Shindaiwa 63888-94010 - Manual (Page 14)

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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 releases the coupler lock. Tube
Assembly
Coupler
Latch
Coupler
Screw
Knob
Locking
Hole
Latch Protector
(extended)
Latch Protector
(lowered)
Coupler Screw
Knob
Coupler
Figure 12
Figure 13
Press
Latch
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1. Place the powerhead/lower tube
assembly and the upper tube
assembly on a clean, flat surface so
that both assemblies fit end to end.
The powerhead/lower tube
assembly should be facing up, and
the lower tube assembly should be
positioned with the locking hole in
the tube end facing up.
CAUTION!
Keep the open ends of the tubes
clean and free of debris!
3. Pull the upper tube assembly out of
the coupler.
2. Slip off the protective covers from
the ends of both tubes, and loosen
the coupler screw knob.
3. Insert the upper tube assembly into
the coupler, arrow on the upper
tube decal facing up, until the line
of the decal is flush with the end of
the coupler. Rock the upper tube
back and forth until you are sure
the latch snaps in place by the
coupler lock. See Figure 11.
4. When the two tube halves are
locked together, press down on the
spring-loaded latch protector and
tighten the coupler screw. See
Figure 12.
ASSEMBLY
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
■ Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging, and clean
as necessary. See Figure 29.
Daily Maintenance
■ Carefully remove any accumulations
of dirt or debris from the muffler and
fuel tank. Check cooling air intake
area at base of crankcase. Remove
all debris. Dirt build-up in these areas
can lead to engine overheating, fire,
or premature wear.
WARNING!
Operating the engine without a
muffler or with a muffler that is
damaged or improperly installed
can increase engine noise suffi-
ciently to cause hearing loss.
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Figure 29
Keep cooling
fins clean
Keep air
passages
clean
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Muffler
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrestor or
muffler. Make sure the muffler is well
secured and in good condition. A worn
or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and
may also cause hearing loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connec-
tions tight and clean.
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when working
around the cutter assembly.
■ Clean any debris or dirt from the
cutting attachment. Check the bar
and chain for damage or incorrect
adjustment.
■ Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutter
attachment is securely fastened.
■ Check the entire unit for leaking
fuel or grease.
■ Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor idle speed
adjusting screws) are tight.
MAINTENANCE