Shindaiwa 78701 T230 User Manual
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MULTIPURPOSE POLE
PRUNER ATTACHMENT 78701
For Models T230, T231, AH230, AH231,
PB230
X7502890802
01/11
WARNING!
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.
Introduction
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
The Shindaiwa Pole Pruner Attachment
is designed and built to deliver superior
performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety or
durability.
As an owner/operator, you'll soon
discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
While every attempt has been made
to provide the latest information about
your Shindaiwa product, there may be
some dierences between your attachment and what is described here.
ECHO, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior
notice, and without obligation to make
alterations to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes components
available at the time of publication.
Contents
PAG E
Introduction ...................................................... 2
Attention Statements ....................................2
Safety ................................................................... 2
Product Description .......................................5
PAG E
Specications .................................................... 5
Assembly .......................................................... ..6
Filling the Chain Oiler Reservoir .............. 12
Using the Pole Pruner ................................. 14
Maintenance .................................................. 15
Sharpening the Chain ................................ 16
Troubleshooting Guide .............................. 17
PAG E
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to
protect you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not
intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your
Shindaiwa hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact your local Shindaiwa
dealer for assistance. You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “DANGER” contains information that should be acted upon
to prevent serious injury or death.
the triangular attention symbol and
the word “WARNING” contains information that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special signicance.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by
IMPORTANT!
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
International Symbols
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 and eye
protection.
Wear heavy duty, non-slip gloves.
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Never operate this tool or any other power
equipment if you are tired, ill, or under
the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or any
substance that could aect your ability or
judgement.
This product conducts electricity. Keep
the product and/or operator a minimum
distance of 15 feet (4.5 meters) away from
electrical sources and power lines.
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the operating trimmer to
reduce the risk of being struck by falling
objects or thrown debris.
Be aware of the danger of falling
debris.
Safety
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!
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.
For specic maintenance and safety information 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.
NOTE:
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 branches that contact electrical lines.
Operating Precautions
This Shindaiwa pole pruner
attachment is specically designed 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 damage the equipment and cause
accidents, serious injury or death.
Make sure the chain and sprocket
are correctly adjusted before
operating the pruner (see assembly 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 immediately. Push the branch or tree to
ease the bind and free the blade.
Before starting the engine, make
sure the saw chain is not contacting 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, missing 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.
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Operating the Pruner
WARNING!
To avoid the chance of serious injury or
death, follow these safety precautions
during operation:
Always wear a hard hat
to reduce the risk of head
injuries during operation of
this machine.
Wear nonslip heavy-duty
work gloves to improve
your grip on the pole
pruner handle. Wear
snug-tting clothes that
also permit freedom
of movement. NEVER
wear shorts!
Keep a proper footing and
do not overreach—maintain your balance at all
times during operation.
Always wear eye and hearing protection.
Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as
additional face and eye protection.
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away
from the operating pruner to reduce the risk of
being cut by moving saw chain or struck by falling
objects or thrown debris.
Never operate the pruner at
an angle greater than 60°
in order to reduce the risk of
being struck by falling objects
during operation.
Always operate with both
hands rmly gripping the
machine.
Wear sturdy footwear
with nonslip soles to provide
good footing. Steel-toed safety
boots are recommended. Never
operate this product barefoot.
Kickback and Pinching Safety Precautions
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 pinching! You can reduce or eliminate
the element of surprise. Sudden
surprises contributes to accidents.
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 with
lightning-like speed!
2. Keep a rm grip on the pole pruner
with both hands whenever the en-
gine is running. A rm grip will help
you reduce the affects of kickback
and pinching as well as maintain
control
of the machine.
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 tool.
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.
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 specied by
the manufacturer.
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Safety Labels
IMPORTANT!
Product Description
Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and
its various components. Understanding
your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer
operation.
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Information Labels: Make
undamaged, readable and up to date. Immediately replace damaged or
are
sure all safety and information labels
missing labels.
This Attachment comes with safety labels shipped loose in the box. Attach
these safety labels.
New labels are available through your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
A
B
C
A - Gearcase
B - Oil Filler Cap
C - Guide Bar and Chain
D - Bar Oil Reservoir
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to your pole
pruner or its components.
Specications
Length mounted on T230 w/10 inch bar .............. 1991 mm (78.4 in)
Dry Weight (Tool only)with bar and chain.........0.91 kg (2.0 lbs)
Guide Bar........ 3/8" pitch, .043" gauge, 10-inch Micro Lite™
Chain Type................................ 3/8" pitch Micro Lite™,.043" gauge
Specications are subject to change without notice.
D
Sprockets ..............................................................3/8-inch, xed spur
Gearcase Ratio...........................................................................1.06 : 1
Chain Lubrication ....................................Automatic adjustable oiler
Oil Tank Capacity........................................................100 ml./3.9 oz.
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Prior To Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all
the components required for a complete
unit:
Gearcase assembly
Guide Bar
Saw Chain
Heat-shrink Collar
Assembly
Installing The Interlock Throttle Grip
The steps on pages 6 - 8 are not necessary for models AH230 and AH231 because they come equipped with an interlocking
throttle grip assembly as standard equipment.
Throttle Grip w/interlock
Scabbard
Owner's/Operator's manual
Assembly Tool (s)
Safety Labels
Carefully inspect all components making sure they are not damaged.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front”
and “rear” refer to directions as viewed
by the operator during normal operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to your pole
pruner or its components.
Remove Outer Tube From Powerhead
1. Place the T230 or PB230 on a clean at
surface, in an upright position.
2. Remove the cylinder cover as instructed
in your unit owner's manual.
3. Loosen the inner throttle cable adjusting
nut with a 10 mm wrench.
4. Lift the throttle cable housing out of the
notch on the powerhead.
5. Remove the throttle cable from the carburetor by lifting the Z-shaped cable end
(A) out of the hole.
6. Disconnect the red stop switch wire (B)
by unplugging the bullet connector.
7. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the
tube clamp screw (C). Loosen, but don't
remove the screw, or the D-shaped shim
washer (D) will fall out.
8. Pull the tube assembly out of the clamp.
Set the powerhead aside.
B
A
A
C
D
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