Shindaiwa AH231, 63848-94010 User Manual
Shindaiwa Inc.
P.O. Box 2810
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
Telephone: 503 692-3070
FAX: 503 692-6696
www.shindaiwa.com
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AH231 ARTICULATED
HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING!
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka
Nishi, Asaminami-ku
Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan
Telephone: 81-82-849-2220
FAX: 81-82-849-2481
䊚2002 Shindaiwa, Inc.
Part Number 63848-94010
Printed in Japan
Rev. 2/02
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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.
Part Number 63848-94010
Rev. 2/02
Contents
PAGE
Attention Statements........................... 1
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special
attention statements.
Introduction ......................................... 2
Safety Precautions ............................... 2
Operating Precautions ........................ 5
Operating the Trimmer ...................... 7
Specifications ....................................... 8
Product Description ............................ 9
Powerhead Installation ..................... 10
Assembly and Adjustment................ 11
Adjusting the Cutter Assembly........ 13
Engine Fuel ........................................ 15
Starting the Engine ........................... 16
Stopping the Engine.......................... 18
Adjusting Engine Idle ....................... 19
Maintenance ...................................... 20
Cutter Blade Adjustment .................. 25
Long Term Storage ........................... 26
Troubleshooting Guide .................... 27
Emission System Warranty .............. 31
DANGER!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and
the word “DANGER” indicates an
imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, WILL result
in death or serious injury!
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, COULD
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to avoid
damage to the unit.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE
A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your
job easier.
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Introduction
The Shindaiwa AH231 Articulatied
Hedge Trimmer is designed and built
to deliver superior performance and
reliability without compromise to
quality, comfort, safety or durability.
Shindaiwa’s high-performance
engines represent the leading edge of
2-cycle engine technology, delivering
exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight. As
an owner/operator, you’ll soon
discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication. While every
attempt has been made to provide the
latest information about your
Shindaiwa product, there may be some
differences between your AH231 and
what is described here. Shindaiwa Inc.
reserves the right to make changes to
products without prior notice and
without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
The procedures described in this
manual are intended to help you get
the most from your unit as well as to
protect you and others from harm.
These procedures are guidelines for
safe operation under most conditions,
and are not intended to replace any
safety rules and/or laws that may be
in force in your area.
If you have questions regarding
your power tool, or if you do not
understand something in this manual,
your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to
assist you.
You may also contact Shindaiwa,
Inc. at the address printed on the back
of this Manual.
Safety Precautions
SAFETY
DANGER!
THE ARTICULATED HEDGE
TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED
AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Approaching or contacting
electrical lines with the trimmer
could cause death or serious
injury. Keep the trimmer at least
33 feet (10 meters) away from
electrical lines or branches that
contact electrical lines.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
An articulated hedge trimmer has the
potential to do serious damage if
misused, abused or mishandled. To
reduce the risk of injury, you must
maintain control at all times, and
observe all safety precautions during
operation. Never permit a person
without training or instruction to
operate this trimmer!
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Safety Precautions
Read and follow this
manual, make sure
anyone using the trimmer
SAFETY
does likewise. Failure to
do so could result in
serious personal injury or
machine failure. Keep
this manual for future
reference
Always wear a hard hat to
reduce the risk of head
injuries during operation
of this machine. In
addition, always wear eye
and hearing protection.
Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as
additional face and eye
protection. Wear non-slip
heavy-duty gloves to
improve your grip on the
trimmer handle. Wear
sturdy footwear with
nonslip soles to provide
good footing. Steel-toed
safety boots are recommended. Wear snugfitting clothes that also
permit freedom of
movement.
Never operate this tool or
any other power equipment if you are tired, ill,
or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or any
substance that could
affect your ability or
judgement.
50ft
15M
Electrical Hazard
Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 meters) away
from the operating
trimmer to reduce the
risk of being struck by
falling objects or thrown
debris.
Danger Falling Debris
Owners Warranty
Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner,
you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance
listed in this owners manual.
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your small
off-road engine, but Shindaiwa Kogyo
Co., Ltd. cannot deny warranty solely
for the lack of receipts or for your
failure to ensure the performance of
all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner,
you should be aware, however, that
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. may deny
you warranty coverage if your small
off-road engine or a part has failed due
to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting
your small off-road engine to an
authorized Shindaiwa Dealer as soon
as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact a Shindaiwa
customer service representative at
(503) 692-3070 or your local Shindaiwa
Dealer.
