Shindaiwa 68800-94313 Trimmer User Manual


 
7
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
Figure 7
Travel Limiter
Figure 8
The cutter assembly
can be adjusted to
10 different posi-
tions ranging from
90° to 225° from the
outer tube as shown.
Always make sure
the lock latch is
securely locked after
each adjustment.
Various blade
positions possible
4. Release the latch lock and the latch
release. Make sure the latch lock and
the latch release return securely to the
straight ahead position.
5. Remove the scabbard from the cutter
blade. The engine now may be started
(refer to page 10 for procedures).
Adjusting Cutter Assembly for
Storage or Transportation
NOTE:
The AHS2510 Articulated hedge trimmer is
equipped with a travel limiter that prevents
the cutter assembly from rotating outside of
the 90°- 225° range. See Figures 7 and 8.
WARNING!
The cutter blades are very sharp.
Do not grasp the blades with your
hands. Do not allow the blades to
contact your body.
IMPORTANT!
Always use gloves when working near the
cutter assembly.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Latch Release
Latch Lock
Adjustment Lever
1. With your right hand, grasp the outer
tube near the handle. With your left
hand, grip the adjustment lever on the
cutter assembly. See Figure 5.
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock provides an interlock to
help prevent inadvertent depression of
the latch release.
2. With the index finger of your left
hand, press the latch lock. With your
left thumb, press the latch release.
See Figure 6.
3. While holding the latch release down,
pivot the cutter assembly using the
adjustment lever until it is at the desired
cutting angle.