Product Description
Spark Plug
Stop
Switch
Throttle Trigger
Powerhead Assembly
Using the illustration as a
guide, familiarize yourself with
the Shindaiwa AH242 articu-
lated hedge trimmer and its
various components. Under-
standing your machine helps
ensure top performance,
longer service life, and safer
operation.
Specifications
Engine model
Engine type
Bore x stroke
Displacement
Maximum power
Fuel/oil ratio
Carburetor type
Fuel tank capacity
Ignition
Spark plug
Air cleaner type
Starting method
Stopping method
Transmission type
Cooling System
Blade Length
Cutter Drive
Gear Lubricant
EPA Emission Compliance Period**
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Air Filter
Assembly
Fuel
Tank
Fuel Tank
Guard
Fuel
Tank
Guard
** The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance label located on the
engine, indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Fed-
eral emission requirements. Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A
= 300 hours (Extended).
Hedge Trimmer Cutter
Assembly
Cutter
Assembly
Adjustment
Lever
Outer
Tube
Handle
guard
Handle
Latch
Release
2-cycle catalyst
33 x 28 mm/1.3 x 1.1 in.
23.9 cm
0.8 kW / 1 hp @ 8000 min
50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil
Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type
620 ml/ 21.0 oz.
One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled
NGK BPMR6A
Non-reversible foam filter element
Slide switch
Automatic, centrifugal clutch w/bevel gear
Forced Air
567 mm/22.3 in.
Spur Gear
Lithium Based Grease
Category A
Cutter Blade Cover
Latch Lock
Gearcase
Cutter Bar and
Cutter Blades
S242E
/1.5 cu. in.
3
/RPM
-1
Recoil
Hedge Trimmer
Cutter Assembly
5