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Shindaiwa 269ts Manual
Shindaiwa 269ts Manual
Shindaiwa 269ts Manual
Contents Page
Use appropriate protection for Carburetor adjustment
Introduction .................................................... 2 foot-leg and hand-arm. - Low speed mixture
Decals and Symbols ....................................... 2
Rules for Safe Operation ................................ 3 Warning! Carburetor adjustment
Kickback may occur! - High speed mixture
*eneral Precautions ....................................... 5
Kickback Safety Precautions ......................... 7 Emergency stop Carburetor adjustment
Other Safety Precautions................................ 8 - Idle speed
Description .................................................. 10
Chain brake operation Recommended maximum
Assembly.......................................................11 speed
Operation ......................................................11
Correct Use of Chain Brake ......................... 14 *uaranteed sound power level
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Rules for Safe Operation
General Requirements
Operators of tree service chain-saws working Operators of tree service chain-saws for this
at height from a rope and harness should never work should be trained in general safe
work alone. climbing and work positioning techniques and
A ground worker trained in appropriate be properly equipped with harnesses, ropes,
emergency procedures should assist them. straps, carabiners and other equipment for
maintaining secure and safe working positions
for both themselves and the saw.
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Using the Chain-saw in the Tree
An analysis of accidents with these saws This results in an increased risk of injury due■ Loss of control owing to an insecure work
during tree service operations shows the to position and resulting in contact with the
primary cause as being inappropriate one- ■ Not having a ¿rm grip on the saw if it kicks saw (unexpected movement during
handed use of the saw. back, operation of the saw).
In the vast majority of accidents, operators fail ■ A lack of control of the saw such that it
to adopt a secure work position that allows is more likely to come into contact with
them to hold both handles of the saw. climbing lines and the operator’s body
(particularly the left hand and arm), and
Where the operator is working close into However, as operators move away from the
vertical stems with low lateral forces on the stem, they will need to take steps to remove
work position, then a good footing could be or counteract the increasing lateral forces by,
all that is needed to maintain a secure work for example, a redirect of the main line via a
position. supplementary anchor point or using an
In order to allow the saw to be held with both adjustable strap direct from the harness to a
hands, as a general rule operators should aim supplementary anchor point.
for a secure work position in which they *aining a good footing at the working position
operate the saw at can be assisted by the use of a temporary foot
■ Hip level, when cutting horizontal sections, stirrup created from an endless sling.
and
■ Solar plexus level, when cutting vertical
sections.
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General Precautions
Operator’s Manual
■ Read the operator’s manual for your chain ■ If you have any questions or troubles,
saw carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with please contact shindaiwa dealer.
the chain saw’s controls and how to use
the chain saw properly. Failure to follow
instructions could lead to personal injury.
Physical Condition
■ Do not operate a chain saw when you are ■ Errors in judgement or execution can result
fatigued or under the inÀuence of alcohol in serious or fatal damage. If you have any
or drugs. physical condition which strenuous work
■ You should be in good physical and mental could worsen, check with your physician
health in order to handle your chain saw before using a chain saw.
safely.
Personal Equipment
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■ Always wear head, eye and hearing ■ Always wear a cap or hat when ■ Never wear loose clothing, unbuttoned
protection when operating this machine working with a chain saw. A safety hard jackets, Àared sleeves and cuffs, scarves,
to protect yourself from wood chips, dust, hat is highly recommended when felling or tie-strings, neckties, cords, chains,
snapping branches, noise and etc. working under trees, or when objects can jewellery, etc. which could snag the saw
fall on you. chain or underbrush.
CAUTION
■ Wear heavy duty, non-slip gloves for ■ Clothing should be of sturdy, protective
6tuf¿ng ears with cotton is not securing grip and for protection against material. It should be snug-¿tting to resist
recommended. cold and vibration. snagging, but roomy enough for freedom of
■ Safety tip shoes or boots with non-slip sole movement.
■ All persons who make part of their living should be worn. ■ Trouser legs should not be Àared or cuffed,
using chain saws should be tested and should be either tucked into the boot
periodically for hearing deterioration. tops or trimmed short.
