Shindaiwa 62891-94311 User Manual

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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. 

Using Figure above as a guide, familiar-

ize yourself with the Shindaiwa P231 

pole pruner and its various components. 

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 com-

plete unit:

 

WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized 

modifications or alterations to your 
pruner or its components.

Bar and Chain Options

8 inch Bar — 90SG-33E Chain

10 inch Bar — 90SG-39E Chain

12 inch Bar — 90SG-44E Chain

CAUTION!
Do not force the shaft tube into 
the powerhead! Excessive force 
can damage the shaft tube and 
mainshaft.

Add some moly-type EP grease to 

splines at the end of the main shaft.

3.

Place the powerhead on a clean, flat 

surface, spark plug facing up.
Use the 4mm hex wrench to loosen 

the tube clamp screw. Verify that the 

D-shaped shim washer is positioned as 

shown below.

1.

2.

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 that the end of the grip hits 

joint cap.
Position the outer tube so that the igni-

tion switch is facing up and the throttle 

lever is facing down.

4.

5.

Powerhead Assembly
Lower Tube Assembly
Upper Tube/Saw Assembly, Chain and 

Guide Bar
Chain CoverTool Kit Containing: 

Spark Plug Wrench 

4mm Hex Wrench 

8 x 10mm Spanner

Carefully inspect all components for  damage.

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Powerhead Installation

Assembly

Slide the outer tube into the powerhead 

until the throttle grip just contacts the 

tube clamp.
Tighten the clamp screw firmly.

6.

7.

Prior to assembly

Remove the spark plug boot.
Remove the two lower cylinder cover 

screws.
Loosen the top cylinder cover screw  

until the cover is free of the engine. (The 

top cylinder cover screw is captive). Lift 

the cylinder cover off of the engine.

1.
2.

3.

Connecting the Throttle Cable