Shindaiwa Multipurpose Pole Pruner Attachment 78701 T230 - Manual (Page 3)

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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 modifications 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 specifically 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
firmly tightened before operation.
WARNING!
 Never use a cracked or warped
guide bar: replace it with a service-
able one and make sure it fits
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.