Shindaiwa 63888-94010 Operating Precautions, Use Good Judgement, Minimize the Risk of Fire

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Troubleshooting Guide

ENGINE DOES NOT START

Operating Precautions

WARNING!

What To Check

Possible Cause

Remedy

Use Good Judgement

Does the engine crank?

YES

Good compression?

YES

Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade?

YES

Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming?

YES

Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal?

YES

Check the spark plug.

Faulty recoil starter. NO Fluid in the crankcase.

Internal damage.

Loose spark plug. NO Excess wear on

cylinder, piston, rings.

Fuel incorrect, stale, or NO contaminated; mixture

incorrect.

Check for clogged fuel NO filter and/or vent.

The ignition switch NO is in “O” (OFF) position.

Shorted ignition ground. Faulty ignition unit.

If the plug is wet, excess fuel may be in the

cylinder.

The plug is fouled

or improperly gapped.

The plug is damaged internally or of the

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Tighten and re-test. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with

a 2-cycle air cooled mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio

Clean as required; restart.

Move switch to “I” (ON) position and re-start. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Crank the engine with the plug removed, reinstall the spark plug, and re-start.

Clean and re-gap the spark plug to 0.024 inch (0.6 mm). Re-start.

Replace the spark plug with a Champion CJ8 or equivalent spark

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.

SAFETY

wrong size.

plug of the correct heat range.

Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.024-inch (0.6 mm).

WARNING!

Minimize the Risk of Fire

TROUBLESHOOTING

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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Contents P231 Pole Pruner Introduction ContentsWhat is Covered by this Warranty Emission System Warranty Statement Safety PrecautionsYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Manufacturer’s Warranty CoverageKickback and Pinching Safety Precautions Troubleshooting GuideOperating the Pruner LOW Power Output Safety Equipment and Labels Troubleshooting GuideUse Good Judgement Operating PrecautionsMinimize the Risk of Fire Filing Problems Operating Precautions Correct Filing TechniqueSharpening the Chain P231 SpecificationsSharpening Instructions Product Description Prior To AssemblyLong Term Storage Hour Maintnenace Connect the Outer Tube to the PowerheadRemove the Cylinder Cover Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads Hour MaintenanceConnect the Throttle Cable Every 10 to 15 hours of operation Hour Maintenance 10/15-Hour MaintenanceAssemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable Throttle Linkage and Ignition LeadsSpark Plug Assembling the Tube Sections Daily MaintenanceDisassembling The Pole Sections MufflerInstalling The Chain Check and Adjust Idle Speed Filling The Oil Reservoir When the Engine StartsAdjusting Oil Flow Rate Starting the Engine Chain OilerMinimize the risk of fire Mixing FuelStarting the Engine Filling the Fuel Tank