Shindaiwa 63888-94010 - Manual (Page 17)

P231_23
P231_22
Chain Oiler
Figure 20
Oil Filler
Cap
Figure 21
Oil
Reservoir
Oil Flow
Adjusting Screw
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Filling The Oil Reservoir
Adjusting Oil Flow Rate
CAUTION!
The oil flow adjusting screw must
be pressed in slightly in order to
turn. Failure to do so could
damage the pump and screw.
CAUTION!
An increase in bar oil flow rate will
speed oil consumption, requiring
more frequent checks on the oil
reservoir. To ensure sufficient
lubrication, it may be necessary to
check the oil level more frequently
than at fuel tank refills.
NOTE:
The oil reservoir has a capacity
sufficient to provide about 40 minutes
of cutting time (when set to deliver
the minimum flow rate, or about as
long as you’ll get from a tank of fuel).
WARNING!
Never fill the oil reservoir nor
adjust the oiler with the engine
running.
IMPORTANT!
The service life of the chain and guide
bar is affected by the quality of the
lubricant. Using superior lubricant such
as Shindaiwa Bar and Chain Oil will help
ensure a long service life, For cold
weather operation, mix bar and chain oil
with an equal part of kerosene.
1. Place the pole pruner on a clean,
flat surface with the oil filler cap
facing up. See Figure 20. Wipe off
any debris from the oil cap and
from around the oil filler neck.
2. Remove the oil filler cap and fill the
reservoir with bar and chain oil,
then replace the cap.
3. Wipe up spilled oil from the unit
before restarting the pole pruner.
The guide bar and chain are lubri-
cated automatically by a pump that
operates whenever the chain rotates.
The pump is set at the factory to
deliver a minimum flow rate, but it can
be adjusted in the field. A temporary
increase in oil flow is often desirable
when cutting materials such as
hardwood or wood with a lot of pitch.
Adjust the pump as follows:
1. Stop the engine and make sure the
stop switch is in the OFF position.
2. Place the unit on its side with the
oil reservoir up. See Figure 21.
3. With a screwdriver, push in on the
oil flow rate adjusting screw and
turn in the desired direction (there
are three incremental settings):
• clockwise–decrease lubrication.
• counter clockwise–increase
lubrication.
OPERATION
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Starting the Engine (continued)
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the
operating position.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment may rotate
when the engine is started!
When the Engine Starts...
■ After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3
minutes before operating the unit.
■ Advancing the throttle makes the
cutting attachment turn faster;
releasing the throttle permits the
attachment to stop turning. If the
cutting attachment continues to
rotate when the engine returns to
idle, carburetor idle speed should
be adjusted (see the next page).
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed
position, the engine may be flooded
with fuel. If flooding is suspected,
move the choke lever to the open
position and repeatedly pull the recoil
starter to remove excess fuel and start
the engine. If the engine still fails to
start, refer to the troubleshooting
section of this manual.
5. When the engine starts, slowly
move the choke lever to the
"OPEN" position. See Figure 26.
(If the engine stops after the initial
start, close the choke and restart.)
Figure 26
Open
OPERATION