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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Part Number 65017-94310 Rev. 1/06

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.

WARNING!

MULTIPURPOSEARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER TOOL

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Attention Statements

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Throughout this manual are special atten-tion statements.

DANGER!

A statement preceded by the trian-gular attention symbol and the word “DANGER” indicates an imminently haz-ardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury!

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the trian-gular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” indicates a potentially haz-ardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION!A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to avoid damage to the machine.

IMPORTANT!A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.

NOTEA statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.

Introduction ..................................................�

Attention Statements ...................................�

Safety Precautions ........................................�

Operating Precautions ................................3

Safety Labels .................................................3

Product Description .....................................4

Specifications ................................................4

Operating the Multipurpose Articulated Hedge Trimmer .......................5

Installing a Tool Attachment .......................5

Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly ...........................................6

Maintenance .................................................7

Cutter Blade Adjustment .............................8

Troubleshooting Guide ...............................8

IntroductionThe Shindaiwa Multipurpose Articulated Hedge Trimmer Tool is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability.

As an owner/operator, you’ll soon dis-cover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!

IMPORTANT!The information contained in these in-structions describes components 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 attachment 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 compo-nents previously manufactured.

The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from your machine as well as to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe opera-tion 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.

Safety Precautions

WARNING!

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 trim-mer at least 33 feet (10 meters) away from electrical lines or branches that contact electrical lines.

NOTEFor specific maintenance and safety informa-tion about the Multipurpose Tool Carrier powerhead, consult the operator’s/owner’s manual provided with that product. If it has been lost or misplaced, contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the telephone number provided on the back cover of this manual for a replacement.

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 injuries during operation of this machine. In addition, always wear eye and hearing pro-tection. Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as additional face and eye protection.

Wear heavy duty, non-slip gloves.

Safety tip shoes or boots with non-slip sole should be worn.

This product conducts electricity. Keep the product and/or operator a minimum distance of 15 feet (4.5 meters) away from electrical sources and power lines.

Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the operating trimmer to reduce the risk of being struck by falling objects or thrown debris.

The blades / cutting attachments are SHARP! Handle with care.

Be aware of the danger of falling debris.

CAUTION! Always maintain the Multipurpose

Articulated Hedge Trimmer Tool ac-cording to this owner’s manual and follow the recommended scheduled maintenance.

Never modify or disable any of the hedge trimmer’s safety devices.

Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining this machine.

Do not make unauthorized modifica-tions to the articulated hedge trim-mer.

When transporting the hedge trim-mer in a vehicle, tie it down securely to prevent fuel spillage or damage to the machine.

Always clear your work area of trash or hidden debris to help ensure good footing.

Keep the cutters sharp and properly adjusted.

Keep the articulated hedge trimmer as clean as possible. Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, debris, etc.

WARNING!

An articulated hedge trimmer has the potential to do serious damage if mis-used, 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 train-ing or instruction to operate this trimmer!

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Safety Labels

Figure 1

IMPORTANTSafety and Information Labels: Make sure all safety and information labels are undamaged, readable and up to date. Immediately replace damaged or missing labels. This Multipurpose Tool comes with a current safety label shipped loose in the box. Attach this safety label on the Multipurpose Tool Carrier as shown. New labels are available through your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

Operating Precautions

This Shindaiwa articulated hedge trimmer tool is specifi-cally designed for use on the Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tool Carrier. Installation and/or use on any other model, brand or type of power tool is not ap-proved by Shindaiwa. Attempts to use on non-approved models can damage the equipment and cause accidents, serious injury or death.

Always make sure the cutter tool is properly installed and firmly tightened before opera-tion.

Never use a cracked or warped cutter or cutter bar: Replace it with a servicable one if found to be damaged.

Before starting the engine, make sure the cutter is not con-tacting anything.

Always stop the engine imme-diately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the machine becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment.

When cutting a branch that is under tension, be alert for spring-back so that you will not be struck by the moving branch.

Stop the machine immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, miss-ing or improperly installed parts or attachments.

Do not operate the articulated hedge trimmer with the muffler removed.

Make sure there is always good ventilation when operating the articulated hedge trimmer. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death. Never run the engine indoors!

WARNING!

Make sure there are no missing or loose fasteners, and that the stop switch and throttle controls are working properly.

If a cutter should bind fast in a cut, shut off the engine immediately. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the cutter.

