Shindaiwa Articulated Hedge AHS254 - Manual (Page 2)

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wARnInG!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Introduction
The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held
power equipment is designed and built
to deliver superior performance and reli-
ability without compromise to quality,
comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa
engines represent the leading edge
of high-performance engine technol-
ogy, delivering exceptionally high
power with remarkably low displace-
ment and weight. As an owner/opera-
tor, you’ll soon discover for yourself why
Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!
Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”.
Attention Statements
wARnInG!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “WARNING” contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTIOn!
A statement preceded by the
word “CAUTION” contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon
to prevent mechanical damage.
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.
DAnGER!
A statement pre-
ceded by the triangular attention
symbol and the word “DANGER”
contains information that should be
acted upon to prevent serious injury
or death.
IMPORTAnT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this 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 Shindaiwa hand-held power
equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this
Manual.
ECHO, 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.
Safety and operation labels
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.
Safety tip shoes or boots
with non-slip sole should be
worn.
This product conducts elec-
tricity. Keep the product and/
or operator a minimum dis-
tance of 33 feet (10 meters)
away from electrical sources
and power lines.
Be aware of the danger of
falling debris.
33 ft
10 M
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 recom-
mends wearing a face shield
as additional face and eye
protection.
Wear non-slip heavy-duty
gloves.
An articulated hedge trimmer
has the potential to cause
serious personal injury to the
operator or bystanders if mis-
used, abused or mishandled.
You must observe all special
safety iinstructions to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Contents
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Safety ...............................................3
Product Description .......................6
Specifications ..................................7
Emission control ............................7
Assembly .........................................7 Mixing fuel ....................................10
Filling the fuel tank ......................12
Starting the Engine .....................12
Stopping the Engine ....................14
Operation ......................................14 Maintenance .................................16
Long Term Storage ......................21
Troubleshooting Guide ...............22
Warranty .......................................25
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