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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