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Specifications
Dry Weight ..................................................................5.9 kg/13.0 lb.
Length (storage or transporting position) ......... 2360 mm/93.0 in.
Engine Type .............................2-cycle, air-cooled, vertical-cylinder
Bore x Stroke ...................................................32 x 28 mm/1.3 x 1.1”
Displacement .......................................................... 22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in.
Maximum Output ..................... 1.1 hp/0.8 kW @ 7500 RPM (min
-1
)
Fuel/oil ratio ................................ 50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle Mixing Oil Shindaiwa ONE is a
registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or
exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................................670 cc/22.7 oz.
Carburetor Type ................................. Walbro WYL diaphragm type
Ignition ......................... One-piece, electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark Plug ..............................................EPA version Champion CJ8
Air Filter .................................. Nonreversible flocked filter element
Muffler Type..............................................................2-Stage Catalyst
Starting Method .........................................................................Recoil
Cooling System ...................................................................Forced air
Stopping Method ..............................................................Slide switch
Transmission Type .............................Automatic, centrifugal clutch
with bevel gear
Blade Length ............................................................ 567 mm/22.3 in.
Cutter Drive ..........................................................................Spur gear
Gear Lubricant................................................. Lithium-based grease
Standard Equipment ......................Tool kit containing a spark plug
wrench, 4 mm hex wrench,
and 8 x 10 mm spanner
Optional Equipment ..........................................Harness and bracket
EPA Emission Compliance Period* ................................Category A
* The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance
label located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.
Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A =
300 hours (Extended).
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
AH231_05
AH231_07
Product Description
Fuel Tank
Air Filter
Assembly
Recoil
Starter
Handle
Grip
Gearcase
Top Engine
Cover Screw
Stop Switch
Figure 4
Outer
Tube
Hedge Trimmer
Cutter Assembly
Powerhead Assembly
Cutter Bar and
Cutter Blades
Hedge Trimmer
Cutter Assembly
Fuel Tank Guard
Cutter Assembly
Adjustment Lever
Cutter Blade
Scabbard
Spark
Plug
Latch
Release
Latch Lock
Hand
Guard
IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and
“rear” refer to directions as viewed by the
operator during normal
operation.
Prior To Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all
the components required for a complete
unit:
Engine assembly
Outer tube/cutter assembly
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifica
-
tions or alterations to your articulated
hedge trimmer or its components.
Using Figure 4 as a guide, familiarize your-
self with the Shindaiwa AH231 articulated
hedge trimmer and its various components.
Understanding your unit helps ensure top
performance, longer service life, and safer
operation.
Kit with this manual and tool kit for
routine maintenance.
Cutter blade scabbard
Carefully inspect all components
for damage.
