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Read and follow this manual,
make sure anyone using the
trimmer does likewise. Failure
to do so could result in serious
personal injury or machine
failure. Keep this manual for
future reference.
Always wear a hard hat
to reduce the risk of head
injuries during operation of this
machine. In addition, always
wear eye and hearing protec-
tion. Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as addi-
tional face and eye protection.
The blades are SHARP.
Handle with care.
Keep hands clear of the cutter
blades when starting the engine.
WARNING !Surface can be
hot. Always wear gloves when
handling this unit.
HOT SURFACE
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
Introduction
The Shindaiwa 231 series of hand-held
power equipment is designed and built
to deliver superior performance and
reliability without compromise to quality,
comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa
engines represent the leading edge of
high-performance engine technology,
delivering exceptionally high power with
remarkably low displacement and weight.
As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover
for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a
class by itself!
Throughout this manual are special “atten-
tion statements”.
Attention Statements
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses spe-
cial significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “DANGER” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect you and oth-
ers from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to replace any safety rules
and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your series of hand-held power equipment, or if you do not
understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on the back of this Manual.
Safety ..........................................................3
Product Description...................................5
Specifications..............................................5
Mixing fuel..................................................6
Filling the fuel tank....................................6
Starting the Engine ...................................7
Stopping the engine...................................8
Adjusting engine idle.................................8
Operation ....................................................8
Maintenance...............................................9
Troubleshooting Guide...........................13
Emission System Warranty.....................16
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior notice,
and without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instruc-
tions describes units available at the time
of publication.
Contents
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A hedge trimmer has the poten-
tial to cause serious personal
injury to the operator or bystand-
ers if misused, abused or
mishandled. You must observe
all special safety iinstructions
to reduce the risk of personal
injury.