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SHINDAIWA OWNER / OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DH231 HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read
this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always
wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.
X7502862900
04/10
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Introduction The Shindaiwa 231 series of hand- IMPORTANT! WARNING! held power equipment is designed The information contained in these and built to deliver superior The engine exhaust from instructions describes units available at performance and reliability without this product contains chemicals the time of publication. compromise to quality, comfort, safety known to the State of California or durability. Shindaiwa engines to cause cancer, birth defects or Echo, Inc. reserves the
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Safety Work Safely Stay Alert A hedge trimmer has the potential to WARNING! You must be physically and mentally fit cause serious personal injury to the to operate this unit safely. operator or bystanders if misused, Never operate power abused or mishandled. To reduce the equipment of any kind if you are tired WARNING! risk of injury, you must maintain control or if you are under the influence of at all times, and observe all safety pre- Never make unauthorized alcohol, drugs, medicati
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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. • DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit. • NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running. Moving parts may not be
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Safety (continued) Operating the Hedge Trimmer ALWAYS protect yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and flying debris by wearing gloves and close fitting clothing NEVER allow children to use that covers arms and legs. Never wear the unit. Avoid operating near shorts. Don’t wear loose clothing or items bystanders. such as jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level. ALWAYS wear eye, ear, and ALWAYS operate with both hand
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Product Description Cutter Front handle Using the illustration as a guide, famil- blades iarize yourself with this unit and its vari- ous components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, longer service life, and safer operation. Throttle interlock Throttle trigger Rear handle Muffler Guard WARNING! Do not alter this machine or any of its components! Recoil starter On/Off Switch Blade cover Air filter cover Fuel tank Specifica tions Model DH231-24 DH231-30 Engine Type
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Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM/TWC (Engine Modification and 3-way Catalyst) and for the fuel tank the Control System is EVAP (Evaporative Emissions) or N (for nylon tank). Evaporative emission may be applicable to California models only. An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY; information on label varies by en- gine FAMILY). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (
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Handling Fuel DANGER 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 ground. • DO NOT ove
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Starting the Engine Before starting the engine IMPORTANT! This unit comes completely assem- ■ This user manual bled. Before using this product, The terms “left,” “left-hand,” and “LH”; ■ Tol kit including combination spark please make sure you have all the “right,” “right-hand,” and “RH”; “front” plug/13mm wrench components required for a complete and “rear” refer to directions as viewed ■ Blade cover unit. Carefully inspect all components by the operator during normal opera- for damage
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Starting the engine (continued) When the motor starts... 1. Open the choke by moving the 3. When the engine starts, clear If the engine does not start choke lever backward (toward the excess fuel from the combustion ■ Repeat the appropriate starting pro- fuel tank). chamber by accelerating the engine cedure for a cold or warm engine. several times with the throttle lever. 2. If the engine does not continue to ■ If the engine still fails to start, run, repeat the appropriate crank- 4. Operati
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Maintenance General maintenance IMPORTANT! WARNING! WARNING! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT Before performing any main- Non-standard accessories, OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL tenance, repair, or cleaning work on cutting attachment, or replacement DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE the unit, make sure the engine and parts may not operate properly with PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB- cutting attachment are completely your unit and may cause damage and LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOW- stopped. Disconnect the
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Maintenance (continued) 10 - hour maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) Air filter element Air filter cover 1. Remove the air filter element, and wash the element in clean, neutral solvent or warm soapy water. Rinse the element thoroughly, and then squeeze dry before reassembly. CAUTION! Never operate the unit if the air filter assembly is damaged or missing or if the air filter element is soaked with water! Clean air filter 10 - 15 hour maintenance Remove and clean the spark
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Maintenance (continued) 50 hour maintenance Every 50 hours of operation (more often in dusty or dirty conditions): Hooked wire Gearcase grease fitting ■ Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt from the cyl- BOTTOM inder fins. VIEW Gearcase lubrication Remove the gearcase cover, and use solvent and a soft brush to remove all old grease from the gearcase. To refill, Fuel filter 50 hour maintenance hand-pack the gearcase with approxi- mately 40–50 grams of high quality l
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Maintenance (continued) Cutter blade adjustment CAUTION! Locknut WARNING! Operating the trimmer with worn Guide Bar The cutter blades are very or improperly adjusted cutters will reduce cutter performance and may sharp! Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly. also damage your machine. Never operate the machine with damaged or worn cutters. Cutting performance of your machine depends a great deal on proper cutter Washer 3. Working from the gearcase end, blade adjustme
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Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period, your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To mainta
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START Possible Cause Remedy What To Check Let cool completely and restart. Engine hot/heat soaked. Vaporlock. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane Low fuel quality. of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing de
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS LOW POWER OUTPUT Possible Cause Remedy Symptom Clogged air fi lter. Clean the air fi lter. What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Poor acceleration. Operator is overworking the unit. Use a lower throttle setting. Clogged fuel fi lter. Replace the fuel fi lter. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized Shindaiw
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS LOW POWER OUTPUT Remedy Possible Cause Symptom Clogged air fi lter. Clean the air fi lter. What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Poor acceleration. Operator is overworking the unit. Use a lower throttle setting. Clogged fuel fi lter. Replace the fuel fi lter. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized Shindaiw
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SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO, INC. agrees to repair or replace at it’s discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer within listed b
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PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. To help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets the ISO-L-EGD Standard per TM TM ISO/CD 13738 and JASO M345/FD Standards. Shindaiwa Red Armor and Shindaiwa One are a premium engine oil specifically
