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Owner’s Manual 

ECV-4501 

 

Maintenance schedule 

Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.  
For further information please contact your service dealer. 

Daily maintenance 

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Clean the exterior of the unit. 

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Clean the chain oil filter port.  

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Clean the groove and oil filter port in the guide bar 

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Clean the side case of saw dust. 

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Check that the saw chain is sharp. 

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Check that the bar nuts are sufficiently tightened. 

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Make sure that the chain transport guard is undamaged and that it can be 

securely fitted. 

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Check that nuts and screws are sufficiently tightened. 

Weekly maintenance 

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Check the starter, especially cord and return spring. 

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Clean the exterior of the spark plug, 

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Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap.  Adjust it to 0.6 mm (.024’), or 

change the spark plug. 

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Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake at the starter is 

not clogged. 

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Clean the air filter. 

Monthly maintenance 

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Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel filter. 

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Clean chain oil filter. 

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Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it. 

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Clean the muffler of carbon.

 

Summary of Contents for ECV-4501

Page 1: ...501 ECV 4501 ECV 4501 ECV 4501 ECV 4501 CHAINSAW CHAINSAW CHAINSAW CHAINSAW CHAINSAW P N 29768 Date 05 04 01 Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry ISM Inc 1028 4th Street SW Auburn WA 98001...

Page 2: ...andle Warning kickback danger Be careful sudden and accidental upward and or backward motion of the guide bar WARNING Read understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the...

Page 3: ...www tanakapowerequipment com 2 custsvc tanaka ism com Owner s Manual ECV 4501...

Page 4: ...tarting engine Stop engine before removing fuel cap Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit machine It is recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use If fuel is left in the tank store so f...

Page 5: ...ter inserting location pin 2 on the side case into the location hole 3 on the unit Fig 1 3 Then fix the clamp nuts temporarily Fig 1 3B 5 Raise the bar end and tighten the chain 1 by turning the tensi...

Page 6: ...ys mix fuel and oil in a separate clean container Always start by filling half the amount of fuel which is to be used Then add the whole amount of oil Mix shake the fuel mixture Add the remaining amou...

Page 7: ...rn it clockwise to increase the quantity Fig 2 1 C Do not try to turn the screw beyond level marks CAUTION Before starting make sure chain brake is disengaged if so equipped and that the Bar chain doe...

Page 8: ...reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury Stopping Fig 2 6 Decrease engine speed and push ignition switch to stop position Even though your saw...

Page 9: ...is to provide you with the general introduction to wood cutting techniques WARNING This information does not cover all specific situations which may depend on differences in terrain vegetation kind o...

Page 10: ...tely through the trunk Always leave a hinge The hinge guides the tree If the trunk is completely cut through you lose control over the felling direction Insert a wedge or a felling lever in the cut we...

Page 11: ...Keep well away from the chain Move only when the trunk is between you and the chain Watch out for spring back of limbs under tension LIMBING THICK BRANCHES When limbing thick branches the guide bar m...

Page 12: ...a bottom cut The depth of the cut should be about 1 3 of the log diameter Finish with an upper cut The saw cuts should meet Fig 2 7L THICK LOG LARGER THAN GUIDE BARS LENGTH Begin by cutting on the opp...

Page 13: ...otate If the cutting attachment still rotates after idle speed adjustment contact your service workshop NOTE The L and H screws should only be adjusted by an Authorized Tanaka Dealer The standard open...

Page 14: ...be replaced Spark plug Fig 3 3 The spark plug condition is influenced by An incorrect carburetor setting Wrong fuel mixture too much oil in the gasoline A dirty air filter Hard running conditions suc...

Page 15: ...pped and clean out any excess carbon from the exhaust port or muffler inlet every 100 hours of operation For long term storage Drain all fuel from the fuel tank Start and let engine run until it stops...

Page 16: ...so that the bit will scrape off the built up carbon 6 Make sure to remove the drill bit and pull recoil starter several times 7 Reinstall the disassembled parts Icing protection system Fig 3 12 12B Th...

Page 17: ...tor manual for your saw Fig 4 4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CUTTERS File 1 cutter on one side of the chain from the inside out File on forward stroke only Fig 4 5 5 Keep all cutters the same lengt...

Page 18: ...tened Make sure that the chain transport guard is undamaged and that it can be securely fitted Check that nuts and screws are sufficiently tightened Weekly maintenance Check the starter especially cor...

Page 19: ...www tanakapowerequipment com 18 custsvc tanaka ism com Owner s Manual ECV 4501 6 Specifications...

Page 20: ...orme ai requisiti di sicurezza essenziali delle direttive fijr das these Erklar ung gilt den wesentlichen Sicherheitsanforderungen der Directive entspricht que corresponde a esta declaracl6n satisface...

Page 21: ...rements when tested on the representative sample of chain saws below 3 8 c i d specified in ANSI B175 1 1991 WARNING Use of other non listed Bar Chain combinations may increase kickback forces and inc...

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