Shindaiwa 63888-94010 - Manual

Page 2 - Introduction; Contents; Consequential Damages

Introduction The Shindaiwa P231 Pole Pruner is designed and built to deliver superiorperformance and reliability withoutcompromise to quality, comfort, safetyor durability. Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines represent the leading edge of2-cycle engine technology, deliveringexceptionally high power...

Page 3 - Safety Precautions; Never permit; Attention Statements; SAFETY; Emission System Warranty Statement

Safety Precautions A pole pruner operates at very highspeeds and has the potential to doserious damage if misused, abused ormishandled. To reduce the risk ofinjury, you must maintain control at alltimes, and observe all safety precau-tions during operation. Never permit a person without training ori...

Page 4 - Kickback and Pinching Safety Precautions; Make sure the area in which; Troubleshooting Guide; ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; TROUBLESHOOTING

Both kickback and pinching maycause you to lose control of the polepruner which could result in seriouspersonal injury. Do not rely exclu-sively on the safety device builtinto the pruner! You must takeseveral steps to keep your jobs freefrom accident or injury: 1. Understand kickback and pinching! Y...

Page 5 - Operating the Pruner

5 P231_2 Always operate withboth hands firmlygripping the unit. Wear nonslip heavy-duty work gloves toimprove your grip onthe pole pruner handle.Wear snug-fittingclothes that also permitfreedom of movement.NEVER wear shorts! Always wear a hard hatto reduce the risk ofhead injuries duringoperation of...

Page 6 - Safety Equipment and Labels; LOW POWER OUTPUT

6 IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation InformationLabels: Make sure all informationlabels are undamaged and readable.Immediately replace damaged ormissing information labels. New labelsare available from your local autho-rized Shindaiwa dealer. Safety Equipment and Labels Shaft Safety Label Figure 2 Thro...

Page 7 - Operating Precautions; ENGINE DOES NOT START

Operating Precautions ■ Make sure the chain andsprocket are correctly adjustedbefore operating the pruner(see page 15 for adjustmentprocedures). Never attemptchain adjustment with theengine running! ■ Always make sure the cuttingattachment is properlyinstalled and firmly tightenedbefore operation. ■...

Page 8 - Correct Filing Technique; MAINTENANCE

8 Figure 3 CAUTION! ■ Always maintain the P231pole pruner according to thethis owner’s manual andfollow the recommendedscheduled maintenance. ■ Never modify or disable any ofthe pole pruner’s safetydevices. ■ Always use genuineShindaiwa parts and accesso-ries when repairing or main-taining this unit...

Page 9 - DESCRIPTION; Sharpening the Chain

P231 Specifications Dry Weight ................... 6.1 kg/ 13.4 lb. Length w/10" bar assembly .......... 2804 mm/ 110.4 in. Engine Type ............ 2-cycle, air-cooled, vertical-cylinder Bore x Stroke ... 32 x 28 mm/ 1.3 x 1.1 in. Displacement ......... 22.5 cc/ 1.4 cu. in. Maximum Output ........

Page 10 - Product Description; Prior To Assembly; Long Term Storage

Lower Tube Handle Grip Ignition Switch Coupler Bar and Chain Upper Tube Throttle Trigger Product Description IMPORTANT! The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front”and “rear” refer to directions asviewed by the operator during normaloperation. Prior To Assembly Us...

Page 11 - Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead.; Assembly; ASSEMBLY; Every 135 hours of operation,

11 Grip Spark Plug Ignition Switch Main Shaft Tube Clamp Outer Tube 1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat surface, spark plug facing up.See Figure 5. Tube Clamp Hex Wrench Shim Washer Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead. Clamp Screw Figure 5 Figure 6 Throttle Lever Driveshaft/Powerhead Assembl...

Page 12 - Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads; Lubricate the gearcase.

12 23145 23106 Remove the Cylinder Cover. 1. Remove the spark plug boot. 2. Remove the two lower cylinder cover screws. 3. Loosen the top cylinder cover screw until the cover is free of theengine. (The top cylinder coverscrew is captive). Lift the cylindercover off of the engine.See Figure 7. Connec...

Page 13 - Assemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable.; Insert the throttle cable housing

13 Assemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable. 1. Insert the throttle cable housing into the notch on the fan cover, andclamp the black wire’s connectorbetween the fan cover and the cableouter adjuster nut. See Figure 10. 2. Tighten the two throttle cable adjuster nuts. Spark Plug Boot Black Wire Igniti...

Page 14 - Assembling the Tube Sections; Disassembling The Pole Sections; Press down on the latch with your; Daily Maintenance; Muffler

P231_13 P231_12 Assembling the Tube Sections Figure 11 Tube Assembly Disassembling The Pole Sections 1. With the pole pruner on a clean, flat surface, loosen the coupler screw.The spring-loaded coupler protec-tor should pop up. 2. Press down on the latch with your finger or thumb. See Figure 13.This...

Page 15 - Installing and Adjusting the Bar and Chain; Installing The Chain; Using the small end of the plug; General Maintenance

P231_15 Sprocket Cover Nut Sprocket Cover P231_17 P231_16 Installing and Adjusting the Bar and Chain BARTIP Top of Bar Bottom of Bar P231_18 Figure 14 Figure 15 Guide Bar Adjustment Stud Guide Bar Chain Tensioning Screw Chain Tensioning Pin Guide Bar Adjustment Stud Chain Tensioner Hole 15 Installin...

Page 16 - Adjusting the Chain; Check and Adjust Idle Speed; Stopping the Engine; Only idle; OPERATION

P231_19 Sprocket Cover Nut P231_20 Adjusting the Chain 1. Place the pole pruner on a clean, flat surface. (For readjustmentduring operation, shut down theengine, then allow the guide barand chain to cool before proceedingwith the adjustment procedure). 2. Loosen the sprocket cover nut with a plug wr...

Page 17 - Chain Oiler; Filling The Oil Reservoir

P231_23 P231_22 Chain Oiler Figure 20 Oil Filler Cap Figure 21 Oil Reservoir Oil Flow Adjusting Screw 17 Filling The Oil Reservoir Adjusting Oil Flow Rate CAUTION! The oil flow adjusting screw mustbe pressed in slightly in order toturn. Failure to do so coulddamage the pump and screw. CAUTION! An in...

Page 18 - Filling the Fuel Tank; Minimize the risk of fire!; Stop engine before refueling.; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; Starting the Engine

18 Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Place the pole pruner on a flat, level surface. 2. Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap. 3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the fuel tank with clean, freshfuel mixture. 4. Install and firmly tighten the fuel cap. WARNING! Minimize the risk of fire!...

Shindaiwa 63888-94010 - Manual

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