Shindaiwa 80775 manual

SHINDAIW A OWNER’S/ OPERA TOR'S MANUAL HT231 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. Part Number 80775 Rev. 9/03 姞 SHINDAIW A MANUAL DEL PROPIET ARIO/OPERADOR COR T ADORA DE SETOS [...]

2 WARNING! A statement preceded by the triangu- lar Attention Symbol and the word "WARNING" contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury. IMPORTANT! The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from your unit, and to protect you and others from harm. These pro[...]

3 Work Safely Shindaiwa hedge trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate your unit! WARNING! Use Good Judgment Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. General Safety Instructions WARNIN[...]

4 Safety Equipment and Labels HT231_1 Cover Caution Label ON-OFF Switch Throttle Interlock Protector Caution Label IMPORTANT! Caution, Danger, Warning, and Opera- tion Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local a[...]

5 HT231_2 Unit Description Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with your unit and its various components. Understand- ing your unit helps ensure top perfor- mance, long service life, and safer operation. Air Cleaner Cover Fuel Tank Protector Gearcase Throttle Trigger Front Handle Choke Rear Handle ON-OFF Switch Gui[...]

6 IMPORTANT! Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer is not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™. Filling the Fuel T ank 1. Place the trimmer on a flat, level surface. 2. Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap.[...]

7 HT231_11 HT231_10 HT231_8 HT231_9 Starting Procedure 2. Set the throttle trigger to the “fast idle” position by performing the following: a. Depress and hold the throttle lock, and then squeeze the throttle trigger. b. Depress and hold the “fast idle” button. c. While depressing the fast idle button, release the throttle lock and throttle[...]

8 HT231_16 HT231_15 The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutters. Adjusting Engine Idle Stopping the Engine Idle Adjustment Screw Ignition Switch Ignition OFF 1. Cool the engine by allowing it to idle for 2–3 [...]

9 HT231_7a Maintenance and Adjustments IMPORTANT! Maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair estab- lishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by a dealer or service center authorized by Shin- daiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. The use of parts that are not equivalent in per[...]

10 HT231_23 HT231_21 HT231_24 1. Remove the cylinder cover, and clean any grass and debris from the cylinder fins. 2. Remove and inspect the spark plug. Replace any damaged or worn spark plug with a new Champion CJ8Y or equivalent. Adjust spark plug gap to 0.024 inch (0.6mm) and reinstall. If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 148–1[...]

11 HT231_25 5 mm Muffler Screws Lower Muffler Screw Forward Muffler Shield Spark Arrester Screen Rear Muffler Shield Catalyst Muffler Rear Muffler Shield Bolt 135-hour Maintnenace Every 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muffler. IMPORTANT! Please use screw lock material such as ThreeBond 1360 in the muffler bolt threads at reassembly. IM[...]

12 ENGINE DOES NOT START T roubleshooting Guide Does the engine crank? Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. NO Good compression? Loose spark plug. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. T[...]

13 T roubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER OUTPUT Is the engine overheating? Operator is overworking the unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Improper fuel ratio. Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or damaged. Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muffler. Shorten trimmer line. Cut at a slower rate. Consult with an authorized servicing dea[...]

14 T roubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air cleaner element. Clogged fuel filter. Carburetor mixture too lean. Idle speed set too low. Clean the air cleaner element. Replace the fuel filter. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Adjust: 3,000 ( Ⳳ 250) rpm (min -1 ) Symptom Possible Cause Remedy [...]

15 Owners Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in this owners manual. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. cannot deny warranty solely for [...]

姞 Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Telephone: 503 692-3070 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com NOTES: Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka Nishi, Asaminami-ku Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 䊚 2003 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 80775 Revision 9/03 Shindaiwa is a re[...]