Shindaiwa AH242 Serie Manual Del Propietario - Operador página 7

Assembly (continued)
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
WARNING!
■
The cutter blades are very sharp.
Do not grasp the blades with your
hands. Always use gloves when
working near the cutter assembly.
■
Do not allow the blades to contact
your body.
■
Do not touch the cutter blades
when the engine is running. The
blades can oscillate even if the
engine is idling.
1. Position the hedge trimmer on a flat,
level surface with the engine resting
on the fuel tank guard. Make sure the
scabbard is in place on the blade.
2. With your right hand, grasp the outer
tube near the handle. With your left
hand, grip the adjustment lever on the
cutter assembly. With the index finger
of your left hand, press the latch lock.
With your left thumb, press the latch
release.
Cutter Assembly Positions
The cutter assembly can be adjusted to
eleven different positions ranging from
120° to 270° from the outer tube as shown.
Always make sure the lock latch is securely
locked after each adjustment.
Adjusting for Storage or Transportation
1. With the engine off, install the scab-
bard onto the blade.
2. Using the procedures described on the
previous page, rotate the cutter assem-
bly so it is parallel to the tube. Make
sure the latch lock and the latch release
return securely to a locking position.
3. Make sure the scabbard is in place on the
cutters before storing or transporting.
Throttle lever free play
The throttle lever free play should be approxi-
mately 4 - 6 mm. 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.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knob(s) and
remove the air cleaner cover.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the cable
adjuster. Turn the cable adjuster in or
out as required to obtain proper free play
4 - 6 mm.
Adjustment Lever
Grasp the outer tube near the handle
Latch Lock
Press the latch lock
3. While holding the latch release down,
pivot the cutter assembly using the
adjustment lever until it is at the
desired cutting angle.
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.
270°
Cutter
Assembly
Positions
3. Tighten the locknut.
4. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
4 - 6 mm
Throttle lever free play
Pivot the cutter assembly using the
adjustment lever...
Make sure the latch lock and the latch release
return securely to the straight ahead position
The latch lock provides an interlock to
help prevent inadvertent depression of
the latch release.
5. Remove the cover from the cutter blade.
The engine now may be started (refer to
the section "Starting the Engine").
120°
Various blade
positions
possible
Adjusting for Storage or Transportation
adjusting the cutter assembly to the
storage position.
Cable
Adjuster
Rotate cable
adjuster in or
out to obtrain proper free play
Latch Release
Adjustment Lever
IMPORTANT!
Gearcase rotated to the storage/
transportation position
WARNING!
Never run the engine when
Lock
Nut
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