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Introduction
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 high-
performance 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!
Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
Attention Statements
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains informa-
tion 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 spe-
cial significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “DANGER” contains informa-
tion that should be acted upon to
prevent serious injury or death.
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IMPORTANT!
The procedures described in this manual
are intended to help you get the most
from your unit as well as to protect you
and others from harm. These procedures
are guidelines for safe operation under
most conditions, and are not intended to
replace any safety rules and/or laws that
may be in force in your area. If you have
questions regarding your power tool, or if
you do not understand something in this
manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be
glad to assist you. You may also contact
Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address printed on
the back of this Manual.
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 60º in order to
reduce the risk of being struck by
falling objects during operation.
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.
Contents
Safety Precautions .....................................3
Product Description ..................................6
Technical Specifications ...........................7
Assembly ...................................................7
Installing and Adjusting
the Bar and Chain .....................................9
Chain Oiler ...............................................10
Mixing Fuel..............................................11
Starting the Engine ................................12
Stopping the Engine................................13
Using the Pole Pruner ............................14
Maintenance ............................................15
Long Term Storage .................................16
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................18
Warranty...................................................21
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.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior notice,
and without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication.