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- Page 1 OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL SHINDAIWA MODELS 300S, 360, 377, CHAIN SAW Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. WARNING! Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. Part Number 72363-93115 Rev. 02/08...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introductions Contents PAGE The Shindaiwa 300-series chain saws Attention Statements ......3 are designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability Safety Information ....... 4 without compromise to quality, Unit Description ........9 comfort, safety, or durability. Shin- daiwa high performance engines Specifications ........ -
Page 3: Attention Statements
All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the owner's manual mainte- nance instructions, should be performed by trained Shindaiwa chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel , or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could subse- quently cause the flywheel to burst.) -
Page 4: Safety Information
Kickback Safety WARNING! Kickback can happen lightning-fast! This saw is equipped with the follow- ing safety equipment: WARNING! 1. Manual chain brake. To reduce the risk of kickback, all 2. Low kick chain. of the above devices must be properly installed and in good Activating the chain brake tightens repair! Use of other than ANSI a brake band around the chain... -
Page 5: Kickback Safety Precautions
Kickback Safety Precautions WARNING! ■ Grip the saw firmly with your right Either of the following reactions could cause you to lose control of hand on the rear handle and your your saw while cutting, possibly left hand on the front handle, resulting in serious injury! thumbs and fingers encircling the handles, whenever the saw is... -
Page 6: Additional Safety Precautions
Additional Safety Precautions WARNING! ■ Never allow young children or any NOTE: person unfamiliar with chain saws These safety precautions are to operate this saw! intended primarily for consumers or ■ Clear the work area before using occasional users. When using this chain saw for logging purposes, refer the saw. - Page 7 ■ Never perform service or repairs assembled. to this saw unless you are specifi- ■ Use only Shindaiwa-recommended cally trained and equipped to do parts when repairing or servicing this saw. ■ Improper maintenance, use of ■...
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Page 8: Safety Labels
Immediately replace damaged to follow instructions or missing information labels. New could result in serious personal injury. labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. This saw is equiped with a USDA-FS approved model 360 muffler system. For replacement, use Shindaiwa brand 14"... -
Page 9: Unit Description
If you have any questions regarding your Shindaiwa chain saw, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. -
Page 10: Specifications
Chain Lubrication .....Automatic (clutch driven) fully adjustable oiler Chain Oil ......Shindaiwa Premium Bar & Chain Oil (or equivalent) Fuel Tank Capacity ....340cc (11.5 oz.), 400cc (13.5 oz.), 400cc (13.5 oz.) Oil Tank Capacity ..... -
Page 11: Installing Guide Bar/Chain
Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain Guide Bar Stud Spacer (discard) Clutch Cover NOTE: CAUTION! For longest chain life, place new or Failure to align the guide bar replacement chain loops in oil and and chain tensioner pin can soak overnight before installation. - Page 12 Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain (cont.) Spocket Insert Chain Tensioner Pin into the Hole Saw Chain WARNING! WARNING! The cutters on the saw chain are Never operate this saw without very sharp! Always wear gloves the clutch cover installed. when handling.
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Page 13: Adjusting The Saw Chain
Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain (cont.) Chain Adjusting Screw Turn Clockwise to 1/8” Tighten the Chain Max. (extend the guide bar) Check the gap between chain side plates and the bar rail 7. Place the saw on a flat surface and 9. -
Page 14: Mixing/Filling Fuel
2- meters) from the fueling point cycle engines and should never and source before restarting! be used in Shindaiwa engines. ■ NEVER start or operate this Engine oils not intended for use unit if there is a fuel leak. -
Page 15: Bar Oil
Counter-Clockwise When available, use Shindaiwa to Increase Oil Premium bar & chain oil. Flow When Shindaiwa oil is not available, use a premium 30-weight oil specifically blended for bar & chain lubrication. For cold weather operation, bar oil may be thinned by mixing with clean kerosene at a ratio of 1:1. -
Page 16: Engine Start And Stop
Engine Start and Stop ULL TO HOKE (300S) Ignition Switch Ignition Switch (360/377) Fast Idle Setting WARNING! 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 17: Stopping The Engine
Engine Start and Stop (cont.) Firm Grip Place Foot in Rear Handle COLD ENGINE ONLY: Completely 8. With the starter engaged, pull the close the choke by pulling the starter upward rapidly. Repeat until choke control out to the fully the engine either attempts to start extended position. -
Page 18: Starting A Flooded Engine
Rapidly after repeated attempts, the engine fails to start, the engine may be flooded with fuel. The following steps are recommended to clear a flooded 300S engine. 1. Move the “ON/OFF” ignition control switch to the “OFF” position. 300-377... -
Page 19: Carburetor Adjustments
