Shindaiwa T230 Manual De Usuario

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If branch diameter is more than 10 cm, first perform undercut (3) and cross-cut at a 

distance (A) of about 25 cm from the final cut. Then carry-out the flush-cut (4), start-

ing with a relieving cut and finishing with a cross-cut.

To avoid tearing the bark, kickback or 

pinching the bar when pruning thick 

branches, always start by performing a 

relieving cut (1) on the underside of the 

branch.
To do this, apply the cutting attachment 

and pull it across the bottom of the 

branch as far as the bar nose. Perform 

the cross-cut (2).

Thanks to the unit’s long reach it is 

possible to prune branches that are 

overhanging obstacles such as rivers 

or lakes. The tool angle in this case de-

pends on the position of the branch.

The unit’s long reach enables cutting to 

be performed next to the trunk without 

the risk of the work platform damaging 

other branches. Tool angle in this case 

depends on the position of the branch.

This machine is designed especially for 

cutting branches.
Never use this machine for any other 

purpose. Never try to cut stones, metals, 

plastics, or any other hard objects.
Using for purposes other than cutting 

branches may damage the machine or 

cause serious injury.

 

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Wear suitable protective clothing 

and equipment – see section “Safety

Precautions”.

 

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Choose the best work position for 

safety against falling objects such as 

branches.

 

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Start the engine.

 

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Put on the strap.

Never stand directly underneath the 

branch you are cutting – be aware of

falling branches. Note that a branch 

may spring back at you after it hits the 

ground.

To allow branches to fall freely, always 

cut the bottom branches first. Prune 

heavy branches (large in diameter) in 

several controllable pieces.

Hold the control handle with your right 

hand and the shaft with your left hand. 

Your left arm should be extended to the 

most comfortable position.
The shaft should always be held at 

an angle of 60° or less.

The most convenient working position is 

a tool angle of 60°, but any other angle 

may be used to suit the situation.