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SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR 

PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010

ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITY

ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects 

in material and workmanship.  Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO, INC. agrees to repair or replace at it’s 

discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer within listed below application time periods, 

limitations and exclusions.

 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO SHINDAIWA PRODUCTS SOLD BY AUTHORIZED 

SHINDAIWA DEALERS. IT IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT 

OWNERS EXCEPT FOR EMISSION RELATED PARTS.

 Repair parts and accessories replaced under this warranty are warranted only 

for the balance of the original unit or accessory warranty period. Any damage caused by improper installation or improper maintenance 

is not covered by this warranty. All parts or products replaced under warranty become the property of ECHO, INC. This warranty is 

separate from the Emission control warranty statement supplied with your new product. Please consult the Emission Control Warranty 

Statement for details regarding emission related parts. For a list of Authorized Shindaiwa Dealers refer to WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM or 

call 

1-877-986-7783. 

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your Shindaiwa equipment on-line at WWW.SHINDAIWA.

COM

 or by filling out the warranty registration card supplied with your unit. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage 

and provides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you.

The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in 

the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized 

Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit 

after the repairs have been made.  For your nearest authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer, call Shindaiwa’s Dealer Referral Center, at 

1-877-986-7783 or you can locate a Shindaiwa servicing dealer at WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. Should you require assistance or have 

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 

• 

 

2 YEAR WARRANTY - 

Units for residential, or non-income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for 

two

 

(2) years

 

from date of purchase. 

EXCEPTIONS: 

 

For engine powered products, the electronic ignition module, flexible drive cable, and solid drive shaft are warranted for the 

life*

 of the product on parts only.

 

Cutting attachments such as, but not limited to, bars, chains, sprockets, tines, blades, Power Broom

TM

, belts, and nylon trimmer 

heads for residential or non-income producing use will be covered for failures due to defects in material or workmanship for a 

period of 

60 days

 from original product purchase date. Any misuse from contact with concrete, rocks, or other structures is not 

covered by this warranty.

 

 

Multipurpose Tool Attachments carry the same warranty duration as the units they are designed to fit.

 

COMMERCIAL APPLICATION  

• 

 

90 DAY WARRANTY - 

All Chain Saws and Cut-Off Saws for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or income producing use will be 

covered by this limited warranty for 

90 Days 

from the date of purchase.

• 

 

2 YEAR WARRANTY - 

Units for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or income producing use will be covered by this 

limited warranty for two 

(2) years

 from the date of purchase. 

EXCEPTIONS: 

 

For engine powered products, the electronic ignition module, flexible drive cables, and solid drive shafts are warranted for the 

life*

 of the product on parts only. 

 

Cutting attachments such as, but not limited to, bars, chains, sprockets, tines, blades, Power Broom

TM

, belts, and nylon trimmer 

heads for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, rental, or income producing will be covered for failures due to defects 

in material or workmanship for a period of 

30 days

 from original product purchase date. Any misuse from contact with concrete, 

rocks, or other structures is not covered by this warranty.

 

 

Multipurpose Tool Attachments carry the same warranty duration as the units they are designed to fit.

RENTAL APPLICATION - 90 DAYS WARRANTY

•    Units  for  rental  use  will  be  covered  against  defects  in  material  and  workmanship  for  a  period  of  90  days  from  the  date  of     

purchase. 

*

  

ECHO INC’s liability under the “Lifetime” coverage is limited to furnishing parts specified under the 

PRODUCT WARRANTy PERIOD 

section of this warranty statement for 

“Life”

 free of charge for a period of ten (10) years after the date of the complete unit’s final 

production. 

Summary of Contents for DH254

Page 1: ...MANUAL DH254 HEDGE TRIMMER Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hear ing protection when operating this un...

Page 2: ...lass by itself IMPORTANT The information contained in this manual describes units available at the time of publication While every attempt has been made to give you the very latest information about y...

Page 3: ...Avoid using or storing this unit in a wet environment Water on the cutters may enter the gearcase and damage your unit Always wear eye ear and hand protection while operating this unit Always wear clo...

Page 4: ...tangled Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment When cutting a branch that is under tension be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck by the moving branch If a cutter should bind...

Page 5: ...xH 1100 x 255 x 230 mm 43 31 x 9 65 x 9 06 in 1220 x 255 x 230 mm 48 03 x 9 65 x 9 06 in Fuel Tank Capacity 0 55 liter 18 6 oz Fuel oil ratio 50 1 with ISO L EGD or JASO FD class engine Oil Carburetor...

Page 6: ...may be applicable to California models only WARNING Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to this machine or any of its components or accessories Unit Description IMPORTANT The terms l...

Page 7: ...knuts C closest to handle Retain remaining 4 5 locknuts for future use Note Use new locknuts every other time blade stiffener is installed or removed Assembly Note For normal cutting Shindaiwa strongl...

Page 8: ...ine from harmful carbon 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 Engine problems du...

Page 9: ...f of the required amount of 1 gasoline 2 Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix 5...

Page 10: ...andle rapidly outward 3 Cranking the Engine CAUTION The recoil starter can be easily damaged by abuse Always engage the starter before attempting to crank the engine Never pull the starter cord to its...

Page 11: ...eases engine speed causing the clutch to engage and operate the cutters Releasing the throttle decreases engine speed causing the cutters to slow and then stop altogether as the clutch disengages Use...

Page 12: ...clogging and clean as necessary Clean under the cylinder cover and around the spark plug Inspect the air filter element for clogging clean as necessary Check for loose damaged or missing components an...

Page 13: ...stream at the inside face of the filter only Install the filter element pre filter and 6 cover in the reverse order of removal CAUTION Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or...

Page 14: ...Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt from the cylinder fins Every 50 hours of operation more often in dusty or extreme conditions Clean Debris Hooked Wire Figure 18 50 Hour Ma...

Page 15: ...r Remove the gearcase cover and use solvent and a soft brush to remove all old grease from the gearcase To refill hand pack the gearcase with ap proximately 40 50 grams of high quality lithium based g...

Page 16: ...ff just enough to allow gauge to slip out with limited resistance While holding adjustment screw in place with Allen driver tighten locknut with wrench 5 Turn engine over several times and return to T...

Page 17: ...ler Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Cover Cover Screws Muffler Gasket Engine Cover Screws Muffler Spark Arrester Cover Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration...

Page 18: ...torage Clean external parts thoroughly and apply a light coating of oil to all metal surfaces Drain all the fuel from the carburetor and the fuel tank To do so Prime the primer bulb until no more 1 fu...

Page 19: ...lter and or vent Priming pump not functioning properly The ignition 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 p...

Page 20: ...d 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...

Page 21: ...ed 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 dif cult...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...e 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 warran...

Page 24: ...ned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to confo...

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Page 28: ...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 applicatio...

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