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X7502342403

Operator’s

Manual

AHS262

Articulated

Hedge Trimmer

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.

Read and understand all provided literature before
use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Note: This product complies with CAN ICES-2/NMB-2.

Summary of Contents for AHS262

Page 1: ...engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read and understand all provided literature before use Failure to do so could result in serious injury Note This product complies with CAN ICES 2 NMB 2 ...

Page 2: ...Control Exhaust Evaporative 14 CARB and EPA Emissions Control Information 14 Description 15 Contents 17 Assembly 17 Gear Housing Assembly to Drive Shaft 17 Operation 18 Fuel 19 Adjusting Cutting Angle 22 Starting Cold Engine 23 Starting Warm Engine 25 Stopping Engine 26 Hedge Trimming 27 Maintenance 28 Skill Levels 28 Maintenance Intervals 29 Air Filter 30 Fuel Filter 31 Spark Plug 32 Cooling Syst...

Page 3: ...nce storage and assembly specific to this product Scan QR codes for more information For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or questions regarding terms used in this manual visit https www echo usa com manuals OR https www shindaiwa usa com manuals SERVICING INFORMATION Parts and Serial Number Genuine SHINDAIWA Parts and Assemblies for your SHINDAIWA products are avail...

Page 4: ...l the SHINDAIWA Consumer Product Support Department at 1 877 986 7783 from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit Product Registration To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your SHINDAIWA equipment on line at WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM or by filling out the product registrati...

Page 5: ...l injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which might lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided The enclosed message provides information ...

Page 6: ...ment Idle Speed Wear Hand and Foot Protection Carburetor Adjustment Low Speed Mixture Safety Alert Emergency Stop Hot Surface Fuel and Oil Mixture Finger Severing Do not operate closer than 10 m 33 ft from electrical hazard Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulated against electrical current Plan retreat path from falling objects DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NO...

Page 7: ...Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Finger Severing Keep bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft away Do not operate closer than 15 m 50 ft from electrical hazard Keep bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft away Do not operate closer than 10 m 33 ft from electrical hazard Symbol Description Symbol Description ...

Page 8: ... improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good If you are tired or sick If you are taking medication If you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protection Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE req...

Page 9: ...r plant matter such as pollen Make sure the mask does not impair your vision and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should have long legs shirts should have long sleeves DO NOT WEAR SHORTS DO NOT WEAR TIES SCARVES JEWELRY or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding gr...

Page 10: ... believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is...

Page 11: ... Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numb...

Page 12: ...les Keep a Solid Stance Maintain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach Cutting Angle Adjustments Only adjust cutting blade angle with unit flat on the ground with the engine stop switch in the STOP position Never adjust cutting angle with unit standing upright Avoid Contact With Gear Box As...

Page 13: ...ating condition Dull loose or damaged blades should not be used Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings ALWAYS stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and p...

Page 14: ...l line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks and fuel feed lines An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span sel...

Page 15: ... your unit Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your dealer Safety label is for example only Your label my appear slightly different 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 19 22 15 ...

Page 16: ...r or Spark Arrestor Muffler with Catalyst 7 Fuel Tank 8 Fuel Tank Cap 9 Recoil Starter Handle 10 Power Head 11 Throttle Handle For Right Hand 12 Throttle Trigger Lockout 13 Stop Switch 14 Throttle Trigger 15 Driveshaft Assembly 16 Support Handle For Left Hand 17 Blade Adjustment Handle 18 Gear Case 19 Blade Guard 20 Blades 21 Tip Guard 22 Scabbard ...

Page 17: ...mage Immediately notify your retailer or SHINDAIWA Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts ASSEMBLY Gear Housing Assembly to Drive Shaft Hedge Trimmer Blades are very sharp Wear gloves to protect hands 1 Remove locating bolt A and loosen clamping bolt B 2 Remove vinyl cap from drive shaft 1 Power Head and Drive Shaft Assembly 1 Gear Case Assembly 1 Opera...

Page 18: ...ts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fire...

Page 19: ...alcohol is NOT approved Use of ECHO branded fuel is recommended to extend engine life in all air cooled 2 stroke and 2 4 stroke hybrid engines Two Stroke Oil A 2 stroke engine oil such as Shindaiwa branded 2 stroke oils meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used Shindaiwa branded 2 stroke oils meet these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by fa...

Page 20: ... fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground DO NOT overfill fuel tank Wipe up spills immediately Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage ...

Page 21: ...t Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when ...

Page 22: ...ove the stop switch to the STOP position Place the unit on a flat surface 2 Hold blade adjustment handle A and compress blade lock levers B and C together Rotate the blade to the desired position Release the levers to lock the blade Gear case assembly becomes HOT during use Always grip assembly at blade adjustment handle when making cutting angle adjustments otherwise serious injury may result Alw...

