Articulated Hedge Trimmer Owner's/Operator's Manual

Introduction
The Shindaiwa AH231 Articulatied
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
2-cycle engine technology, delivering
exceptionally high power with remark-
ably low displacement and weight. As
an owner/operator, you’ll soon
discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
Safety Precautions
DANGER!
THE ARTICULATED HEDGE
TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED
AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Approaching or contacting
electrical lines with the trimmer
could cause death or serious
injury. Keep the trimmer at least
33 feet (10 meters) away from
electrical lines or branches that
contact electrical lines.
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IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication. While every
attempt has been made to provide the
latest information about your
Shindaiwa product, there may be some
differences between your AH231 and
what is described here. Shindaiwa Inc.
reserves the right to make changes to
products without prior notice and
without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
The procedures described in this
manual are intended to help you get
the most from your 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 power tool, or if you do not
understand something in this manual,
your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to
assist you.
You may also contact Shindaiwa,
Inc. at the address printed on the back
of this Manual.
An articulated hedge trimmer has the
potential to do serious damage if
misused, abused or mishandled. To
reduce the risk of injury, you must
maintain control at all times, and
observe all safety precautions during
operation. Never permit a person
without training or instruction to
operate this trimmer!
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
SAFETY