Shindaiwa 62891-94311 User Manual

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Introduction

The Shindaiwa P231 Pole Pruner is designed

and built to deliver superior performance

and reliability without compromise to quality,

comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa’s high-

performance engines represent the leading

edge of 2-cycle engine technology, delivering

exceptionally high power with remarkably

low displacement and weight. As an owner/

operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why

Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!

Throughout this manual are special

“attention statements”.

Attention Statements

WARNING!
A statement preceded by the

triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains informa-
tion that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.

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

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word

“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses spe-

cial significance.

NOTE:

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

DANGER!
A statement preceded by the

triangular attention symbol and the
word “DANGER” contains informa-
tion that should be acted upon to
prevent serious injury or death.

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IMPORTANT!

The procedures described in this manual

are intended to help you get the most

from your unit 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.

Never operate this tool or any

other power equipment if you are

tired, ill, or under the influence of

alcohol, drugs, or any substance

that could affect your ability or

judgement.

Keep bystanders at least 15 meters

away from the operating pruner to

reduce the risk of being struck by

falling objects or thrown debris.

Never operate the pruner at an

angle greater than 60º in order to

reduce the risk of being struck by

falling objects during operation.

Warning labels affixed to the machine

are as follows:

Read and follow this manual, make

sure anyone using the pruner 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 protection. Shindaiwa

recommends wearing a face shield

as additional face and eye protection.

Wear nonslip heavy-duty work gloves

to improve your grip on the pole

pruner handle. Wear sturdy footwear

with nonslip soles to provide good

footing. Steel-toe safety boots are

recommended. Wear snug-fitting

clothes that also permit freedom of

movement.

Contents

Safety Precautions .....................................3
Product Description ..................................6
Technical Specifications ...........................7
Assembly ...................................................7
Installing and Adjusting

Beware of kickback! Kickback

can occur whenever the tip of the

guide bar touches an object while

the saw is operating. Kickback

may force the bar up and back

toward the operator!

Beware of pinching. Pinching the

saw along the tip of the guide bar

may force the bar back rapidly

toward the operator. Pinching can

occur whenever wood closes in

around the moving chain.

WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make

changes to products without prior notice,

and without obligation to make alterations

to units previously manufactured.

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in these

instructions describes units available at

the time of publication.