Shindaiwa AH254, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Introduction
The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held
power equipment is designed and built
to deliver superior performance and
reliability without compromise to quality,
comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa
engines represent the leading edge of
high-performance engine technology,
delivering exceptionally high power
with remarkably low displacement
and weight. As an owner/operator,
you’ll soon discover for yourself why
Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!
Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
Attention Statements
WARNING!
A statement preceded
by the triangular attention symbol
and the word “WARNING” contains
information that should be acted
upon to prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to
prevent mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
DANGER!
A statement
preceded by the triangular attention
symbol and the word “DANGER”
contains information that should be
acted upon to prevent serious injury
or death.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect
you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to
replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand-held
power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of
this Manual.
Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior
notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication.
Safety and operation labels
Contents
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Read and follow this manual,
make sure anyone using
the trimmer does likewise.
Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury or
machine failure. Keep this
manual for future reference.
Safety tip shoes or boots with
non-slip sole should be worn.
Keep bystanders at least
15 meters (50 feet) away
from the operating trimmer
to reduce the risk of being
cut by the cutting blades or
struck by falling objects or
thrown debris.
Wear non-slip heavy-duty
gloves.
The blades / cutting
attachments are SHARP!
Handle with care.
An articulated hedge trimmer
has the potential to cause
serious personal injury to
the operator or bystanders
if misused, abused or
mishandled. You must
observe all special safety
instructions to reduce the risk
of personal injury.
Safety ......................................... 3
Product Description .................... 6
Specifications ............................. 6
Emission control ......................... 7
Assembly .................................... 7
Mixing fuel ................................ 10
Filling the fuel tank.....................11
Starting the Engine ...................11
Stopping the Engine ................. 13
Operation .................................. 14
Maintenance ............................. 15
Long Term Storage ................... 20
Troubleshooting Guide ............. 21
Product Registration ................. 27
Servicing Information ................ 32
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