Shindaiwa AH254, AH254EF1, X7502872400 manual

AH254

ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER

SHInDAIwA OwnER’S/OPERATOR'S MAnUAL

wARnInG!

Always wear eye and ear protection

when operating this machine! To minimize the

risk of injury to yourself and others, read this

manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.

X7502872400

06/10

Contents

Main Introduction Attention Statements Safety and operation labels Contents Safety place when transporting or storing ter attachment and all handles and improperly installed parts or ter or cutter bar: replace it with a hedge trimmer. Keep the unit away lated hedge trimmer according Safety (continued) hedge trimmers safety devices. parts and accessories when repair- Product Description Specications Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III Assembly Cutter Assembly Positions Prior To Assembly Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly tact your body. when the engine is running. The Assembly (continued) WARNING! Fuel Requirements Mixing Fuel Filling the fuel tank Handling Fuel smoke or light res near the engine. stop the engine and allow it to cool before Wipe all spilled fuel and move at least 3 WARNING The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. when the Engine Starts... Starting the Engine (continued) Starting A Flooded Engine Stopping the Engine If the engine does not start Checking Unit Condition Operation Preparations Cutting Sequence Using the Hedge Trimmer Maintenance General maintenance Mufer Spark Plug Fasteners A 10/15-Hour maintenance B 50-hour maintenance 135-Hour Maintenance Valve Adjustment incorrectly may cause hard engine or uncomfortable with Mufer and spark arrester maintenance Cutter blade adjustment Carburetor Adjustment Adjusting Engine Idle Idle Speed Adjustment Long Term Storage nOTE: Troubleshooting Guide EnGInE DOES nOT START OR HARD TO START EnGInE DOES nOT START ADDITIOnAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Top of engine is getting dirty and oily. Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust. LOw POwER OUTPUT Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIOnAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Engine is knocking. Troubleshooting Guide (continued) What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Top of engine is getting dirty and oily. Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust. Page Page DCLARATION DE GARANTIE LIMI- TE Page Page Page Servicing Information Parts/Serial number Service Consumer Product Support warranty Registration