Shindaiwa Articulated Hedge AHS242 - Manual (Page 14)

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Starting a flooded engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by
cranking the engine several times.
3. If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.
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After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3
minutes before operating the unit.
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If the engine does not continue to
run, repeat the appropriate crank-
ing procedures for a cold or warm
engine.When the engine starts,
clear excess fuel from the combus-
tion chamber by accelerating the
engine several times with the throt-
tle lever.
When the Engine Starts...
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Advancing the throttle makes the
cutting attachment move faster;
releasing the throttle permits the
attachment to stop moving. If the
cutting attachment continues to
move when the engine returns to
idle, carburetor idle speed should
be adjusted (see “Adjusting Engine
Idle”.).
If the engine does not start
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Repeat the appropriate starting pro-
cedure for a cold or warm engine.
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If the engine still fails to start,
use the procedures for “Starting a
flooded engine.”
Starting the Engine (continued)
Slide ignition switch to OFF
OFF
Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING!
The cutting attachment can
continue moving after the engine is
stopped!
Checking Unit Condition
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly in-
stalled attachment vibrates, replace the
attachment with new one and re-check.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a for-
eign object or if the unit becomes tangled.
Do not operate with broken or damaged
equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
speeds without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment
holders.
NEVER operate the unit with the pro-
tective devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts
and accessories with your Shindaiwa
hedge trimmer. Do not make modifica-
tions to this unit without written approv-
al from Shindaiwa.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
one.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield
or other protective device is no
guarantee of protection against rico-
chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD
AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!