Shindaiwa AH231, 63848-94010 Every 10 hours of operation, Every 10 to 15 hours of operation

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Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly

10-Hour Maintenance

10/15-Hour Maintenance

OPERATION

WARNING!

■The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not grasp the blades with your hands. Do not brush the blades against your body.

■Never run the engine nor operate the articulated hedge trimmer when the cutter assembly is in the storage/ transport position.

IMPORTANT!

Always use gloves when working near the cutter assembly.

Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface with the engine resting on the fuel tank guard. Make sure the scabbard is in place on the blade.

1.With your right hand, grasp the handle, located immediately behind the hand guard. With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutter assembly.

See Figure 11.

Adjustment

Lever

Figure 11

IMPORTANT!

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

2.With the index finger of your left hand, press the latch release. With your left thumb, press the latch lock. See Figure 12.

Latch Release

Latch Lock

Figure 12

3.While holding the latch lock down, pivot the cutter assembly using the adjustment lever until it is straight with the outer tube (pivot 180° ).

See Figure 13.

Adjustment

Lever

Figure 13

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

5.Remove the scabbard from the cutter blade. The engine now may be started (refer to page 16 for procedures).

CAUTION!

Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is wet.

Every 10 hours of operation,

(more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):

Remove the air cleaner element from the air cleaner housing and clean it thoroughly with soap and water. Let it dry before reinstalling the element. See Figure 25.

Unscrew

Fastener

AH231_30

Remove and

clean the

element

Figure 25

CAUTION!

Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts.

Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:

■Remove and clean the spark plug. See Figure 26. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.024-inch (0.6 mm). If the plug must be replaced, use only: Champion CJ8 or equivalent type spark plug of correct heat range.

Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode.

AH231_31 0.024 inch (0.6 mm)

Figure 26

■Lubricate the cutter assembly gearbox by pumping one or two strokes of lithium-base grease into the grease fitting using a lever-type grease gun. See Figure 27.

CAUTION!

Overlubricating can cause the gearbox to operate sluggishly and can cause grease to leak out.

Gearbox

Grease

Fitting

Figure 27

MAINTENANCE

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Contents AH231 Articulated Hedge Trimmer Contents Safety Precautions IntroductionThis Warranty is Administered by Owners Warranty ResponsibilitiesWhat is Not Covered Consequential DamagesWhat is Covered by this Warranty Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsManufacturer’s Warranty Coverage Use Good Judgement Operating PrecautionsTroubleshooting Guide Minimize the Risk of FireSafety Troubleshooting LOW Power Output Safety AH231 Specifications Gear Lubricant .. Lithium-based grease Standard EquipmentLong Term Storage Prior To AssemblyProduct Description Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead Cutter Blade AdjustmentPowerhead Installation Remove the Cylinder Cover Assembly AH231Hour Maintnenace Connect the Throttle CableServicing the fuel filter Hour MaintenanceAssemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable Every 10 hours of operation Every 10 to 15 hours of operationDaily Maintenance Adjusting the Cutter Assembly for Storage or TransportationFilling the Fuel Tank General MaintenanceMixing Fuel Examples of 501 mixing quantitiesCheck and Adjust Idle Speed Control Positions warm engineStopping the Engine When The Engine Starts Or FiresCranking The Engine If The Engine Fails To Start

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