Shindaiwa 63888-94010 - Manual (Page 4)

Both kickback and pinching may
cause you to lose control of the pole
pruner which could result in serious
personal injury. Do not rely exclu-
sively on the safety device built
into the pruner! You must take
several steps to keep your jobs free
from accident or injury:
1. Understand kickback and
pinching! You can reduce or
eliminate the element of
surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a firm grip on the pole
pruner with both hands when-
ever the engine is running. A
firm grip will help you reduce
the effects of kickback and
Kickback and Pinching Safety Precautions
pinching as well as maintain-
ing control of the unit.
3. Make sure the area in which
you are cutting is free from
obstructions. Do not let the
nose of the guide bar contact
a log, branch, or any other
obstructions which could be
hit while you operate the pole
pruner.
4. Cut at high engine speeds.
5. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for sharpening
and maintaining the chain.
6. Use only the replacement bar
and chain or equivalent as
specified by the manufacturer.
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WARNING!
SAFETY
Never operate power
equipment of any kind
if you are tired or if you
are under the influence
of alcohol, drugs,
medication, or any other
substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
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.
Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Always wear a hard hat
to reduce the risk of head
injuries during operation
of this unit. Wear eye
and hearing protection
at all times during the
operation of this unit.
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-toed
safety boots are
recommended. Wear
snug-fitting clothes
that also permit freedom
of movement.
Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 meters) away
from the operating pruner
to reduce the risk of being
struck by falling objects or
thrown debris.
50ft
15M
Never operate the pruner at
an angle greater than 60
O in
order to reduce the risk of
being struck by falling
objects during operation. 60 °
Max.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued)
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS
33
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Excessive
vibration.
Warped or damaged
attachment.
Loose gearcase.
Bent main shaft/worn or
damaged bushings.
Inspect and replace
attachment as required.
Tighten gearcase securely.
Inspect and replace
as necessary.
Cutter will not
rotate.
Shaft not installed
in powerhead or
gearcase.
Broken shaft.
Damaged gearcase.
Inspect and reinstall
as required.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING