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Safety and operation labels
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 inju-
ries during operation of this
machine. In addition, always
wear eye and hearing
protection. Shindaiwa
recommends wearing a face
shield as additional 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 reproductive 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
“attention statements”.
Attention Statements
WARNING!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “WARNING” contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the
word “CAUTION” contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon
to prevent mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special signicance.
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 infor-
mation 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 others 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 at the address printed on the back of
this Manual.
ECHO,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
instructions describes units available
at the time of publication.
Contents
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A hedge trimmer has the
potential to cause serious
personal injury to the opera-
tor or bystanders if misused,
abused or mishandled. You
must observe all special
safety iinstructions to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Safety ............................................ 3
Product Description ............................5
Specications ................................. 6
Emission Control ............................ 6
Mixing fuel ...................................... 7
Filling the fuel tank.......................... 8
Starting the Engine ........................ 8
Stopping the engine...................... 10
Operation ...................................... 10
Maintenance ..................................11
Long Term Storage ....................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ................. 17
Warranty ....................................... 20
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