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Product Description

Using the illustration as a guide, 

familiarize yourself with the unit 

and its various components. 

Understanding your machine 

helps ensure top performance, 

longer service life, and safer 

operation.

Support Handle 

for Left Hand

Outer 

Tube

Hedge Trimmer Cutter 

Assembly

Cutter 

Assembly 

Adjustment 

Lever

Cutter Blade Cover

Fuel 

Tank 

Guard

Handle 

guard

Air Filter 

Assembly

Powerhead Assembly

Spark Plug

Fuel 

Tank

Stop 

Switch

Fuel Tank 

Guard

Throttle Trigger

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

WARNING!

Do not alter this machine 

or any of its components!

Model 

AH242

Engine type

2-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, gasoline engine 

Dimensions (L x W x H)

2387 x 248 x 245 mm (94 x 9.76 x 9.65 in.)

Weight

6.18 Kg (13.6 lb.)

Bore x stroke

33 x 28 mm (1.3 x 1.1 in.)

Displacement

23.9 cm

3

 (1.46 cu. in.)

Fuel/oil ratio

50:1 Shindaiwa Red Armor® ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O.

M345- FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil.

Carburetor type

Diaphragm-type

Fuel tank capacity

.69 L (23.3 fl. oz.)

Ignition

Electronic

Spark plug

NGK BPM8Y

Electrode Gap

0.6 mm (0.024  in.)

Torque

150 - 170 kgf cm (130 - 150 in • lbf)

Air cleaner type

Double layer felt

Starting method

Recoil

Stopping method

Slide switch

Transmission type

Centrifugal clutch

Blade Length

568 mm (22.4 in.)

Gear Lubricant

Lithium Based Grease

Idle Speed

 

3,000 RPM

Clutch Engagement Speed

4,000 RPM

Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.)

11,800 RPM 

Gearcase

Hedge Trimmer 

Cutter Assembly

Cutter Bar and 

Cutter Blades

Latch Release

Latch Lock

Throttle Handle 

for Right Hand

Содержание AH242

Страница 1: ...D HEDGE TRIMMER SHINDAIWA OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING Alwaysweareyeandearprotectionwhenoperating thismachine Tominimizetheriskofinjury readthismanual and familiarize yourself with its contents X...

Страница 2: ...ol or if you do not understand something in this manual your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual Echo Inc reser...

Страница 3: ...anders if misused abused or mishandled To reduce the risk of injury you must maintain control at all times and observe all safety precautions during operation Never permit a person without training or...

Страница 4: ...be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck by the moving branch If a cutter should bind fast in a cut shut off the engine immediately Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the...

Страница 5: ...r other purposes NEVER allow children to use the unit Avoid operating near bystanders or when children are nearby ALWAYS protect yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and flying debris by wearing...

Страница 6: ...engine Dimensions L x W x H 2387 x 248 x 245 mm 94 x 9 76 x 9 65 in Weight 6 18 Kg 13 6 lb Bore x stroke 33 x 28 mm 1 3 x 1 1 in Displacement 23 9 cm3 1 46 cu in Fuel oil ratio 50 1 Shindaiwa Red Armo...

Страница 7: ...always wear gloves to protect hands NOTE For normal cutting Shindaiwa strongly recommends the blade guard be installed In extreme conditions such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and or de...

Страница 8: ...sition Latch Lock Latch Lock The cutter blades are very sharp Do not grasp the blades with your hands Always use gloves when working near the cutter assembly Do not allow the blades to contact your bo...

Страница 9: ...n securely to a locking position 3 Make sure the blade cover is in place on the cutters before storing or transporting Gearcase rotated to the storage transportation position Adjusting for Storage or...

Страница 10: ...n caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD certified oil will void the engine warranty Mixing Fuel Examples of 50 1 mixing quantities IMPORTANT Shindaiwa Red ArmorTM 2 St...

Страница 11: ...el filler cap Filling the Fuel Tank CAUTION Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the engine WARNING Minimize the Risk of Fire NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine ALWAYS stop the engin...

Страница 12: ...ke and restart Primer Bulb Return Tube Press the primer bulb CLOSED Set the choke lever to CLOSED Move choke lever to OPEN position when engine starts OPEN Make sure the attachment is clear of obstruc...

Страница 13: ...e moving after the engine is stopped After the engine starts allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit If the engine does not continue to run repeat the appropriate...

Страница 14: ...hrubs Using the Hedge Trimmer Cutting Techniques Vertical Cut Overhead Cut Horizontal Cut Horizontal Cut at ground level WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands c...

Страница 15: ...s WARNING Before performing any maintenance repair or cleaning work on the unit make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing serv...

Страница 16: ...10 Hour maintenance more frequently in dusty conditions 1 Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the cover screw s and lifting 2 Remove the air cleaner element In dusty applications the filter shou...

Страница 17: ...eplace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element CAUTION Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire The line is delicate and can be damaged easily Before...

Страница 18: ...emove and replace the fuel filter element Outer Tube Gearcase Clamp Index Bolt Gearcase Gearcase lubrication 2 Remove the index bolt from the gearcase 3 Slide the gearcase out of the tube Using a grea...

Страница 19: ...stiff bristle brush 5 Remove the muffler Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made D...

Страница 20: ...etor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine damage may result Remove the spark plug and pour about 7 cc 1 4 oz of engine oil into the cylinder throu...

Страница 21: ...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 plug is fouled or improperly gapped The plug is damaged internally or...

Страница 22: ...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...

Страница 23: ...rized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Test and replace as required Replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Restart Idle engine until cool Symptom...

Страница 24: ...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 WARRAN...

Страница 25: ...lined in the 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...

Страница 26: ...26 NOTES...

Страница 27: ...never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc 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 considera...

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Страница 32: ...vailable on WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM When presenting your unit for War ranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning...

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