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Contents
Introduction
The Shindaiwa 285s/352s Chain Saw is
designed and built to deliver superior
performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety, or
durability. Shindaiwa high performance
engines represent the leading edge of
2-cycle engine technology, and deliver
exceptionally high power at remarkably
low displacement and weight. As a
professional owner/operator, you’ll soon
discover why Shindaiwa is simply in a class
by itself.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this manual
describes units available at the time of
production. While every attempt has
been made to give you the very latest
information about your Shindaiwa
285s/352s Chain Saw, there may be
some differences between your saw
and what is described here. Shindaiwa
Inc. reserves the right to make changes
in production without prior notice, and
without obligation to make alterations to
units previously manufactured.
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Attention Statements ................................. 2
Labels and Symbols ................................... 5
Unit Description ......................................... 6
Technical Specifications ............................ 6
Installing and Adjusting the
Guide Bar and Saw Chain ......................... 7
Filling Fuel .................................................. 8
Filling Chain Oil ......................................... 8
Engine Start and Stop ................................ 9
Carburator Adjustment ............................ 10
Chain Brake Operation ............................ 11
Cutting with the Saw ................................ 12
Maintenance ............................................. 14
Saw Chain Performance .......................... 16
Troubleshooting ....................................... 17
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
hold the flywheel in order to remove the
clutch, structural damage to the flywheel
could occur and could subsequently
cause the flywheel to burst.)
Throughout this manual are special
“Attention Statements”.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the triangular
attention symbol and the word
“WARNING” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
serious bodily injury.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
IMPORTANT!
Beware of Kickback!
Kickback can
occur whenever the tip of the guide
bar touches an object while the saw
is operating. Kickback may force the
bar up and back toward the operator
with a lightning-fast reaction!
Wear eye and hearing protection at
all times during the operation of this
unit.
Sound Power Level
(measured in accordance with
2000/14/EC).
