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WARNING!

• Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.

• This machine is designed for cutting wood and timber.

Use only for designated purpose.

• Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.

• Always wear eye protection when operating this machine.

• Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly understand this manual.

• Keep this manual available at all times so that you can reference it whenever you

have a question about the use of this unit.

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

285s CHAIN SAW

352s CHAIN SAW

Part Number 69022-94311 Rev. 9/05

Summary of Contents for 285s

Page 1: ...to yourself and others Always wear eye protection when operating this machine Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly understand this manual Keep this manual available at all times so that you can reference it whenever you have a question about the use of this unit SHINDAIWA OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 285s CHAIN SAW 352s CHAIN SAW Part Number 69022 94311 Rev 9 05 ...

Page 2: ...7 Declaration of Conformity 19 Attention Statements Read and follow the Operator s Manual Failure to do so could result in serious injury All chain saw service other than the items listed in the owner s manual maintenance instructions should be performed by trained Shindaiwa chain saw service personnel For example if improper tools are used to remove the ﬂywheel or if an improper tool is used to h...

Page 3: ...inching can occur whenever wood closes in around the moving chain Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices incorporated with your saw As a chain saw user observing the following steps will also help you to avoid accident or injury on the job Kickback Safety Precautions Grip the saw ﬁrmly with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle thumbs and ﬁngers encirclin...

Page 4: ...vicing this saw Use extra care when cutting a limb that is under tension A limb under tension could spring back suddenly causing you to lose control of the saw Use extreme caution when cutting smaller brush and saplings Small diameter material may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance causing you to lose control of the saw Operate the saw only in a well ventilated ar...

Page 5: ...tion labels are undamaged and readable Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer Safety Labels Bar and Chain Oil Tank Fuel Tank Choke Chain Brake Function T Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed ...

Page 6: ...s2 5 5 2 m s2 7 Tools Included Spark plug 13 mm socket wrench Scrench WARNING Do not make unauthorized modiﬁcations to this saw guide bar or chain IMPORTANT The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit and also to protect you and others from harm These procedures are general guidelines only and are not intended to replace any additional s...

Page 7: ...n and or engine crankcase Guide Bar Spacer discard Nut Studs Clutch Cover IMPORTANT The chain brake must be completely disengaged before removing or installing the clutch cover 1 Use the socket wrench to remove the clutch cover nut s in a counter clockwise rotation 2 Remove the clutch cover 3 Remove and discard the packing spacer 4 Place the guide bar over the guide bar stud s and chain tensioner ...

Page 8: ...pe up all spilled fuel Move the engine at least 3 meters from the fueling point storage area and other readily ﬂammable materials before restarting ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use During each reﬁll make sure there are no fuel leaks around the fuel cap and or tank If a fuel leak is evident stop using the unit immediately Fuel leaks must be repaired before using the unit NEVER...

Page 9: ...abuse NEVER pull the starter completely to the end of the starter cord Fully extending the starter cord can damage the starter spring cord and or starter assembly NEVER release the starter grip with the starter rope extended Always hold on to the grip during engine start and return the starter grip back to the starter housing slowly as the starter spring retracts the rope NOTE If the engine fails ...

Page 10: ...sh the choke control completely in to open the choke 3 Remove the spark plug access cover and disconnect the plug wire Remove the spark plug 4 Inspect the spark plug for damage or excessive wear and replace if necessary If the spark plug electrode is fuel soaked or coated with carbon deposits clean and set the plug gap Refer to page 14 of this manual in the maintenance section for spark plug infor...

Page 11: ...the rear handle with the right hand and the front handle with the left hand While keeping the chain saw level hold the nose of the guide bar approximately 35 cm above a solid wood block Release the front handle only and allow the guide bar nose to drop onto the wood The chain brake lever should move forward to position 2 and activate the brake as soon as the nose strikes the wood block Wearing glo...