Page 23: ...fore using the unit The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in possible serious injury Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown and surfaces that could cause loss of control 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Choke Move choke B to COLD START CLOSED position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purg...

Page 24: ...tle trigger to wide open position Pull starter handle rope until engine starts and runs Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes Note If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 5 pulls repeat instructions 2 5 The blades must not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure bl...

Page 25: ...se serious personal injury may result Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle If blades move readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your Dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb B until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return...

Page 26: ...starter handle rope D until engine fires Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Stop Switch Move stop switch A to STOP position If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position close choke COLD START position to stall engine Have your d...

Page 27: ...ays wear gloves to protect hands Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped due to an obstruction If this occurs stop the engine disconnect ignition cable and remove the obstruction 1 Always grip throttle handle with right hand and support handle with left hand 2 Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate e...

Page 28: ...an result Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools we recommend that you take your unit to a Servicing Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded...

Page 29: ...s recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection COMPONENT OR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE SKILL LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 Choke Shutter Inspect Clean 1 Fuel System Inspect3 1 Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace 1 Blades Inspect Clean2 1 Every Refuel Fuel System Inspect3 1 3 Mo...

Page 30: ...taining clip A remains in place as shown when removing or installing air filter cover 3 Remove foam pre filter B and air filter C and clean as indicated below 4 Foam Pre filter Clean foam filter in water detergent solution and rinse with clean water Wrap the filter in a clean dry cloth and squeeze do not wring dry Allow to dry completely before reuse Do not oil Air Filter Lightly brush debris from...

Page 31: ...age fuel line while removing Fuel Filter from tank 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Pull fuel filter out through gas port and inspect fuel filter 3 When the fuel filter is dirty replace it as follows 4 Do not remove the wire coil clamp to remove the fuel filter Pinch the fuel filter with the fingers on one hand and the fuel line with the other hand ...

Page 32: ...d later equipment only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment supply hose Fines up to 37 500 may be enforced for using an un certified replacement part Spark Plug Level 2 Parts Required Tune Up Kit Use only NGK CMR7H spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur 1 Remove spark plug and check for fouling worn and rounded center electrode 2 Clean the p...

Page 33: ...es are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not covered by the warranty 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove m...

Page 34: ...uired Spark Arrestor Screen Gasket 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon or dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrestor screen cover B gasket C and screen D from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler 6 Rep...

Page 35: ...er exhaust port C Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder 4 Inspect heat shield and replace if damaged 5 Install heat shield and muffler 6 Tighten muffler mounting bolts or nuts to 90 110 kgf cm 80 95 lbf in 7 Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lea...

Page 36: ...vel ASL To maintain proper engine operation above 330 m 1100 ft ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized service dealer If the engine is adjusted for operation above 330 m 1100 ft ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 330 m 1100 ft ASL otherwise severe engine damage may result Note Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in com...

Page 37: ...lubrication 50 50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil for blade cleaning Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50 50 cleaning mixture 2 Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe ...

Page 38: ...ply 1 2 pumps of grease every 15 25 hours of operation 3 Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting Drive Shaft Assembly Level 1 Parts Required Lithium based grease Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Remove gear housing locating screw A and loosen clamping screw B ...

Page 39: ... sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade lock nuts to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an authorized servicing dealer otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur Sharpening Level 2 If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat 1 Move stop switch to STOP position 2 Disconnect spark plug wir...

Page 40: ...rect nuts 7 Lubricate blades see Lubrication 8 Connect spark plug wire Adjustment Level 2 Locking ability of hedge trimmer blade lock nuts will diminish each time they are removed Replace if turning resistance is not felt when installing lock nuts 1 Tighten blade screws securely 2 Hold blade screws A to prevent turning and tighten lock nuts B A A B B ...

Page 41: ... too rich OPEN choke Clean or replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark STOP switch OFF Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your dealer Spark at plug Incorrect gap Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 0 65 mm 0 026 in Clean or replace plug Engine runs but dies or Engine does not accelerate properly Air fil...

Page 42: ... may result Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands Engine runs but dies or Engine does not accelerate properly Spark plug Plug dirty or worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace Carburetor Improper adjustment Vibration Adjust Cooling system Cooling systemdirty or plugged...

Page 43: ...exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 6 Install blade cover on blades 7 Tighten all the screws and nuts 8 Drain fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engi...

Page 44: ...6 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 61 L 20 6 US fl oz Starter System Automatic Recoil Starter Clutch Centrif...

Page 45: ...AHS262 NOTES X7502342403 45 08 21 ECHO Incorporated NOTES ...

Page 46: ...It s FAST and EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Incorporated Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Incorporated Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake...

Page 47: ...AHS262 PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7502342403 47 08 21 ECHO Incorporated ...

Page 48: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www shindaiwa usa com U00415001001 U00415999999 U44615001001 U44615999999 ...

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