Shindaiwa P231 Operator's Manual download pdf (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

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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

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