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Page 2 - special significance.; Safety and Operational Labels

2 Introduction The Shindaiwa AH242 Ar ticulated Hedge Trimmer is designed and built to deliver superior per formance and reli- ability without compromise to quality, comfor t, safety or durability. Shindaiwa's engines represent the lead- ing edge of high-per formance, engine technology, delivering e...

Page 3 - Safety; ized modifications or alterations to

3 This product conducts electricity. Keep the prod- uct and/or operator a mini- mum distance of 33 feet (10 meters) away from electrical sources and power lines. Be aware iof the dan- ger of falling debris. 33 ft 10 M Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head inju- ries during operation of t...

Page 4 - Operating Precautions; blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands

4 Operating Precautions WARNING! Never transport the articulated ■ hedge trimmer or leave it unat- tended with the engine running. An engine that’s running could be accidently accelerated causing the blades to oscillate.Make sure that the blade cover is in ■ place when transporting or storing the ar...

Page 5 - Safety Equipment and Labels; Information Labels: Make sure all informa-

5 Safety (continued) Safety Equipment and Labels Operator Safety Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip soles to provide good footing. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. Never operate machine bare-footed. Keep bystanders at least 15 meters away from the operating trimmer to reduce the risk of being...

Page 6 - Product Description; Specifications; Do not alter this machine

6 Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with the Shindaiwa AH242 articu- lated hedge trimmer and its various components. Under- standing your machine helps ensure top performance, longer ser vice life, and safer operation. Handle Outer Tube Hedge Trimmer Cutter ...

Page 7 - followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; Assembly; Prior To Assembly

7 An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY; information on label varies by en- gine FAMILY). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emission...

Page 8 - Cutter Assembly Positions; Adjusting for Storage or Transportation; Throttle trigger free play

8 Cable Adjuster Rotate cable adjuster in or out to obtrain proper free play Lock Nut 4 - 6 mm Throttle trigger free play The cutter assembly can be adjusted to eleven different positions rang- ing from 120° to 270° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the latch lock is securely locked aft...

Page 9 - Use of alternative fuels may cause; Fuel Requirements; NOT; must be used. Shindaiwa One; Mixing Fuel; engine oil to protect the engine from; engine oil exceeds; ties; Shindaiwa One; -Stroke oil or Red Armor; engine oil may be mixed at 50:1; Handling Fuel; DANGER; • Use an approved fuel container.

9 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. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended mac...

Page 10 - After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can; Mixing Instructions; Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.; Filling the Fuel Tank; Remove the fuel cap, and fill the; Starting the Engine; Never start the engine from the operating position.

10 After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor- age container. Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight co...

Page 12 - Stopping the Engine; If the engine does not start

12 Slide ignition switch to OFF OFF Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. Stopping the Engine Checking Unit Condition ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach- ment fits properly into the appropri- ate attachment holder...

Page 13 - Operation; Preparations

13 Operation Preparations Use lopping shears to cut out thick branches first. Cutting Sequence If a radial cut is necessar y, cut a little at a time in several passes. Ver tical Cut: Swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge. Use both sides of the cutting blade.Cut without st...

Page 14 - Cutter blade adjustment; General maintenance; Muffler

14 Cutting performance of your machine depends a great deal on proper cut- ter blade adjustment. Properly adjusted blades will oscillate freely yet help pre- vent binding of cut material between blades. Adjust blades as follows: Loosen all blade locknuts at least 1. one full turn.Tighten each blade ...

Page 15 - Prior to each work day, per form the; Daily maintenance; Maintenance; Remove and clean or replace the

15 spark plug gap--all models Prior to each work day, per form the following: Remove all dir t and debris from the ■ engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessar y.Carefully remove any accumulations ■ of dir t or debris from the muf fler and fuel tank. Check coo...

Page 16 - Ever y 50 hours of operation

16 Maintenance (continued) Lubricate cutter assembly and gearcase Gearcase grease fitting A Lubricate the cutter assembly ■ gearcase by pumping one or two strokes of lithium-base grease into the grease fitting (A) using a lever- type grease gun. CAUTION! Over lubricating can cause the gear- case to ...

Page 17 - Do not remove the D-shaped shim

17 Lubricate cutter assembly and gearcase Gearcase grease fitting B CAUTION! Do not remove the D-shaped shim washer from the gearcase clamp! The shim washer prevents damage from overtightening the tube clamp bolt. Slide the gearcase out of the tube. 3. Using a grease gun, pump lithium- base grease (...

Page 18 - Carburetor Adjustment; be adjusted as required.; High Altitude Operation

18 WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with a missing or damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard and could also dam - age your hearing. If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen. IMPORTANT! If...

Page 19 - Adjusting Engine Idle; serviced in the field; If the engine is adjusted for operation; Long Term Storage; Gasoline stored in the carbure-; NOTE

19 Idle adjustment screw Adjusting engine idle If a tachometer is available, adjust 3. idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle speed. Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle trigger is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to...

Page 20 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START

20 Troubleshooting Guide Vaporlock. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality. Let cool completely and restart. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 ga...

Page 21 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; LOW POWER OUTPUT; Cutting attachment

21 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter. Clogged fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Ignition switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Water in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (st...

Page 24 - PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

24 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications ATTENTION 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. To help ensure the performance of the unit, ...

Page 25 - Piezas especifi cas de garantía relacionadas con las emisiones; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE LIMI-; . Les problèmes de moteur dus à une lubrifi cation insuf-; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE DU SYSTÈME ANTIPOLLUTION

25 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, fi lters vapor hoses, clamps connectors, and other associ- ated components. For...

Page 26 - NOTES

Page 28 - Yamabiko Corporation; Servicing Information; Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts; always; have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the; Service; vides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you.; Additional or Replacement Manuals; Replacement Operator and Parts Catalogs; are available from your Shindaiwa dealer or at WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM; Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated

ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 T17511001001/T17511999999 T17412001001/T1741299999...