Shindaiwa DH254 - Manual

Table of Contents:

• Page 2 – Attention Statements; special significance.; Introduction; Contents; A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
• 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
• Page 4 – NEVER; Operating Precautions; blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands
• Page 5 – Safety Equipment and Labels; Labels: Make sure all information labels are undam-; Specifications; Muffler Type
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• Page 12 – Daily Maintenance/Inspection; Maintenance and Adjustments; Accidental start-ups can cause; Air Filter; Using non-standard replacement par ts
• Page 13 – (more frequently in dusty; Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!; Throttle Cable Free Play
• 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.
• 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
• Page 16 – Valve Adjustment; Loosen adjuster locknut so that the
• 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.
• Page 18 – Idle Speed Adjustment; Long Term Storage; Gasoline stored in the carburetor; Damage resulting from stale or contami-
• Page 19 – Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START
• Page 20 – ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; LOW POWER OUTPUT; Cutting attachment
• 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.; Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated