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Product Description
IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front”
and “rear” refer to directions as
viewed by the operator during normal
operation.
Fuel Tank
Air Filter
Assembly
Recoil
Starter
Handle
Grip
Gearcase
Prior To Assembly
Using Figure 4 as a guide, familiarize
yourself with the Shindaiwa AH231
articulated hedge trimmer and its
various components. Understanding
your unit helps ensure top perfor-
mance, longer service life, and safer
operation.
Before assembling, make sure you
have all the components required for a
complete unit:
■ Engine assembly
■ Outer tube/cutter assembly
■ Kit with this manual and tool kit for
routine maintenance.
■ Cutter blade scabbard
Carefully inspect all components for
damage.
Top Engine
Cover Screw
Stop Switch
Figure 4
Outer
Tube
Hedge Trimmer
Cutter Assembly
Powerhead Assembly
Cutter Bar and
Cutter Blades
Hedge Trimmer
Cutter Assembly
Fuel Tank Guard
Cutter Assembly
Adjustment Lever
Cutter Blade
Scabbard
Spark
Plug
Latch
Release
Latch Lock
Hand
Guard
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WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications or alterations to your
articulated hedge trimmer or its
components.
DESCRIPTION
Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for
30 days or longer, use the following
procedures to prepare it for storage:
■ Clean external parts thoroughly
and apply a light coating of oil to all
metal surfaces.
■ Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
To remove the remaining fuel from
the fuel lines and carburetor and with
the fuel drained from the fuel tank.
1. Prime the primer bulb until no
more fuel is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until stops
running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the
engine will no longer start.
■ Remove the spark plug and pour
about 1/4 ounce of 2-cycle mixing
oil into the cylinder through the
spark plug hole. Slowly pull the
recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will
evenly coat the interior of the
engine. Reinstall the spark plug.
■ Before storing the unit, repair or
replace any worn or damaged parts.
■ Remove the air cleaner element
from the carburetor and clean it
thoroughly with soap and water.
Let dry and reassemble the
element.
■ Store the unit in a clean, dust-free
area.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor
for extended periods can cause
hard starting, and could also lead
to increased service and mainte-
nance costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized
with a fuel stabilizer such as
STA-BIL™ , if oil with fuel
stabilizer is not used.
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MAINTENANCE