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Lubricate cutter assembly and gearcase

Gearcase 

grease fitting

B

CAUTION!

Do not remove the D-shaped shim 

washer from the gearcase clamp! 

The shim washer prevents damage 

from overtightening the tube clamp 

bolt.

3.  Slide the gearcase out of the tube. 

Using a grease gun, pump lithium-

base grease (about 10 grams) 

into the grease fitting (B) on the 

gearcase until you see old grease 

being purged from the gearcase. 

Purged grease will be visible in the 

outer tube cavity. 

4.  Clean up excess grease, then reassemble the 

gearcase onto the outer tube. Make sure the index 

bolt fits into the hole on the outer tube. Securely 

tighten both bolts.

Maintenance 

(continued)

135 Hour Maintenance

WARNING!

Never operate the unit with 

a damaged or missing muffler or 

spark arrester! Operating with a 

missing or damaged spark arrester 

is a fire hazard and could also dam

-

age your hearing.

Engine Cover 

Screws

Muffler Cover

Engine Cover

Muffler 

Cover 

Screw

Spark arrester 

screen

Spark arrester 

cover

Outlet

Muffler 

gasket

Muffler 

Gasket

Muffler 

screws

Muffler and spark arrester maintenance

If the engine becomes sluggish and 

low on power, check and clean the 

spark arrester screen.

6.  Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for 

any carbon buildup.

7. 

 Gently tap the muffler on a wood 

surface to dislodge any loose car-

bon.

8.  Reassemble the spark arrester, muf-

fler and engine cover in the reverse 

order of disassembly.

1.  Remove the spark plug boot.
2.  Remove the engine cover and muf-

fler cover.

3.  Remove the spark arrester screen 

and cover.

4.  Clean the screen with a stiff bristle 

brush.

5. 

Remove the muffler.

Screws

Summary of Contents for AHS242

Page 1: ...INDAIWA OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this machine To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents X7502801103 01 13 ...

Page 2: ...ubleshooting Guide 21 Warranty Statement 24 PAGE PAGE 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 preve...

Page 3: ...NG Surface can be hot Always wear gloves when handling this unit DANGER THE ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK Approaching or contacting electrical lines with the trimmer could cause death or serious injury Keep the trimmer at least 10 meters away from electrical lines or branches that contact electrical lines Safety An articulated hedge trimmer has the potential t...

Page 4: ...th Never run the engine indoors Never smoke or light fires near the hedge trimmer Keep the unit away from excessive heat Engine fuel is very flammable and fire could lead to serious personal injury or prop erty damage Make sure the cutters are cor rectly adjusted before operating the articulated hedge trimmer see the section Cutter Blade Adjustment for cutter adjustment procedures Never attempt cu...

Page 5: ... Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair ing or maintaining this machine Do not make unauthorized modi fications to the articulated hedge trimmer or its components Keep the cutters sharp and prop erly adjusted Never allow the engine to run at high speed without a load Doing so could damage the engine When transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle tie it down securely to prevent fuel spillage...

Page 6: ...ring gloves and close fitting clothing that covers arms and legs Never wear shorts Don t wear loose clothing or items such as jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings and alert to any danger ...

Page 7: ...gement Speed 4 000 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T 11 800 RPM An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by en gine FAMILY PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions r...

Page 8: ...e a socket and extension when removing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades 3 Remove 4 locknuts B 4 Install blade guard 5 Secure blade guard with four 4 locknuts 6 Adjust blades See Cutter blade adjustment section WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Use a socket and extension when removing locknuts in order to...

Page 9: ...ur left hand grip the adjustment lever on the cutter assembly IMPORTANT The latch lock provides an interlock to help prevent inadvertent depression of the latch release 3 With the index finger of your left hand press the latch lock With your left thumb press the latch release 4 While holding the latch release down pivot the cutter assembly away from you using the adjustment lever until it is at th...

Page 10: ...Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to a locking position WARNING Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly Make sure the blade cover is in place before storing or transporting Transport storage position 3 Make sure the blade cover is in place on the blade before storing or trans porting Cable Adjuster Rotate cable adjuster in or out to obtrain proper free ...

