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Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe
operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
echo, incorporated
400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564
Phone : 847-540-8400
Printed in Japan
inSTrucTiOn manuaL
cHain Saw
WARNING
591
X750 326-430 1
1511/12Fqf 0839 ES
1511Bm 0839 ES
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
inSTrucTiOn manuaL cHain Saw WARNING Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. echo, incorporated 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564 X750 326-430 1 Phone : 847-540-8400 1511/12Fqf 0839 ES Printed in Japan 1511Bm 0839 ES... - Page 2 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Copyright © 2015 All Rights Reserved.
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Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation
The Kick Guard device is not installed on the guide bar when you purchase your 3. Make sure that the area in which you shindaiwa chain saw. are cutting is free from obstructions. ® The Kick Guard can be used in a majority... - Page 4 9. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain SAE Standard J335 are standard on shindaiwa chain saws to reduce the to the rear, and the muffler away from possibility of forest fires. your body. When carrying a chain saw...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ................SYMBOLS AND SIGNS ................... PACKING LIST ......................NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS ................OPERATOR SAFETY ....................CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE ................ PREPARATION FOR USE ..................10 FUEL AND LUBRICANT ..................12 EMISSION DATA ..................... 14 OPERATION ...................... - Page 6 “NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS” section will help you locate them. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your shindaiwa Dealer.
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Page 7: Packing List
PACKING LIST The shindaiwa product you purchased has been After opening the carton, check for damage. factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Immediately notify your retailer or shindaiwa Due to packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw Dealer of damaged or missing parts. -
Page 8: Nomenclature Of Parts
For details, please refer to the chain and bar combination sheet shown in the instruction manual. Part Number X505-006660 * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your shindaiwa Dealer. - Page 9 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 1. Instruction manual - Included with unit. 12. Guide bar - The part that supports and guides Read before operation and keep for future the saw chain. reference to learn proper, safe operating 13. Saw chain - Chain, serving as a cutting tool. techniques.
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Page 10: Operator Safety
If this guideline is not followed, hearing loss can numbness in the fingers. occur. shindaiwa recommends wearing hearing The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure protection at all times. -
Page 11: Spark Arrestor Muffler
Reduced radius belongs on top tested to comply with international safety standards as follows. -
Page 12: Preparation For Use
PREPARATION FOR USE WARNING Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ® KICK GUARD TO BAR Bolt (A) INSTRUCTIONS Tools Needed: Two 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches. ® For saws with Kick Guard P/N 2893202 and Front hole (B) Symmetrical Low-Kick type (Double Guard) - Page 13 ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION IMPORTANT Unlock chain brake Always loosen clutch cover nuts before turning the chain tension adjuster, otherwise the clutch cover and tensioner will be damaged. 1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 26) 2. Unlock the chain brake and loosen two clutch cover nuts, if necessary.
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Page 14: Fuel And Lubricant
ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345-FD Standards must be used. IMPORTANT shindaiwa Red Armor™ 2-Stroke Oil is strongly • shindaiwa Red Armor™ engine oil may recommended as it meets this standardand be mixed at 50 : 1 ratio for application in all... -
Page 15: Chain Lubricant
HANDLING FUEL Mixing Instructions - DANGER 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the Fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care required amount of gasoline. when mixing, storing or handling, or serious 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. personal injury may result. -
Page 16: Emission Data
EMISSION DATA EMISSION CONTROL Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period) (EXHAUST and EVAPORATIVE) EPA 2010 and The 50 or 300 hours emission compliance period later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III is the time span selected by the manufacturer The emission control system for the engine is EM certifying the engine emissions output meets (Engine Modification) and, if the second to last applicable emissions regulations, provided that... -
Page 17: Operation
OPERATION WARNING Chain brake • After choke control knob is pulled and then knob is returned to original position, throttle remains a little open (fast idle latch condition). • The chain will attempt to move when engine is started with fast idle throttle latch engaged. - Page 18 WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD Chain brake CAUTION Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw. • Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock Ignition switch Decompression device chain brake before starting. •...
