Shindaiwa AHS2510, 68800-94313 User Manual
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AHS2510 ARTICULATED
HEDGE TRIMMER
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.
Part Number 68800-94313 Rev. 3/07
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Introduction
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT�
IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR�
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF�
ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR�
MEDICATION.�
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The Shindaiwa AHS2510 Articulated
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 all position
4-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!
The procedures described in this manual
are intended to help you get the most from
your machine 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.
Contents
Introduction ................................................ 2
Attention Statements ................................. 2
Safety Instructions ..................................... 2
Safety Equipment and Labels ................... 3
Operating Precautions ............................... 3
Operating the Hedge Trimmer ................. 4
Specifications .............................................. 5
Product Description ................................... 5
Assembly ..................................................... 6
Adjusting the Cutter Assembly ................. 7
Mixing Fuel ................................................ 8
Starting the Engine .................................... 9
Stopping the Engine ................................ 10
Adjusting Engine Idle .............................. 10
Maintenance ............................................. 11
Cutter Blade Adjustment ......................... 12
Long Term Storage .................................. 13
Troubleshooting Guide ........................... 15
Emission System Warranty ..................... 18
Page
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special attention statements.
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 machine.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special signicance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
Read and follow this manual, make
sure anyone using the trimmer
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.
This product conducts electricity.
Keep the product and/or operator a minimum distance of 15 feet
(4.5 meters) away from electrical
sources and power lines.
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.
The blades are SHARP! Handle
with care.
Safety Instructions
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 cause serious personal injury
to the operator or bystanders 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!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never operate
power equipment of any
kind if you are tired or if you are under
the inuence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other substance that could
affect your ability or judgement.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instructions describes machines 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 AHS2510 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 machines previously
manufactured.
Safety Equipment and Labels
Shaft Safety Label
Stop
Switch
Throttle
Interlock
Handle
Cutter Guard
Cutter Blade
Scabbard
IMPORTANT!
Caution, Danger, Warning, 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.
Figure 1
Operating Precautions
n Never transport the articulated
hedge trimmer or leave it unattended with the engine running.
An engine that’s running could be
accidently accelerated causing the
blades to oscillate.
n Make sure the cover is in place
when transporting the articulated
hedge trimmer.
n Always make sure the cutter attach-
ment is properly installed and rmly
tightened before operation.
n Inspect for broken, missing or
improperly installed parts or attachments.
n Never use a cracked or warped
cutter or cutter bar: replace it with
a serviceable one and make sure it
ts properly.
n Make sure there are no missing or
loose fasteners, and that the stop
switch and throttle controls are
working properly.
WARNING!
n 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!
n Never smoke or light res near the
hedge trimmer. Keep the trimmer
away from excessive heat. Engine
fuel is very ammable and re could
lead to serious personal injury or
property damage.
n Make sure the cutters are correctly
adjusted before operating the articulated hedge trimmer (see page 13
for cutter adjustment procedures).
Never attempt cutter adjustment
with the engine running!
n Before starting the engine, make
sure the cutter is not contacting
anything.
n Stop the machine immediately if it
suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
n Always stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike
a foreign object or if the machine
becomes tangled. Do not operate
with broken or damaged equipment.
n When cutting a branch that is under
tension, be alert for spring-back so
that you will not be struck by the
moving branch.
n 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.
n Always stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overlling and wipe off any fuel that
may have spilled.
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CAUTION!
n Always maintain the articulated
hedge trimmer according to this
owner’s manual and follow the
recommended scheduled maintenance.
n Never modify or disable any of the
hedge trimmer’s safety devices.
n Always use genuine Shindaiwa
parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining this machine.
n Do not make unauthorized modi-
cations to the articulated hedge
trimmer.
n Never allow the engine to run at
high RPM without a load. Doing so
could damage the engine.
n When transporting the hedge trim-
mer in a vehicle, tie it down securely
to prevent fuel spillage or damage
to the machine.
n Always stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overlling and wipe off any fuel that
may have spilled.
n Never place ammable material
close to the engine mufer and
never run the engine without the
spark arrestor screen in place.
n Always clear your work area of
trash or hidden debris to help ensure good footing.
n Keep the cutters sharp and properly
adjusted.
n Keep the articulated hedge trimmer
as clean as possible. Keep it free of
loose vegetation, mud, etc.
Operating the Articulated Hedge Trimmer
Always wear a hard hat to reduce
the risk of head injuries during
operation of this machine.
Secure long hair
so it is above
shoulder level.
