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Chain Saw
Model TCS 33ED
Handling instructions
Note:
Before using this machine, carefully read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
to ensure effi cient, safe operation. It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be
kept readily available as an important reference when using this machine.

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  • Page 1 Chain Saw Model TCS 33ED Handling instructions Note: Before using this machine, carefully read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure effi cient, safe operation. It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as an important reference when using this machine.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS NOTE: Some units do not carry them. Symbols WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe following safety precautions Emergency stop...
  • Page 3: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT? Throttle lever: Device activated by the operatorʼs fi nger, for controlling the engine speed. 2. Throttle lever lockout: Device that prevents the accidental operation of the throttle lever until manually released. 3. Stop switch: Device for allowing the engine to be started or stopped.
  • Page 4: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    For working in trees the safety boots must be ○ Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit/machine or suitable for climbing techniques. Ask Tanaka dealer for help while using the unit/machine. in choosing the right equipment. Do not wear loose clothing, ○...
  • Page 5 ○ Make sure stop switch is off when transporting or storing. ○ When transporting or storage, cover chain with guide bar cover. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take care and use common sense. Contact Tanaka dealer if you need assistance. WARNING KICKBACK DANGER (Fig. 1) One of the most severe dangers when working with a chain saw is the possibility of kickback.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model TCS33ED (35S) TCS33ED (40S) Type of equipment Chain saw, portable Engine Size (cm 32.2 Spark Plug NGK BPMR-7A Fuel Tank Capacity (cm Chain Oil Tank Capacity (cm Dry Weight (kg) (Without guide bar and chain) Guide bar length (mm) Chain pitch (mm) 9.53 Chain gauge (mm)
  • Page 7: Assembly Procedures

    4. Confi rm the direction of saw chain (9) is correct as in the fi gure, ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES and align the chain on the sprocket (8). (Fig. 5) 5. Guide the chain drive links into the bar groove all around the guide bar (6).
  • Page 8: Operating Procedures

    ○ Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline. ○ Use genuine two-cycle oil or use a mix between 25:1 to 50:1, please consult the oil bottle for the ratio or Tanaka dealer. ○ If genuine oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle engine use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO EGC GRADE).
  • Page 9 Fig. 13 How to confi rm the activation of the chain brake (Fig. 14) 1) Turn off the engine. Fig. 17 2) Holding the chain saw horizontally, release your hand from the 6. When you hear fi rst ignition, return the choke lever (19) to set it in front handle, hit the tip of the guide bar to a stump or a piece the RUN position ( ).
  • Page 10 FELLING form and size of trees, etc. Consult Tanaka dealer, forestry agent Felling is more than cutting down a tree. You must also bring it down or local forestry schools for advice on specifi c woodcutting as near to an intended place as possible without damaging the tree problems in your area.
  • Page 11 other side of the tree between one and two inches (3–5 cm) above WARNING the edge of the notch. (Fig. 23) A majority of kickback accidents occur during Iimbing. Do not use the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    35. Cross cut If the cutting attachment still rotates after idle speed adjustment, 36. Pressure on bottom contact Tanaka dealer. 37. Tension side 38. Pressure side 39. Relative depth of saw cuts THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log.
  • Page 13 NOTE Do not touch the High speed adjustment (H) and the Low speed adjustment (L). Those are only for Tanaka dealer. If you rotate them, it will cause a serious damage to the machine. Air fi lter (Fig. 34) The air fi lter (40) must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: ○...
  • Page 14 Chain oil fi lter (Fig. 39) ○ Adjust the depth gauge to the specifi ed setting. Remove the oil fi lter (45) and thoroughly wash it in solvent. After that, Failure to observe the above raises the possibility of a kickback push the fi...
  • Page 15 ○ Clean the carbon of muffl er. CAUTION Cleaning of cylinder fi ns, fan and muffl er shall be done by Tanaka dealer. NOTE When ordering the parts to Tanaka dealer, please use the item numbers showing on the parts breakdown section in this instruction.
  • Page 18 Item Item Part Name Q’TY Part Name Q’TY PISTON RING (XR1-1856) TAPPING SCREW (W/FLANGE) D4X16 PISTON PIN MUFFLER COVER CAUTION LABEL(HOT) CRANK WORM ASS'Y (INCLUD.89-92) WORM CLEANER ELEMENT (B) OIL SEAL CLEANER ELEMENT (A) BALL BEARING HEX. SOCKET HD. BOLT M5X45 WASHER D5 CRANK SHAFT WOODRUFF KEY 3X13X4.5...
  • Page 20 Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan Code No. E99253611 NA Printed in China...