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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AH231 ARTICULATED
HEDGE TRIMMER
Shindaiwa Inc.
P.O. Box 2810
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
Telephone: 503 692-3070
FAX: 503 692-6696
www.shindaiwa.com
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka yourself and others! Read this
Nishi, Asaminami-ku
manual and familiarize yourself
Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan
with the contents. Always wear
Telephone: 81-82-849-2220
eye and hearing protection
FAX: 81-82-849-2481
when operatin
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Contents Attention Statements PAGE Throughout this manual are special attention statements. Attention Statements........................... 1 Introduction ......................................... 2 DANGER! Safety Precautions ............................... 2 A statement preceded by the Operating Precautions ........................ 5 triangular attention symbol and the word “DANGER” indicates an Operating the Trimmer ...................... 7 imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
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SAFETY Introduction Safety Precautions The Shindaiwa AH231 Articulatied Hedge Trimmer is designed and built DANGER! to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to THE ARTICULATED HEDGE quality, comfort, safety or durability. TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED Shindaiwa’s high-performance AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK! engines represent the leading edge of Approaching or contacting 2-cycle engine technology, delivering electrical lines with the trimmer exceptionally high power with remark
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Safety Precautions Owners Warranty Read and follow this Electrical Hazard Responsibilities Consequential Damages manual, make sure anyone using the trimmer As the small off-road engine owner, In the event that other component does likewise. Failure to parts of this product are damaged by you are responsible for the perfor- do so could result in mance of the required maintenance the failure of a warranted part, serious personal injury or Keep bystanders at least Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will rep
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SAFETY Safety Equipment and Labels Emission System Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency When sold within the U.S., this and Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. are engine’s emission control system is pleased to explain the emission control warranted for a period of two (2) years Shaft Safety Label system warranty on your new small off- from the date this product is first road (n
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TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Precautions Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WARNING! Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Use Good Judgement Warped or damaged Inspect and replace Excessive ■ Always make sure the cutter ■ Do not operate the articulated attachment. attachment as required. vibration. attachment is properly hedge trimmer with the muffler Loose gearcase. Tighten gearcase securely. installed and firmly tightened removed. before operation. ■ Make sure there is always good Be
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SAFETY Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS CAUTION! Symptom Possible Cause Remedy WARNING! ■ Always maintain the articu- Clogged air cleaner Clean the air cleaner Poor ■ Never transport the articulated element. element. lated hedge trimmer according acceleration. hedge trimmer nor set it down to this owner’s manual and Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. with the engine running. An follow the recommended engine that’s running could be scheduled maintenance. Carbureto
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TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Operating the Articulated Hedge Trimmer LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Always wear a hard hat to reduce Operator is overworking the risk of head injuries during Shorten trimmer line. Cut at Is the engine the machine. a slower rate. operation of this unit. overheating? Carburetor mixture is Consult with an authorized Secure long hair Always wear eye and hearing too lean. servicing dealer. so it is above protection. Shindaiwa
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DESCRIPTION Troubleshooting Guide AH231 Specifications ENGINE DOES NOT START Dry Weight .....................5.9 kg/13.0 lb. Muffler Type ............... 2-Stage Catalyst What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Length (storage or transporting Starting Method .......................... Recoil Does the engine NO Fluid in the crankcase. servicing dealer. crank? position) ................ 2360mm/93.0 in. Internal damage. Cooling System .................
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MAINTENANCE Product Description Long Term Storage Top Engine Whenever the unit will not be used for Air Filter CAUTION! Cover Screw 30 days or longer, use the following Assembly Gasoline stored in the carburetor procedures to prepare it for storage: Spark for extended periods can cause Hedge Trimmer Plug ■ Clean external parts thoroughly hard starting, and could also lead Cutter Assembly Cutter Assembly and apply a light coating of oil to all to increased service and mainte- Adjustment Lever met
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ASSEMBLY Cutter Blade Adjustment Powerhead Installation 1. Loosen all blade locknuts at least Spark one full turn. WARNING! Plug 2. Tighten each blade shoulder bolt Main The cutter blades are very sharp! firmly, and then loosen the shoul- Shaft der bolts 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Always wear gloves when working Outer Tube around the cutter assembly. 3. Working from the gearcase end, lock each bolt in place by firmly CAUTION! tightening its locknut while preventing the shoulder bolt from Operating the tri
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MAINTENANCE Assembly: AH231 135-hour Maintnenace Remove the Cylinder Cover. Disconnect the spark plug boot 4. Remove the two 5 mm muffler Every 135 hours of operation, and loosen the three engine cover 1. Remove the spark plug boot. screws. Remove the lower muffler remove and clean the muffler. screws (top screw is captive) screw, then lift the muffler assem- 2. Loosen the three cylinder cover bly from the engine. screws, and then lift off the cylinder WARNING! cover. 5. Remove the rear muffler
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ASSEMBLY 50-Hour Maintenance Assembly; AH231 Every 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or Black Wire dirty conditions): ■ Remove and clean the cylinder AH231_35 cover and clean dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins. ■ Lubricate the gearcase. To perform this operation, first remove Gearcase the gearcase from the outer tube as Grease follows (Figure 28.): Fitting Figure 29 Gearcase Clamp Bolt Servicing the fuel filter Outer Tube Spark Plug CAUTION! Wire Make sure you do not pi
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MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly 10-Hour Maintenance 10/15-Hour Maintenance 2. With the index finger of your left CAUTION! CAUTION! hand, press the latch release. With WARNING! Before removing the spark plug, your left thumb, press the latch Do not operate the unit if the air clean the area around the plug to lock. See Figure 12. cleaner or element is damaged, or ■ The cutter blades are very prevent dirt and debris from getting if the element is wet. sharp. Do not grasp th
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OPERATION Daily Maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Adjusting the Cutter Assembly following: WARNING! Cutter Assembly for Desired for Storage or Transportation ■ Remove all dirt and debris from the Cutting Angles Always wear gloves when working engine, check the cooling fins and around the cutter assembly. WARNING! air cleaner for clogging, and clean WARNING! as necessary. See Figure 24. ■ Clean any debris or dirt from the Never run the engine when hedge t
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MAINTENANCE Mixing Fuel General Maintenance Muffler IMPORTANT! CAUTION! WARNING! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, Some types of gasoline contain OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON- WARNING! Minimize the risk of fire! alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygen- TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY ated gasoline may cause in- ■ Stop engine before refueling. Operating the engine without a BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR creased operating temperatures. ■ Always allow the Articulated muffler or with a muffler that is ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVI
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OPERATION Adjusting The Carburetor Starting A Cold Engine – Restarting After Refueling IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Choke Lever WARNING! Use a tachometer, if one is available, to Engine ignition is controlled by a two- Closed set engine idle. Standard idle speed is: position START-STOP switch mounted The cutter attachment must never -1 on the throttle body, typically labelled 2,750 (±250) rpm (min ). oscillate at engine idle speed. If “I” for START and “O” for STOP. the idle speed cannot be adjusted Id
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OPERATION Cranking The Engine 3. Open the choke (Figure 20) and fully depress the throttle lever with WARNING! WARNING! your left hand, then pull the starter handle rapidly with your right hand When the engine starts or is The cutter attachment will engage to clear excess fuel from the running–even at idle–the hedge and oscillate as the engine starts combustion chamber. trimmer cutter blade may move and accelerates. (oscillate). Keep your hands and CAUTION! If the engine does not continue to run
