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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Read and understand all provided literature before
use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Note: This product complies with CAN ICES-2/NMB-2.
X7503265506
© 12/2020 ECHO Incorporated
Operator's
Manual
600sx
Chain Saw

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual 600sx Chain Saw The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Read and understand all provided literature before use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 600SX TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction......................... 3 Servicing Information....................3 Parts and Serial Number..................3 Service ....................... 4 Consumer Product Support................4 Product Registration................... 4 Additional Literature ................... 4 Packing List ........................ 4 Safety ......................... 5 Rules for Safe Operation..................5 Correct Use of Chain Brake ................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    SERVICING INFORMATION Parts and Serial Number Genuine SHINDAIWA Parts and Assemblies for your SHINDAIWA products are available only from an Authorized SHINDAIWA Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you.

  • Page 4: Service

    Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or Shindaiwa Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. Power Head...

  • Page 5: Safety

    600SX SAFETY SAFETY Rules for Safe Operation Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.

  • Page 6: Correct Use Of Chain Brake

    SAFETY 600SX Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
  • Page 7 600SX SAFETY Do not allow the saw to tip forward in order to avoid damage to the chain. If the chain does not stop immediately, return the saw to your authorized dealer for repair. Note: • For practice, while cutting a small tree, push the lever forward to lock the brake.
  • Page 8 SAFETY 600SX ANSI Standard B175.1 and CSA Z62.1.3 stipulate that the brake shall stop the chain 0.12 seconds at an engine speed of 13,500 r/min. It is the 35 cm responsibility of the owner or (14 in.) operator to ensure that the...
  • Page 9 600SX SAFETY Other Safety Precautions Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two- handed use.
  • Page 10 SAFETY 600SX 18. When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. 19. A spark arrestor muffler approved to SAE Standard J335 is standard on this chain saw to reduce the possibility of forest fires. Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective muffler.
  • Page 11 600SX SAFETY Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make  sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.

  • Page 12: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    SAFETY 600SX Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury might occur. Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed.
  • Page 13 600SX SAFETY Hand Protection Wear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches, cold environments, and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing and Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing personal protective equipment whenever unit is used.
  • Page 14 SAFETY 600SX The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation, which can interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine.
  • Page 15 600SX SAFETY Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).

  • Page 16: International Symbols

    SAFETY 600SX Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description WARNING! Read and follow all safety precautions in Carburetor the instruction manual.
  • Page 17 600SX SAFETY Symbol Description Symbol Description Chain Oiler Chain Brake Operation Adjustment Choke Control “COLD START” Position (Choke Closed) Purge Bulb Choke Control “RUN” Position (Choke Open) De-Compression STOP / Momentary Device STOP Switch Note: Not all symbols will appear on your unit.

  • Page 18: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    SAFETY 600SX Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.

  • Page 19: (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    600SX EMISSION CONTROL EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (sample below) is “B”, “C”, “K”, or “T”, the emission...

  • Page 20: Description

    Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) 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. Safety label is for example only. Your label my appear slightly different.
  • Page 21 600SX DESCRIPTION Chain Brake Lever / Front Hand Guard Spark Arrestor Muffler Or Spark Arrestor Muffler with Catalyst Guide Bar Saw Chain Chain Catcher Spiked Bumper Guide Bar Nuts Tensioning Adjuster Sprocket Cover / Clutch Cover 10. Rear Hand Guard 11.

  • Page 22: Preparation For Use

    DESCRIPTION 600SX Preparation for Use Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling the saw chain or serious personal injury may result. Note: The chain saw may be delivered with guide bar, and saw chain separated. Install guide bar, and saw chain as follows.
  • Page 23 600SX DESCRIPTION Install sprocket guard over guide bar studs. Make sure chain tension adjuster pin fits into the guide bar adjuster hole, and brake band is positioned around clutch drum. Tighten sprocket guard nuts finger tight. Adjust saw chain tension, as instructed in Adjusting Chain Tension.
  • Page 24 DESCRIPTION 600SX Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots. Tighten guide bar nuts to 20-23 N•m (200 to 230 kgf•cm, 175-200 lbf•in). DO NOT over-tighten nuts. Damage to saw may result.

  • Page 25: Operation

    NOT approved. Use of ECHO branded fuel is recommended to extend engine life in all air-cooled 2-stroke and 2/4-stroke hybrid engines. Two Stroke Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil, such as Shindaiwa branded 2-stroke oils, meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standards must be used.
  • Page 26 AVOID repeated or prolonged skin contact. ◆ AVOID inhaling oil mists or vapors. ◆ Shindaiwa branded 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel Fuel is VERY flammable.
  • Page 27 600SX OPERATION Mixing Instructions Fuel to Oil Mix – 50:1 Ratio Fill an approved fuel container Metric with half of the required amount of gasoline. Add the proper amount of gal. fl. oz. engine oil to gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.

  • Page 28: Chain Lubricant

    OPERATION 600SX Chain Lubricant Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation reduces friction between the chain and the guide bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life. Note: Cap indication - Fuel and oil tanks are indicated by the following illustrations •...

  • Page 29: Starting Cold Engine

    600SX OPERATION Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks, metal, or other hard objects.
  • Page 30 OPERATION 600SX Press decompression device (C). Pull choke control knob (D) all the way out (CLOSED choke position). After choke control knob is pulled and then knob is ◆ returned to original position, throttle remains slightly open (fast idle latch condition).