Page 12: ...ant material such as ballistic nylon covering the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot Before Felling a Tree 1 Determine the direction of fall by inspecting Tree shape and angle of lean Size and shape placement of limbs Location of nearby trees or other obstacles Condition of tree damage disease etc Prevailing wind direction 2 Clear a safe work area around the tree Be alert for loose or...

Page 13: ...ed by ﬁrst notching the tree on the side facing the desired direction of fall After the notch is completed start the felling cut slightly higher and on the opposite side of the tree away from the direction of fall The goal of the method is to leave a sturdy wooden hinge for the tree to pivot on while falling 1 Determine the direction of fall 2 On the side of the tree facing the direction of fall m...

Page 14: ...place components as required 40 50 Hour Maintenance 1 Replace the spark plug with an NGK BPMR7A or equivalent gapped to 0 6 mm 2 Extract the fuel ﬁlter from inside the fuel tank and then remove and replace the ﬁlter element Before replacing the ﬁlter inspect the condition of the fuel line If damage or deterioration are noted the saw must be removed from service until it can be inspected by a Shind...

Page 15: ...nning the saw until it stops from lack of fuel Drain any remaining bar oil from the oil reservoir Remove the spark plug and then pour 1 4 oz of 2 cycle mixing oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole Before reinstalling the spark plug slowly pull the recoil starter 2 3 times to distribute the oil over the cylinder walls Long Term Storage Remove clean and reinstall the air ﬁlter element as...

Page 16: ...ire cutter to rock back and lift away from the bar Saw Chain Performance NOTE For consistent ﬁling angles use a ﬁling guide Use a Filing Gauge Using a Depth Gauge Joiner Using a Flat File to Round the Front Corner on a Depth Gauge Low depth gauge High depth gauge Cause Wrong gauge setting or no gauge used Result Rough cutting Chain grabs Saw won t pull chain through wood Excessive wear on the cutt...

Page 17: ...Restart Replace the plug with a NGK BPMR7A Restart NO YES What To Check Possible Cause Remedy ENGINE DOES NOT START NO YES NO YES YES NO YES Is the engine overheating Engine is rough at all speeds May also have black smoke and or unburned fuel at the exhaust Operator is overworking the unit Carburetor mixture is too lean Improper fuel ratio Fan fan cover cylinder ﬁns dirty or damaged Carbon deposi...

Page 18: ...eplace the fuel ﬁlter Inspect and or test brake Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Adjust 3 000 RPM min 1 Reset the switch and restart Refuel See page 8 Replace fuel ﬁlter Drain replace with clean fuel See page 8 Clean or replace spark plug with a NGK BPMR7A Tighten the terminal Replace the ignition unit Consult with an authorized servicing deal...

Page 19: ... A Notiﬁed Body Lloyd s Register 71 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 4BS UK Storage No 0038 MCY MUM 0510039 1 Technical documentation is kept by K Maeda DIV Manager Engineering Research and Development DIV Shindaiwa Kogyo Co Ltd Head ofﬁce 6 2 11 Ozuka Nishi Asaminami Ku Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan TEL 81 82 849 2003 FAX 81 82 849 2482 7 July 2005 Shindaiwa Kogyo Co Ltd T Yoshitomi DIV Manager Head ofﬁce...

Page 20: ... level 114dB A Notiﬁed Body Lloyd s Register 71 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 4BS UK Storage No 0038 MCY MUM 0510045 1 Technical documentation is kept by K Maeda DIV Manager Engineering Research and Development DIV Shindaiwa Kogyo Co Ltd Head ofﬁce 6 2 11 Ozuka Nishi Asaminami Ku Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan TEL 81 82 849 2003 FAX 81 82 849 2482 22 August 2005 Shindaiwa Kogyo Co Ltd T Yoshitomi DIV Man...

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Page 24: ...shindaiwa com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co Ltd Head Ofﬁce 6 2 11 Ozuka Nishi Asaminami Ku Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan Telephone 81 82 849 2220 Fax 81 82 849 2481 2005 Shindaiwa Inc Part Number 69022 94311 Revision 9 05 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa Inc Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice ...

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