Page 11: ...build up maintain engine performance and increase engine life Shindaiwa Red ArmorTM engine oil exceeds ISO L EGD and J A S O M345 FD performance requirements Examples of 50 1 mixing quantities IMPORTANT Shindaiwa OneTM 2 Stroke oil or Red ArmorTM engine oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals IMPORTANT ...

Page 12: ...res near the engine ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and move at least 3 meters 10 feet from the fueling point and source before starting NEVER place flammable material close to the engine muffler NEVER operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester screen in place and in good working condition FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE ALWAYS stor...

Page 13: ... the engine starts slowly move the choke lever to the OPEN position If the engine stops after the initial start close the choke and restart Starting the Engine continued IMPORTANT If the engine fails to start after several attempts with the choke in the closed position the engine may be flooded with fuel If flooding is suspected refer to the Starting a Flooded Engine section of this manual Return ...

Page 14: ...ment replace it with a serviceable one WARNING A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against rico chet YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS Safe Operation This machine is designed especially for trimming hedges Never use this machine for any other purposes Never try to cut stones met als plastics or any other hard objects Using this Articulated...

Page 15: ...as you move along the hedge Use both sides of the cutting blade Cut without standing directly next to the hedge e g with a flower bed between operator and hedge Overhead Cut Hold the shaft upright with a 90 blade angle to cut an upper surface of a hedge Horizontal Cut Hold the cutting blade at an angle of 0 to 10 as you swing the hedge trimmer horizontally Swing the blade in an arc towards the out...

Page 16: ...ler This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condition A worn or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss Spark Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean Fasteners Make sure nuts bolts and screws except carburetor adjusting screws are tight WARNING Before perform...

Page 17: ...ontinued 10 Hour maintenance more frequently in dusty conditions CAUTION Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing Unscrew Fasteners Loosen air cleaner cover screws Air Filter Element CAUTION Before removing the spark plug clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine s internal parts 10 15 Hour maintenance Remove and inspect ...

Page 18: ...g or deterioration is noted the unit should be removed from service until it can be inspected or repaired by a Shindaiwa trained service technician Gearcase lubrication To perform this operation first remove the gearcase from the outer tube as follows 1 Loosen the gearcase clamp bolt 2 Remove the index bolt from the gearcase Gearcase lubrication NOTE Federal EPA regulations require all model year ...

Page 19: ...operate the unit with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester Operating with a missing or damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard and could also dam age your hearing Engine Cover Screws Muffler Cover Engine Cover Muffler Cover Screw Spark arrester screen Spark arrester cover Outlet Muffler gasket Muffler Gasket Muffler screws Muffler and spark arrester maintenance If the engine becomes slug...

Page 20: ...ted as required High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting emission and durability performance up to 1 100 feet above sea level ASL 96 0 kPa To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and th...

Page 21: ... switch is in O OFF position Shorted ignition ground Faulty ignition unit If the plug is wet excess fuel may be in the cylinder The plug is fouled or improperly gapped The plug is damaged internally or of the wrong size Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Tighten and re test Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Refill with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pum...

Page 22: ...ed oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Clean repair or replace as necessary Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Service the air cleaner element Tighten or replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Repair or replace fuel filter and or fuel line Refill with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed wi...

Page 23: ...horized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Test and replace as required Replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Restart Idle engine until cool Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Engine stops abruptly Engine difficult to shut off Troubleshooting Guide continued Engine idle too high Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring boss Loose attachment holder W...

Page 24: ...e questions concerning Shindaiwa s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 or contact us through the web at WWW SHINDAIWA COM PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION 5 YEAR WARRANTY Units for residential or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for five 5 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For engine power...

Page 25: ...the operator s manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer during the warranty period Certain parts and other items are not warranted including but not limited to lubricants starter cords and engine tune ups Use of spark plugs other than those meeting performance and durabi...

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Page 28: ...e on WWW SHINDAIWA COM When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support Department at 1 877 986 7783 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before...

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