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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AH2510/EVC
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 89310 Rev. 6/09
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Introduction IMPORTANT! WARNING! The Shindaiwa C4 series of hand-held The information contained in these instruc- power equipment is designed and built to The engine exhaust from this deliver superior performance and reliabil- tions describes units available at the time product contains chemicals known to ity without compromise to quality, comfort, of publication. the State of California to cause can- safety or durability. Shindaiwa engines cer, birth defects or other reproduc- represe
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Safety WARNING! DANGER! An articulated hedge trimmer has the potential to cause serious personal injury Do not make unauthorized THE ARTICULATED to the operator or bystanders if misused, - HEDGE TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk ulated hedge trimmer or its components. AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK! of injury, you must maintain control at all Approaching or contacting electrical times, and observe all safety precautions lines with the trimmer could cause du
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Safety (continued) Safety Equipment and Labels Blade cover Hand guard Ignition (STOP) switch Throttle interlock IMPORTANT! Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all informa- tion labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Operator Safety Always wear a hard hat This machine is designed ALWAYS clear your work area to reduce the risk of he
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Product D Descriptio Spark Throttle Ignition interlock Throttle Trigge Latch Lock Hedge Trimmer Using ng the illustration guid de, familiarize yo with h the Shindaiwa arti ticulated hedge Gearcase Latch Cutter Bar and me mer and its variou Release Cutter Blades nents. Understan ne machine helps e m p performance, lo ING! ! life, and safer o alter r this machine ompon onents! starte Model AH2510 Engine Type 4-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled Engine Bore x Stroke 34 x 27 mm/1.34 x 1.06
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Assembly Prior To Assembly IMPORTANT! Before assembling, make sure you have Kit with this manual and tool kit for rou- The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; all the components required for a com- tine maintenance. “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and plete unit: Cutter blade cover “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the Engine assembly Carefully inspect all components for operator during normal operation. Outer tube/cutter assembly damage. Strap Connect the Outer Tube to
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Assembly (continued) Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly Adjustment Lever WARNING! Latch Release 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 contact Pivot the cutter assembly using the adjustment lever... your body. Grasp the outer tube near the handle Do not touch the cutter blades Adjustment Lever when the engine is running. The blades can oscillate even if the
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Mixing fuel Mixing fuel Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities CAUTION! CAUTION! U.S. METRIC This engine is designed to operate on 2-cycle 2-cycle Never use any type of gasoline con- Gasoline Gasoline mixing oil mixing oil a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded taining more than 10% alcohol by vol- US Gallons Fl.oz. Liter cc. gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD ume! Some types of gasoline contain 1 2.6 4 80 class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated 2 5.2 8 160 non-a
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Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. WARNING! Return Tube Primer Bulb ON Never start the engine from the operating position. 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” Throttle Lock position. Button 2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”: a. Squeeze the throttle lever toward the handgrip on the shaft tube. Press primer Slide ignition to ON bulb... b. Dep
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Starting the Engine (continued) Starting A Flooded Engine 1. Disconnect the spark plug lead and use 3. Open the choke and fully depress the 5. Repeat the starting procedure for a the spark plug wrench to remove the throttle lever with your left hand, then warm engine. spark plug (turn counter clockwise to pull the starter handle rapidly with your 6. If the engine still fails to start, refer to remove). right hand to clear excess fuel from the the troubleshooting section near the combustion
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Operation Using the Hedge Trimmer Preparations Use lopping shears to cut out thick branches first. Cutting Sequence If a radial cut is necessary, cut a little at a time in several passes. Cutting Techniques Vertical Cut: Swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge. Use both sides of the cutting blade. Cut without standing directly next to the hedge, e.g. with a flower bed between operator and hedge. Overhead Cut: Hold the shaft upright with a 90° blade Vertical Cut Over
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Maintenance General maintenancel IMPORTANT! WARNING! WARNING! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT Before performing any mainte- Non-standard accessories, cut- OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL nance, repair, or cleaning work on the ting attachment, or replacement parts DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER- unit, make sure the engine and cutting may not operate properly with your unit FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- attachment are completely stopped. and may cause damage and lead to MENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVE
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Maintenance (continued) 10-Hour maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) Loosen fasteners 1. Remove the air filter cover by loosen- ing the cover screw(s) and lifting. 2. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise dam- aged, replace it with a new one. 3. Clean the pre-filter with soap and water. Let dry before reinstalling. 4. Inspect the air filter element. If the ele- Filter element ment is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one. 5. Tap filter ge
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Maintenance (continued) 50-hour maintenance Every 50 hours of operation; more fre- quently in dusty conditions:Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins. Remove and replace the fuel filter element. Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter element. If it shows signs of contam- ination, replace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. Hooked wire CAUTION! Make sure you do no
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Maintenance (continued) 139/150-Hour Maintenance Maintenance after first 139-hours, Replace the spark plug annually: Use The valve clearance should be adjusted then every 150-hours thereafter. only the type recommended in the annually or every 135 hours. It is ”Specifications” section or an equivalent highly recommended that this is Combustion chamber should be decar- resistor type spark plug of the correct done by a Shindaiwa-trained service bonized, and the valve clearance should heat
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Maintenance (continued) If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen. Engine Cover WARNING! Engine Cover Never operate the unit with a Screws arrester! Operating with a missing or and could also damage your hearing. 1. With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the 4 engine cover screws and the engine cover. 2. With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove the 3 muffler bolts and the muffler. 3. With a small flat bladed screwdriver remove the 2 screws holding the
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. NO Fluid in the crankcase. Does the engine crank? Internal damage. YES Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. NO Good compression? Excess wear on cylinder, piston, Consult with an authorized servicing rings. dealer. YES Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated; Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline mixture incorrect. with a pump octane of 87 or
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Operate at slower rate. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with a premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or Clean, repair or replace as necessary. damaged C
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Clean or replace the air filter. Clogged air filter. Replace the fuel filter. Clogged fuel filter. Poor acceleration. Consult with an authorized Lean fuel/air mixture. servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for Idle speed set too low. correct idle speed. Switch turned off. Reset the switch and re-start. Fuel tank empty. Refuel. See Fuel section of manual. Clogged fuel filter. Replace fuel filte
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Emission System Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Owners Warranty Responsibilities The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environ- As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible mental Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Inc. are pleased for the performance of the required maintenance listed in to explain the exhaust and evaporative emission control this owners manual. Shindaiwa Inc. recommends that you system warranty on your new small off-road (non-road) ret
