Shindaiwa 78701 User Manual Download

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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 ATTACHMENT 78701

For Models AH230, AH231, AH242,
AHS231, AHS242, P230, P231, PB230,
T230, T231, T242, T2510

X7502890802

01/11

Summary of Contents for 78701

Page 1: ...others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit WARNING MULTIPURPOSE POLE PRUNER ATTACHMENT 78701 For Models AH230 A...

Page 2: ...in force in your area If you have questions regarding your power tool or if you do not under stand something in this manual your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you You may also contact Shinda...

Page 3: ...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 ti...

Page 4: ...uries during operation of this machine Always wear eye and hearing protection Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as additional face and eye protection Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip soles t...

Page 5: ...liminate the element of surprise Sudden surprises contributes to accidents Kickback and Pinching Safety Precautions 2 Keep a firm grip on the pole pruner with both hands whenever the en gine is runnin...

Page 6: ...the throttle cable from the car buretor by lifting the Z shaped cable end out of the hole See Figure 5 Installing The Attachment Remove Outer Tube From Powerhead Hex wrench Shim washer Tube clamp Figu...

Page 7: ...grip assembly onto the tube and position it over the collar Make sure the switch is facing up and that the throttle cable and switch wires are positioned toward the powerhead Using a Phillips screwdr...

Page 8: ...ire with an eyelet on the end is located between the two cable adjuster nuts as shown in Figure 13 2 Connect the Z shaped end of the throttle cable to the throttle lever on top of the carburetor as sh...

Page 9: ...ttle trigger is fully depressed full throttle the throttle will contact the stop on the throttle body See Figure 18 NOTE Apply Never Seez or equivalent on the cylinder cover knob threads for easier re...

Page 10: ...ttachment Loosen debris shield screws Figure 19 Loosen index screw Loosen clamp screw For the PB230 PowerBroom 1 Using a 5 mm hex wrench and a 10 mm open end wrench loosen but don t remove the gearcas...

Page 11: ...screw first Tighten clamp screw last Figure 23 Use a 4mm hex Allen wrench to loosen clamp screws Figure 24 Move the handle to the best position then retighten 1 Insert the end of the outer tube into t...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...hile 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...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...fast idle Primer Bulb Return Tube 3 Prime the engine by depressing the carburetor primer bulb four or five times See Figure 35 You should be able to see fuel inside the bulb 4 Choke the engine by movi...

Page 16: ...y Prior to each work day perform the follow ing Clean any debris or dirt from the cutting attachment Check the bar and chain for damage or incorrect adjustment Daily Maintenance WARNING The saw chain...

Page 17: ...ms into the grease fitting D until you see old grease being purged from the gearcase which can be seen in the outer tube cavity Clean up excess grease then reassemble the gearcase onto the outer tube...

Page 18: ...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 ga...

Page 19: ...hain will not rotate 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...

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Page 22: ...le on WWW SHINDAIWA 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 applica...