Introduction
The Shindaiwa AH242 Articulated Hedge Trimmer is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reli- ability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa's engines represent the lead- ing edge of
Contents PAGE
Safety | 3 |
Product Description | 6 |
Specifications | 6 |
Emission Control | 7 |
Assembly | 7 |
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instructions describes units available at the time of publication.
Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.
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Mixing fuel | 9 |
Filling the fuel tank | 10 |
Starting the Engine | 10 |
Stopping the Engine | 12 |
Checking Unit Condition | 12 |
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WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Operation | 13 |
Maintenance | 14 |
Long Term Storage | 19 |
Troubleshooting Guide | 20 |
Warranty Statement | 23 |
The procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from your unit as well as to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your power tool, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special “atten- tion statements”.
DANGER!
A statement pre- ceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “DANGER” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains infor- mation that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains infor- mation that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.
Safety and Operational Labels
An articulated hedge trim- mer has the potential to cause serious personal injury to the operator or bystanders if mis- used, abused or mishandled. You must observe all special safety iinstructions to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Read and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the trimmer does likewise. Fail- ure to do so could result in serious personal injury or machine failure. Keep this manual for future reference.
Wear
Safety tip shoes or boots with
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the operating trim- mer to reduce the risk of being cut by the cutting blades or struck by falling objects or thrown debris.
The blades / cutting attach- ments are SHARP! Handle with care.
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