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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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Страница 1: ...WA OWNER OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating...

Страница 2: ...rmation 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 NOT...

Страница 3: ...when operating the artic ulated hedge trimmer Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death Never run the engine indoors Never smoke or light fires near the hedge trimmer Keep the unit...

Страница 4: ...all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assemble...

Страница 5: ...ting this unit ALWAYS protect yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and flying debris by wearing gloves and close fitting clothing that covers arms and legs Never wear shorts Don t wear loose clo...

Страница 6: ...er or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst Starting Method Recoil type Stopping Method Slide switch grounding type Blade Length 605 mm 23 82 in 745 mm 29 33 in Blade Type Double blade cutting action d...

Страница 7: ...higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 10 Ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasoline containing methanol wood alcohol is NOT approved 2 Stroke...

Страница 8: ...oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gaso line 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emis sions Some...

Страница 9: ...ing attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible seri ous injury Keep movable parts of the cutting attachment away from objects that coul...

Страница 10: ...or Starting a flooded engine Maintenance WARNING Before performing any maintenance repair or cleaning work on the unit make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped Disconnect the...

Страница 11: ...and that bolts are tight Lubricate cutters Inspect front and rear handles for damaged or loose attachments WARNING 7R UHGXFH UH KD DUG NHHS WKH HQJLQH DQG PXI HU IUHH RI GHEULV leaves or excessive gre...

Страница 12: ...d use solvent and a soft brush to remove all old grease from the gearcase To refill hand pack the gearcase with approxi mately 40 50 grams of high quality lith ium based grease 50 70 of capac ity DO N...

Страница 13: ...nation from debris replace it with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element Before reinstalling the filter inspect the fuel line If you discover dam age or deterioration the unit should be...

Страница 14: ...f bristle brush Remove the muffler from the engine 10 and inspect the cylinder exhaust port for carbon buildup Reassemble the muffler in the 11 reverse order of disassembly IMPORTANT If you note exces...

Страница 15: ...plug and pour about 7 ml 4 oz of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly coat the interior of the engine Reinstall the...

Страница 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 WARRANTY PERIOD...

Страница 20: ...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 the warranty period Cer...

Страница 21: ...ned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to confo...

Страница 22: ...22 NOTES...

Страница 23: ...23 NOTES...

Страница 24: ...SHINDAIWA COM When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application opera...

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