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SHINDAIWA OWNER / OPERATOR’S MANUAL
HT231 HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents.
Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this
unit
Numéro de référence 89309 Rév. 6/09
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Introduction IMPORTANT! The Shindaiwa 231 series of hand-held WARNING! power equipment is designed and built The information contained in these instruc- The engine exhaust from this to deliver superior performance and tions describes units available at the time product contains chemicals known reliability without compromise to quality, of publication. to the State of California to cause comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of cancer, birth defects
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Safety Work Safely Stay Alert WARNING! A hedge trimmer has the potential to You must be physically and mentally fit to Never operate cause serious personal injury to the opera- operate this unit safely. power equipment of any kind tor or bystanders if misused, abused or if you are tired or if you are under the WARNING! mishandled. To reduce the risk of injury, you must maintain control at all times, Never make unauthorized or any other substance that could affect and observe all safety
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Safety (continued) Operating the Hedge Trimmer ALWAYS protect yourself from hazards such arms and legs. Never wear shorts. Don’t wear loose clothing or items such as jewelry that NEVER allow children to use could get caught in machinery or underbrush. the unit. Avoid operating near Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level. bystanders. ALWAYS wear eye, ear, and ALWAYS operate with both hand protection while operating this unit! ALWAYS stop the engine NEVER operate this unit if
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Product Description Blade protector Using the illustration as a guide, Front handle familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. Understanding your machine Throttle interlock helps ensure top performance, longer service life, and safer Cutter blades operation. Rear handle Blade protecter Throttle On/Off Switch Recoil starter Guard WARNING! Do not alter this machine or any of its components! Fuel tank Model HT231-30 HT231-40 Engine Type 2-cycle, horizontal cylinder,
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Mixing fuel Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities CAUTION CAUTION U.S. METRIC 2-cycle 2-cycle Never use any type of gasoline contain- This engine is designed to operate on Gasoline Gasoline mixing oil mixing oil ing more than 10% alcohol by volume! a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded US Gallons Fl.oz. Liter cc. Some types of gasoline contain alcohol gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD 1 2.6 4 80 as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gaso- class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of 2 5.2 8 160 line may cause
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Starting the Engine Before starting the engine IMPORTANT! This unit comes completely asembled. This user manual Before using this product, please make Tol kit including combination spark The terms “left,” “left-hand,” and “LH”; sure you have all the components plug/13mm wrench “right,” “right-hand,” and “RH”; “front” required for a complete unit. Carefully and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by Blade protecter inspect all components for damage. the operator during normal operation
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Starting the engine (continued) When the motor starts... 1. Open the choke by moving the choke 3. When the engine starts, clear excess If the engine does not start lever backward (toward the fuel tank). fuel from the combustion chamber by Repeat the appropriate starting proce- accelerating the engine several times 2. If the engine does not continue to run, dure for a cold or warm engine. with the throttle lever. repeat the appropriate cranking proce- If the engine still fails to start, use
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Maintenance General maintenance IMPORTANT! WARNING! WARNING! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT Before performing any main- Non-standard accessories, OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL tenance, repair, or cleaning work on cutting attachment, or replacement DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE the unit, make sure the engine and parts may not operate properly with PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB- cutting attachment are completely your unit and may cause damage and LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOW- stopped. Disconnect th
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Maintenance (continued) 10 - hour maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) 1. Remove the air filter element, and wash the element in clean, neutral solvent or warm soapy water. Rinse the ele- ment thoroughly, and then squeeze dry before reassembly. CAUTION! assembly is damaged or missing or water! 10 - 15 hour maintenance Remove and clean the spark plug. CAUTION! Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to Before removing the spark plug, clean 0.6–0.7 mm 0.024 - 0.028 inch (0.6 - 0.
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50 hour maintenance Every 50 hours of operation (more Hooked often in dusty or dirty conditions): Gearcase grease wire Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt from the cylinder fins. BOTTOM Gearcase lubrication VIEW Remove the gearcase cover, and use solvent and a soft brush to remove all old grease from the gearcase. To refill, hand-pack the gearcase with approximately 40–50 grams 50 hour maintenance of high quality lithium-based grease (50– 70% of capacity). DO NOT
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Maintenance (continued) 139 - hour maintenance WARNING! Top tail plate Never operate the unit with arrester! Operating with a missing or dam- Spark arrester screen screws Lower tail plate could also damage your hearing. If the engine becomes sluggish and low Plate on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen. cover bolts 1. Loosen the knob of the spark plug cover and remove the cover. 2. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug. Gaskets 3. Loosen the four 5 mm bolts located
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. NO Fluid in the crankcase. Does the engine crank? Internal damage. YES Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. NO Good compression? Excess wear on cylinder, piston, Consult with an authorized rings. servicing dealer. YES Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated; Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline mixture incorrect. with a pump octane of 87 or
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Operate at slower rate. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with Improper fuel ratio. a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with a 2-cycle mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO- L-EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dir
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Clean or replace the air filter. Clogged air filter. Replace the fuel filter. Clogged fuel filter. Poor acceleration. Consult with an authorized Lean fuel/air mixture. servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifications page Idle speed set too low. for correct idle speed. Switch turned off. Reset the switch and re-start. Fuel tank empty. Refuel. See Fuel section of manual. Clogged fuel filter. Replace fuel filte
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Emission System Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Owners Warranty Responsibilities The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environ- As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible mental Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Inc. are pleased for the performance of the required maintenance listed in to explain the exhaust and evaporative emission control this owners manual. Shindaiwa Inc. recommends that you system warranty on your new small off-road (non-road) ret
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NOTES NOTAs REMARQUES Shindaiwa Inc. Shindaiwa Corporation. © 2009 Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 SW Herman Rd. 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi, Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa Inc. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima Specifications subject to change without notice. U.S.A. 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 503 692-3070 Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 503 692-6696 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 www.shindaiwa.com
