) WARNING! Minimize the Risk...
Page 9 - Starting A Flooded Engine; Starting the Engine
9 WARNING! When the engine starts or is running– even at idle–the hedge trimmer cutter blade may move (oscillate). Keep your hands and your body away from the cutter assembly while starting the engine! Starting A Flooded Engine 1. Disconnect the spark plug lead and use the spark plug wrench to remov...
Page 10 - Idle Speed Adjustment; Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
10 Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF ) position. Stopping the Engine Adjusting Engine Idle Figure 23 Figure 24 OFF The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, an...
Page 11 - General Maintenance; Prior to each work day; Daily Maintenance; Muffler; Spark Plug
11 IMPORTANT! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PER- FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- MENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER- FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION AND USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIV...
Page 12 - Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:; Cutter Blade Adjustment; (more frequently in dusty
12 251030 10/15-Hour Maintenance CAUTION! Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and dust from getting into the engine’s internal parts. Every 10 to 15 hours of operation: n Remove and clean the spark plug. See Figure 19. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to...
Page 13 - (more frequently in dusty or; The NGK CMR5H also meets the require-; Valve Adjustment
13 Servicing the fuel filter CAUTION! 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. 50-Hour Maintenance Every 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): n Remove and clean the cylinder cover and...
Page 14 - Long Term Storage; NOTE; Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance
14 Long Term Storage Whenever the machine will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare it for storage: n Clean external par ts thoroughly and apply a light coating of oil to all metal sur faces. CAUTION! Gasoline stored in the carbure- tor for extended periods can ...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting Guide; What To Check; ENGINE DOES NOT START
15 NO Troubleshooting Guide Does the engine crank? Good compression? Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming? Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug. Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. ...
Page 16 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; Symptom
16 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Clogged fuel filter. Water in the fuel. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Pist...
Page 18 - NOTES
Page 20 - Shindaiwa Corporation
Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone: 503 692-3070 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Of fice: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 ©2007 Shindaiwa, Inc. Par t Number...