Safety (continued) The Properly Equipped Operator hearing. Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Glovesoffer added protection and are wear clothing or jewelry thatcould get caught in machinery NEVER wear shorts! can damage your hands. Keep a proper footing and overreach times during operation. toed shoes or sandals. barefooted! Always make sure condition. Do not cutting attachmentshield is missing, loose, or broken. Be Aware of the Working Environment Make sure bystandersor obser

NOTE: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.. Maintenance (continued) Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment. WARNING! The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate a

Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shutoff containers to reduce fuel spillage. Stored fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. IMPORTANT! Filling the fuel tank WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire ¦ NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine. ¦ ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. ¦ ALWAYS Wipe al

¦ Clean the spark plug. Adjust electrode gap according to the values listed in the ”Specifications” section. If the spark plug must be replaced, use only the type recommended in ”Spec ifications” or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range. CAUTION! Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts. 50-hour maintenance Gearcase lubrication Loosen fasteners Remove the cover of the air filter

• Cutting attachments such as, but not limited to, bars, chains, sprockets, tines, blades, PowerBroomTM, belts, and nylon trimmer heads for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, rental, or income producing will be covered for failures due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of 30 days from original product purchase date. Any misuse from contact with concrete, rocks, or other structures is not covered by this warranty. • Multipurpose Tool Attachments carry the same w

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

FERTILIZER PARTICLE SIZE BAG RATE Pounds of fertilizer used per 1,000 sq. ft. of coverage APPROX. SETTING SPREAD WIDTH Large, heavy particles 5 10 15 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 8 8 8 Medium-mixed particles 5 10 15 2 1/2 3 1/2 4 8 8 8 Small particles (nitrogen) 1 2 3 2 2 1/2 3 8 8 8 Mixed size particles- some fines 5 10 15 3 3 1/2 4 6 6 6 Light weight particles 5 10 15 2 2 1/2 3 4 To 6 Conversions should be used as guidelines for establishing proper rate settings. To obtain the most accurate application rate,

Wire Shutoff Plate Handle Grips Install handle grips onto the 6. handle as shown. Soapy water will ease installation. (Do not use petroleum based products). Insert screen into hopper by sliding it under the screen clips. Screen Clips Screen OPERATION Check the product package for the rate 1. setting, and recommended swath width. Turn the spreader OFF by pushing the control knob in. Rotate the rate cam to the proper setting. The rate setting is adjusted by rotating 2. the rate cam to the desired

ponents from the carton. Turn spreader upside down. Insert (2) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts through the flattened end of handle brace, frame and leg as shown. Install hex nuts but do not tighten. Repeat on opposite side. Make sure braces are parallel and tighten all nuts. 1/4-20 Hex Nut 5/32 x 2” Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1” Cotter Pin Handle Brace Slide wheels onto axle with 2. the longer portion of the wheel facing the frame. The wheels are identical to ease assembly. Secure free turning wheel with (1) 1/

contaminated; mixture incorrect. Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming? Replace fuel filter or vent as required. and/or vent. Check for clogged fuel filter Re-start. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Priming pump not functioning properly. YES NODoes the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? YES YES NO Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug. YES NO The ignition switch is in “O” (OFF) position. Shorted ignition ground.