Shindaiwa P230 Owner's manual

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
P230 POLE PRUNER
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.
Part Number 62887-94011
Rev. 8/05
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Introduction
The Shindaiwa P230 Pole Pruner is
designed and built to deliver superior
performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety
or durability.
Shindaiwa’s high-performance
engines represent the leading edge of
2-cycle engine technology, delivering
exceptionally high power with remark-
ably low displacement and weight. As
an owner/operator, you’ll soon
discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is
simply in a class by itself!
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available
at the time of publication. While every
attempt has been made to provide the
latest information about your
Shindaiwa product, there may be
some differences between your P230
and what is described here. Shindaiwa
Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior
notice and without obligation to make
alterations to units previously manu-
factured.
The procedures described in this
manual are intended to help you get
the most from your 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 power tool, or if you do not
understand something in this manual,
your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to
assist you.
You may also contact Shindaiwa,
Inc. at the address printed on the back
of this Manual.
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PAGE
Introduction ......................................... 2
Attention Statements........................... 3
Safety Precautions ............................... 3
Operating the Pruner .......................... 5
Safety Equipment and Labels ............ 6
Operating Precautions ........................ 7
Specifications ....................................... 9
Product Description .......................... 10
Assembly ............................................ 11
Installing Bar and Chain ................... 15
Adjusting the Chain .......................... 16
Filling the Chain Oiler ...................... 17
Engine Fuel ........................................ 18
Starting the Engine ........................... 19
Stopping the Engine.......................... 21
Adjusting Engine Idle ....................... 21
Maintenance ...................................... 22
Long Term Storage ........................... 27
Chain Sharpening .............................. 28
Troubleshooting Guide .................... 30
Emission System Warranty .............. 34
Contents
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Safety Precautions
A pole pruner 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 precau-
tions during operation. Never permit
a person without training or
instruction to operate this pruner!
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING!
THE PRUNER IS NOT INSULATED
AGAINSTELECTRICALSHOCK!
Approaching or contacting electri-
cal 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.
Attention Statements
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your
job easier.
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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.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains informa-
tion that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to avoid
damage to the unit.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
Throughout this manual are special
attention statements.
SAFETY
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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.
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Always operate with
both hands firmly
gripping the unit.
Wear nonslip heavy-
duty work gloves to
improve your grip on
the pole pruner handle.
Wear snug-fitting
clothes that also permit
freedom of movement.
NEVER wear shorts!
Always wear a hard hat
to reduce the risk of
head injuries during
operation of this unit.
Always wear eye and
hearing protection.
Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as
additional face and eye
protection.
Wear sturdy footwear with
nonslip soles to provide
good footing. Steel-toed
safety boots are recom-
mended. Never operate
unit bare-footed!
Keep a proper footing
and do not overreach—
maintain your balance at
all times during opera-
tion.
Operating the Pruner
Never operate the pruner
at an angle greater than
60° in order to reduce the
risk of being struck by
falling objects during
operation.
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.
Figure 1
SAFETY
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IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information
Labels: Make sure all information
labels are undamaged and readable.
Immediately replace damaged or
missing information labels. New labels
are available from your local autho-
rized Shindaiwa dealer.
Safety Equipment and Labels
Shaft Safety Label
Figure 2
Throttle
Interlock
Ignition
Switch
High Voltage Label
SAFETY
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Operating Precautions
■Make sure the chain and
sprocket are correctly adjusted
before operating the pruner
(see page 15 for adjustment
procedures). Never attempt
chain adjustment with the
engine running!
■Always make sure the cutting
attachment is properly
installed and firmly tightened
before operation.
■Never use a cracked or
warped guide bar: replace it
with a serviceable guide bar
and make sure it fits 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.
■Make sure there are no missing
or loose fasteners, and that the
ignition switch and throttle
controls are working properly.
■Before starting the engine,
make sure the saw chain is
not contacting anything.
■Make sure there is always
good ventilation when operat-
ing the pruner. Fumes from
engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death. Never
run the engine indoors!
■Do not operate the pole pruner
with the muffler removed.
■When cutting a limb that is
under tension, be alert for
springback so that you will not
be struck by the moving limb.
■Always stop the engine
immediately and check for
damage if you strike a foreign
object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with
broken or damaged equipment.
■Stop the unit immediately if it
suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. Inspect for broken,
missing or improperly in-
stalled parts or attachments.
■Never transport the pruner
nor set it down with the
engine running. An engine
that’s running could be
accidentally accelerated
causing the chain to rotate.
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WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
SAFETY
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
■NEVER smoke or light fires
near the unit.
