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Safety Equipment and Labels
IMPORTANT!
Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information
Labels: Make sure all information labels are undam-
aged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or
missing information labels. New labels are available
from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
Figure 2
Ignition
Switch
Throttle Interlock
Caution Label
CAUTION
READ AND
FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE
OPERATORS
MANUAL.
WEAR EYE
AND HEARING
PROTECTION
AT ALL TIMES
DURING
OPERATION.
THE BLADES
ARE SHARP!
HANDLE WITH
CARE.
KEEPS HANDS
CLEAR OF
CUTTER
BLADES WHEN
STARING THE
ENGINE.
Specications
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Model DH254-24 DH254-30
Engine Type 4-cycle, horizontal cylinder, air cooled
Engine Bore x Stroke 34mm x 27mm (1.34 x 1.06 in)
Engine Displacement 24.5cc (1.5 in
3
)
Unit Weight, Less Fuel 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) 6.2 kg (13.7 lb)
Unit Dimensions (LxWxH)
1100 x 255 x 230 mm (43.31 x 9.65 x 9.06 in) 1220 x 255 x 230 mm (48.03 x 9.65 x 9.06 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity 0.55 liter/ 18.6 oz.
Fuel/oil ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engine Oil
Carburetor Diaphragm type
Ignition Electronic
Spark Plug NGK CMR5H
Electrode Gap 0.6 mm/ .024 in.
Torque 16.7 - 18.6 N∙m / 148-165 in • lbf
Air Cleaner Foam pre-lter; main lter: dry element
Mufer Type Spark arrestor mufer or spark arrestor mufer with catalyst
Starting Method Recoil type
Stopping Method Slide switch,grounding type
Blade Length 610 mm (24.02 in) 740 mm (29.13 in)
Blade Type Double-blade cutting action: double-edged blade
Clutch Type Centrifugal clutch, dry-type
Gear Type Spur gears
Gear Lubrication Lithium-based grease
Standard Equipment
Rear handle with integral controls, anti-vibe mountings
,
front handle with guard, spark plug wrench
and blade scabbard (cover)
Engine Speed 3,000 RPM
Clutch Engagement Speed 4,100 RPM
Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.) 10,500 RPM
IMPORTANT!
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Protector
Blade Cover