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CAUTION!
Always maintain the Pole Pruner Tool according to this owner’s manual and follow the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Never modify or disable any of the pruner’s safety devices.
Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining this machine.
Do not make unauthorized modications to the pole pruner.
When transporting the pole pruner in a vehicle, tie it down securely to prevent fuel spillage or damage to the machine.
Always clear your work area of trash or hidden debris to help ensure good footing.
Keep the chain sharp and properly adjusted.
Keep the pole pruner as clean as possible. Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, debris, etc.
Operating Precautions
This Shindaiwa pole pruner
attachment is specically de-
signed for use on the Shindaiwa
T230/231 grass trimmers,
AH230/231 articulating hedge
trimmers, or PB230 power broom.
Installation and/or use on any
other model, brand or type of
power tool is not approved by
Shindaiwa. Attempts to use on
non-approved models can dam-
age the equipment and cause
accidents, serious injury or death.
Make sure the chain and sprocket
are correctly adjusted before
operating the pruner (see assem-
bly for adjustment procedures).
Never attempt chain adjustment
with the engine running!
Always make sure the cutting at-
tachment is properly installed and
rmly tightened before operation.
WARNING!
Never use a cracked or warped
guide bar: replace it with a service-
able one and make sure it ts
properly.
If a saw blade should bind fast in
a cut, shut off the engine immedi-
ately. Push the branch or tree to
ease the bind and free the blade.
Before starting the engine, make
sure the saw chain is not contact-
ing anything.
When cutting a limb that is under
tension, be alert for springback so
that you will not be struck by the
moving limb.
Always run at wide open throttle
(WOT) before contacting material
to be cut.
Always stop the engine imme-
diately and check for damage if
you strike a foreign object or if the
machine becomes tangled. Do not
operate with broken or damaged
equipment.
Stop the machine immediately if
it suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. Inspect for broken, miss-
ing or improperly installed parts or
attachments.
Never transport the pruner or set
it down with the engine running.
An engine that’s running could be
accidently accelerated causing
the chain to rotate.
Make sure the scabbard is in
place when transporting the
pruner.
When carrying by hand, the chain
should be pointing backward.
ALWAYS keep a Solid Stance.
Maintain footing and balance at all
times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do
not work in odd positions or on
ladders. Do not over reach.
Safety
WARNING!
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 33 feet (10 meters)
away from electrical lines or branch-
es that contact electrical lines.
This machine operates at very high
speeds and has the potential to do
serious damage if misused, abused
or mishandled. To reduce the risk
of injury, you must maintain control
at all times, and observe all safety
precautions during operation. Never
permit a person without training or
instruction to operate this machine!
NOTE:
For specic maintenance and safety infor-
mation about your T230/231, AH230/231,
or PB230, consult the owner's manual
provided with it. If it has been lost or
misplaced, contact a Shindaiwa dealer for
a replacement.