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10/07 Introduction Attention Statements The Shindaiwa P231 Pole Pruner is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa’s highperformance engines represent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably 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

Verify that the D-shaped shim washer is positioned as shown below. 3. Add some moly-type EP grease to splines at the end of the main shaft. CAUTION! Do not force the shaft tube into the powerhead! Excessive force can damage the shaft tube and mainshaft. 4. Slide the outer tube into the tube clamp until the tube bottoms. If installation is difficult, rotate the outer tube or main shaft slightly until you feel the mainshaft splines engage with the powerhead. Outer tube needs to be inserted so

“O” for OFF or STOP. 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. IMPORTANT! Make sure the cutting attachment isclear of obstructions! CAUTION! Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter. Open When the Engine Starts... WARNING! The cutting blades may move when the engine is started. Keep away from the cutter assembly while starting the engine. IMPORTANT! If the engine fails to start after sev

Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Figure 3 Product Description C242 BRUSHCUTTER Throttle Interlock Spark Plug Ignition Switch Muffler Strap Throttle Trigger Hanger Fuel Tank Outer Tube Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. Understanding your unit helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation. Handle Bar Ge

Wire Shutoff Plate Handle Grips Install handle grips onto the 6. handle as shown. Soapy water will ease installation. (Do not use petroleum based products). Insert screen into hopper by sliding it under the screen clips. Screen Clips Screen OPERATION Check the product package for the rate 1. setting, and recommended swath width. Turn the spreader OFF by pushing the control knob in. Rotate the rate cam to the proper setting. The rate setting is adjusted by rotating 2. the rate cam to the desired

Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc. ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both hands when cutting or trimming, and maintain control at all times. ALWAYS keep the handles clean. ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work. ALWAYS, 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. Wear hearing protection devices and a broad-brimmed hat or Wear close-fitting clothing to pro- hel

See Figure 9. 3. Tighten the four socket-head cap screws to secure the cutting attachment shield. CAUTION! Make sure the clamp screw and retaining nut are securely tightened before tightening the four socket-head cap screws. WARNING! NEVER operate the unit without the cutting attachment shield installed and tightly secured! Sub-Shield C3410. (when trimmer head is in use) 1. Attach the shield extension to the cutting attachment shield. See figure 9B. WARNING! NEVER use this machine without sub-sh

ponents from the carton. Turn spreader upside down. Insert (2) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts through the flattened end of handle brace, frame and leg as shown. Install hex nuts but do not tighten. Repeat on opposite side. Make sure braces are parallel and tighten all nuts. 1/4-20 Hex Nut 5/32 x 2” Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1” Cotter Pin Handle Brace Slide wheels onto axle with 2. the longer portion of the wheel facing the frame. The wheels are identical to ease assembly. Secure free turning wheel with (1) 1/

FERTILIZER PARTICLE SIZE BAG RATE Pounds of fertilizer used per 1,000 sq. ft. of coverage APPROX. SETTING SPREAD WIDTH Large, heavy particles 5 10 15 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 8 8 8 Medium-mixed particles 5 10 15 2 1/2 3 1/2 4 8 8 8 Small particles (nitrogen) 1 2 3 2 2 1/2 3 8 8 8 Mixed size particles- some fines 5 10 15 3 3 1/2 4 6 6 6 Light weight particles 5 10 15 2 2 1/2 3 4 To 6 Conversions should be used as guidelines for establishing proper rate settings. To obtain the most accurate application rate,