Shindaiwa AH254EF1 manual Prior To Assembly, Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly

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Assembly

Prior To Assembly

Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a com- plete unit:

■■Unit assembly

■■Kit with this manual and tool kit for routine maintenance.

■■Cutter blade cover

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

IMPORTANT!

The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation.

Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly

WARNING!

Adjustment Lever

■■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 con-

Grasp the outer tube near the handle

tact your body.

 

■■Do not touch the cutter blades

 

Latch Lock

when the engine is running. The

 

blades can oscillate even if the

 

engine is idling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING!

 

Never run the engine when

Latch Release

adjusting the cutter assembly.

Press the latch lock

 

 

 

Latch Lock

Pivot the cutter assembly using the

adjustment lever...

Adjustment Lever

Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to the straight ahead position

1.Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface.

2.With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle. With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutter assembly. With the index finger of your left hand, press the latch lock. With your left thumb, press the latch release.

3.While holding the latch release down, pivot the cutter assembly away from you using the adjust- ment lever until it is at the desired cutting angle.

4.Release the latch lock and the latch release. Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to the locked position.

IMPORTANT!

The latch lock provides an interlock to help prevent inadvertent depression of the latch release.

5.Remove the cover from the cut- ter blade. The engine now may be started (refer to the section ”Starting the Engine”).

Cutter Assembly Positions

The cutter assembly can be adjusted to eleven different positions ranging from 120° to 270° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the lock latch is securely locked after each adjustment.

Adjusting for Storage or Transportation

1.With the engine off, install the blade cover onto the blade.

2.Using the procedures described above, rotate the cutter assembly so it is parallel to the tube. Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to a locking position.

3.Make sure the blade cover is in place on the cutters before storing or transporting.

Cutter

Assembly

Positions

270°

120°

Various blade

positions possible

Gearcase rotated to the storage/

transportation position

Adjusting for Storage or Transportation

WARNING!

Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly.

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Contents AH254 Safety and operation labels ContentsIntroduction Operating Precautions SafetySafety Equipment and Labels Product Description Operator SafetyEmission Control Exhaust & Evaporative SpecificationsCutter Assembly Positions AssemblyPrior To Assembly Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter AssemblyThrottle lever free play Mixing FuelMinimize the Risk of Fire Filling the fuel tankMixing Instructions After useStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine When the Engine StartsIf the engine does not start Starting a Flooded EngineCutting Sequence Using the Hedge Trimmer PreparationsChecking Unit Condition OperationMaintenance Gearcase lubrication Hour maintenance More frequently in dusty condi- tions10/15-Hour maintenance Remove and clean or replace the spark plugEvery 50 hours of operation more Hour maintenanceRemove and replace the fuel filter element Valve Adjustment Muffler and spark arrester maintenance Cutter blade adjustmentEngine Break-In Adjusting Engine IdleIdle Speed Adjustment Long Term StorageTroubleshooting Guide Engine is knocking Is the engine overheating?Top of engine is getting dirty and oily Poor accelerationEngine stops abruptly Engine difficult to shut offExceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 01/2010 Page Page Page Parts/Serial Number Servicing Information

AH254EF1, X7502872400, AH254 specifications

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