Make sure the cutters are correctly adjusted before operating the ar-ticulated hedge trimmer (see page 8 for cutter adjustment procedures). Never attempt cutter adjustments with the engine running!

Never transport the articulated hedge trimmer or set it down with the engine running. An engine that’s running could be accidently accelerated causing the blades to oscillate.

Make sure the blade cover is in place when transporting the articu-lated hedge trimmer.

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Product Description

IMPORTANT!The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation.

Gearcase

Prior To AssemblyUsing Figure � as a guide, familiarize yourself with the Shindaiwa Multipurpose Articulated Hedge Trimmer Tool and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, longer service life, and safer operation.

Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:

Cutter Assembly

Blade Cover

Owner’s/Operator’s Manual

Plug Wrench, Spanner and 4 mm Hex Wrench

Safety Label

Carefully inspect all components, making sure they are not damaged.

Figure 2

Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly

Cutter Bar and Cutter Blades

Latch Release

Latch LockPlug Wrench

Spanner

Multipurpose Articulated Hedge Trimmer Assembly

Blade CoverOwner’s/ Operator’s Manual

SpecificationsDry Weight (Tool only)..............................................�.06 kg/4.5 lbs.

Length (storage or transporting position).................840 mm/33 in.

Length Installed on a M�30 extended in cutting position................. 1770 mm/70 in.

Blade Length.............................................................567 mm/��.3 in.

Cutter Drive ..........................................................................Spur gear

Gear Lubricant .................................................Lithium-based grease

Standard Equipment: .................................Cutter tool, blade cover, owner’s/operator’s manual, and tool kit

Tool Kit Contents ..............................................Combination wrench with 10 mm x 19 mm sockets/flat blade screwdriver, 4 mm Hex Wrench and 8 mm x 10 mm spanner

Optional Equipment.............................. Shoulder strap and bracket

WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifica-tions or alterations to your articulated hedge trimmer or its components.

Safety Label

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Cutter Assembly

4 mm Hex Wrench

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Installing a Tool Attachment1. Place the Multipurpose Tool Carrier

and theTool Assembly on a clean, flat surface so that both assemblies fit end to end. The powerhead assembly should be facing up, and the tool assembly should be positioned with the locking hole in the tube end facing up. See Figure 4.

CAUTION!Keep the open ends of the tubes clean and free of Debris!

�. Slip off the protective cover from the end of the tool, and loosen the coupler screw knob.

3. Insert the tool assembly into the cou-pler, with the tool decal facing up, until the line of the decal is flush with the end of the coupler. Twist the tool back and forth until you are sure it snaps in place by the coupler latch. See Figure 4.

4. When the two tube halves are locked to-gether, press down on the spring-loaded latch protector and tighten the coupler screw knob. See Figure 5.

Disassembling The Pole Sections1. Place the Multipurpose Tool Carrier

and the Tool Assembly on a clean, flat surface, loosen the coupler screw knob. The spring-loaded coupler protector should pop up.

�. Press down on the latch with your finger or thumb. This releases the coupler lock. See Figure 6.

3. Pull the tool assembly out of the coupler.

Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the machine.

Wear non-slip heavy-duty gloves to improve your grip on the trimmer

handle. Wear snug-fitting clothes that also permit freedom of movement.

NEVER wear shorts!

Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during opera-tion of this machine.

Always wear eye and hearing protection. Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as additional face and eye protection.

Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip soles to provide good footing. Steel-toed safety boots are

recommended. Never operate the machine while barefoot.

Keep a proper footing and do not over-reach—maintain your balance at all times during operation.

Operating the Multipurpose Articulated Hedge Trimmer Tool

Figure 3

Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the operating

trimmer to reduce the risk of being cut by the moving blades or struck by

falling objects or thrown debris.

Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level.

M23005

Latch Protector (lowered)

Coupler Screw Knob

Coupler

Figure 5

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M23006

Press Latch

Figure 6

� M23004

Tool Assembly

M Series Tube Assembly

Coupler

Latch

Coupler Screw Knob

Locking Hole

Latch Protector (extended)

Figure 4

WARNING!

To avoid the chance of serious injury or death, follow these safety precautions during operation:

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Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly

Figure 9

Travel Limiter

Figure 10

The cutter assembly

can be adjusted to 10 different posi-

tions ranging from 90° to ��5° from the outer tube as shown.

