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CAUTION!
■Always maintain the articu-
lated hedge trimmer according
to this owner’s manual and
follow the recommended
scheduled maintenance.
■Never modify or disable any of
the hedge trimmer’s safety
devices.
■Always use genuine
Shindaiwa parts and accesso-
ries when repairing or main-
taining this unit.
■Do not make unauthorized
modifications to the articulated
hedge trimmer.
■Never allow the engine to run
at high RPM without a load.
Doing so could damage the
engine.
■When transporting the hedge
trimmer in a vehicle, tie it
down securely to prevent fuel
spillage or damage to the unit.
■Always clear your work area
of trash or hidden debris to
help ensure good footing.
■Keep the cutters sharp and
properly adjusted.
■Keep the articulated hedge
trimmer as clean as possible.
Keep it free of loose vegeta-
tion, mud, etc.
Figure 2
WARNING!
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■Never transport the articulated
hedge trimmer nor set it down
with the engine running. An
engine that’s running could be
accidently accelerated causing
the blades to oscillate.
■Make sure the cover is in
place when transporting the
articulated hedge trimmer.
■When carrying the articulated
hedge trimmer by hand, the
cutter attachment should be
pointing backward with the
cutter blade in the retracted or
transporting position (see
page 13 for articulating
adjustment procedures).
See Figure 2.
SAFETY
Troubleshooting Guide (continued)
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS
Poor
acceleration.
Clogged air cleaner
element.
Clogged fuel filter.
Carburetor mixture
too lean.
Idle speed set too low.
Clean the air cleaner
element.
Replace the fuel filter.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
Adjust: 2.750 (Ⳳ250) rpm (min-1)
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Engine stops
abruptly.
Switch turned off.
Fuel tank empty.
Clogged fuel filter.
Water in the fuel.
Shorted spark plug or
loose terminal.
Ignition failure.
Piston seizure.
Reset the switch and re-start.
Refuel.
Replace filter.
Drain and refill with fresh, clean
unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
of 87 or higher mixed with
a 2-cycle air cooled mixing oil that
meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD
and/or JASO FC classified oils at
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Clean and replace spark plug,
tighten the terminal.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
Engine difficult
to shut off.
Ground (stop) wire is
disconnected, or switch
is defective.
Overheating due to
incorrect spark plug.
Overheated engine.
Test and replace
as required.
Replace the spark plug with a
Champion CJ8 or equivalent spark
plug of the correct heat range.
Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to
0.024-inch (0.6 mm).
Idle engine until cool. Refer to
page 20 (overheated engine).
Cutting
attachment
moves at
engine idle.
Engine idle too high.
Broken clutch spring or
worn clutch spring boss.
Loose attachment
holder.
Set idle: 2,750 (Ⳳ250) rpm (min-1)
Replace spring/shoes as
required, check idle speed.
Inspect and re-tighten
holder securely.
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TROUBLESHOOTING