■ You should reduce the risk of hearing ■ Safety vests, leg chaps and logger’s pants
damage by wearing either “headset” type of ballistic material are available. It is the
protectors or ear plugs which are approved operator’s responsibility to wear such
by an authorized organization. additional protection if conditions warrant
it.
■ Never operate a chain saw when you are
alone. Arrange to have someone remain
within calling distance in case you need
help.
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Fuel
Fuel tank cap Fuel tank cap
Tightening direction
Loosening direction Oil tank cap
Oil tank cap
■ The fuel tank may be under pressure. ■ Fill the fuel tank outdoors over bare ground
DANGER Always loosen the fuel cap and wait for and install the fuel cap securely. Do not
pressure to be equalized before removing pour fuel indoors.
■ Petrol and fuel are extremely the cap.
Àammable. If spilled or ignited by ■ Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit.
ignition source, it can cause ¿re and ■ When fuel tank cap or oil tank cap is ■ Never refuel while the engine is still hot.
serious injury or property damage. dif¿cult to remove by ¿ngers, put the
enclosed socket wrench into the groove of ■ Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank,
Extreme caution is required, when
cap and turn it counterclockwise. because a fuel leak could start a ¿re.
handling petrol or fuel.
■ After refuelling tighten fuel cap ¿rmly Note
and check for leakage. In case of Do not press socket wrench forcefully, since
fuel leakage repair before starting tank cap is plastic. Pressing forcefully can
operation since there is a danger of damage tank cap. If tank cap is damaged, do
¿re. not start engine and ask your shindaiwa dealer
■ Use an appropriate type fuel container. for replacement.
Starting Engine
3m
■ Move the chain saw at least 3 m from the ■ Do not start cutting until you have a clear ■ When starting the chain saw place the unit
fuelling point before starting the engine. work area, secure footing, and a planned on a Àat ground and hold the front handle
■ Do not allow other persons to be near the retreat path from the falling tree. with left hand and hold ¿rmly the rear end
chain saw when you are starting or cutting ■ Before you start the engine, make sure that of rear handle with right knee and pull
with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and the saw chain is not contacting anything. starter handle with right hand.
animals out of the work area. Do not let ■ Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil
anyone hold wood for you to cut. or fuel mixture. DANGER
■ Operate the chain saw only in well- Do not drop start the chain saw, drop
ventilated areas. Exhaust gas, oil mist start puts chain saw in an insecure
(from chain saw lubrication) or dust is position and can result in injury. Start
harmful to health. the chain saw in a correct manner.
Transportation
■ When transporting your chain saw, use the ■ Carry the chain saw with the engine
appropriate guide bar cover. stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the
*uide bar cover rear, and the silencer away from your body.
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Kickback Safety Precautions
■ With a basic understanding of kickback, ■ Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
DANGER you can reduce or eliminate the element of ■ Make sure that the area in which you are
surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let
Kickback safety precaution for chain
accidents. Understand that rotational the bar nose contact a log, branch, or any
saw users kickback may occur when
kickback is preventable by keeping an other obstruction which could be hit while
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches
unshielded bar nose from touching an you are operating the saw.
an object or when the wood closes in
object or the ground.
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. ■ Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce
■ Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! the likelihood of kickback. But cutting at
■ Tip contact in some case may cause a Serious injury to the operator, helpers or part-throttle or low engine speeds may be
lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the bystanders may result from one-handed preferable to control the chain saw in tight
guide bar up and back toward the operator operation. For proper control, always use situations and may also reduce the
(this is called a rotational kickback). two hands when operating a chain saw, one likelihood of kickback.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the hand which operates the trigger. This can
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly result in the chain saw “skating ”or skid- ■ Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and
back toward the operator (this is called a ding, which can result in personal injury maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
linear kickback). due to loss of control. ■ Use only replacement guide bars and
■ Either or these reactions may cause you to ■ Keep a good ¿rm grip on the saw which chains speci¿ed by the manufacturer, or the
lose control of the saw and come in contact both hands, with the right hand on the acceptable equivalents of these guide bars
with the moving chain, which could result rear handle and the left hand on the front and chains.
in serious personal injury. As a chain saw handle, when the engine is running. Use a
user, you should take several steps to keep ¿rm grip with thumbs and ¿ngers enriching
your cutting jobs free from accident or the chain saw handles. A ¿rm grip will help
injury. you reduce kickback and maintain control
of the saw. Two hands must be used to
control the saw at all times.
