Shindaiwa 269T Instruction Manual page 6

Fuel tank cap
Loosening
direction
Oil tank cap
• When fuel tank cap or oil tank cap is difficult to
remove by fingers, put the enclosed socket wrench
into the groove of cap and turn it counterclockwise.
NOTE
Do not press socket wrench forcefully, since tank cap
is plastic.
Pressing forcefully can damage tank cap.
If tank cap is damaged, do not start engine and ask
your shindaiwa dealer for replacement.
3 m
STARTING ENGINE
• Move the chain saw at least 3 m from the fuelling
point before starting the engine.
• Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when you are starting or cutting with the chain saw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
Do not let anyone hold wood for you to cut.
• Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
• Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw
chain is not contacting anything.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
• Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gas, oil mist (from chain saw lubrication) or
dust is harmful to health.
Fuel tank cap
Tightening
direction
Oil tank cap
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors over bare ground and
install the fuel cap securely. Do not pour fuel
indoors.
• Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit.
• Never refuel while the engine is still hot.
• Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank, because a
fuel leak could start a fire.
• Bring an extinguisher or shovel in case of fire.
• After refuelling tighten fuel cap firmly and check for
leakage. In case of fuel leakage repair before
starting operation since there is a danger of fire.
• When starting the chain saw place the unit on a flat
ground and hold the front handle with left hand and
hold firmly the rear end of rear handle with right
knee and pull starter handle with right hand.
WARNING
DO NOT DROP START THE CHAIN SAW, DROP
START PUTS CHAIN SAW IN AN INSECURE
POSITION AND CAN RESULT IN INJURY. START
THE CHAIN SAW IN A CORRECT MANNER.
Guide bar cover
TRANSPORTATION
• When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide bar cover.
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the silencer
away from your body.
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DANGER