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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AH2510 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 62640-94313 Rev. 3/07
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Introduction Attention Statements Safety Instructions The Shindaiwa AH2510 Articulated Hedge Throughout this manual are special atten- Trimmer is designed and built to deliver tion statements. DANGER! superior performance and reliability with- out compromise to quality, comfort, safety THE ARTICULATED HEDGE or durability. DANGER! TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK! A statement preceded by the triangular represent the le
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Safety Equipment and Labels Shaft Safety Label Cutter Blade Scabbard Hand Stop Guard IMPORTANT! Switch Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Throttle Make sure all information labels are High Voltage Label Interlock undamaged and readable. Immedi- ately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Figure 1 Operating Precautions WARNING! n Never smoke or light fires near the n Never transport
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Operating the Articulated Hedge Trimmer CAUTION! n Always maintain the articulated hedge trimmer according to this Always wear a hard hat to reduce owner’s manual and follow the the risk of head injuries during recommended scheduled mainte- operation of this machine. nance. n Never modify or disable any of the hedge trimmer’s safety de- Always wear eye and hearing Secure long hair vices. protection. Shindaiwa recommends so it is above wearing a face shield as additional n Always use
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Product Description Prior To Assembly Using Figure 4 as a guide, familiarize your- Air Filter Spark self with the Shindaiwa AH2510 articulated Assembly Plug hedge trimmer and its various compo- Hedge Trimmer Cutter nents. Understanding your machine helps Assembly Cutter Assembly ensure top performance, longer service Stop Switch Adjustment Lever life, and safer operation. Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete Outer unit: Tube n Engine assembly
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Assembly: AH2510 Spark Plug Tube Clamp Clamp Screw Mainshaft Outer Tube Hex Wrench Grip Trigger Housing Figure 6 3. Slide the outer tube into the tube clamp Tube until the tube bottoms. If installation Clamp is difficult, rotate the outer tube or main shaft slightly until you feel the mainshaft splines engage with the powerhead. 4. Position the outer tube so that the Figure 5 gearcase output shaft is facing left on Connect the Outer Tube muffler cover. CAUTION! to the Powerhead. 5.
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Assembly: Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play The throttle lever free play should be ap- 3. Turn the cable adjuster in or out as proximately 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). See required to obtain proper free play Figure 10. Make sure that the throttle 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). See Figure 12. lever operates smoothly without binding. 4. Tighten the locknut. If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play, follow the procedures and illus- trations that follow. Cable Adjuster Lock Figure 11 Nut
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Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly (continued) Gearcase rotated to the Adjusting the Cutter Assembly for 1. With the engine off, install the scabbard storage/transportation position onto the blade. Storage or Transportation 2. Using the procedures described on the previous page, rotate the cutter assem- WARNING! bly so it is parallel to the tube. Make Never run the engine when adjusting sure the latch lock and the latch release the cutter assembly to the storage return securely
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Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! When the Engine Starts... Engine ignition is controlled by a two n After the engine starts, allow the engine position switch mounted on the throttle to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and Make sure operating the unit. the cutting "O" for OFF or STOP. attachment n Advancing the throttle makes the cut- is clear of ting attachment oscillate faster; releas- obstructions! ing the throttle permits the attachment ON to
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Stopping the Engine Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. OFF Figure 23 Adjusting Engine Idle Idle Speed Adjustment 3. If a tachometer is available, the engine idle speed should be final adjusted to 3,000 -1 (±300) rpm (min ). WARNING! NOTE: The cutting attachment must NEVER oscillate at engine idle! If the idle speed Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are cannot be adjusted by the procedur
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General Maintenance IMPORTANT! NOTE: MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR Using non-standard replacement parts WARNING! REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. Before performing any maintenance, DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PER- repair, or cleaning work on the ma- FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- Spark Plug chine, make sure the engine and MENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER, Keep the spark plug and wire connections cutting attachment are completely WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER- ti
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Cutter Blade Adjustment Cutter performance of your machine When shoulder bolt adjustment is cor- depends in great measure on cutter blade rect, there should be a gap of 0.25–0.50 WARNING! clearance. Properly adjusted blades will mm between the cutter blades and the flat The cutter blades are very sharp! oscillate freely yet help prevent binding of washers, and the flat washer beneath each Always wear gloves when working cut material between blades. Adjust blades bolt head should turn freely
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50-Hour Maintenance c. Slide the gearcase out of the tube. Using n Use a wire hook to extract the fuel Every 50 hours of operation a grease gun, pump lithium-base grease filter from inside the fuel tank (Figure (more frequently in dusty or (about 10 grams) into the grease fitting 32). Inspect the fuel filter element. If it dirty conditions): on the gearcase until you see old grease shows signs of contamination from de- n Remove and clean the cylinder cover being purged from the gearcase
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Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester Engine Cover screen. Screws Engine Cover WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard and Muffler could also damage your hearing. Muffler 1. With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the Gasket 4 engine cover screws and the engine cover. See Figure 33. 2. With a 4 mm hex wrench r
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. NO Doesthe engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. YES Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. NO Goodcompr ession? Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. YES Valves not seating. Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated; Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump NO Doesthe
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean the air filter. Pooracceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. -1 Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 3,000 (±300) RPM (min ). Switch turned off. Reset the switch and restart. Engine stops abruptly. Fuel tank empty. Refuel. See page 8. Clogged fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Water in the fuel. Drain; rep
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The following statement only applies to United States and its territories Shindaiwa Corporation Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines ShindaiwaCorporation war rants to the initialpur chaserand each MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS subsequent owner, thatthis utility equipment engine(her ein You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. engine)is designed, built and equipped to confor mat
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Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone: 503 692-3070 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Office: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 ©2007 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 62640-94313 Revision 3/07 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.
