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AH231_18
AH231_18
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter
Assembly for Desired Cutting Angles
Figure 14
Figure 15
Various blade
positions possible
Gearcase rotated to the storage/
transportation position
270°
120°
Adjusting the Cutter Assembly for
Storage or Transportation
WARNING!
Do not touch the cutter blades when
the engine is running. The blades can
oscillate even if the engine is idling.
The cutter assembly
can be adjusted to 10
different positions
ranging from 120°
to 270° from the
outer tube as shown in
Figure 14. Refer to the
steps on the previous
page for adjustment
procedures. Always
make sure the lock
latch is securely locked
after each adjustment.
WARNING!
Never run the engine when adjust-
ing the cutter assembly to the storage
position.
1. With the engine off, install the scabbard
onto the blade.
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
(continued)
2. Using the procedures described on the
previous page, rotate the cutter assem-
bly so it is parallel to the tube. Make
sure the latch lock and the latch release
return securely to a locking position.
See Figure 15.
3. Make sure the scabbard is in place
on the cutters before storing or trans-
porting.
Filling the Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer
is not used, it should first be treated with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle mixing oil only.
Use of non-approved mixing oils can
lead to excessive carbon deposits.
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain al-
cohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated
gasoline may cause increased op-
erating temperatures. Under certain
conditions, alcohol-based gasoline
may also reduce the lubricating
qualities of some 2-cycle mixing oils.
Never use any type of gasoline
containing more than 10% alcohol
by volume! Generic oils and some
outboard oils may not be intended
for use in high-performance 2-cycle
type engines, and should never be
used in your Shindaiwa engine.
Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
Mix with 50:1 Shindaiwa Premium
2-cycle mixing oil or with an equivalent
high quality 2-cycle mixing oil.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil.
5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
STOP
engine before refueling.
ALWAYS
allow the engine to cool
before refueling!
Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!
NEVER
start or operate this
unit if there is a fuel leak.
NEVER
start or operate this
unit if the carburetor, fuel lines,
fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are
damaged.
NEVER
smoke or light any fires near
the engine or fuel source!
NEVER
place any flammable mate
-
rial near the engine muffler!
NEVER
operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester in
good working condition.
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.