■ALWAYS stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refuel-
ing. Avoid overfilling and wipe
off any fuel that may
have spilled.
■ALWAYS move the unit to a
place well away from a fuel
storage area or other readily
flammable materials before
starting the engine.
■ALWAYS inspect the unit for
fuel leaks before each use.
During each refill, check that no
fuel leaks from around the fuel
cap and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks
are evident, stop using the unit
immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
■NEVER place flammable
material close to the engine
muffler.
■NEVER run the engine without
the spark arrester screen in place.
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Figure 3
CAUTION!
■Always maintain the P230
pole pruner according to the
this owner’s manual and
follow the recommended
scheduled maintenance.
■Never modify or disable any of
the pole pruner’s safety
devices.
■Always use genuine
Shindaiwa parts and accesso-
ries when repairing or main-
taining this unit.
■Do not make unauthorized
modifications or substitutions
to the guide bar or chain.
■Never allow the engine to run
at high RPM without a load.
Doing so could damage the
engine.
■When transporting the pruner in
a vehicle, tie it down securely to
prevent damage and fuel
spillage.
■Always clear your work area of
trash or hidden debris to help
ensure good footing.
■Keep the saw chain sharp and
properly adjusted.
■Keep the pruner as clean as
possible. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
■Make sure the scabbard is
in place when transporting the
pruner.
■When carrying by hand, the
chain should be pointing
backward. See Figure 3.
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Operating Precautions
SAFETY
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DESCRIPTION
P230 Specifications
Dry Weight .....................5.5 kg/12.1 lb.
Length w/10" bar
assembly ............ 2804 mm/110.4 in.
Engine Type ............ 2-cycle, air-cooled,
vertical-cylinder
Bore x Stroke ....32 x 28 mm/1.3 x 1.1"
Displacement ........... 22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in.
Maximum Output ........... 1.1 hp/0.8kW
@ 7500 rpm (min-1).
Fuel/Oil Ratio ...... 50:1 with Shindaiwa
Premium 2-cycle Mixing Oil
Fuel Tank Capacity ......554 cc/18.7 oz.
Carburetor Type ......... Walbro WYL-26
Ignition .............. One-piece, electronic,
transistor-controlled
Spark Plug
EPA version ............. Champion CJ8
EMC version .............. NGK BMR6A
Air Filter .......... Non-reversible flocked
filter element
Starting Method .......................... Recoil
Cooling System ..................... Forced air
Stopping Method ............... Slide switch
Transmission Type .............. Automatic,
centrifugal clutch with bevel gear
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Chain Guide Bar ................. 3/8" pitch,
.043" gauge, 10-inch Micro Lite™
Chain Type ..... 3/8" pitch Micro Lite™,
.043" gauge
Sprockets .............. 3/8-inch, fixed spur
Gearcase Ratio ........................... 1.06 : 1
Chain Speed .......... 23.5 m (77 ft.)/sec.
@ 10,000 rpm (min-1)
Chain Lubrication ................. Automatic
adjustable oiler
Chain Lubricant ...Shindaiwa Premium
Bar and Chain Oil
Standard Equipment ............ Bar/chain
scabbard, tool kit containing a
spark plug wrench, 4 mm hex
wrench and 8 mm x 10 mm spanner
Optional Equipment .... Shoulder strap,
loop handle
Optional Bars ............. 8-inch or 12-inch
EPA Emission
Compliance Period* ........... Category A
* The EPA emission compliance referred to
on the emission compliance label located on
the engine, indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown
to meet Federal emission requirements.
Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125
hours (Intermediate) and A = 300 hours
(Extended).
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Lower
Tube
Handle
Grip
Ignition
Switch
Coupler
Bar and
Chain
Upper
Tube
Throttle Trigger
Product Description
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.
Prior To Assembly
Using Figure 4 as a guide, familiar-
ize yourself with the Shindaiwa P230
pole pruner and its various compo-
nents. Understanding your unit helps
ensure top performance, longer
service life, and safer operation.
Before assembling, make sure you
have all the components required for a
complete unit:
■Powerhead assembly
■Lower tube assembly
■Upper tube/saw assembly, chain
and guide bar
■Kit with this manual and tool kit for
routine maintenance.
■Scabbard.
Carefully inspect all components for
damage.
Fuel Tank
Recoil
Starter
Top Engine
Cover Screw
Powerhead Assembly
Spark
Plug
P231_5
Gearcase
Bar Oil Reservoir Cutting Head
Assembly
Guide Bar
and Chain
Oil Filler
Cap
10
Figure 4
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications or alterations to your
pruner or its components.
DESCRIPTION
Air Filter
Assembly
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