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(Original instructions)

This chain 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.

Summary of Contents for 280TCS

Page 1: ... Original instructions This chain 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 ...

Page 2: ... your shindaiwa dealer When renting or lending this machine to a person who will operate it always include this operator s manual which provides explanation and instructions When transferring a product please deliver it attaching the operator s manual Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to chan...

Page 3: ... chain brake 20 Chain brake 20 Checking the brake function of the brake 21 Release the chain brake 21 Non manual chain brake 21 Cutting instruction 22 General 22 Felling a tree 23 Limbing 24 Bucking 24 Tension and compression in timber 25 Service maintenance guide 26 Troubleshooting 27 Saw chain maintenance 28 Service 30 Air filter 30 Check fuel system 30 Fuel filter 30 Oil filter 30 Spark plug 30...

Page 4: ...pplication Symbol form shape Symbol description application Carefully read the operator s manual Chain brake operation This chain saw is for trained tree service operators only Oil and petrol mixture One handed operation of the saw can be dangerous Chain oil fill Appropriate ear eye and head protection must be worn Chain oiler adjustment Use appropriate protection for foot leg and hand arm Purge b...

Page 5: ...chain saw should be checked fuelled started and warmed up by the ground worker and then switched off before it is sent up to the operator in the tree The chain saw should be fitted with a suitable strop for attachment to the operator s harness Example of attachment of chain saw to operator s harness secure the strop around the attachment point on the rear of the saw provide suitable karabiners to ...

Page 6: ...rtical stems with low lateral forces on the work position then a good footing could be all that is needed to maintain a secure work position However as operators move away from the stem they will need to take steps to remove or counteract the increasing lateral forces by for example a redirect of the main line via a supplementary anchor point or using an adjustable strop direct from the harness to...

Page 7: ... with the kickback zone at the tip of the chain saw guide bar hold and cut sections or attempt to catch falling sections 4 Freeing a trapped saw It the saw become trapped during cutting operators should switch off the saw and attach it securely to the tree inboard i e towards the trunk side of the cut or to a separate tool line pull the saw from the kerf whilst lifting the branch as necessary if n...

Page 8: ...indaiwa advises wearing hearing protection at all times If not followed hearing loss can occur You should reduce the risk of hearing damage by wearing either headset type protectors or ear plugs which are approved by an authorized organization All persons who make part of their living using chain saws should be tested periodically for hearing deterioration Always wear a cap or hat when working wit...

Page 9: ...uel tank outdoors over bare ground and install the fuel cap securely Do not pour fuel indoors Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit Never refuel while the engine is still hot or fuel a running engine Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank because a fuel leak could start a fire DANGER Petrol and fuel are extremely flammable If spilled or ignited by ignition source it can cause fire and serious in...

Page 10: ...e of oil or fuel mixture Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas Exhaust gas oil mist from chain saw lubrication or saw dust is harmful to health When starting the chain saw place the unit on a flat ground and hold the front handle with left hand and hold firmly the rear end of rear handle with right knee and pull starter handle with right hand Transportation 1 Guide bar cover When tra...

Page 11: ...chain saw skating or skidding which can result in personal injury due to loss of control Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle when the engine is running Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw Two hands ...

Page 12: ...elieved that over using the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain to the areas just mentioned To reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or twisted position Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not ju...

Page 13: ...k from off the ground positions Stop the engine before setting the chain saw down Wood practices Operating a chain saw safely requires a chain saw in proper working order sound judgement and knowledge of the methods which should 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 ...

Page 14: ...g 12 Fuel tank cap For closing the fuel tank 13 Oil tank cap For closing the oil tank 14 Starter handle The grip of the starter for starting the engine 15 Air cleaner cover Covers air filter 16 Cleaner cover knob Device for installing the air cleaner cover Turn cleaner cover knob clockwise to tighten Tighten it firmly with hand 17 Purge bulb primer pump When starting engine push primer pump 3 or 4...

Page 15: ... over the guide bar stud Tighten the nut finger tight Ensure that chain tension adjuster fits into bar hole Hold the bar nose up and turn the adjuster clockwise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar A Proper tension B Improper tension Tighten a nut with the bar nose held up Pull the chain around the bar by hand Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots WARNING For your o...

Page 16: ...ain oil or shindaiwa recommended chain oil specially formulated for bars and chains for proper lubrication These oils contain tackifiers anti aging and anti oxidizing agents Consult your shindaiwa dealer for the proper chain oil Never use waste or reclaimed oil to avoid various malfunctions on oil system clutch system chain and guide bar Lubrication problems caused by the use of improper oil will ...

Page 17: ...ot touching anything when starting the saw Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is heard Turn choke control knob clockwise open Pull starter handle again 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 this latch condition chain starts to turn Do not start engine b...

Page 18: ... returned to original position throttle remains a little open latch condition Running 1 Chain brake RELEASED position 2 Throttle trigger lockout 3 Throttle trigger After engine starts allow it to idle for a few minutes Pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately Chain brake RELEASED position Squeeze throttle trigger gradually to increase engine revolution The chain starts moving when th...

Page 19: ... Familiarize yourself with your chain saw before you start actual cutting For this purpose it may be wise to practice by cutting some small logs or limbs several times Do not allow either people or animals into the work area Multiple operators Keep a safe distance between two or more operators when working together simultaneously NOTE If engine does not stop turn choke control knob anticlockwise t...

Page 20: ...engthen the stopping time Wear and fatigue of the activating brake spring and wear of the brake clutch drum and pivot points may lengthen the brake s stopping time A damaged hand guard and lever may render the brake inoperative DANGER Kickback motion is very hazardous If the tip of the bar touches wood or the like the guide bar kicks back in an instant The chain brake reduces the possibility of in...