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Page 19: Checking Chain Tension
NOTICE STOP If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized shindaiwa Throttle trigger Dealer to check and repair ignition switch before starting the engine again. CHECKING CHAIN TENSION •... -
Page 20: Cutting Instruction
CUTTING INSTRUCTION GENERAL CAUTION • Read the “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions. • Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises. •... - Page 21 FELLING THE TREE A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power-line, or 3 m (10 feet) another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want Retreat it, so first decide where that is! Direction of fall...
- Page 22 LIMBING Limbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking. Never stand on the tree that you are limbing. When limbing, caution is the word. Be careful of the tip touching other limbs. Always use both hands. Don’t cut with the saw overhead or aligned vertically with your body.
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Page 23: Chain Brake Operation
CHAIN BRAKE OPERATION Kickback motion • Set the lever in the unlocked position before starting to cut. • If the brake is tripped by kickback reaction, the Improper thrust cutting chain will stop immediately. Release the throttle to avoid possible damage to the engine or clutch. -
Page 24: Automatic Chain Brake
AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE End of the guide bar may be placed at the height of about 40 cm (16 in.). Kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will trip the automatic chain brake. To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 25: Chain And Guide Bar Combination
CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model 591. Guide bar Saw chain shindaiwa Part No. Length mm (in.) Pitch mm (in.) shindaiwa Part No. Links Symmetrical 406 (16) S16D0PS3860 S72LPX60CQ S18D0AS3864 S72LPX64CQ 457 (18) S18D0PS3866... -
Page 26: Maintenance And Care
Allow unit Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been to cool before performing service. Wear graded. If the task is not listed ask your shindaiwa gloves to protect hands from sharp edges Dealer for repairs. -
Page 27: Carburetor Adjustment
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Idle adjusting screw Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with “H” (High Speed) and “L” (Low Speed) needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits. -
Page 28: Air Filter
AIR FILTER Cylinder cover Spark plug • Check before every use. • Close choke ( ). Air filter • Turn cleaner cover knob counterclockwise by Air cleaner cover hand and remove air cleaner cover and air filter. • Brush off dust lightly, or clean with compressed Cleaner cover knob air, or replace the air filter. -
Page 29: Guide Bar
GUIDE BAR • Clean before using. - Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small Groove screwdriver. - Clean oil holes with a wire. Clutch Oil hole (Sprocket) • Reverse guide bar periodically. • Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installation of the bar. -
Page 30: Setting The Saw Chain
SETTING THE SAW CHAIN Preset tie strap Left hand cutter Drive link Top plate Side plate Guard link Depth gauge Tie strap Right hand cutter Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • Keep the cutters sharp at all times. •... - Page 31 One fifth of file diameter remains above cutter edge • Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Depth gauge tool Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool. Remove until flat with tool - Be sure to round off the front edge of the...
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
No fuel at • Fuel filter clogged • Clean or replace cranks carburetor carburetor • Fuel line clogged • Clean • Ask your shindaiwa Dealer • Carburetor Fuel at No fuel at • Carburetor • Ask your shindaiwa Dealer cylinder cylinder Muffler wet with •... -
Page 33: Storage After Use
Instruction manual and the Safety manual. • If this Instruction manual or the Safety manual has become illegible or is lost, please purchase a new one from your shindaiwa Dealer. IMPORTANT Acids from decaying palm tree sap may corrode crankcase and oil tank housings made of aluminum and magnesium alloys. -
Page 34: Technical Data
Recoil starter Power transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch Fuel Mixture ratio 50 : 1 ratio with shindaiwa Red Armor™, ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345-FD two- stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Gasoline Use 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10 % ethyl alcohol or 15 % MTBE. -
Page 35: Warranty Statements
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your shindaiwa unit to an authorized shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 36 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15 % MTBE (methyl/ tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
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Page 37: Warranty Registration Sheet
WARRANTY REGISTRATION SHEET Thank you for choosing shindaiwa Power Equipment Please go to http://www.shindaiwa.com to register your new product on-line. It’s FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.