Shindaiwa AH242, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Slide ignition switch to OFF
OFF
Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the “
O
” (Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
Checking Unit Condition
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting
attachment fits properly into the
appropriate attachment holder. If a
properly installed attachment vibrates,
replace the attachment with new one
and re-check.
ALWAYS
stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken or
damaged equipment.
NEVER
allow the engine to run at high
speeds without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment
holders.
NEVER operate the unit with the pro-
tective devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with your Shindaiwa hedge
trimmer. Do not make modifications to
this unit without written approval from
Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting
attachment is properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
NEVER
use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
one.
Starting the engine (continued)
WARNING!
The cutting attachment can
continue moving after the engine is
stopped!
■
After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3
minutes before operating the unit.
■
If the engine does not continue
to run, repeat the appropriate
cranking procedures for a cold or
warm engine. When the engine
starts, clear excess fuel from
the combustion chamber by
accelerating the engine several
times with the throttle trigger.
When the Engine Starts...
■
Advancing the throttle makes the
cutting attachment move faster;
releasing the throttle permits the
attachment to stop moving. If the
cutting attachment continues to
move when the engine returns to
idle, carburetor idle speed should
be adjusted (see “Adjusting Engine
Idle”).
If the engine does not start
■
Repeat the appropriate starting
procedure for a cold or warm
engine.
■
If the engine still fails to start,
use the procedures for “Starting a
flooded engine.”
WARNING!
Burn danger from hot engine!
Starting a flooded engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “
I
” (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle trigger in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by
cranking the engine several times.
3. If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield
or other protective device is no
guarantee of protection against rico-
chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD
AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!