Shindaiwa Articulated Hedge AH242 - Manual (Page 8)

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B
Install Blade Guard
1. Move stop switch to stop position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
WARNING!
Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe per-
sonal injury. Use a socket and extension when removing locknuts in order to
keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
3. Remove (4) locknuts (B).
4. Install blade guard.
5. Secure blade guard with four (4) locknuts.
6. Adjust blades. See “Cutter blade adjustment” section.
IMPORTANT!
If blade guard is damaged or show signs of wear, replace it.
NOTE:
Use new locknuts every other time blade guard is installed or removed.
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
WARNING!
WARNING!
Never run the engine
when adjusting the cutter
assembly.
Latch Release
Grasp the outer tube near the handle
Adjustment Lever
Adjustment Lever
Pivot the cutter assembly using the
adjustment lever...
Press the latch lock
Make sure the latch lock and the latch release
return securely to the locked position
Latch Lock
Latch Lock
■
The cutter blades are very
sharp. Do not grasp the blades
with your hands. Always use
gloves when working near the
cutter assembly.
■
Do not allow the blades to con-
tact your body.
■
Do not touch the cutter blades
when the engine is running.
The blades can oscillate even
if the engine is idling.
1. Position the hedge trimmer on a flat,
level surface.
2. With your right hand, grasp the
outer tube near the handle. With
your left hand, grip the adjustment
lever on the cutter assembly.
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock provides an interlock to
help prevent inadvertent depression of
the latch release.
3. With the index finger of your left
hand, press the latch lock. With
your left thumb, press the latch
release.
4. While holding the latch release
down, pivot the cutter assembly
away from you using the adjust-
ment lever until it is at the desired
cutting angle.
5. Release the latch lock and the latch
release. Make sure the latch lock
and the latch release return securely
to the locked position.
6. Remove the cover from the cut-
ter blade. The engine now may be
started (refer to the section ”Start-
ing the Engine”.)
Assembly (continued)