Shindaiwa Articulated Hedge AHS254 Manuel d'utilisateur

AHS254ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMERSHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUALAlways wear eye and ear protection when operat-ing this machine! To minimize th

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

11Examples of 50:1 mixing quantitiesIMPORTANT!Shindaiwa Red ArmorTM engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sol

12WARNING!Never start the engine from the operating position.1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position.2. Set the throttle trigger to the “

13Starting the Engine (continued)3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the trans-parent return tube.Make sure the attachment is c

14This machine is designed especially for trimming hedges.Never use this machine for any other purposes. Never try to cut stones, met-als, plastics or

15NOTE:Rest when you feel fatigued.Working Position Hold the shaft grip above the power-head with your right hand, and the loop handle with your lef

16Prior to each work day, perform the following: Remove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, an

17 Lubricate the blades before use and after refueling. Check the cutters for damage or incorrect adjustment. Clean any debris or dirt from the cu

18Maintenance (continued)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 e

19CAUTION!Do not remove the D-shaped shim washer from the gearcase clamp! The shim washer prevents damage from overtightening the tube clamp bolt.Gear

2WARNING!The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

20Maintenance (continued)Mufer and spark arrester maintenanceIf the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester scre

21Carburetor AdjustmentEngine Break-InNew engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can

22Troubleshooting GuideVaporlock.Valve adjustment.Engine hot/heat soaked.Low fuel quality.Valve clearance too tight.Valve clearance too loose.Let cool

23Is the engine overheating?Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust.Operator is overworking the u

24ADDITIONAL PROBLEMSPoor acceleration.Clogged air filter.Clogged fuel filter.Lean fuel/air mixture.Idle speed set too low.Ignition switch turned off.Fu

25SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC

26PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day all applicationsATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERSThis Shindaiwa engine powered product is a qu

27 ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTFOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDSThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air

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3Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the operating trimmer to reduce the risk of being cut by the cutting blades or struck by falli

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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

4CAUTION! Always maintain the articu-lated hedge trimmer according to this owner’s manual and fol-low the recommended scheduled maintenance. Neve

5HandleIgnition (STOP) switchThrottle interlockCutter blade coverCutter blade coverSafety Equipment and LabelsIMPORTANT!Caution, Danger, Warning, and

6Product DescriptionUsing the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with the Shindaiwa AHS254 articulated hedge trimmer and its various compon

7Specifications are subject to change without notice.IMPORTANT!The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “r

8Assembly (continued)BInstall Blade Stiffener1. Move stop switch to stop position.2. Disconnect spark plug wire. WARNINGHedge clipper blades are

9Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter AssemblyWARNING!WARNING!Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly.Latch ReleaseGrasp the outer tube