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  1. Front Hand Guard

 - 

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uard between the 

front handle and the saw chain for  
protecting the hand from injuries and  
aiding in control of the chain saw if the 
hand slips off the handle. This guard is 
used to activate the chain brake which is to 
stop the saw chain rotation.

  2. Rear Handle (for the Right Hand

) - 

Support handle located on the top of the 
engine housing.

  3. Choke Control Knob

 - Device for  

enriching the fuel 

 air mixture in the  

carburetor to aid cold starting.

 4. Silencer Cover

 - Cover the silencer not 

to make operator touch to hot surface of 
silencer.

 5. Clutch Cover

 - Protective cover to the 

guide bar, saw chain, clutch and sprocket 
when the chain saw in use.

 6. Chain Tension Adjuster

 - This is device 

to adjust chain tension.

 7. Chain Catcher

 - A projection designed to 

reduce the risk of the operator’s right hand 
from being hit by a chain which has  
broken or derailed from the guide bar  
during cutting.

 8. Guide Bar

 - The part that supports and 

guide the saw chain. 

 9. Chain

 - Chain, serving as a cutting tool.

 10. Front Handle (for the Left Hand)

 - 

Support handle located at the left side of 
the engine housing.

 11. Fule Tank Cap

 - For closing the fuel tank. 

Turn cap clockwise to tighten. Tighten it 

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rmly with hand.

 12. Oil  Tank  Cap

 - For closing the oil tank. 

Turn cap clockwise to tighten. Tighten it 

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rmly with hand.

 13. Starter  Handle

 - The grip of the starter, 

for starting the engine.

 14. Air Cleaner Cover

 - Covers air 

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lter.

 15. Cleaner Cover Knob

 - Device for  

installing the air cleaner cover. Turn 
cleaner cover knob clockwise to tighten. 
Tighten it 

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rmly with hand.

 16. Primer  Pump

 - When starting engine, 

push primer pump 3 or 4 times.

 17. Throttle  Trigger

 - Device activated by the 

operator’s 

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nger, for controlling the engine 

speed.

 18. Throttle  Trigger  Lockout

 - A safety 

lever which must be depressed before the 
throttle trigger can be activated in order 
to prevents the accidental operation of the 
throttle trigger.

 19. Ignition  Switch

 - Device for connecting 

and disconnecting the ignition system and 
thus allowing the engine to be started or 
stopped.

 20. Safety  Decal

 - Part number X505-002441

 21. Lifting  Hook

 - If working off the ground 

the operator must be trained in safe  
climbing techniques and use of all  
recommended safety equipment.

 22. Operator’s  Manual

 - Included with unit. 

Read before operation and keep for future 
reference to learn proper, safe operating 
techniques.

 23. Tools

 - 13 × 19 mm T-wrench  

(combination screwdriver 

 spark plug 

socket), small screwdriver.

 24. Guide Bar Cover

 - Device for covering 

the guide bar and saw chain during  
transport and other times when the chain 
saw is not in use.

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Summary of Contents for 269TCs

Page 1: ...ain saw is designed especially for tree service by a trained operator Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury WARNING En...

Page 2: ...adjustment Purge bulb Primer Carburetor adjustment Low speed mixture Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Recommended maximum speed uaranteed sound power level Pag...

Page 3: ...g positions for both themselves and the saw The chain saw should be checked fueled started and warmed up by the ground worker and then switched off before it is sent up to the operator in the tree The...

Page 4: ...tips Tree service chain saws should only be used one handed where Operators cannot gain a work position enabling two handed use and They need to support their working position with one hand and The s...

Page 5: ...sult in serious or fatal damage If you have any physical condition which strenuous work could worsen check with your physician before using a chain saw Always wear a cap or hat when working with a cha...

Page 6: ...urely Do not pour fuel indoors Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit Never refuel while the engine is still hot Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank because a fuel leak could start a re Move the c...

Page 7: ...rator helpers or bystanders may result from one handed operation For proper control always use two hands when operating a chain saw one hand which operates the trigger This can result in the chain saw...

Page 8: ...n cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance Stay on the uphill side when bucking or limbing logs which mi...

Page 9: ...uld be applied in each cutting situation 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 produ...

Page 10: ...r closing the oil tank Turn cap clockwise to tighten Tighten it rmly with hand 13 Starter Handle The grip of the starter for starting the engine 14 Air Cleaner Cover Covers air lter 15 Cleaner Cover K...

Page 11: ...ASO FC and FD grade oil Use only fresh and clean fuel Do not mix directly in fuel tank Avoid spilling petrol and oil Spilled fuel should always be wiped up Handle petrol with care it is highly in amma...

Page 12: ...handle to snap back against the casing WARNING After choke control knob is turned and then knob is returned to original position throttle remains a little open latch condition If engine is started in...

Page 13: ...ill be pulled easily along the bar by hand Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the throttle to half speed for 30 seconds A thin line of thrown oil should be seen on the dry surface WARNIN...

Page 14: ...Brake 4 The chain stop immediately 5 Release the throttle trigger If the chain does not stop immediately bring the saw to your shindaiwa dealer to repair 55 cm End of the guide bar may be placed at h...

Page 15: ...t a path of retreat When the tree begins to fall you should retreat away from the direction of fall at a 45 degree angle and at least 3 m from the trunk to avoid the trunk kicking back over the stump...

Page 16: ...o all bucking operations Keep both hands on the handles at all times CAUTION Stay on the uphill side of logs Limbing Don t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical position If the saw should...

Page 17: ...ression and cut from the wrong side the timber will pinch the guide bar and chain trapping it Racing the engine with the chain jammed will burn out your clutch If the chain should become jammed and th...

Page 18: ...park plug Carburettor Cooling system plugged Exhaust port silencer plugged Clean or replace Clean or replace Clean Clean and adjust replace Adjust Clean Clean WARNING All chain saw service other than...

Page 19: ...will affect the normal lubricating system DANGER Petrol and fuel are extremely ammable Extreme caution is required when handling petrol or fuel Start engine and allow it to run at high idle until war...

Page 20: ...ck periodically The standard spark gap is 0 6 to 0 7 mm Correct the spark gap if it is wider or narrower than the standard gap Check periodically Clogged ns will result in poor engine cooling Guide Ba...

Page 21: ...stance clean it with kerosene and soak it in oil Note These angles are referred to as Oregon 25AP 91PX 91V and Carlton N1C BL For other branded saw chain follow it s chain manufacturer s instruction 1...

Page 22: ...bar with the guide bar cover before putting them in storage 10 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons Note For future reference you should keep...

Page 23: ...1C BL Lubrication Adjustable automatic oil pump Sprocket Speci ed number of teeth 6 8 Engine Type Aircooled 2 stroke single cylinder Carburettor Diaphragm type Magneto Flywheel magneto CDI system Spar...

Page 24: ...up 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 s...

Page 25: ...25 NOTES...

Page 26: ...NOTES 7 2 SUEHIROCHO 1 CHOME OHME TOKYO 198 8760 JAPAN PHONE 81 428 32 6118 FAX 81 428 32 6145 X750 022 96 0 X750 323 770 0 Printed in Japan 2007...

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