Shindaiwa AHS242, X7502801100 Safety Equipment and Labels, Tion labels are undamaged and readable

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Safety (continued)

WARNING!

Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.

	CAUTION!	■■Do not make unauthorized modi-	■■Always stop the engine and allow
	■■Always maintain the articu-	fications to the articulated hedge	it to cool before refueling. Avoid
	■■Always maintain the articu-	trimmer or its components.	overfilling and wipe off any fuel
	lated hedge trimmer according	■■Keep the cutters sharp and prop-	that may have spilled.
	to this owner’s manual and fol-		that may have spilled.
	to this owner’s manual and fol-		■■Never place flammable material
	low the recommended scheduled	erly adjusted.	■■Never place flammable material
	maintenance.	■■Never allow the engine to run at	close to the engine muffler and
	■■Never modify or disable any of the	high speed without a load. Doing	never run the engine without the
		high speed without a load. Doing	spark arrestor screen in place.
		so could damage the engine.	spark arrestor screen in place.
	hedge trimmer’s safety devices.	so could damage the engine.	■■Always clear your work area of
	hedge trimmer’s safety devices.	■■When transporting the hedge
	Doing so may cause damage and	■■When transporting the hedge
	lead to personal injury.	trimmer in a vehicle, tie it down	trash or hidden debris to help
	lead to personal injury.	trimmer in a vehicle, tie it down	ensure good footing.
	■■Always use genuine Shindaiwa	securely to prevent fuel spillage or	ensure good footing.
	■■Always use genuine Shindaiwa	securely to prevent fuel spillage or	■■Keep the articulated hedge trim-
	parts and accessories when repair-	damage to the machine.	■■Keep the articulated hedge trim-
	ing or maintaining this machine.		mer as clean as possible. Keep it
	ing or maintaining this machine.		free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
			free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.

Safety Equipment and Labels

Shaft Safety Label

Cutter Blade

Cover

		Stop
		Switch

	Throttle Interlock	Handle	IMPORTANT!
	Throttle Interlock	Handle	Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation
			Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation
			Information Labels: Make sure all informa-
			tion labels are undamaged and readable.
			Immediately replace damaged or missing
			information labels. New labels are available
			from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

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Contents AHS242 Articulated Hedge Trimmer Introduction ContentsSafety Safety and Operational LabelsOperating Precautions Tion labels are undamaged and readable Safety Equipment and LabelsProduct Description Operator SafetyEmission Control Exhaust & Evaporative SpecificationsAdjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly AssemblyPrior To Assembly Throttle lever free play Travel limiter and adjustment rangeAdjusting cutter assembly for storage or transportation Fuel Requirements Mixing FuelStarting the Engine Filling the Fuel TankOpen Checking Unit Condition When the Engine StartsIf the engine does not start Starting a flooded engineSafe Operation General maintenanceBefore trimming Working PositionDaily Maintenance MaintenanceGearcase lubrication Hour maintenance More frequently in dusty conditionsCover.CAUTION Remove and replace the fuel filter element Hour Maintenance Adjusting Engine Idle Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break-InIdle Speed Adjustment Long Term StorageTroubleshooting Guide Engine is knocking Engine stops abruptly Poor accelerationExceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 01/2010 Page Page Parts/Serial Number Servicing Information