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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DH212 HEDGE TRIMMER
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the
contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection
WARNING!
when operating this unit.
Part Number 82053 Rev. 6/08
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ENGLISH IntroductIon 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 ortopera ’s manual Read a
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ENGLISH s afety manual safety symbols and Iantmport ItInforma on Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. DANGER CIRCle ANd slAsh syMbOl This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “dANGeR” calls attention to an act or condition shown is prohibited
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ENGLISH Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle. Gloves a
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ENGLISH Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area. Some belie
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ENGLISH e quIpment check WARNING Use only Shindaiwa approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Shindaiwa, Inc. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by Shindaiwa. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
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ENGLISH d escrIptIon Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your Shindaiwa dealer. 1 2 3 15 14 4 13 12 7 8 11 9 10 5 16 4 5 6 Hot Decal (near muffler) Right Front Handle Guard 7
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ENGLISH 1. FRONT hANdle / GUARd - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip for front hand. Guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard. 2. blAdes - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The blades are double sided, capable of cut- ting on either side. 3. blAde sTIFFeNeR - Attaches to top of blades and guides material being cut into blades. 4. sPARK PlUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 5. ChOKe - The choke control le
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ENGLISH c ontents After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or Shindaiwa Dealer of damaged or miss- ing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. 1 - Hedge Trimmer Assembly 1 - Operator’s Manual 1 - Warranty Registration Card 1 - T-Wrench 1 - Blade Stiffener 4 - Blade Locknuts 4 - Stiffener Washers 1 - Blade Cover a yssembl NOTe For normal cutting, Shindaiwa strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed. In extreme
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ENGLISH Iallnst blade stIffener 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. WARNING Hedge trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to A severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjust- ing blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades. B 3. Lay unit on muffler side and hold securely in place. 4. Remove first four blade locknuts (A) and washers in front of front handle/guar
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ENGLISH o Itpera on WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. NOTICe: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the pro
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ENGLISH Handling Fuel WARNING Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare grou
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ENGLISH s artIt nG cold GI en ne A WARNING Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. NOTe The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. B 2. Choke Move choke (B) to the Cold Start ( ) (CLOSED) position. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) unt
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ENGLISH s artIt nG Warm enGIne The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. WARNING The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to as- sure blades do not move at idle. A If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Ad- justment” instructions in this manual or see your Shindaiwa Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move
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ENGLISH h edGe trImmIG n WARNING Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine. 2. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut. WARNING Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving. WARNING The engine continues running eve
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ENGLISH m aIntenance Inter Vals 3 6 REQ'D DAILYOR YEARLY COMPONENT/ MAINTENANCE EVERY MONTHS MONTHS SKILL BEFORE 600 REFUEL OR 90 OR 270 SYSTEM PROCEDURE LEVEL USE HOURS HOURS HOURS Recommended Shindaiwa DealerMaintenance Procedures Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbon 3 I / C SharpenBlades Inspect/Clean 3 I (2) Do-It-YourselfMaintenance Procedures Air Filter Inspect/Clean/Replace 1 I / C R* Choke Inspect/Clean 2 I / C FuelFilter Inspect/Replace 1 I R * FuelSystem, leaks Inspect/Rep
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ENGLISH a Ir fIterl level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges are deformed. 4. If filter ca
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ENGLISH s arkp pluG level 2. Tools required: T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush IMPORTANT Use only BPMR-8Y spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kg/cm (130-150 in. lb.). c oolIG
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ENGLISH 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 2. Remove (4) starter cover hex socket bolts and starter. 3. Remove bottom right (A) and bottom left (B) hex socket bolts from cylinder cover. A C D B 4. Remove heat shield bolt (C) from the muffler cover. 5. Carefully pull cylinder cover forward disengaging muffler gasket tabs and ignition lead and lay aside. 6. Loosely install spark plug to keep debris out of the cylinder. Use brush to remove dirt from cylinder fins. IMPORTANT DO NOT
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ENGLISH e Xhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen level 2. Tools required: 3 mm Hex wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft metal brush Parts required: Screen, Gasket 1. Remove engine cover. See “Cleaning Cooling System” for step by step instructions. 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove exhaust guide (A), gasket (B), and screen (C) from muffler body. C 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. A B NOTe When cleaning carbon d