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Other Safety Precautions
Vibration and Cold
Exposure to cold and vibration may cause ■ Limit the number of hours of chain saw
tingling and burning followed by loss of color operation. Try to ¿ll a part of each work
and numbness in the ¿ngers. We strongly day with jobs other than chain sawing.
recommend your taking the following
■ If you experience discomfort, redness
precautions because the minimum exposure
and swelling of the ¿ngers, followed by
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s which might trigger the ailment is unknown.
whitening and loss of feeling, consult your
Phenomenon, which affects the ¿ngers of ■ Keep your body warm, especially the head physician before further exposing yourself
certain individuals, may be brought about by and neck, feet and ankles, and hands and to cold and vibration.
exposure to cold and vibration. wrists.
Accordingly, your chain saw has shock mounts ■ Maintain good blood circulation by
designed to reduce the intensity of vibration performing vigorous arm exercises
received through the handles. during frequent work breaks and also by
not smoking.
Machine Conditions
■ Do not operate a chain saw that is ■ Be sure that the saw chain stops moving
WARNING
damaged, improperly adjusted, or not when the throttle control trigger is released.
completely and securely assembled. Do not modify a chain saw in any way.
Use only shindaiwa recommended
■ Do not operate the chain saw with a loose
parts and accessories when repairing
or defective silencer.
and servicing.
Cutting
CAUTION ■ Use extreme caution when cutting small- ■ Cutting while on a ladder is extremely
size brush and saplings because slender dangerous because the ladder can slip and
Do not touch hot surfaces of cylinder material may catch the saw chain and be your control of the chain saw is limited.
cover and silencer after you used the whipped toward you or pull you off Working aloft should be left to
chain saw. balance. professionals.
■ Stay on the uphill side when bucking or ■ Keep both feet on the ground. Do not work
■ Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless limbing logs which might roll when cut. from off-the-ground positions.
you have been speci¿cally trained to do so. ■ When cutting a limb that is under tension, ■ Stop the engine before setting the chain
■ Keep all parts of your body away from the be alert for spring back so that you will not saw down.
saw chain when the engine is running. be struck by the limb or chain saw when
the tension in the wood ¿bers is released.
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Wood Practices
■ Do not let any person use your saw unless
he has read this operator’s manual and fully
understands its instructions.
■ Use your saw only to cut wood or wood
products. Do not cut solid metal, sheet
■ Operating a chain saw safety requires a metal, plastics or any non-wood materials.
chain saw in proper working order, sound
judgement, and knowledge of the methods
which should be applied in each cutting
situation.
Services
■ All chain saw service, other than items (For example, if improper tool is used to
listed in the operator’s manual maintenance hold the Àywheel in order to remove the
instruction, should be performed by clutch, structural damage to the Àywheel
competent service personnel. could occur and subsequently could cause
the Àywheel to burst.)
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Description
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1. Front Hand Guard - *uard between the 8. Guide Bar - The part that supports and 18. Throttle Trigger Lockout - A safety
front handle and the saw chain for guide the saw chain. lever which must be depressed before the
protecting the hand from injuries and 9. Chain - Chain, serving as a cutting tool. throttle trigger can be activated in order
aiding in control of the chain saw if the to prevents the accidental operation of the
hand slips off the handle. This guard is 10. Front Handle (for the Left Hand) - throttle trigger.
used to activate the chain brake which is to Support handle located at the left side of
the engine housing. 19. Ignition Switch - Device for connecting
stop the saw chain rotation. and disconnecting the ignition system and
2. Rear Handle (for the Right Hand) - 11. Fule Tank Cap - For closing the fuel tank. thus allowing the engine to be started or
Support handle located on the top of the Turn cap clockwise to tighten. Tighten it stopped.
engine housing. ¿rmly with hand.
