Shindaiwa DH212 - Manual (Page 2)

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ntroductIon
The Shindaiwa DH212 Hedge Trimmer is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without com-
promise to quality, comfort, safety, or durability. Shindaiwa high performance engines represent the leading edge of 2-cycle
engine technology, and deliver exceptionally high power at remarkably low displacement and weight. As a professional
owner/operator, you’ll soon discover why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself.
the operator
’
s manual
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information
for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
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Introduction ..................................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ............................................. 2
- The Safety manual ................................................... 2
Safety .............................................................................. 3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ...3
- International Symbols .............................................. 3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .............. 3
- Equipment Check ..................................................... 6
Emission Control ............................................................ 8
Description ...................................................................... 7
Contents .......................................................................... 9
Assembly......................................................................... 9
- Install Blade Stiffener ............................................ 10
- Remove Blade Stiffener ......................................... 11
Operation ....................................................................... 12
- Fuel ........................................................................ 12
- Starting Cold Engine .............................................. 13
- Starting Warm Engine ............................................ 14
- Stopping Engine ..................................................... 14
- Hedge Trimming .................................................... 15
Copyright© 2008 By Shindaiwa, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
Maintenance .............................................................16
- Skill Levels .......................................................16
- Maintenance Intervals .......................................16
- Air Filter ...........................................................17
- Fuel Filter ..........................................................17
- Spark Plug .........................................................18
- Cooling System ................................................18
- Exhaust System .................................................20
- Carburetor Adjustment ......................................21
- Lubrication ........................................................22
- Sharpening Blades ............................................23
- Blade Adjustment ..............................................24
Troubleshooting .......................................................25
Storage .....................................................................26
Specifications ...........................................................27
Emissions Warranty .................................................28
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make changes to
products without prior notice, and without obligation to
make alterations to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT
The information contained in these instructions describes
units available at the time of publication.