Page 2 - special significance.; A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”; TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED; Stay Alert; Contents; Page; Safety Instructions
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 triangu...
Page 3 - ment is properly installed and firmly
3 Operating Precautions IMPORTANT! Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Imme- diately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Safety Equipm...
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 devices. n Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair- ing or maintaining th...
Page 5 - Product Description; “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the; Prior To Assembly; Do not make unauthorized modifica; Specifications
5 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Product Description IMPORTANT! The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation. Recoil Starter Handle Grip Prior To Assembly Using...
Page 6 - Assembly; Do not remove the D-shaped shim; Connect the Powerhead/Outer; Do not force the shaft tube into the; It may be necessar y to twist the outer tube
6 Assembly Index Screw Gearcase/Cutter Assembly Mainshaft Tube Clamp Outer Tube 1. Place the powerhead/outer Tube As- sembly on a clean, flat sur face, spark plug facing up. . Use the 4mm hex wrench to loosen the tube clamp and index screw. Verify that the D-shaped shim washer is positioned as shown...
Page 7 - Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly; Adjusting Cutter Assembly for; The AHS510 Ar ticulated hedge trimmer is
7 Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly Figure 7 Travel Limiter Figure 8 The cutter assembly can be adjusted to 10 dif ferent posi- tions ranging from 90° to 5° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the lock latch is securely locked after each adjustment. Various blade positions possi...
Page 8 - WARNING!
8 Mixing Fuel Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Place the trimmer on a flat, level sur- face. . Clear any dir t or other debris from around the fuel filler cap. 3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the fuel tank with a clean, fresh fuel mixture. DO NOT OVERFILL. 4. Install and firmly tighten the fuel cap. IMPORT...
Page 9 - Starting A Flooded Engine; Starting the Engine; pressing the primer bulb will not flood the
9 WARNING! The cutting blades may move (oscil- late) when the engine is started. Keep 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 remove the spark plug (turn counter clockwise to remove). . Slid...
Page 10 - Idle Speed Adjustment; Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
10 Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF ) position. Stopping the Engine Adjusting Engine Idle Figure 14 Figure 15 Idle Adjusting Screw OFF The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle spee...
Page 11 - General Maintenance; Operating the engine without a muffler; Muffler; Spark Plug
11 IMPORTANT! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVIC- ES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHO- RIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION AND USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVAL...
Page 12 - Cutter Blade Adjustment; (more frequently in dusty
1 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 0.04-in...
Page 13 - 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
14 If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen. WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing. 1. With a 3 mm hex...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START; YES; What To Check
15 Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START Does the engine crank? Faulty recoil star ter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Consult with an authorized ser vicing dealer. Consult with an authorized ser vicing dealer. Consult with an authorized ser vicing dealer. NO Good co...
Page 16 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS
16 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Is the engine overheating? Operator is over working the unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Improper fuel ratio. Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dir ty or damaged. Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muf fler. Cut at a slower rate. Consult with an authorized ...
Page 17 - Symptom
17 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Clean the air filter. Replace the fuel filter. Consult with an authorized ser vicing dealer. Adjust: 3,000 (5300) rp...
Page 19 - NOTES
Page 20 - Shindaiwa Corporation
Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 9706 USA Telephone: 503 69-3070 Fax: 503 69-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Of fice: 6--11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-8-849-0 Fax: 81-8-849-481 © 007 Shindaiwa, Inc. Par t Number 68800-9431...