20. Safety Decal - Part number X505-002441
3. Choke Control Knob - Device for 12. Oil Tank Cap - For closing the oil tank.
Turn cap clockwise to tighten. Tighten it 21. Lifting Hook - If working off the ground
enriching the fuel air mixture in the the operator must be trained in safe
carburetor to aid cold starting. ¿rmly with hand.
climbing techniques and use of all
4. Silencer Cover - Cover the silencer not 13. Starter Handle - The grip of the starter, recommended safety equipment.
to make operator touch to hot surface of for starting the engine.
22. Operator’s Manual - Included with unit.
silencer. 14. Air Cleaner Cover - Covers air ¿lter. Read before operation and keep for future
5. Clutch Cover - Protective cover to the 15. Cleaner Cover Knob - Device for reference to learn proper, safe operating
guide bar, saw chain, clutch and sprocket installing the air cleaner cover. Turn techniques.
when the chain saw in use. cleaner cover knob clockwise to tighten. 23. Tools - 13 × 19 mm T-wrench
6. Chain Tension Adjuster - This is device Tighten it ¿rmly with hand. (combination screwdriver spark plug
to adjust chain tension. 16. Primer Pump - When starting engine, socket), small screwdriver.
7. Chain Catcher - A projection designed to push primer pump 3 or 4 times. 24. Guide Bar Cover - Device for covering
reduce the risk of the operator’s right hand 17. Throttle Trigger - Device activated by the the guide bar and saw chain during
from being hit by a chain which has operator’s ¿nger, for controlling the engine transport and other times when the chain
broken or derailed from the guide bar speed. saw is not in use.
during cutting.
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Assembly
Operation
CAUTION
Whenever opening up the fuel tank,
always loosen the cap very slowly and
wait for the tank pressure to be
equalized before removing the cap.
Chain Lubricant
Proper lubrication of the chain while in Do not use any waste or reclaimed oil to avoid
operation reduces the friction between the various problems with the oil pump.
chain and the guide bar to a minimum and In case of emergency it is allowed to use
assure a longer life time. Use only special motor oil for a short time.
chain oil of high quality for this purpose.
SAE 30 ... in summer
SAE 10 ... in winter or for the cutting of wood
with many resin
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Starting the Cold Engine
Starter handle Primer Pump Chain brake Ignition switch Choke control knob Starter Choke control knob
Throttle handle Open
trigger
lockout Close
Throttle trigger
1.Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. It is 6.Securely hold the chain saw. When
not permitted to ¿ll fuel above the shoulder WARNING starting the chain saw place the unit on a
level of fuel tank. Àat ground and hold the front handle with
■ After choke control knob is turned left hand and hold ¿rmly the rear end of
2.Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. and then knob is returned to original rear handle with right knee and pull starter
3.Press hand guard forward. position, throttle remains a little open handle with right hand.
(Chain brake ACTIVATED position) (latch condition).
7. Make sure guide bar and saw chain are not
4.Place ignition switch in Run position. ■ If engine is started in this latch touching anything when starting the saw.
condition, chain starts to turn. Do not
5.Push primer pump until fuel is visible in 8.Pull starter handle several times until ¿rst
start engine before chain brake is
primer pump and turn choke control knob ¿ring sound is heard.
activated.
counterclockwise (close).
9.Turn choke control knob clockwise (open).
Note 10.Pull starter handle again.
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum
position. Do not allow starter handle to snap
back against the casing.
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Running
■ After engine starts, allow it to idle for a few ■ Ensure proper acceleration and lubrication
Throttle trigger lockout minutes. of saw chain and guide bar.
■ Pull front hand guard towards the operator ■ Do not run the engine at high speed
immediately. (Chain brake RELEASED unnecessarily.
Throttle trigger
position) ■ Be sure that saw chain stops moving when
■ Squeeze throttle trigger gradually to throttle trigger is released.
increase engine revolution.
■ The chain starts moving when the engine
reaches 4400 rmin approximately.
