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10/07 Introduction Attention Statements 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 highperformance 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! IMPORTANT! The information contained in these instructions describes units available at the time of publication. Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured. A WARNING! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”. ■A DANGER! I . -A statement preceded by the . I triangular attention symbol and the I | word “DANGER” contains informa. tion that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death. A WARNING! A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains information 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 special significance. NOTE: A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier._ I 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. 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 60° in order to reduce the risk of being struck by falling objects during operation. Contents Safety Precautions.....................................3 The procedures described in this manual Product Description..................................6 are intended to help you get the most Technical Specifications...........................7 from your unit as well as to protect you Assembly 7 and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under m^Uing and Acting most conditions, and are not intended to the Bar and Chain.....................................9 replace any safety rules and/or laws that Chain Oiler...............................................10 may be in force in your area. If you have Mixing Fuel..............................................11 questions regarding your power tool, or if Starting the Engine 12 you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be Stopping the Engine................................13 , , , . , , , , glad to assist you. You may also contact Using the Pole Pruner............................14 Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address printed on Maintenance............................................15 the back of this Manual. Long Term Storage.................................16 Troubleshooting Guide..........................18 Warranty...................................................21 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. 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! 2 Safety Precautions 1-------iasT ~\—éT' A DANGER! THE PRUNER IS NOT INSULATED AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Approaching or contacting electrical line with the pruner could cause death or serious injury. Keep the pruner at least 10 meters away from electrical lines or branches that contact electrical lines. I____________I A pole pruner operates at very high speeds and has the potential to do serious da...

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