Shindaiwa HT254EF - Manual

Table of Contents:

• Page 2 – Attention Statements; special significance.; Introduction; Contents; A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”; WARNING
• Page 3 – Work Safely; Shindaiwa hedge trimmers operate at; Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit to; General Safety Instructions; Minimize the Risk of Fire!; or other readily flammable materials
• Page 4 – NEVER; Operating Precautions; blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands
• Page 5 – Safety Equipment and Labels; Specifications; IMPORTANT; Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable.
• Page 6 – Unit Description; viewed by the operator during normal operation of this product.; Prior to use; Unit assembly; An Emission Control Label; followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; sion may be applicable to California models only.
• Page 7 – Handling Fuel; DANGER; Fuel Requirements; NOT; Mixture Oil; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; Shindaiwa Red Armor; engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application
• Page 8 – away from sparks and flames.; Mixing Instructions; After use; Starting Procedure; Place the unit on a flat, level sur face.; Filling the Fuel Tank
• Page 9 – Choke the engine by moving the choke lever; primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.; Cranking the Engine; The recoil starter can be easily; Always engage the starter before attempting to crank the engine.
• Page 10 – Operation; Avoid cutting material larger than 1.3 cm in diameter.; Stopping the Engine; Burn danger from hot engine!; If the engine does not start; Repeat the appropriate starting procedure for a cold or
• Page 11 – Maintenance and Adjustments; Daily Maintenance/Inspection; Remove all grass clippings and dir t from the hedge trimmer.; Air Filter; Using non-standard replacement par ts
• Page 12 – Assembly and Adjustments; Throttle Cable Free Play; (more frequently in dusty; Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!
• Page 13 – 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 14 – Gearcase Lubrication; Every 20 Hours; Blades; oils may be used to protect sensitive plants from spotting.; Over-lubricating may cause the
• Page 15 – 35-Hour or Annual Maintenance; Combustion chamber should be decar; Valve Adjustment; Loosen adjuster locknut so that the
• Page 16 – Carburetor Adjustment; be adjusted as required.; by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.; If the engine is adjusted for operation; engine damage may result.; Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance; Never operate the unit with a
• Page 17 – Adjusting Engine Idle; Idle Speed Adjustment; Long Term Storage; Gasoline stored in the carburetor; Damage resulting from stale or contami-
• Page 18 – Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START
• Page 19 – 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