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Correct Use of Chain Brake
The following may interfere with the brake’s ■ Dirt, grease, oil, pitch, etc. getting into
ability to protect the operator: the working parts of the mechanism may
■ Saw wrongly held too close to operator’s lengthen the stopping time.
body. Kickback time may be too fast even ■ Wear and fatigue of the activating brake
for a perfectly maintained brake to work in spring, and wear of the brake clutch drum
The chain brake’s function is to stop chain time. and pivot points may lengthen the brake’s
rotation after a kickback. It neither prevents stopping time.
or reduces kickback. Do not depend on the ■ The operator’s hand may not be in position
chain brake for protection against kickback. to contact the hand guard. Brake will not be ■ A damaged hand guard and lever may
Even with a chain brake, depend on your own tripped. render the brake inoperative.
good sense and proper cutting methods just ■ Lack of proper maintenance lengthens the
as though there were no chain brake. Even brake’s stopping time, making it less
with normal use and proper maintenance, the effective.
response time of the brake may lengthen.
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Cutting Instruction
General
In all circumstances the operation of the chain Before attempting to fell a tree, cut some small Some material may adversely affect the
saw is a one-man job. logs or limbs. housing of your chain saw.
It is dif¿cult at times to take care for your own Be familiar with the controls and the responses (Example: palm tree acid, fertilizer etc.)
safety, so don’t assume the responsibility for a of the saw thoroughly. To avoid housing deterioration carefully
helper as well. remove all packed saw dust around clutch and
Start the engine, see that is running properly. guide bar area and wash with water.
After you have learned the basic techniques of Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide
using the saw, your best aid will be your own open, then start the cut. It is not necessary to
good common sense. press down hard to make the saw cut. If the
The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand chain is properly sharpened, the cutting should DANGER
to the left of the saw with your left hand on be relatively effortless. Do not let the nose or tip of the guide
the front handle so you can operate the throttle Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine bar touch anything while engine is
trigger with your right index ¿nger. and cutting will actually be more dif¿cult. running to avoid kickback.
Felling a Tree
Figure A Side view Figure B Top view
Fall 3m Notch
Uncut hinge wood 13 of diameter Wedges
Retreat 110 of diameter (when room) Notch cuts
45Û Backcut
Notch FALL
2.5 to 5 cm 30Û to 45Û
45Û Backcut
90Û
Leave 110 of diameter
Retreat Not this way Hinge
A falling tree can seriously damage anything it The felling cut is made on the side opposite Then remove the saw for the second cut.
may hit a car, a house, a fence, a powerline or the notch. Insert the saw in the ¿rst cut very carefully so
another tree. Make the felling cut placing spiked bumper as not to cause kickback.
There are ways to make a tree fall where you 2.5 cm to 5 cm above the bottom of the notch The ¿nal cut is made by drawing the saw
want it, so ¿rst decide where that is! and stop cutting at approximately 110 of forward in the cut to reach the hinge. (See
Before cutting, clear the area around the tree. diameter to the inner edge of the notch (See ¿gure C)
You will need good footing while working and ¿gure B) in order to leave the uncut portion of
you should be able to work the saw without the wood as a hinge. Figure C Top view
hitting any obstacles. Do not try to cut through to the notch with the 1 Notching cuts
felling cut. 2
Next select a path of retreat.
The remaining wood between the notch cut Draw-across
When the tree begins to fall you should retreat method
away from the direction of fall at a 45-degree and felling cut will act as a hinge when the
angle and at least 3 m from the trunk to avoid tree falls, guiding it in the desired direction.
the trunk kicking back over the stump. (See When the tree starts to fall, kill the engine,
above ¿gure) place the saw on the ground and make your
Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is retreat quickly.
to fall. To fell big trees with a diameter exceeding 3
Cut a notch approximately 13 of the way into twice the bar length start the notching cuts 5
from one side and draw the saw through to the Felling cuts 4
the tree. (See ¿gure A)
other side of the notch.
The position of this notch is important since Wedges
the tree will try to fall “into” the notch. (See Start the back cut on one side of the tree with
¿gure A) spiked bumper engaged, pivoting the saw
through to form the desired hinge on that side.
