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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MULTIPURPOSE POLE  

PRUNER TOOL

WARNING!

To minimize the 

risk of injury, read 

this manual and 

familiarize yourself 

with its contents.

WARNING!

Always wear eye 

protection when op-

erating this machine.

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!  

Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the 

contents.  Always wear eye and hearing protection 

when operating this unit.

 

WARNING!

MULTIPURPOSE POLE

PRUNER TOOL 

65002/65006

X7502880503

09/11

Summary of Contents for 65002

Page 1: ...ts contents WARNING Always wear eye protection when op erating this machine SHINDAIWA OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit WARNING MULTIPURPOSE POLE PRUNER TOOL 65002 65006 X7502880503 09 11 ...

Page 2: ...E Read and follow this manual make sure anyone using the trimmer 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 an...

Page 3: ... chain is not contact ing anything When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back 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...

Page 4: ...these safety precautions during operation WARNING Both kickback and pinching may cause you to lose control of the pole pruner tool which could result in serious personal injury Do not rely exclusively 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 pinch ing You can reduce or eliminate the element of su...

Page 5: ...3 gauge 10 inch Micro Lite 3 8 pitch 043 gauge 12 inch Micro Lite Chain Type 90SG 3 8 pitch Micro Lite 043 gauge Sprockets 3 8 inch fixed spur Gearcase Ratio 1 06 1 Chain Lubrication Automatic adjustable oiler Oil Tank Capacity 140 ml 4 7 oz Using the illustration as a guide familiarize your self with your machine and its various components Understanding your machine helps ensure top perfor mance ...

Page 6: ... together press down on the spring loaded latch protector G and tighten the coupler screw knob Disassembling The Pole Sections 1 Place the Multipurpose Tool Carrier and the Tool Assembly on a clean flat sur face loosen the coupler screw knob D The spring loaded coupler protector G should pop up 2 Press down on the latch F with your finger or thumb This releases the coupler latch 3 Pull the tool as...

Page 7: ... guide bar chain tensioning pin and cutting head assembly 2 Place the guide bar C over the guide bar adjustment stud D on the cutting head assembly Align the chain tensioning pin E with the hole in the guide bar 3 Install the chain loop over the drive links within the guide bar groove and then align the chain over the drive sprocket Make sure the cutters are properly oriented as shown If the chain...

Page 8: ...while turning the chain tensioning screw B clockwise to tighten the chain counter clockwise to loosen the chain 4 Pull the chain by hand along the top of the guide bar several times from the engine to the bar s tip The chain should feel snug but still pull freely 5 Tighten the sprocket cover nut securely while lifting the tip of the guide bar 6 Inspect the chain for the correct adjustment more fre...

Page 9: ...t the engine Put on the strap Never stand directly underneath the branch you are cutting be aware of falling branches Note that a branch may spring back at you after it hits the ground Cutting Sequence To allow branches to fall freely always cut the bottom branches first Prune heavy branches large in diameter in several controllable pieces Working Position Hold the control handle with your right h...

Page 10: ...for damage or incorrect adjustment Daily Maintenance WARNING The saw chain is very sharp Wear gloves to protect your hands when working with or around the saw chain Check for loose or missing screws or components Make sure the cutting attachment is clean free of debris and securely fastened Check the entire machine for leaking fuel or grease Make sure that nuts bolts and screws except carburetor a...

Page 11: ...grams into the grease fitting D until you see old grease being purged from the gear case which can be seen in the outer tube cavity Clean up excess grease then reassemble the gear case onto the outer tube Sharpening the Chain When the cutting edges of the blade become dull they can be re sharpened with a few strokes of a file In order to keep the blade in balance all cutting edges must be sharpene...

Page 12: ...f the file s diameter is always held above the cutter s top plate 2 After all cutters are sharpened use a depth gauge joiner A to measure the height of each depth gauge 3 As required lower the depth gauges to a height of 0 025 inch Use a flat file 4 After all depth gauges have been adjusted use a flat file to round each depth gauge leading edge to its original curvature and angle NOTE For consiste...

Page 13: ...Cutting attachment will not move Adjust idle Check Specifications page for correct idle speed Replace spring shoes as required check idle speed Inspect and replace attachment as required Tighten gearcase securely Bent main shaft worn or damaged bushings Shaft not installed in powerhead or gearcase Broken shaft Damaged gearcase Inspect and replace as necessary Inspect and reinstall as required Cons...

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Page 16: ...COM When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support Department at 1 877 986 7783 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please kno...

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