SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL AH2510 ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING! Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this machine! To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. Part Number 62640-94313 Rev.
Introduction Attention Statements The Shindaiwa AH2510 Articulated Hedge Trimmer is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines represent the leading edge of all position 4-cycle engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight.
Safety Equipment and Labels Shaft Safety Label Cutter Blade Scabbard Stop Switch Throttle Interlock Hand Guard High Voltage Label IMPORTANT! Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
Operating the Articulated Hedge Trimmer CAUTION! n Always maintain the articulated hedge trimmer according to this owner’s manual and follow the recommended scheduled maintenance. Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during operation of this machine. n Never modify or disable any of the hedge trimmer’s safety devices. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level. n Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining this machine.
Prior To Assembly Using Figure 4 as a guide, familiarize yourself with the Shindaiwa AH2510 articulated hedge trimmer and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, longer service life, and safer operation.
Assembly: AH2510 Spark Plug Tube Clamp Clamp Screw Outer Tube Mainshaft Hex Wrench Grip Trigger Housing Figure 6 3. Slide the outer tube into the tube clamp until the tube bottoms. If installation is difficult, rotate the outer tube or main shaft slightly until you feel the mainshaft splines engage with the powerhead. Tube Clamp 4. Position the outer tube so that the gearcase output shaft is facing left on muffler cover.
Assembly: Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play The throttle lever free play should be approximately 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). See Figure 10. Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play, follow the procedures and illustrations that follow. 3. Turn the cable adjuster in or out as required to obtain proper free play 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). See Figure 12. 4. Tighten the locknut.
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly (continued) Adjusting the Cutter Assembly for Storage or Transportation WARNING! Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly to the storage position. 1. With the engine off, install the scabbard onto the blade. Gearcase rotated to the storage/transportation position 2. Using the procedures described on the previous page, rotate the cutter assembly so it is parallel to the tube.
Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF or STOP. When the Engine Starts... Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of obstructions! ON Throttle Lock Button Figure 21 Figure 18 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. See Figure 18. 2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”; a. Squeeze the throttle lever toward the handgrip on the shaft tube. b.
Stopping the Engine Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. OFF Figure 23 Adjusting Engine Idle Idle Speed Adjustment WARNING! The cutting attachment must NEVER oscillate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here, return the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Figure 24 Idle Adjusting Screw The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released.
General Maintenance IMPORTANT! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION AND USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM.
Cutter Blade Adjustment The cutter blades are very sharp! Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly. Cutter performance of your machine depends in great measure on cutter blade clearance. Properly adjusted blades will oscillate freely yet help prevent binding of cut material between blades. Adjust blades as follows (Figure 26): CAUTION! 1. Loosen all blade locknuts at least one full turn.
50-Hour Maintenance Every 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): n Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins. n Lubricate the gearcase. To perform this operation, first remove the gearcase from the outer tube as follows: Outer Tube Figure 30 Gearcase Clamp Bolt Gearcase c. Slide the gearcase out of the tube.
Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen. Engine Cover Screws Engine Cover WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing. Muffler Muffler Gasket 1. With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the 4 engine cover screws and the engine cover. See Figure 33. 2.
Troubleshooting Guide What To Check Does the engine crank? NO NO Loose spark plug. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. Valves not seating. Tighten and re-test. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. NO Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated; mixture incorrect. Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with a 2-cycle air cooled mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Poor acceleration. Engine stops abruptly. Engine difficult to shut off. Top of engine is getting dirty and oily. Cutting attachment rotates at engine idle. Engine will not idle down. Excessive vibration. Cutting attachment will not rotate. Possible Cause Clogged air filter. Clean the air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low.
The following statement only applies to United States and its territories Shindaiwa Corporation Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale, to all applicable regulations of the U.S.
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