Always make sure the lock latch is

securely locked after each adjustment.

Various blade positions possible

4. Release the latch lock and the latch release. Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to the straight ahead position.

5. Install scabbard on the cutter assembly.

Adjusting Cutter Assembly for Storage or TransportationNOTE:

The articulated hedge trimmer is equipped with a travel limiter that prevents the cut-ter assembly from rotating outside of the 90°- ��5° range. See Figures 9 and 10. Do not remove or modify travel limiter.

WARNING!

The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not grasp the blades with your hands. Do not allow the blades to contact your body. Wear gloves to protect your hands when handling.

Figure 7

Figure 8

Latch Release

Latch LockAdjustment Lever

1. With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle. With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutter assembly. See Figure 7.

IMPORTANT!The latch lock provides an interlock to help prevent inadvertent depression of the latch release.

�. With the index finger of your left hand, press the latch lock. With your left thumb, press the latch release. See Figure 8.

3. While holding the latch release down, pivot the cutter assembly using the adjustment lever until it is at the desired cutting angle.

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IMPORTANT!For detailed maintenance information about your Multipurpose Tool Carrier, con-sult the owner’s manual that was provided with it. If it has been lost or misplaced, contact Shindaiwa for a replacement.

Maintenance

WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance, re-pair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance work.

WARNING!

Non-standard parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.

IMPORTANTUsing non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.

CAUTION!Do not remove the D-shaped shim washer from the gearcase clamp! The shim washer prevents damage from overtightening the gearcase clamp screw.

Figure 13

Gearcase Grease Fitting

1. Loosen the gearcase clamp screw.

�. Remove the index screw from the gearcase.

3. Slide the gearcase out of the tube.Using a grease gun, pump lithium-base grease (about 10 grams) into the grease fitting on the gearcase until you see old grease being purged from the gearcase. See Figure 13. Purged grease will be visible in the outer tube cavity. Clean up the excess grease, then reassemble the

gearcase onto the outer tube. Make sure the index screw fits into the hole on the outer tube. Securely tighten both screws.

Daily Maintenance

WARNING!

Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly.

Prior to each work day, perform the following:

Clean any debris or dirt from the hedge trimmer cutter blades. Lubricate the blades before use and after refueling. Check the cutters for damage or incor-rect adjustment.

10/15-Hour Maintenance Lubricate the cutter assembly gear-

box by pumping one or two strokes of lithium-base grease into the grease fitting using a lever-type grease gun. See Figure 11.

Figure 11

Gearcase Grease Fitting

50-Hour Maintenance

Figure 12

Outer Tube

Gearcase

Gearcase Clamp screw

Index screw

Every 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty condi-tions): Remove and clean the cylinder cover

and clean the dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins.

Lubricate the gearcase. To perform this operation, first remove the gearcase from the outer tube. See Figure 1�.

Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the cutter at-tachment is free of debris and securely fastened.

Check the entire machine for leaking fuel or grease.

Make sure the nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.

CAUTION!Overlubricating can cause the gear-case to operate sluggishly and can cause grease to leak out.

Carefully remove any accumulations of dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to engine overheating, fire, or premature wear.

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WARNING!

The cutter blades are very sharp! Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly.

CAUTION!Operating the trimmer with worn or improperly adjusted cutters will reduce cutter performance and may also dam-age your machine.

Cutter performance of your machine depends in great measure on the cutter blade clearance. Properly adjusted blades will oscillate freely yet help prevent binding

Guide BarLocknut

Cutter BladesShoulder

Bolt

Washer (should turn freely)

Figure 14

Cutter Blade Adjustmentof cut material between blades. Adjust the blades as follows: See Figure 14.

1. Loosen all the blade locknuts at least one full turn.

�. Tighten each blade shoulder bolt firmly, and then loosen the shoulder bolts 1/4 to 1/� turn.

3. Working from the gearcase end, lock each bolt in place by firmly tightening its locknut while preventing the shoul-der bolt from turning.

When shoulder bolt adjustment is cor-rect, there should be a gap of 0.�5–0.50 mm between the cutter blades and the flat washers, and the flat washer beneath each bolt head should turn freely.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START

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NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

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Shindaiwa Inc.11975 S.W. Herman Rd.Tualatin, Oregon 9706� USATelephone: 503 69�-3070Fax: 503 69�-6696www.shindaiwa.com

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Specifications subject to change without notice.