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Safety and operation labels
Read and follow this
manual, make sure anyone
using the trimmer does
likewise. Failure to do so
could result in serious
personal injury or machine
failure. Keep this manual for
future reference.
Always wear a hard hat
to reduce the risk of head
injuries during operation of
this machine. In addition,
always wear eye and hearing
protection. Shindaiwa recom-
mends wearing a face shield
as additional face and eye
protection.
The blades are SHARP.
Handle with care.
Keep hands clear of the
cutter blades when starting
the engine.
WARNING !Surface can
be hot. Always wear gloves
when handling this unit.
HOT SURFACE
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Introduction
The Shindaiwa 231 series of hand-
held power equipment is designed
and built to deliver superior
performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety
or durability. Shindaiwa engines
represent the leading edge of high-
performance engine technology,
delivering exceptionally high power
with remarkably low displacement
and weight. As an owner/operator,
you’ll soon discover for yourself why
Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!
Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
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.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “DANGER” contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon
to prevent serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as 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 series of hand-held
power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of
this Manual.
Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior
notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously
manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication.
Contents
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A hedge trimmer has the
potential to cause serious
personal injury to the opera-
tor or bystanders if misused,
abused or mishandled. You
must observe all special
safety instructions to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Attention Statements ..............................2
General Safety Instructions ...................3
Unit Description ......................................6
Specifications ...........................................6
Emission Control ....................................7
Mixing Fuel .............................................7
Filling the Fuel Tank ..............................8
Starting the Engine .................................9
Stopping the Engine .............................10
Operation ...............................................10
Maintenance ..........................................10
Long Term Storage ...............................15
Troubleshooting Guide ........................16
Warranty ................................................19
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