Shindaiwa 62640-94313 User Manual

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Throughout this manual are special atten-

tion statements.

DANGER!

A statement preceded by the triangular 

attention symbol and the word “DAN-

GER” indicates an imminently hazard-

ous situation which, if not avoided, 

WILL result in death or serious injury!

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular 

attention symbol and the word “WARN-

ING” indicates a potentially hazardous 

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.

                  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 trim-

mer at least 33 feet (10 meters) away 

from electrical lines or branches that 

contact electrical lines.

Contents

Attention Statements

Page

Introduction ................................................ 2
Attention Statements ................................. 2
Safety Instructions ..................................... 2
Safety Equipment and Labels.....................3
Operating Precautions ............................... 3
Operating the Hedge Trimmer ................. 4
Product Description ................................... 5
Specifications .............................................. 5
Assembly ..................................................... 6
Adjusting the Cutter Assembly ................. 7
Engine Fuel................................................. 8
Starting the Engine .................................... 9
Stopping the Engine ................................ 10
Adjusting Engine Idle .............................. 10
Maintenance ............................................. 11
Long Term Storage .................................. 14
Troubleshooting Guide ........................... 15
Emission System Warranty ..................... 17

Introduction

The Shindaiwa AH2510 Articulated Hedge 

Trimmer is designed and built to deliver 

superior performance and reliability with-

out 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 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!

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in these in-

structions describes machines 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 AH2510 and what is de-

scribed here. Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the 

right to make changes to products without 

prior notice and without obligation to 

make alterations to machines previously 

manufactured.

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT!

The 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 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.

Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make 

changes to products without prior notice, 

and without obligation to make alterations 

to units previously manufactured.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word “IM-

PORTANT” is one that possesses special 

significance.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” 

contains information that is handy to know 

and may make your job easier.

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product 

contains chemicals known to the State 

of California to cause cancer, birth 

defects or other reproductive harm.

Never operate power  

equipment of any kind if you are tired 

or if you are under the influence of 

alcohol, drugs, medication or any other 

substance that could affect your ability 

or judgement.

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 

You must be physically and mentally fit to 

operate this unit safely. 

WARNING!

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 addi-

tion, always wear eye and hearing 

protection. Shindaiwa recommends 

wearing a face shield as additional 

face and eye protection.

This product conducts electricity. 

Keep the product and/or opera-

tor 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 are SHARP! Handle 

with care.