Carburetor Adjustments for EPA Compliant Engines Increase Decrease Idle Adjustment (300S) 360-377 Idle Adjust (Clockwise to Increase) Low and High Mixture IMPORTANT! Adjustments for Emission A clean and unrestricted airflow is Compliance Engines. essential to your saw engine's Low-speed mixture (engine idling... -
Page 20: Carburetor Adjustments For Non-Epa Compliant Engines
Carburetor Adjustments for Non-EPA Compliant Engines Low and High Mixture Low speed adjustment Adjustments for screw Non-Emission Compliance Engines. Low-speed mixture (engine idling at operating temperature) For Model 300: 1. Low speed mixture adjustment is made in 1/8-turn increments, and is determined by rotating the low mixture needle in and then out to locate a midway position between... -
Page 21: Chain Brake
Chain Brake Operation and Service Chain Can Move Chain Stopped Chain Brake Inspection Chain Brake Operation (engine “off”) This saw is equipped with a chain Before inspecting the chain brake, brake designed to stop the saw chain stop the saw and remove the clutch from rotating whenever the brake cover and clean any dirt or debris lever is moved to the forward (2) - Page 22 Chain Brake Operation and Service IMPORTANT! WARNING! The chain brake for model 377 is not adjustable! If the 377 chain brake fails Never attempt to adjust the chain to stop the chain in any of the above brake while the engine is running! steps, DO NOT USE THE SAW! Return the saw to your dealer for Chain Brake Maintenance...
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Page 23: Cutting With The Saw
Cutting with the Saw IMPORTANT! Always use full throttle while cutting! Keep the chain sharp and let the saw do the work! Forcing the saw into the work reduces cutting performance, and can damage the saw through overheating! THINK SAFETY! Stop the saw before moving it Wear close-fitting to or from the work area. -
Page 24: Felling Trees
Felling Trees Before Felling a Tree Felling Small Trees 1. Determine the direction of fall by (Under 6” diameter) inspecting: 1. Determine the direction of fall. If Tree shape and angle of lean. uncertain as to direction of fall, use the procedure "Felling Large Size and shape/placement of limbs. - Page 25 Felling Trees Felling Larger Trees (Over 6” diameter) If a tree is otherwise healthy and not Direction of seriously out of balance, its direction Fall of fall can often be encouraged by first Hinge "notching" the tree on the side facing the desired direction of fall.
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Page 26: Bucking/Limbing
Bucking Techniques Use two cuts when bucking the outboard end of an unsupported If the log is well supported, start log. Your first cut should be an your cut from the top of the log. underbuck, cutting upward through Keeping the guide bar parallel to approximately 1/3 the diameter of the ground, cut straight down but the tree. -
Page 27: Maintenance
LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO, LTD. AND USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVA- LENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM. - Page 28 If damage or deterioration are noted, the saw must .024” be removed from service until it can (.6mm) be inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Fuel Line CAUTION! Never allow chips or other debris to enter the cylinder bore! Before...
- Page 29 "stale" cleaned with a small wire brush. or contaminated fuels! Muffler for Model 300S also contains an internal baffle that can Drain any remaining bar oil from be removed for cleaning by the oil reservoir.
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Page 30: Saw Chain Performance
Saw Chain Performance Your saw's performance on the job NOTE: depends heavily on the condition of its For consistent filing angles, use a saw chain. filing guide. How the Saw Chain Works As the saw chain is pulled through the 2. - Page 31 Correct Filing Technique Filing Problems Top plate angle Cause Cause Top plate angle less than File held at less than more than File held at more than recommended recommended angle. recommended angle. recommended Result Result Slow cutting. Requires extra Cutting angle is very sharp effort to cut.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
87 fuel of the or higher mixed with proper grade? Shindaiwa 2-cycle Engine Oil and gasoline at a 50:1 ratio). Is fuel reaching Check for clogged fuel Clean and replace as filter and/or vent. - Page 33 Improper fuel ratio Drain and refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with Shindaiwa 2-cycle Engine Oil and gasoline at a 50:1 ratio). Fan, fan cover, Clean, repair or replace as cylinder fins dirty or necessary.
- Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean the air cleaner element. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Chain brake engaged. Inspect and/or test brake. Return to dealer as required. Carburetor mixture too Consult with an authorized rich or too lean.
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Page 35: Emission System Warranty
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. warrants to As the engine owner, you should however the initial purchaser and each subsequent be aware that Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. may owner, that this utility equipment engine deny your warranty coverage if your engine... - Page 36 Telephone: 503 692-3070 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation 6-2-11 Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 2008 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 72363-93115 Revision 02/08 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.