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. | ALWAYS be aware of | falling objects or thrown |
| 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. |
Product Description
Spark Plug
Air Filter
Assembly
Ignition Throttle
interlock
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| Fuel | |
| Fuel Tank | Tank | |
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Throttle Trigger | Guard |
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Powerhead Assembly | |||
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Hedge Trimmer Cutter
Assembly
Cutter Assembly
Adjustment LeverCutter
Blade
Cover
Outer
Tube
Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize your- self with the Shindaiwa AH254 articulated hedge trimmer and its various components. Under- standing your machine helps ensure top perfor- mance, longer service life, and safer operation.
Throttle
assembly
Hand guard
Hand grip
| Latch Release | Hedge Trimmer |
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| Cutter Assembly |
Latch | Gearcase | Cutter Bar and |
Lock |
| Cutter Blades |
WARNING!
Recoil |
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starter | Fuel Tank |
Do not alter this machine or any of its components!
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