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

2 Attention Statements WARNING! A statement preceded by the triangu- lar Attention Symbol and the word "WARNING" contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury. IMPORTANT! The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the mo...

Page 3 - or other readily flammable materials; Work Safely; Shindaiwa hedge trimmers operate at; Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit to; General Safety Instructions

3 WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire! ALWAY S check unit for fuel leaks before use. Check for leaks around fuel tank cap while refueling. If fuel leaks are found immediately stop using the unit. Fuel leaks must be repaired before using unit. ALWAYS move the unit to a place well away from a fuel stor...

Page 4 - NEVER; Operating Precautions; blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands

4 WARNING! Inspect front and rear 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. An engine that’s running could be a...

Page 5 - Safety Equipment and Labels; Labels: Make sure all information labels are undam-; Specifications; Muffler Type

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

Page 6 - followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; may be applicable to California models only.; Unit Description; viewed by the operator during normal operation of this product.; Unit assembly; Kit with this manual and tool kit for routine maintenance.

6 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 emissio...

Page 7 - Blade Stiffener Removal; Move stop switch to stop position.; to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.; Remove blade stif fener.; Assembly; Tools required: 8 mm socket and extension, 4 mm hex wrench

7 Blade Stiffener Removal Move stop switch to stop position. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. WARNING! Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when removing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades...

Page 8 - Fuel Requirements; NOT; Mixture Oil; certified; Mixing Fuel; Shindaiwa Red Armor; gardless of ratio specified in those manuals.; Install Blade Stiffener; WARNING; Install blade stif fener.

8 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 9 - Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; the Long Term Storage section of this manual.; Handling Fuel; DANGER; Mixing Instructions; containers to reduce fuel spillage.; After use; Slowly remove the fuel cap only; Filling the Fuel Tank; Minimize the Risk of Fire

9 Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities IMPORTANT! Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Use of unmixed, improp- erly mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage a...

Page 10 - Starting Procedure; The blade cover is used for transpor tation and storage.; Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position; Cranking the Engine; The recoil starter can be easily; Depress and hold the fast idle button.; Choke the engine by moving the choke lever

10 Starting Procedure IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two-position on-off switch mounted on the throttle body. This switch is typically labeled “I” for ON and “O” for OFF. NOTE: The blade cover is used for transpor tation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. WARNING! ...

Page 11 - The cutting attachment will move when the engine accelerates!; If the Engine Does Not Start; Operation; Avoid cutting material larger than 1.3 cm in diameter.; Stopping the Engine; Cool the engine by allowing it to idle for 2–3 minutes.; Starting a Flooded Engine; Burn danger from hot engine!; Starting A Flooded Engine; the end of this manual.

11 When the motor starts... Open the choke by moving the choke lever backward (toward the fuel tank). 1. If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate cranking proce- 2. dures for a cold or warm engine.When the engine star ts, clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by acceler...

Page 12 - Daily Maintenance/Inspection; Maintenance and Adjustments; Accidental start-ups can cause; Air Filter; Using non-standard replacement par ts

12 Clean around spark plug Lubricate cutters Check cutters and guide bar for damage and that bolts are tight Inspect/clean air filter element Inspect front and rear handles for damaged or loose attachments Inspect cooling fins, and clean as required Clean de- bris from tank and muffler Daily Mainten...

Page 13 - (more frequently in dusty; Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!; Throttle Cable Free Play

13 10-Hour Maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) Figure 16 B Filter Element Air Cleaner Cover Pre- Filter Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the two thumbscrews. See Figure 16A 1. . Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or other wise damaged, 2. replace it w...

Page 14 - Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:; Remove and clean the spark plug.; The NGK CMR5H also meets the require-; Every 50 hours of operation; line is delicate and can be damaged easily.

14 Every 10 to 15 hours of operation: Remove and clean the spark plug. ■ Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 mm (0.024 in). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range. See Figure 17. CAUTION! Before removing the s...

Page 15 - Gearcase Lubrication; Over-lubricating may cause the; Every 20 Hours; Blades; oils may be used to protect sensitive plants from spotting.; 35-Hour or Annual Maintenance; Combustion chamber should be decar

15 HT2510_20 Gearcase Lubrication VIEWED FROM THE BOTTOM Gearcase Grease Fitting CAUTION! Over-lubricating may cause the ■ gearcase to run slower than normal, and may also cause leakage from excess grease. Every 20 Hours Figure 21 VIEWED FROM THE BOTTOM Gearcase Cover Figure 20 Top of f gearcase gre...

Page 16 - Valve Adjustment; Loosen adjuster locknut so that the

16 Valve Adjustment Remove cylinder cover, rocker arm cover, and set piston at TDC-compression. 1. Loosen adjuster locknut so that the 2. 2.5 mm Allen socket head adjustment screw can turn freely. Inser t feeler gauge .004 (0.10 mm) for both intake and exhaust; between valve 3. stem tip and rocker a...

Page 17 - Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance; Never operate the unit with a; Carburetor Adjustment; be adjusted as required.; by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.; If the engine is adjusted for operation; engine damage may result.

17 Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark ar- rester screen. 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 d...

Page 18 - Idle Speed Adjustment; Long Term Storage; Gasoline stored in the carburetor; Damage resulting from stale or contami-

18 The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutters. WARNING! The cutters must NEVER engage at engine idle speeds! If the idle speed can- not be adjusted by the abov...

Page 19 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START

19 Troubleshooting Guide Vaporlock. Valve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality. Valve clearance too tight. Valve clearance too loose. 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 th...

Page 20 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; LOW POWER OUTPUT; Cutting attachment

20 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...

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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, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number Genuine Shind...