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10/15 Hour Maintenance
1. Remove and clean the spark plug.
Adjust the spark plug gap to 0.6 mm,
and reinstall. Replace any damaged
or visibly worn plug with an NGK
BPMR7A or equivalent spark plug of
the same heat range.
CAUTION!
Never allow chips or other debris to
enter the cylinder bore! Before removing
the spark plug, thoroughly clean the
spark plug and cylinder head area!
0.6 mm
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance on this saw,
stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire!
Daily Maintenance
1. Remove dirt and debris from the saw
exterior, cylinder fins, and cooling air
intake.
2. Inspect the saw for fuel and oil leaks.
Repair as necessary.
3. Service the air filter.
Remove the air filter cover and then
remove the element. Use extreme care
to prevent any debris from entering the
carburetor bore. Wash all parts with
soap and water, and then gently wipe or
blow dry before reassembly.
Cover
Filter Element
Pre-filter Element
2. Remove the guide bar and chain.
Carefully inspect the drive sprocket for
wear or damage, and replace if noted.
Inspect the guide bar grooves and
tip for wear or damage, and repair or
replace 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
Shindaiwa-trained service technician.
Fuel Line
Fuel
Filter
3. Extract the oil filter from inside the oil
tank, and then wash the filter element
in an approved solvent. If damage
or deterioration are noted on the oil
suction line, the saw must be removed
from service until it can be inspected by
a Shindaiwa-trained service technician.
IMPORTANT!
The drive sprocket and saw chain loop
should always be replaced as a set! For
economy, rotate the same 2-3 chains
daily. When these chains are worn
out, replace both the chains and drive
sprocket at the same time.
Install the air filter element in the saw.
4. Sharpen and adjust the saw chains as
required.
5. Clean the guide bar groove and oil
hole, and inspect the bar groove and tip
for damage or unusual wear. Repair or
replace worn or damaged components
as necessary.
6. Inspect the drive sprocket.
7. Inspect the entire saw for damaged,
loose or missing components or
fastenings. Repair as necessary.