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Limbing
Do not cut above check height Know how limb is stressed
Leave suporting
limbs til last
Bucking
No standing on log Stay on the uphill side of logs
Down
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Tension and Compression in Timber
Hinge A length of timber lying on the ground will be
subject to tension and compression depending WARNING
at which points the major support is. Never use throttle latch for cutting job.
When timber is supported at its ends the
Opened compression side is at the top and the tension
side is at the bottom.
To cut between these support points make the
¿rst cut downwards approximately 13rd the
Hinge timber diameter.
Closed
The second cut is made upwards and should
meet the ¿rst cut.
When the timber is supported at one end only
make the ¿rst cut upwards approximately
Hinge 13rd the timber diameter. The second cut is
made downwards and should meet the ¿rst cut.
Heavy stress 13 Dia.To avoid split
CAUTION
If you have misjudged the effects of
Weakening cut to ¿nish tension and compression, and cut from
the wrong side, the timber will pinch the
Overbuck DOWN guide bar and chain, trapping it.
Racing the engine with the chain
jammed will burn out your clutch.
Unsupported end If the chain should become jammed
and the saw can not be removed from
the cut do not force it out.
Stop the saw, force a wedge into the
cut to open it up.
Never force the saw when it is jammed.
UP Underbuck
Do not force the saw into the cut.
A dull chain is unsafe and will cause
Wedge
excessive wear to the cutting
attachments.
A good way to tell when the chain is
dull is when ¿ne saw dust comes out
instead of chips.
Make angled cut when one section may settle
against the other
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Service Maintenance Guide
Area Maintenance Page Before Use Monthly
Air Filter Clean Replace 19 ■
Fuel Filter Inspect Clean Replace 19 ■
Spark Plug Inspect Clean Adjust Replace 20 ■
Carburetor Adjust Replace and adjust 19 ■
Cooling System Inspect Clean 20 ■
Silencer Inspect Tighten Clean _ ■
Oil Filter Inspect Clean Replace 19 ■
Sprocket Inspect Replace 20 ■
Chain Brake Inspect Replace 14 ■
Starter Inspect _ ■
*uide Bar Inspect Clean 20 ■
Fuel System Inspect Repair 6 ■
Screws, Bolts and Nuts t Tighten Replace _ ■
Important
Time intervals shown are maximum.
Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.
Trouble Shooting
Trouble
Cause Remedy
Engine - Hard to start
- Does not start
Engine cranks Fuel at carbuettor No fuel at carburettor Fuel ¿lter clogged Clean or replace
Fuel line clogged Clean
Carburettor Ask your shindaiwa dealer
Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburettor Ask your shindaiwa dealer
Silencer wet with fuel Fuel mixture is too rich Open choke
Clean replace air ¿lter
Adjust carburettor
Ask your shindaiwa dealer
Spark at end of No spark at end of plug Ignition switch off Turn switch on
plug wire wire Electrical problem Ask your shindaiwa dealer
Spark at plug No spark at plug Spark gap incorrect Adjust 0.6 to 0.7 mm
Covered with carbon Clean or replace
Fouled with fuel Clean or replace
Spark plug defective Replace plug
Engine does not Internal engine problem Ask your shindaiwa dealer
crank
Engine runs Dies or accelerates Air ¿lter dirty Clean or replace
poorly Fuel ¿lter dirty Clean or replace
Fuel vent plugged Clean
Spark plug Clean and adjust replace
Carburettor Adjust
Cooling system plugged Clean
Exhaust port silencer plugged Clean
WARNING
All chain saw service, other than items listed in the operator’s manual should be performed by competent service personnel.
Fuel vapors are extremely Àamable and may cause ¿re and or explosion.
Never test for ignition spark near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
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Service
If you have any questions or troubles, please
contact shindaiwa dealer.
Carburetor
T: Idle speed adjuster ■ Start engine and allow it to run at high idle CAUTION
H: High speed mixture adjuster until warm. When starting, idle speed adjuste (T)
■ Turn the idle speed adjuster (T) should be adjusted not to rotate the
L: Low speed mixture adjuster counterclockwise until the saw chain stops saw chain.
moving. When there is some trouble with the
Do not adjust the carburettor unless necessary. carburettor, contact your dealer.
