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WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains informa-
tion that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
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Contents
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Introductions
The Shindaiwa 502s chain saw is
designed and built to deliver superior per-
formance and reliability without compro-
mise to quality, comfort, safety, or durabil-
ity. Shindaiwa high performance engines
represent the leading edge of 2-cycle
engine technology, and deliver exception-
ally high power at remarkably low dis-
placement 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 informa-
tion about your Shindaiwa 502s 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.
Attention Statements
IMPORTANT!
All chain saw service, other than the
items listed in the owner’s manual mainte-
nance 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.
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.
Do not operate this tool if you are
tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medicine.
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WARNING! Chain saws can be
dangerous! Careless or improper
use can result in serious or fatal
injury to the operator or others.
Read and follow the Operator’s
Manual. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing protec-
tion at all times during the oper-
ation of this unit.
Always hold the saw with both
hands.
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 opera-
tor with a lightning-fast reaction!
Never let the guide bar tip come
in contact with any object.
Pinching the saw along the top of
the guide bar may force the bar
rapidly back toward the operator.
Pinching can occur whenever wood
closes in around the moving chain.
Attention Statements.................................2
Chain Saw Kickback Safety Devices .......3
Additional Safety Precautions ..................4
Safety Labels ..............................................5
Unit Description ........................................6
Specifications .............................................6
Assembly and Adjustments ......................7
Mixing fuel .................................................9
Filling the fuel tank ...................................9
Bar Oil ........................................................9
Starting the Engine .................................10
Stopping the Engine................................11
Adjust Engine Idle ...................................11
Chain Brake .............................................12
Cutting with the Saw ...............................13
Felling Trees ............................................13
Maintenance ............................................15
Long Term Storage .................................16
Saw Chain Performance .........................17
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................18
Limited Warranty Statement ..................20
Serial #
Model #
XXXXXXX
Shindaiwa Corporation
Hiroshima, Japan/Japon
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
Shindaiwa, Inc.
DISPLACEMENT: 50.2 cc ECS: EM
ENGINE FAMILY: 8SWXS.050536
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO PH1 U.S.
EPA REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD
ENGINES.
REFER TO THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS.
