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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
HT2510 HEDGE TRIMMER
DH2510 HEDGE TRIMMER
DH2510
HT2510
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual
and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hear-
ing protection when operating this unit.
Part Number 81650 Rev. 11/06
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Introduction Attention Statements The Shindaiwa DH510/HT 510 Hedge Read and follow this Trimmer has been designed and built to WARNING! operators manual. deliver superior performance and reliability Failure to do so could A statement preceded by the trian- without compromise to quality, comfort, result in serious injury. gular Attention Symbol and the word or durability. "WARNING" contains information that Shindaiwa high performance engines rep- should be acted upon to prevent seri- W
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General Safety Instructions Work Safely WORK SAFELY! Shindaiwa hedge trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or Always wear close-fitting clothing. Gloves offer Never allow children to use injury if they are misused or abused. Never added protection and are strongly recommended. the unit. Avoid operating near Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get bystanders. allow a person without training or instruction caught in machinery. to operate your unit! WARNING! A
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Safety Equipment and Labels Cover ON-OFF Switch Cover Protector Warning Label CAUTION DH2510 READ AND WEAR EYE THE BLADES KEEPS HANDS FOLLOW THE AND HEARING ARE SHARP! CLEAR OF ON-OFF INSTRUCTIONS PROTECTION HANDLE WITH CUTTER IN THE AT ALL TIMES CARE. BLADES WHEN OPERATORS DURING STARING THE Switch MANUAL. OPERATION. ENGINE. Caution Label Throttle Interlock IMPORTANT! Protector Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information lab
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Unit Description Recoil HT2510 Front Handle Familiarize yourself with your machine and Guide Bar Starter its various components. Understanding your Cutter machine helps ensure top performance, Cover long service life, and safer operation. Prior to use Fuel Cap Before using this product, please make Fuel Tank sure you have all the components required Protector for a complete unit: Rear Handle Muffler n Engine assembly and gearcase/cutter Throttle Trigger assembly Choke ON-OFF n Combinat
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Starting Procedure IMPORTANT! When the Engine Starts or Fires Engine ignition is controlled by a two-position on-off switch mounted on the throttle 1. Open the choke by moving the choke body. This switch is typically labeled “I” for ON and “O” for OFF. lever backward (toward the fuel tank). . If the engine does not continue to run, Ignition ON repeat the appropriate cranking proce- dures for a cold or warm engine. Ignition Switch Primer Bulb 3. When the engine starts, clear excess (view
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Starting a Flooded Engine 4. Replace the spark plug and tighten it Spark Plug firmly with the spark plug wrench. If a WARNING! Lead torque wrench is available, torque the Burn danger from hot engine! Allow spark plug to 170-190 kg cm. Spark Plug engine to cool before removing 5. Repeat the starting procedures for a cylinder cover. warm engine. 1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, and CAUTION! then use the spark plug wrench to Incorrect spark plug installation can loosen and remove the
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Maintenance and Adjustments IMPORTANT! Daily Maintenance/Inspection Maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems Lubricate Clean around cutters may be performed by any repair estab- Inspect cooling spark plug lishment or individual; however, warranty fins, and clean as repairs must be performed by a dealer or required service center authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation. The use of parts that are not Clean debris from equivalent in performance and durability
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10-Hour Maintenance CAUTION! Do not operate the machine if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is water-soaked. Every 10 hours of operation, (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): Air Cleaner n Remove the air cleaner element from Element the air cleaner housing and clean it thoroughly with soap and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Replace filter ele- ment if necessary. See Figure 16. Air Cleaner Cover Figure 16 10/15-Hour Maintenance Every 10 to 15 hours
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Gearcase Lubrication Every 20 Hours Remove the gearcase cover, and use Every 100 Hours solvent and a soft brush to remove all (or before long-term storage) old grease from the gearcase. To refill, VIEWED FROM hand-pack the gearcase with approximately THE BOTTOM 40–50 grams of high quality lithium-based grease (50–70% of capacity). DO NOT OVERFILL! CAUTION! n Over-lubricating may cause the gearcase to run slower than normal, and may also cause leakage from excess grease. Gearcase Grea
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Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance If the engine becomes sluggish and low on Engine Cover power, check and clean the spark arrester Screws screen. WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with a missing or damaged spark arrester is a fire Cover hazard and could also damage your hearing. 1. With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the 3 engine cover screws and the engine cover. See Figure 6. Muffler Gasket . With a 4 mm hex wrench remove
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START What ToCheck PossibleCause Remedy Engine hot/heat soaked. Let cool completely and restart. Vaporlock. Low fuel quality. Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with a -cycle air cooled mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASCO FC classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Valve clearance too tight. Adjust valves. See page 10. Valve adjustment. Valve clearance too loose.
