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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SPLITBOOM ATTACHMENT

SBA-AH2422

WARNING!

Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!
Read this manual and the manual provided with the Shindaiwa 

Multipurpose Engine and familiarize yourself with its contents.
Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.
This machine is designed for trimming hedges with the Shindaiwa 

Multipurpose Engine.
Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly 

understand this manual.
Keep this manual available at all times so that it may be referred 

to if questions arise regarding this unit’s use.
Do not use this machine for other purposes.

Part Number 65016-94310 

Rev. 02/05

Summary of Contents for SBA-AH2422

Page 1: ...th its contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit This machine is designed for trimming hedges with the Shindaiwa Multipurpose Engine Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly understand this manual Keep this manual available at all times so that it may be referred to if questions arise regarding this unit s use Do not use this machine for other purpos...

Page 2: ...serves the right to make changes to products without prior notice and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured Throughout this manual are special attentionstatements surroundedby boxes and preceded by the triangular Attention Symbol Attention Statements WARNING A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word WARNING contains information that shou...

Page 3: ...addition always wear eye and hearing protection Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as additional face and eye protection Wear nonslip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on this unit Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip soles to provide good footing Steel toe safety boots are recommended Wear snug fitting clothes that also permit freedom of movement Never operate this tool or any other...

Page 4: ...purpose Engine If it has been misplaced contact your Shindaiwa Dealer for a replacement Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol drugs or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgment When cutting a branch that is under tension be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck by the moving branch Stop the unit im...

Page 5: ...ge and fuel spillage Always clear your work area of trash or hidden debris to help ensure good footing Keep the cutters sharp and properly adjusted Keep the articulated hedge trimmer as clean as possible Keep it free of loose vegetation mud etc Operating the Articulated Hedge trimmer Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during operation of this unit Secure long hair so it is ...

Page 6: ...s Latch Release Gearcase Cutter Bar and Cutter Blades Latch Lock Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly Before assembling make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit Cutter Assembly Cutter Blade Cover Owner s Operator s Manual Tool Kit for routine maintenance Carefully inspect all components for damage Model Name SBA AH2422 EU Dry Weight 2 2 kg Length folded in transportation positio...

Page 7: ...be started Installing Tool Attachment 1 Place the Shindaiwa Multipurpose Engine and the Splitboom Attachment SBA AH2422 on a clean flat surface so that both assemblies fit end to end The powerhead assembly should be facing up and the Splitboom Attachment SBA AH2422 should be positioned with the locking hole in the tube end facing up CAUTION Keep the open ends of the tubes clean and free of debris 2 ...

Page 8: ...o Wear the Shoulder Strap 1 Hook the strap hook to the hanger on the outer pipe 2 Wear the shoulder strap so that the hook stays at your right hand side 3 Adjust the length of the shoulder strap so that you can hold and operate the machine comfortably Shoulder Strap Emergency Release In case of emergency firmly pull the white tab at the hook The machine will be released from the strap Safety Operat...

Page 9: ...in several passes Cutting Techniques Vertical Cut Swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge use both sides of the cutting blade Cutting without standing directly next to hedge e g flower bed between operator and hedge Horizontal Cut Hold the cutting blade at an angle of 0O to 10O as you swing the hedge trimmer horizontally Swing the blade in an arc towards the outside of the...

Page 10: ...ease fit ting using a lever type grease gun CAUTION Over lubricating can cause the gearcase to operate sluggishly and can cause grease to leak out Gearcase Grease Fitting 50 hour Maintenance Every 50 hours of operation more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean dirt and debris from the cylin der cooling fins Lubricate the gearcase To perform this opera...

Page 11: ...s locknut while preventing the shoulder bolt from turning AH231_38 Guide Bar Locknut Cutter Blades Shoulder Bolt Washer should turn freely Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer use the following procedures to prepare it for storage Clean external parts thoroughly Before storing the unit repair or replace any worn or damaged parts Store the unit in a clean dust ...

Page 12: ...6 www shindaiwa com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co Ltd 6 2 11 Ozuka Nishi Asaminami Ku Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan Telephone 81 82 849 2220 Fax 81 82 849 2481 2005 Shindaiwa Inc Part Number 65016 94310 Revision 02 05 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa Inc Specifications subject to change without notice ...

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