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- Page 1 OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL 285s CHAIN SAW 352s CHAIN SAW Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the WARNING! contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. Part Number 69018-94312 Rev. 10/07...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT! latest information about your Shindaiwa Stopping the Engine ......10 285s and 352s chain saw. There may A statement preceded by the word be some differences between your saw “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses Starting a Flooded Engine .... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Kickback Safety This saw is equipped with the following WARNING! safety equipment: Kickback can happen light- 1. Inertia chain brake. ning-fast! 2. Low kick chain. Activating the chain brake tightens a brake band around the chain drive mechanism, stopping all chain rota- tion. -
Page 4: Additional Safety Precautions
Use only Shindaiwa-recommended Always maintain a firm footing while Clear the work area before using parts when repairing or servicing operating this saw! Ladders and the saw. -
Page 5: Safety Labels
WARNING! Read and follow all safety precautions in the owner's manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious personal injury. ® For replacement, use Shindaiwa brand 14" or 16" ® Guard Tip bar with Oregon 91VG chain. Other low-kick combinations may be available. -
Page 6: Unit Description
Safety Devices ..........Front hand guard, rear hand guard, throttle lock, chain brake and chain catcher Chain Lubrication ......Automatic (clutch driven) fully adjustable oiler Chain Oil ......Shindaiwa Premium Bar & Chain Oil (or equivalent) Fuel Tank Capacity ...................... 340ml (11.5 oz.) 400ml (13.5 oz.) -
Page 7: Chain
Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain NOTE: For longest chain life, place new or replace- ment chain loops in oil and soak overnight before installation. IMPORTANT! Guide Bar The chain brake must be completely disengaged before removing or install- ing the clutch cover. -
Page 8: Mixing/Filling Fuel
Shindaiwa offers two performance levels ly to allow any pressure build-up life and/or causing engine failure. of -cycle air-cooled mixing oils, Shindaiwa in the tank to release fuel vapor Generic mixing oil and marine -Cycle mixing Oil and Shindaiwa ONE slowly. -
Page 9: Bar Oil
Counter-Clockwise to Increase Oil Flow When available, use Shindaiwa Premium bar & chain oil. When Shindaiwa oil is not available, use a premium 30-weight oil specifi- cally blended for bar & chain lubrica- tion. For cold weather operation, bar oil may be thinned by mixing with clean kerosene at a ratio of 1:1. -
Page 10: Starting The Engine
Engine Start and Stop WARNING! ull to hoke Firm Grip This chain saw is equipped with a fast idle feature for ease of engine starting. When the fast idle is set, the saw chain will rotate when the engine starts! Rotating saw chain can cause serious injury. -
Page 11: Starting A Flooded Engine
Starting a Flooded Engine If the carburetor choke is closed (choke Pull the engine over control fully extended) and after repeat- ed attempts, the engine fails to start, the engine may be flooded with fuel. The fol- lowing steps are recommended to clear a flooded engine. -
Page 12: Carburetor Adjustments
If the engine idle can not be adjusted so that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released, imme- diately stop using the chain saw and contact an authorized Shindaiwa dealer for assistance. -
Page 13: Chain Brake
(position ). The saw chain must stop immediately. If either of step 1 or step tests fail, contact an authorized shindaiwa dealer for repairs. WARNING! Both of the above testing procedures must cause the chain brake to engage and prevent the saw chain from mov-... -
Page 14: Cutting With The Saw
Cutting with the Saw IMPORTANT! Wear close-fitting clothing to THINK SAFETY! Always use full throttle while cutting! protect your legs and arms. Keep the chain sharp and let the saw do Do not wear clothing or jew- elry that could get caught in the work! Forcing the saw into the wood the machinery or brush. -
Page 15: Bucking/Limbing
Felling Trees (cont.) Felling Larger Trees 4. Working on the opposite side of the WARNING! tree and starting approximately ” (Over 6” diameter) higher than the bottom of the notch If a tree is otherwise healthy and not Failure to leave a proper wooden created in steps 1-3, make the final seriously out of balance, its direction hinge during the falling or “back... -
Page 16: Maintenance
Filter Element MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER .024” OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED (.6mm) BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO, LTD. AND USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION... -
Page 17: Long Term Storage
Mounting Bolt Cover condition of the fuel line. If damage Arrester Screen or deterioration are noted, the saw must be removed from service until it can be inspected by a Shindaiwa- 285s trained service technician. Mounting Muffler Body Gasket Cover... -
Page 18: Saw Chain Performance
Saw Chain Performance IMPORTANT! Your saw’s performance on the job depends heavily on the condition of its Most of the actual cutting is done by saw chain. the sides and corners of the individual cutters! How the Saw Chain Works Sharpening Technique As the saw chain is pulled through the Use a Filing Gauge... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Does the tank contain fresh Stale or contaminated fuel mixture. unleaded gasoline with a pump octane fuel of the proper grade? of 87 or higher mixed with Shindaiwa -cycle mixing oil and gasoline at a 50:1 ratio). Clean and replace as required and... - Page 20 Improper fuel ratio Drain and refill with fresh, clean un- leaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with Shindaiwa -cycle mixing oil and gasoline at a 50:1 ratio). Carbon deposits on the piston or in the Consult with an authorized servicing muffler.
- Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Remedy Possible Cause Symptom Inspect and clean spark arrester screen Plugged spark arrester screen. Poor acceleration. if necessary. See page 17. Clogged air filter. Clean the air cleaner element. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Chain brake engaged. Inspect and/or test brake.
- Page 22 For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, property of Shindaiwa Corporation please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 69-3070 between the hours of 8:00 AM and To locate an authorized Shindaiwa dealer near you, contact your Shindaiwa 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.