Page 21: ...nual chain brake stops the operation of the saw chain in such a manner that the kickback action produced at the end of the guide bar non manually actuates the chain brake To make sure that the non manual chain brake operates properly proceed as follows 1 Stop the engine of the chain saw 2 Operate the front and rear handles with hands grip them lightly so that the guide bar may be placed at the hei...

Page 22: ...or limbs Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the responses of the saw Start the engine see that is running properly Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide open then start the cut It is not necessary to press down hard to make the saw cut If the chain is properly sharpened the cutting should be relatively effortless Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine and cutting will actu...

Page 23: ...ed bumper 2 5 cm to 5 cm above the bottom of the notch and stop cutting at approximately 1 10 of diameter to the inner edge of the notch in order to leave the uncut portion of the wood as a hinge 1 Notch cuts 2 Back cut 3 Wedges when room 4 Fall A Leave 1 10 of diameter hinge Do not try to cut through to the notch with the felling cut The remaining wood between the notch cut and felling cut will a...

Page 24: ...support logs under trunk Even when limbing use of the spiked bumper makes it easy to control the chain saw and lessens kickback Bucking Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces There are a few basic rules which apply to all bucking operations Keep both hands on the handles at all times Support logs if possible When cutting on a slope or hillside always stand uphill No stan...

Page 25: ...r The second cut is made downwards and should meet the first cut Overbuck 6 Down 7 Unsupported end Underbuck 8 Up 9 Wedge Make angled cut when one section may settle against the other WARNING Never use throttle latch for cutting jobs CAUTION If you have misjudged the effects of tension and compression and cut from the wrong side the timber will pinch the guide bar and chain trapping it Racing the ...

Page 26: ... Starter Inspect 27 Screws bolts and nuts Inspect Tighten Replace O WARNING If not maintained properly the product may pose a serious risk to physical health CAUTION Before and after using the product check the antivibration rubber or spring for making sure that it is not worn cracked or deformed NOTE If not maintained properly the product s performance may deteriorate IMPORTANT Time intervals sho...

Page 27: ...e does not crank Internal engine problem Ask your shindaiwa dealer Engine runs Dies or accelerates poorly Air filter dirty Fuel filter dirty Fuel vent plugged Spark plug Carburettor Cooling system plugged Exhaust port silencer plugged Clean or replace Clean or replace Clean Clean and adjust replace Adjust Clean Clean Rotating saw chain at idling speed Carburettor Clutch damaged or binded Ask your ...

Page 28: ...ps then inspect the cutters for damage When sharpening the chain the objective will be to maintain the same angles and profiles throughout its life as when it was new Inspect the chain for damage or wear every time you refuel your chain saw WARNING Switch off the engine before sharpening the chain Always wear gloves when working on chain CAUTION The following faults will increase the risk of kickb...

Page 29: ...ake all the other cutters back to the same length 7 The depth control determines the thickness of wood chip produced and must be maintained correctly throughout the chain life 8 As the cutter length is reduced the depth control height is altered and must be reduced 9 Position the depth gauge and file off any of the depth control which protrudes 10 Round off the front of the depth control to allow ...

Page 30: ...will cause difficulty in starting engine or abnormalities in engine performance Pick up the fuel filter through fuel inlet port with a piece of steel wire or the like When the filter is dirty replace it When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty it can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with petrol Oil filter 1 Oil filter 2 Oil tank cap Check periodically Do not allow dust to enter oil tank A clogg...

Page 31: ...he carburettor proceed as follows Start engine and allow it to run at high idle until warm Turn the idle speed adjuster T anticlockwise until the saw chain stops moving Turn idle speed adjuster T anticlockwise an additional 1 2 turn Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle Automatic oiler The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is adjusted to 7 mL m...

Page 32: ...s Replace the screen if it is cracked or has holes burned through Inspect the gasket replace if damaged Assemble the components in reverse order Replacement guide bar and chain NOTE Carbon deposits in silencer will cause drop in engine output The spark arrester screen must be checked periodically Length cm Guide bar Chain Clutch drum Part number 25 C25S91 40SL ST 91PX 40E A556 000091 30 C30S91 47M...

Page 33: ... and pour 10 mL of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole B Pull the recoil starter handle 2 or 3 times to distribute the oil inside the cylinder C Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there 8 In...

Page 34: ...terials The codes refer to the following materials dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations Please contact your shindaiwa dealer in case you do not know how you should dispose of waste oil plastic parts Mark Material PA6 GF Nylon 6 Glass fibre PA66 GF Nylon 66 Glass fibre PP GF Polypropylene Glass fibre PE HD Polyethylene ...

Page 35: ... 27 0 050 inch 20 25 30 shindaiwa 1 27 0 050 inch Carlton N1C BL Oregon 91PX 24 8 6 35 1 4 inch 1 27 0 050 inch 25 shindaiwa 1 27 0 050 inch Oregon 25AP 22 0 Lubrication Adjustable automatic oil pump Sprocket Specified number of teeth 6 8 Engine Type Carburettor Magneto Spark plug Starter Power transmission Engine displacement Maximum shaft brake power ISO 7293 Recommended maximum speed with cutti...

Page 36: ... 37002071 and up The authorized representative in Europe who is authorized to compile the technical file Mr Philip Wicks Atlantic Bridge Limited Atlantic House PO Box 4800 Earley Reading RG5 4GB United Kingdom Have successfully passed the CE Mark approval tests carried out by Notified Body Number 0673 Technology International Europe Limited 56 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park Shrivenham Swindon SN...

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