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English ...GB_1 (Original instructions) Français ..FR _1 Deutsch ..DE _1 Italiano ...IT _1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL 269Ts CHAIN SAW 269TCs CHAIN SAW This chain saw is designed especially for tree service by a trained operator. Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation.
When replacing guide bar or saw chain, ask “bouncing”, greater risk from kickback. Be tied to a lifting hook for operation on a tree, your shindaiwa dealer. cautious not to lose balance of your body ensure that the lifting hook is not strained due to “drop”...
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Using the Chain-saw in the Tree An analysis of accidents with these saws This results in an increased risk of injury due ■ Loss of control owing to an insecure work during tree service operations shows the position and resulting in contact with the primary cause as being inappropriate one- saw (unexpected movement during ■...
■ Read the operator’s manual for your chain ■ If you have any questions or troubles, saw carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with please contact shindaiwa dealer. the chain saw’s controls and how to use the chain saw properly. Failure to follow instructions could lead to personal injury.
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Pressing forcefully can operation since there is a danger of damage tank cap. If tank cap is damaged, do not start engine and ask your shindaiwa dealer for replacement. ■ Use an appropriate type fuel container.
Kickback Safety Precautions ■ With a basic understanding of kickback, ■ Do not overreach or cut above chest height. you can reduce or eliminate the element of ■ Make sure that the area in which you are DANGER surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to cutting is free from obstructions.
Do not modify a chain saw in any way. completely and securely assembled. Use only shindaiwa recommended ■ Do not operate the chain saw with a loose parts and accessories when repairing or defective silencer.
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Wood Practices ■ Do not let any person use your saw unless he has read this operator’s manual and fully understands its instructions. ■ Use your saw only to cut wood or wood products. Do not cut solid metal, sheet ■...
Description 1. Front Hand Guard - uard between the 8. Guide Bar - The part that supports and 18. Throttle Trigger Lockout - A safety front handle and the saw chain for guide the saw chain. lever which must be depressed before the protecting the hand from injuries and throttle trigger can be activated in order 9.
Assembly Bar hole Spiked bumper; option Clutch cover Tension adjuster Mounting Guide Bar and Chain The unit is delivered with guide bar and ■ Start the engine and run at low speed. Stop saw chain separated. Install guide bar and readjust if necessary. and chain as follows.
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Starting the Cold Engine Starter Choke control knob Choke control knob Starter handle Primer Pump Chain brake Ignition switch handle Throttle Open trigger lockout Close Throttle trigger 6. Securely hold the chain saw. When 1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. It is starting the chain saw place the unit on a not permitted to ll fuel above the shoulder WARNING...
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If engine does not stop, turn choke control knob idle. counterclockwise to stop engine. Return the unit ■ Place ignition switch in STOP position. to your authorized shindaiwa dealer to check Throttle trigger and repair ignition switch before starting the engine again.
If the chain does not stop immediately, bring throttle trigger. the saw to your shindaiwa dealer to repair. 3. Operate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the front hand guard during your grip on the front handle.
Cutting Instruction General In all circumstances the operation of the chain Before attempting to fell a tree, cut some small Some material may adversely affect the saw is a one-man job. logs or limbs. housing of your chain saw. (Example: palm tree acid, fertilizer etc.) It is dif cult at times to take care for your own Be familiar with the controls and the responses To avoid housing deterioration carefully...
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Limbing Know how limb is stressed Do not cut above check height Leave suporting limbs til last Slide support logs under trunk Limbing a fallen tree is much the same as Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in bucking.
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Tension and Compression in Timber Hinge A length of timber lying on the ground will be WARNING subject to tension and compression depending at which points the major support is. Never use throttle latch for cutting job. When timber is supported at its ends the Opened compression side is at the top and the tension side is at the bottom.
No fuel at carburettor Fuel lter clogged Clean or replace Fuel line clogged Clean Carburettor Ask your shindaiwa dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburettor Ask your shindaiwa dealer Silencer wet with fuel Fuel mixture is too rich...
Service If you have any questions or troubles, please contact shindaiwa dealer. Carburetor T: Idle speed adjuster ■ Start engine and allow it to run at high idle CAUTION until warm. H: High speed mixture adjuster When starting, idle speed adjuste (T) should be adjusted not to rotate the ■...
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Note When replacing guide bar or saw chain, ask ■ Clean the groove of the guide bar with a roove your shindaiwa dealer. small screw driver, for example. ■ Clean oil holes with a wire. Reverse guide bar periodically. Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installation of the guide bar.
Always sharpen from the same length. good result. inside out. Consult your shindaiwa dealer for correct 3. Keep the angle lines of the le holder sharpening tools and sizes. parallel to the line of the chain and le the cutter back until the damaged area (side plate and top plate) has been removed.
Disposal Procedure Mark Material ■ Please contact your shindaiwa dealer in PA6- F Nylon 6 - lass ber case you do not know how you should dispose of waste oil plastic parts.
Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol. 50:1 (2 %) for ISO-L_E D Standard (ISO CD 13738), JASO FC, FD grade and shindaiwa 50:1 oil. Oil (Chain oil) Special chain oil or motor oil.
No. 00100 Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION CONFORMITY We hereby declare the shindaiwa Engine Chain Saw, Model 269T (269Ts EC1-10, 269TCs EC1-10), meets the following respective requirements Council Directives: Standard taken: 2004/108/EC as amended EN ISO 14982 98/37/EC (and 2006/42/EC: from 29...
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