Consequential Damages
In the event that other component
parts of this product are damaged by
the failure of a warranted part,
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will repair
or replace such component parts at no
charge to you.
What is Not Covered
■ Failures caused by abuse, neglect,
or improper maintenance
procedures.
■ Failures caused by the use of
modified or non-approved parts or
attachments.
This Warranty is Administered by:
Shindaiwa Inc.
11975 S.W. Herman Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 692-3070
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Emission System Warranty Statement
Your Warranty Rights and
Obligations
The California Air Resources Board, the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. are
pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your new small offroad (non-road) engine.
In California, new small off-road
engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the State’s stringent
anti-smog standards. In other states,
new 1997 and later non-road engines
must meet the Federal EPA’s stringent anti-smog standards. Shindaiwa
Kogyo Co., Ltd. must warrant the
emission control system on your small
off-road engine for the periods of time
listed below, provided there has been
no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your small off-road
engine.
Your engine emission control
system includes parts such as the
carburetor, the ignition system and, if
equipped, the catalytic converter.
These components are specifically
listed below.
Where a warrantable condition
exists, Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will
repair your small off-road engine at no
cost to you including diagnosis, parts,
and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Coverage
When sold within the U.S., this
engine’s emission control system is
warranted for a period of two (2) years
from the date this product is first
delivered to the original retail purchaser.
During the warranty period,
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will, at
their option, repair or replace any
defective emission-related component
on this engine. During the original
Warranty Period, these Warranty
Rights are automatically transferable
to subsequent owners of this product.
What is Covered by this
Warranty
1. Carburetor Internal Components
■ Throttle Valve, Needle, Jet,
Metering Diaphragm
2. Ignition System Components
■ Ignition Coil
■ Flywheel Rotor
3. Catalytic Converter (if originally
equipped)
The emission control system for
your particular Shindaiwa engine may
also include certain related hoses and
connectors.
Safety Equipment and Labels
Cutter Blade
Scabbard
Hand
Guard
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information
Labels: Make sure all information
labels are undamaged and readable.
Immediately replace damaged or
missing information labels. New labels
are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
SAFETY
Shaft Safety Label
High Voltage Label
Ignition
Switch
Throttle Interlock
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Figure 1
4
Operating Precautions
SAFETY
■ Always make sure the cutter
attachment is properly
installed and firmly tightened
before operation.
■ Never use a cracked or
warped cutter or cutter bar:
replace it with a serviceable
one and make sure it fits
properly.
■ Before starting the engine,
make sure the cutter is not
contacting anything.
■ Always stop the engine
immediately and check for
damage if you strike a foreign
object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with
broken or damaged equipment.
■ When cutting a branch that is
under tension, be alert for
spring-back so that you will
not be struck by the moving
branch.
■ Stop the unit immediately if it
suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. Inspect for broken,
missing or improperly installed
parts or attachments.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
■ Do not operate the articulated
hedge trimmer with the muffler
removed.
■ Make sure there is always good
ventilation when operating the
articulated hedge trimmer.
Fumes from engine exhaust can
cause serious injury or death.
Never run the engine indoors!
■ Make sure there are no missing
or loose fasteners, and that the
stop switch and throttle controls
are working properly.
■ If a cutter should bind fast in a
cut, shut off the engine immediately. Push the branch or tree to
ease the bind and free the
cutter.
■ Make sure the cutters are
correctly adjusted before
operating the articulated hedge
trimmer (see page 24 for cutter
adjustment procedures). Never
attempt cutter adjustment with
the engine running!
Troubleshooting Guide (continued)
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Excessive
vibration.
Cutter will not
rotate.
Warped or damaged
attachment.
Loose gearcase.
Bent main shaft/worn or
damaged bushings.
Shaft not installed
in powerhead or
gearcase.
Broken shaft.
Damaged gearcase.
Inspect and replace
attachment as required.
Tighten gearcase securely.
Inspect and replace
as necessary.
Inspect and reinstall
as required.
Consult your servicing
dealer.
Consult your servicing
dealer.
■ NEVER smoke or light fires
near the unit.
■ ALWAYS stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfilling and wipe
off any fuel that may
have spilled.
■ ALWAYS move the unit to a
place well away from a fuel
storage area or other readily
flammable materials before
starting the engine.
5
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
■ ALWAYS inspect the unit for
fuel leaks before each use.
During each refill, check that no
fuel leaks from around the fuel
cap and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks
are evident, stop using the unit
immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
■ NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
■ NEVER run the engine without
the spark arrester screen in place.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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