Operator Safety
Always wear a hard hat | This machine is designed | ALWAYS clear your work area |
to reduce the risk of head | for trimming hedges. Do | |
injuries during operation of | not use this machine for | of trash or hidden debris that |
this machine. | other purposes. | could be thrown back at you or |
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| toward a bystander. |
ALWAYS protect | Always wear eye and hearing protection. | |
Shindaiwa recommends wearing a | ||
yourself from hazards | face shield as additional face and eye | |
such as thorny brush |
| protection. |
and flying debris by |
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wearing gloves and | Always operate with both hands | NEVER allow children to |
close fitting clothing | firmly gripping the machine. | use the unit. Avoid operating |
that covers arms and |
| near bystanders or when |
legs. Never wear | Keep a proper footing | children are nearby. |
shorts. Don't wear loose |
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clothing or items such | and do not overreach— | Keep bystanders at least |
as jewelry that could | maintain your balance | |
get caught in machinery | at all times during | 15 meters away from the |
or underbrush. Secure | operation. | operating trimmer to reduce |
long hair so it is above |
| the risk of being struck by |
shoulder level. |
| falling objects or thrown |
| ALWAYS be aware of | debris. |
| your surroundings and |
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| alert to any danger that |
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| you may not hear due to |
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| machine noise. |
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| Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip | ALWAYS wear |
| soles to provide good footing. | clothing. Gloves offer added |
| proctection and are strongly | |
| recommended. Never operate | recommended. Do not wear |
| machine | clothing or jewelry that could |
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| get caught in machinery. |
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Product Description
Spark | Air Filter | |
Assembly | ||
Plug | ||
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Ignition
Fuel Tank
ThrottleTrigger Fuel Tank Guard
Powerhead Assembly
Hedge Trimmer Cutter
Assembly
Cutter Assembly
Adjustment LeverCutter Blade
Cover
Handle
Outer
Tube
Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with the Shindaiwa AHS242 articulated hedge trimmer and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top perfor- mance, longer service life, and safer operation.
Handle
Grip 
Fuel Tank
Guard
Latch Release | Hedge Trimmer |
| Cutter Assembly |
Latch Lock | Cutter Bar and |
Gearcase | Cutter Blades |
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