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Page 2 - Contents; Introduction; Specifications; Attention Statements; that possesses special significance.; A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information

2 Contents PAGE Introduction The Shindaiwa AHS242 Articulated Hedge Trimmer is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to qual- ity, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa's engines represent the leading edge of high-performance, engine technology, del...

Page 3 - Safety and Operational Labels; THE ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER IS; Safety; Do not make unauthorized modifications

3 Read and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the trimmer does likewise. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or machine failure. Keep this manual for future reference. Safety tip shoes or boots with non-slip sole should be worn. Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meter...

Page 4 - from all openings.; ALWAYS; before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.; DO NOT; exhaust is directed away from your face and body.; Operating Precautions; blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands

4 WARNING! M oving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. • ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing ...

Page 5 - Safety Equipment and Labels; laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.; fications to the articulated hedge

5 IMPORTANT! Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all informa- tion labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Safety Equipment and Labels Cutter ...

Page 6 - Operator Safety; firmly gripping the machine.; Product Description

6 Operator Safety Keep bystanders at least 15 meters away from the operating trimmer to reduce the risk of being struck by falling objects or thrown debris. Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the machine. Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during operation of this...

Page 7 - An Emission Control Label; followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.

7 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 t...

Page 8 - Assembly; Prior To Assembly; Position the hedge trimmer on a flat,; Handle

8 Assembly Outer Tube Socket-head Capscrews Handle Mounting Bracket Throttle Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit: Unit assembly ■ Cutter blade cover ■ Prior To Assembly IMPORTANT! The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand...

Page 9 - Travel limiter and adjustment range

9 Travel Limiter The cutter assembly can be adjusted to 10 different positions ranging from 90° to 225° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the latch lock is securely locked after each adjustment. NOTE: This articulated hedge trimmer is equipped with a travel limiter that pre- vents the c...

Page 10 - 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; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; Shindaiwa One; -Stroke oil or Red Armor; engine oil may be mixed at 50:1; Handling Fuel; DANGER; • Use an approved fuel container.

10 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 ma...

Page 11 - 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.

11 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 - position, the engine may be flooded

12 WARNING! The cutting blades may move (oscil- late) when the engine is started. Keep away from the cutter assem- bly while starting the engine! IMPORTANT! The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel. CAUTION! Do...

Page 13 - Idle the engine briefly before stopping; Stopping the Engine; ment fits properly into the appropriate

13 WARNING! Burn danger from hot engine! Starting a flooded engine Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position 1. . Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by 2. cranking the engine several times. If the engine s...

Page 14 - Safe Operation; Rest when you feel fatigued.; Working Position; General maintenance

14 Safe Operation This machine is designed especially for trimming hedges.Never use this machine for any other purposes. Never try to cut stones, met- als, plastics or any other hard objects. Using this Articulated Hedgetrimmer for other purposes than trimming hedges may damage the machine or cause ...

Page 15 - Prior to each work day, perform the; Daily Maintenance; Cutter blade adjustment; Muffler; Maintenance

15 251027 Prior to each work day, perform the following: Remove all dirt and debris from ■ the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessary. Carefully remove any accumula- ■ tions of dirt or debris from the muf- fler and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area...

Page 16 - Gearcase lubrication

16 Maintenance (continued) 10-Hour maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) Remove the air cleaner cover by 1. loosening the cover screw(s) and lifting.Remove the air cleaner element. 2. In dusty applications the filter ■ should be gently blown out with compressed air daily or 2 to 3 times ...

Page 17 - Every 50 hours of operation

17 Lubricate cutter assembly and gearcase Gearcase grease fitting B Hooked wire Fuel filter element Remove and replace the fuel filter element Remove and replace the fuel filter element Outer Tube Gearcase Clamp Index Screw Gearcase Maintenance (continued) CAUTION! Do not remove the D-shaped shim wa...

Page 19 - Long Term Storage; Gasoline stored in the carburetor; Damage resulting from stale or contami-; Carburetor Adjustment; by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.; If the engine is adjusted for operation; idle. Check Specifications page for; Adjusting Engine Idle; NOTE; Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are

19 Remove the spark plug and pour ■ about 1/4 oz. of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly coat the interior of the engine. Reinstall the spark plug.Before storing the unit, repair or ■ replace any worn or damaged par...

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 gaso...

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 (stop)...

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 RoadLake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A.Telephone: 1-877-986-7783Fax: 1-847-540-8416www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, JapanPhone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 T17913001001/T17913999999 Servicing Information Parts/Se...