Shindaiwa AH242, X7502801000 manual Emission Control Exhaust & Evaporative, Prior To Assembly

Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III

The emission control system for the engine is EM/TWC (Engine Modification and 3-way Catalyst) and for the fuel tank the Control System is EVAP (Evaporative Emissions) or N (for nylon tank). Evaporative emission may be applicable to California models only.

An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY; information on label varies by en- gine FAMILY).

PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD)

The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.

Assembly

Prior To Assembly

Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:

■■Hedge Trimmer Assembly

■■Kit with this manual and tool kit for routine maintenance.

■■Cutter blade cover

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

IMPORTANT!

The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation.

Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly

WARNING! Adjustment Lever

Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly.

WARNING!	Grasp the outer tube near the handle
■■The cutter blades are very
	Latch Lock
sharp. Do not grasp the blades
with your hands. Always use
gloves when working near the
cutter assembly.
■■Do not allow the blades to con-
tact your body.	Latch Release
■■Do not touch the cutter blades
	Press the latch lock
when the engine is running.
	IMPORTANT!
The blades can oscillate even
	The latch lock provides an interlock to
if the engine is idling.
	help prevent inadvertent depression of
	the latch release.

Latch Lock

Pivot the cutter assembly using the

adjustment lever...

Adjustment Lever

Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to the locked position

5. Release the latch lock and the latch

release. Make sure the latch lock and

the latch release return securely to

1.Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface.

2.With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle. With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutter assembly.

3.With the index finger of your left hand, press the latch lock. With your left thumb, press the latch release.

4.While holding the latch release down, pivot the cutter assembly away from you using the adjustment lever until it is at the desired cutting angle.

the locked position.

6. Remove the cover from the cut-

ter blade. The engine now may be

started (refer to the section ”Start-

ing the Engine”.)

7