■ Turn idle speed adjuster (T)
To adjust the carburettor proceed as follows: counterclockwise an additional 12 turn.
■ Turn the low speed mixture adjuster (L) ■ Accelerate to full throttle to check for
and high speed mixture adjuster (H) smooth transition from idle to full throttle.
counterclockwise to stop.
Air Filter
Air ¿lter Check before every use. ■ Dry it completely before installation.
Cleaner cover knob ■ Close choke. ■ Reinstall air ¿lter and cover.
Turn cleaner cover knob anticlockwise with
Air cleaner cover hand and remove air cleaner cover and air
¿lter.
Brush off dust lightly, or clean with
compressed air, or replace the air ¿lter.
Fuel Filter
Check periodically. ■ When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, it
Fuel ¿lter ■ Do not allow dust to enter fuel tank. can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with
Oil ¿lter petrol.
■ A clogged ¿lter will cause dif¿culty in
starting engine or abnormalities in engine
performance. DANGER
■ Pick up the fuel ¿lter through fuel inlet port Petrol and fuel are extremely
with a piece of steel wire or the like. Àammable.
■ When the ¿lter is dirty, replace it. Extreme caution is required, when
handling petrol or fuel.
Oil Filter
Check periodically. ■ Pick it up through oil ¿lling hole with a ■ When the inside of the oil tank gets dirty, it
■ Do not allow dust to enter oil tank. piece of steel wire or the like. can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with
■ If the ¿lter is dirty, wash it in petrol or petrol.
■ Clogged oil ¿lter will affect the normal
lubricating system. replace it.
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Guide Bar
Oil hole Clean before using. Note
■ Clean the groove of the guide bar with a When replacing guide bar or saw chain, ask
*roove your shindaiwa dealer.
small screw driver, for example.
■ Clean oil holes with a wire.
Reverse guide bar periodically.
Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the
bar mount area before installation of the guide
bar. Replace either or both if worn.
Sprocket
0.5 mm The damaged sprocket will cause premature Check sprocket when you install new chain.
damage or wear of saw chain. Replace it if worn.
■ When the sprocket has worn out 0.5 mm or
more, replace it.
Automatic Oiler
Oil adjusting screw
■ To increase the deliverly volume, turn the ■ Do not turn the adjusting screw beyond
adjusting screw counterclockwise. When the maximum or minimum limit of volume
Decrease Increase the adjusting screw touches stopper and adjustment.
stops, this position indicates maximum
discharge volume.
The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is (13 mLmin at 7000 rmin)
adjusted to 7 mLmin approximately at 7000
rmin, prior to shipment from factory.
Spark Plug
Check periodically. ■ Fastening torque: 15 to 17 Nm (150 to 170
■ The standard spark gap is 0.6 to 0.7 mm. kgfcm)
■ Correct the spark gap if it is wider or
0.6 to 0.7 mm narrower than the standard gap.
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Saw Chain Maintenance
CAUTION Note
WARNING These angles are referred to as Oregon 25AP,
The following faults will increase the
Switch off the engine before 91PX, 91V* and Carlton N1C-BL. For other
risk of kickback considerably.
sharpening the chain. Always wear branded saw chain, follow it’s chain
1. Top plate angle too large manufacturer’s instruction.
gloves when working on chain. 2. File diameter too small
3. Depth gauge too large
Sharpening
A 15 3 4
30Û
B
C
2 90Û
In order to ¿le the chain correctly you need: 1.Lock the chain - push hand guard forward. 4.Hold the ¿le horizontally.
round ¿le and ¿le holder (A), Àat ¿le (B) and a To rotate the chain - pull hand guard 5.Avoid touching the tie straps with the ¿le.
depth gauge tool (C). against front handle.
6.Sharpen the most damaged cutter ¿rst and
By using the correct ¿le size (4.0 mm Round 2.Your chain will have alternative left and then take all the other cutters back to the
¿le) and a ¿le holder, it is easier to receive a right hand cutters. Always sharpen from the same length.
good result. inside out.
Consult your shindaiwa dealer for correct 3.Keep the angle lines of the ¿le holder
sharpening tools and sizes. parallel to the line of the chain and ¿le the
cutter back until the damaged area (side
plate and top plate) has been removed.
