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Shindaiwa HT235 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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X7702242800
12/14
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HT235 HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual
and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and
hearing protection when operating this unit.

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL HT235 HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. X7702242800 12/14...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    If you have questions regarding your “NOTE” contains information that is handy Keep bystanders at least HT235 hedge trimmer, or if you do not to know and may make your job easier. 4.5 meters(15 feet)away. understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
  • Page 4 When transporting the hedge lead to personal injury trash or hidden debris to help ■ trimmer in a vehicle, tie it down Always use genuine Shindaiwa ensure good footing. securely to prevent fuel spillage or parts and accessories when ■...

  • Page 5: Safety Equipment And Labels

    1300 x 258 x 195 mm (51.2 x 10.2 x 7.7 in.) Fuel Tank Capacity 0.37 L / (12.5 oz.) Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 Shindaiwa Red Armor® ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345- FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil Carburetor Diaphragm type...

  • Page 6: Emission Control

    Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (sample below) is “C”, “K”, or “T”, the emission control system is EM and TWC (3-way catalyst).

  • Page 7: Mixing Fuel

    2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty.

  • Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT! Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.

  • Page 9: Starting Procedure

    Starting Procedure IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two-position ON-OFF switch mounted on the throttle body. This switch is typically labeled “I” for ON and “O” for OFF. WARNING! The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury.
  • Page 10 Cranking the Engine 1. Place the unit on the ground. Grip the support handle with your right hand and the starter handle with your left hand (shown). 2. After engine fires, move choke to the RUN (OPEN) position and restart engine if necessary.

  • Page 11: Operation

    2. Move the ignition switch to the “O” or STOP position. See Figure 8. Ignition Switch Figure 8 WARNING! If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position,close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your Shindaiwa dealer repair stop switch before using hedge trimmer again.

  • Page 12: Maintenance And Adjustments

    NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. WARNING! WARNING!

  • Page 13: Assembly And Adjustments

    Assembly and Adjustments Throttle Cable Free Play Throttle Lever Free Play If the unit does not return to idle speed or doesn't reach full rpm, the throttle lever free play may need to be adjusted as follows: 1. Measure free play at the end of the throttle lever. Throttle lever free play should be approximately 5 - 7 mm (0.2 - 0.275 in.).
  • Page 14 10/15-Hour Maintenance Every 10 to 15 hours of operation: ■ Remove and clean the spark plug. Clean the spark plug Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to and check the gap at 0.6 mm (0.024 in). If the spark plug 0.6 mm the electrode.
  • Page 15 Blades Lubrication 1. Apply a few drops of oil the each bolt slots at the bottom of blades. Bolt slots Lubrication Figure 16 Sharpening blade 1. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots on bottom of blades. Do not pry against cutting edges.
  • Page 16 Replace the spark plug annually: Use only NGK BPM8Y or equivalent spark plug of the correct heat range. Set spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 mm (0.024 in.). CAUTION! ■ If you are unfamiliar with this engine or uncomfortable with this procedure, Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

  • Page 17: Carburetor Adjustment

    This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer. IMPORTANT! If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Engine Idle

    WARNING! The cutters must NEVER engage at engine idle speeds! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the above procedure, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Long Term Storage ■...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Consult with an authorized shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test.
  • Page 20 89 or higher mixed with a 2 stroke engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Piston seizure. Consult with an authorized shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm. Overheating condition. Consult with an authorized shindaiwa Engine is knocking.
  • Page 21 Clean the air fi lter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel fi lter. Replace the fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized shindaiwa servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed.

  • Page 22: Warranty Statement

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 23 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
  • Page 24 NOTES...

  • Page 25: Product Registration

    Thank you for choosing Shindaiwa Power Equipment Please go to http://www.shindaiwa-usa.com to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.
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  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.

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