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Introduction ............................................... 2
Attention Statements ................................ 2
Safety Precautions ..................................... 3
General Safety Instructions .................... 4
Operational Precautions .......................... 5
Operating the Hedge Trimmer ................ 5
Specifications ............................................ 6
Product Description ................................. 6
Assembly .................................................... 7
Throttle Cable Adjustment ....................... 9
Mixing Fuel ............................................... 9
Filling the Fuel Tank .............................. 10
Starting Procedure.................................. 10
Starting a Flooded Engine ..................... 11
Stopping the Engine ............................... 12
Engine Idle Adjustment ......................... 12
General Maintenance ............................. 12
Long Term Storage ................................. 14
Muffler Maintenance .............................. 15
Cutter Blade Adjustment ........................ 15
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 16
Declaration of Conformity ..................... 19
Contents
Throughout this manual are special “at-
tention statements” surrounded by 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 should be acted
upon to prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know and
may make your job easier.
Introduction
The Shindaiwa HT230/DH230 series of
hand power tools has been designed and
built to deliver superior performance
and reliability without compromise to
quality, comfort, or durability. Shindaiwa
high performance engines represent the
leading edge of 2-cycle engine technology,
delivering exceptionally high power at
remarkable low displacement and weight.
As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover
for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a
class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this manual
describes machines available at the time
of publication.
While every attempt has been made to give
you the very latest information about your
Shindaiwa product, there may be some dif-
ferences between your machine and what
is described here. Shindaiwa reserves the
right to make changes to products without
prior notification, and without obligation to
make alterations to machines previously
manufactured.
Read and follow this
manual and make sure
anyone using the hedge
trimmer does likewise.
Failure to do so could
result in serious in-
jury or machine failure.
Keep this manual for
future reference.
Always wear eye and
hearing protection dur-
ing the operation of this
hedge trimmer. A hard
hat will provide addi-
tional security against
falling debris.
Sound Power Level
(measure in accordance
with 2000/14/EC)
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described
in this manual are intended to help you
get the most from your machine, and
to protect you and others from harm.
These procedures are guidelines for safe
operation under most conditions, and are
not intended to replace any safety rules
and/or laws that may be in force in your
area. If you have questions regarding
your machine, or if you do not understand
something in this manual, your Shindaiwa
dealer will be glad to assist you.