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check PossibleCause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Cut at a slower rate. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with a -cycle air cooled mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASCO FC classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Fan, fan cover
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air cleaner element. Clean the air cleaner element. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Carburetor mixture too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. -1 Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 3,000 (±50) RPM (min ). Switch turned off. Reset the switch and re-start. Engine stops abruptly. Fuel tank empty. Refuel. Clogged fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Water in the fue
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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 Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and each (b) the replacement parts used for required maintenance services, subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein (c) consequential parts used for required maintenance services, engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at
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Español NOTES: Shindaiwa Corporation Shindaiwa Inc. ©006 Shindaiwa, Inc. Head Office: Part Number 81650 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. 6--11, Ozuka-Nishi Revision 11/06 Tualatin, Oregon 9706 USA Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima Telephone: 503 69-3070 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark Fax: 503 69-6696 731-3167, Japan of Shindaiwa, Inc. www.shindaiwa.com Telephone: 81-8-849- 0 Specifications subject to change without notice. Fax: 81-8-849- 481 16
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Español SHINDAIWA MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO/OPERADOR CORTADORA DE SETOS HT2510/EVC CORTADORA DE SETOS DH2510/EVC DH2510 HT2510 ¡ADVERTENCIA! Minimize el riesgo de accidentes contra usted u otras personas. Lea este manual y familiaricese con sus contenidos. Siempre utilice protección para los ojos y oídos cuando la máquina sea usada. Número de Parte 81650 Revisado 11/06 SP_1
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Español Introducción Advertencias de Seguridad La cortadora de setos Shindaiwa serie Lea y siga las recomendaciones DH510/HT510 ha sido diseñada y con - ¡ADVERTENCIA! en este manual. De no hacerlo lo podria sufrir lesiones graves. struida para suministrar rendimiento supe- Una declaración precedida por el rior y seguridad sin comprometer calidad, símbolo triangular de advertencia y comodidad o durabilidad. Use proteccion para los ojos la palabra ¡ADVERTENCIA! contiene aprovada por l
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Español Instrucciones Generales de Seguridad Trabaje con cuidado TRABAJECON CUIDADO! Cortadoras de setos operan en altas velo- Use siempre ropa ceñida al cuerpo. Use guantes Nunca permita que niños usen cidades y pueden causar daños o lesiones de trabajo para incrementar el nivel de protección. está máquina. Evite usarla cerca serias si son malusadas o abusadas. Nunca No use ropa o joyas que pudieran enredarse en la de transeúntes. máquina. Cerciórese de que el cabello no le pase per
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Español Equipo de Seguridad y Etiquetas Cubierta para las cuchillas Interruptor de Cubierta para las cuchillas marcha Protector Etiqueta de DH2510 CAUTION READ AND WEAR EYE THE BLADES KEEPS HANDS Advertencia FOLLOW THE AND HEARING ARE SHARP! CLEAR OF INSTRUCTIONS PROTECTION HANDLE WITH CUTTER IN THE AT ALL TIMES CARE. BLADES WHEN Interruptor de OPERATORS DURING STARING THE MANUAL. OPERATION. ENGINE. marcha Trabador del gatillo Etiqueta de Precaucion de aceleración