7
■ When setting of the chain is ¿nished, soak
10 it in oil and wash away ¿lings completely
9 11 before using.
■ When chain has been ¿led on the bar,
supply suf¿cient oil to it, and rotate the
7.The depth control determines the thickness 11. Drive link serves to remove sawdust from chain slowly to wash away the ¿lings
of wood chip produced and must be the groove of the guide bar. Therefore, keep before using again.
maintained correctly throughout the chain the lower edge of the drive link sharp.
life. ■ If the chain saw is operated with ¿lings
clogged in the groove, the saw chain and
8.As the cutter length is reduced, the depth the guide bar will be damaged prematurely.
control higtht is altered and must be
reduced. ■ If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin
for instance, clean it with kerosene and
9.Position the depth gauge, and ¿le off any of soak it in oil.
the depth control which protrudes.
10.Round off the front of the depth control to
allow smooth cutting.
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Storage
WARNING
Do not store in enclosure where fuel *uide bar cover
fumes may accumulate or reach an
open Àame or spark.
Do not store your unit for a prolonged period 7.Remove the spark plug and pour 10 mL of Note
of time (30 days or longer) without performing fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the ■ For future reference, you should keep
protective storage maintenance which includes cylinder through the spark plug hole. this operator’s manual.
the following: a. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug ■ If this operator’s manual has become
1.Drain the fuel tank completely and pull hole. illegible through impairment or is lost,
the recoil starter handle several times to b. Pull the recoil starter handle 2 or 3 times please purchase a new one from your
remove fuel from the carburettor. to distribute the oil inside the cylinder. shindaiwa dealer.
2.Always store fuel in approved container. c. Observe the piston location through the ■ When renting a machine together with
3.Place the ignition switch in the “STOP” spark plug hole. Pull the recoil starter this operator’s manual provides
position. handle slowly until the piston reaches explanation and instruction, please
the top of its travel and leave it there. rend out the machine together with this
4.Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt
operator’s manual to a person who
and debris from exterior of unit. 8.Install the spark plug (do not connect
operates the borrowed machine.
5.Perform all periodic lubrication and ignition cable).
■ When transferring a product, please
services that are required. 9.Cover the chain and the guide bar with the
deliver it attaching the operator’s
6.Tighten all the screws, bolts and nuts. guide bar cover before putting them in
manual.
storage.
10.Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of
the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
Disposal Procedure
Mark Material
■ Please contact your shindaiwa dealer in
!PA6-*F Nylon 6 - *lass ¿ber case you do not know how you should
!PP-*F Polypropylene - *lass ¿ber dispose of waste oilplastic parts.
!PE-DH Polyethylene
■ Dispose of waste oil in accordance with
local regulations.
■ Major plastic parts making up the product
have codes showing their materials. The
codes refer to the following materials;
dispose of those plastic parts in accordance
with local regulations.
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Speciæcations
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Declaration of Conformity No. 00100
DECLARATION
OF
CONFORMITY
We hereby declare the shindaiwa Engine Chain Saw, Model 269T (269TsEC1-10,
269TCsEC1-10), meets the following respective requirements
2000/14/EC as amended
Conformity assessment procedure followed ANNEX V
Measured sound power level: 108 dB(A)
*uaranteed sound power level: 111 dB(A)
The authorized representative in Europe who is authorized to compile the technical ¿le:
Mr. Philip Wicks
Atlantic Bridge Limited
Atlantic House, PO Box 4800,
Earley, Reading R*5 4*B, United Kingdom
Have sucessfully passed the CE Mark approval tests carried out by:
Technology International (Europe) Limited
56 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park
Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8TY, United Kingdom
269Ts
Obtained the following register number respectively: TI(E)/MD(2) - ECTE/173/16092009
269TCs
TI(E)/MD(2) - ECTE/174/16092009
Technical documentation: TCF 1-52-1
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
K. OYURI 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 198-8760, JAPAN
General Manager PHONE: 81-428-32-6118. FAX: 81-428-32-6145.
Quality Assurance Dept.
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