Wear non-slip heavy-duty
gloves to improve your
grip on the trimmer handle.
Wear snug-tting clothes
that also permit freedom of
movement. NEVER wear
shorts!
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach—maintain your balance
at all times during operation.
Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip
soles to provide good footing.
Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. Never operate machine
bare-footed.
Always wear eye and hearing protection. Shindaiwa recommends wearing
a face shield as additional face and
eye protection.
Always operate with
both hands rmly gripping the machine.
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.
Figure 2
Prior To Assembly
Product Description
Using Figure 3 as a guide, familiarize yourself with the Shindaiwa AHS2510 articulated hedge trimmer and its various components. Understanding your machine helps
ensure top performance, longer service life,
and safer operation.
Before assembling, make sure you have
all the components required for a complete
unit:
n Engine/outer tube assembly
n Gearcase/cutter assembly
n Kit with this manual and tool kit for
routine maintenance.
n Cutter blade scabbard
Carefully inspect all components for damage.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to your articulated
hedge trimmer or its components.
IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and
“rear” refer to directions as viewed by the
operator during normal operation.
Stop Switch
Throttle
Trigger
Recoil
Starter
Figure 3
Spark
Plug
Fuel Tank Guard
Powerhead Assembly
Handle
Grip
Fuel Tank
Guard
Air Filter
Assembly
Fuel Tank
Hedge Trimmer Cutter
Assembly
Cutter
Assembly
Adjustment
Lever
Handle
Latch Lock
Latch
Release
Gearcase
Outer
Tube
Cutter Guard
Cutter Blade
Scabbard
Hedge Trimmer
Cutter Assembly
Cutter Bar and
Cutter Blades
Specications
Model Name............................................................................AHS2510
Engine Model...........................................................................SF2510E
Engine Type................................4-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled
Dry Weight....................................................................6.2 kg/13.6 lbs.
Bore x Stroke.................................................34 x 27 mm/1.34 X1.06”
Displacement. ............................................................24.5cc/1.5 cu. in.
Engine Speed at Maximum Power Output............7,500 rpm (min-1)
Maximum Power Output ..............................................1.1 hp/0.8 kW
Engine Speed at Idling ............................................3,000 rpm (min-1)
Maximum Engine Speed ......................................10,500 rpm (min-1)
Fuel/Oil Ratio ...........................................50:1 with Premium 2-cycle
air cooled mixing oil
Fuel Tank Capacity.........................................................590 ml/20 oz.
Carburetor............................................Walbro WYL diaphragm type
Ignition System , Fully electronic, program controlled
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Spark Plug.....................................................................NGK CMR5H
Air Filter .................................................Non-reversible, heavy duty,
two-stage, filter element
Starting Method...........................................................Recoil Star ter
Stopping Method ............................................................Slide Switch
Cooling System ..................................................................Forced Air
Transmission Type........................... Automatic, centrifugal clutch
with bevel gear
Blade Length ...........................................................567 mm/22.3 in.
Cutter Drive.......................................................................Spur Gear
Gear Lubricant ..............................................Lithium Based Grease
Standard Equipment : Tool kit containing a spark plug wrench,
4mm hex wrench, and 8 x 10 mm spanner
Optional Equipment : Harness and bracket, front handle
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Assembly
Connect the Powerhead/Outer
Tube to the Gearcase
1. Place the powerhead/outer Tube Assembly on a clean, flat surface, spark
plug facing up.
2. Use the 4mm hex wrench to loosen the
tube clamp and index screw. Verify that
the D-shaped shim washer is positioned
as shown in Figure 4.
Gearcase/Cutter
Assembly
Tube
Clamp
CAUTION!
Do not remove the D-shaped shim
washer! The shim washer prevents
damage from overtightening the tube
clamp screw.
3. Slide the outer tube into the tube clamp
until the tube bottoms. If installation is
difficult, rotate the outer tube or main
shaft slightly until you feel the mainshaft splines engage with the gearcase.
CAUTION!
Do not force the shaft tube into the
gearcase! Excessive force can damage the shaft tube and mainshaft.
4. Position the outer tube so that the index
hole on the outer tube is aligned with
the index screw on the gearcase tube
clamp.
Outer Tube
Index
Figure 4
Hole
5. Using finger pressure only, thread the
index screw into the index hole located
on the outer tube until it bottoms out.
6. Tighten the index screw and the clamp
screw firmly.
Index Screw
D-Washer
Clamp Screw
Mainshaft
NOTE:
It may be necessary to twist the outer tube
slightly for the index screw to be inserted fully.
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