Shindaiwa 62888-94013 User Manual

P230, 231

fake eps

P231_16

9

Assembly (continued) 

Assembling tube sections (cont.)

Slip off the protective covers from the 

ends of both tubes, and loosen the cou-

pler screw knob.
Insert the tool assembly into the cou-

pler, with the tool decal facing up, until 

the line of the decal is flush with the 

end of the coupler. 
Twist the tool assembly back and forth 

until you are sure it snaps in place by 

the coupler latch.
When the two tube halves are locked 

together, press down on the spring-

loaded latch protector and tighten the 

coupler screw knob.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Installing the Chain

Using the small end of the plug 

wrench, remove the sprocket cover nut 

(turn counter-clockwise to remove) and 

remove the sprocket cover.

1.

CAUTION!
Failure to align the guide bar and 
chain tensioning pin can cause seri-
ous damage to the sprocket cover, 
guide bar, chain tensioning pin and 
cutting head assembly.

WARNING!
Never attempt to install, 

replace, or adjust the chain with the 
engine running.

NOTE:

For longest chain life, let new or 
replacement chain loops soak in oil 
overnight before installation.

WARNING!
The saw chain is very sharp. 

Wear gloves to protect your hands 
when handling.

Place the guide bar over the guide bar 

adjustment stud on the cutting head 

assembly. Align the chain tensioning 

pin with the hole in the guide bar.

2.

P230, 231 
REAL EPS

With the pole pruner on a clean, flat surface, 

loosen the coupler screw. The spring-loaded 

coupler protector should pop up.
Press down on the latch with your finger 

or thumb. This releases the coupler lock. 
Pull the upper tube assembly out of the 

coupler.

1.

2.

3.

WARNING!

Never operate the pole pruner without 
the sprocket cover installed.

Installing and Adjusting the Bar and Chain

Install the chain loop over the drive 

links within the guide bar groove, and 

then align the chain over the drive 

sprocket. Verify that the cutters are 

properly oriented as shown. If chain 

installation is difficult or if the chain 

appears too tight, refer to the section 

“Adjusting the Chain” on the next page.

3.

Install the sprocket cover over the bar 

stud. Using finger-pressure only, install 

the sprocket cover nut.
Refer to the next page for chain adjust-

ing procedures.

4.

5.

Disassembling the tube sections