  • Page 31: Starting Warm Engine

    600SX OPERATION 10. When engine starts, immediately squeeze and release throttle trigger for disengaging throttle latch and returning engine to idle. Pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately (chain brake unlocked position). After starting the engine, immediately squeeze and then ◆...
  • Page 32 OPERATION 600SX Move stop switch (B) to “Run” position. Press decompression device (C). Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starter handle (D). Choke may be used if necessary, but after first firing sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke.

  • Page 33: Running

    600SX OPERATION Running The saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note: If saw chain moves adjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual, or see your dealer. When engine starts, keep idling for a few minutes.

  • Page 34: Checking Chain Tension

    OPERATION 600SX Checking Chain Tension Chain tension should be checked frequently during work and corrected as necessary. Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but in such a way that it can be easily pulled along the bar by hand.
  • Page 35 600SX OPERATION Do not let the tip of the ◆ bar touch anything while the engine is running. At cutting speed the chain is moving at a high rate of speed. Should the tip Kickback contact a limb or log while...
  • Page 36 OPERATION 600SX Sap from palm trees may corrode metal parts unless proper saw maintenance is performed. Make sure to clean metal parts from palm sap immediately after use. • Remove sprocket guard. Clean wood chips and sawdust from guard and engine crankcase.
  • Page 37 600SX OPERATION Felling the Tree A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power line, or another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want it, so first decide where that is!
  • Page 38 OPERATION 600SX To fell big trees with a diameter exceeding twice the bar length, start the notching cuts from one side and draw the saw through to the other side of the notch. Start the back cut on one side of the tree, pivoting the saw through to form the desired hinge on that side.

  • Page 39: Guide Bar And Saw Chain Combinations

    To cut the trunk, use the bucking and two-cut sequence shown. The first cut should be no deeper than one-third the trunk diameter. Guide Bar and Saw Chain Combinations The following combinations are recommended for model CS-600sx. Guide Bar Saw Chain Shindaiwa Part No.

  • Page 40: Guide Bar

    MAINTENANCE 600SX Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar and Chain combinations shown in table above. Guide Bar (Low-kickback) Replacement guide bars. The following guide bars may be considered to have equivalent kickback energy. • Sprocket nose guide bars of the same length and nose radius, same pitch and having the same number of teeth.

  • Page 41: Skill Levels

    600SX MAINTENANCE Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, we recommend that you take your unit to a Servicing Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded.

  • Page 42: Maintenance Intervals

    MAINTENANCE 600SX Maintenance Intervals Units equipped with a Momentary STOP Switch automatically return to RUN position. Engine can start unintentionally. Always remove spark plug lead from spark plug before assembling or performing maintenance procedures, otherwise serious personal injury can result.

  • Page 43: Carburetor Adjustment

    600SX MAINTENANCE REQ’D COMPONENT / SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE SKILL LEVEL Yearly Fuel Filter Inspect / Replace * Fuel Cap Gasket Replace * IMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.

  • Page 44: Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE 600SX Stop engine. Turn “H” High Speed needle counterclockwise (CCW) to stop. Turn “L” Low Speed needle midway between full clockwise (CW) stop and CCW stop. Idle Speed Adjustment: • Start engine, turn Idle Speed Adjustment Screw “T” CW until the saw chain begins to move, then turn screw out CCW until the saw chain stops moving.

  • Page 45: Spark Plug

    600SX MAINTENANCE Spark Plug • Check periodically. • The standard spark gap is 0.65 mm (0.026 in.). • Fastening torque: 15-17 N•m (130-150 lbf•in). Remove air cleaner cover and remove spark plug. 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Correct the spark gap if it is wider or narrower than the standard gap.

  • Page 46: Oil Filter

    MAINTENANCE 600SX Note: Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When...

  • Page 47: Guide Bar

    600SX MAINTENANCE Guide Bar Clean before using. Clean the groove of guide bar (A) with a small screwdriver. Clean oil holes (B) with a wire. Invert guide bar periodically. Clean the guide bar mount area before installing the guide bar.

  • Page 48: Spark Arrestor Muffler

    MAINTENANCE 600SX Spark Arrestor Muffler • The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. • Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good repair and properly seated in the muffler.

  • Page 49: Setting The Saw Chain

    600SX MAINTENANCE Setting the Saw Chain Preset Tie Strap Left Hand Cutter Drive Link Top Plate Tie Strap Side Plate Guard Link Depth Gauge Right Hand Cutter Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • Keep the cutters sharp at all times.
  • Page 50 MAINTENANCE 600SX • Hold the file at a 10° angle from level. 10° • Place the depth gauge tool firmly Depth Gauge Tool on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool.
  • Page 51 600SX MAINTENANCE • Properly filed cutters are 60° shown in illustration. • When setting of the chain is finished, soak it in oil and wash away filings completely 25° before using. Top plate Side plate angle • When chain has been filed on...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 600SX TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Engine starts hard Fuel strainer or Clean or replace Fuel at No fuel at fuel line carburetor carburetor See your dealer obstructed Engine does not start No fuel at...

  • Page 53: Storage

    600SX STORAGE ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Plug dirty or Clean and adjust Spark plug Normal wear Engine worn or replace runs, but Improper Carburetor Vibration Adjust dies adjustment Extended Cooling Cooling operation in system dirty...
  • Page 54 STORAGE 600SX • Drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6-7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again. Close choke, start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel. • Allow engine to cool. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    600SX SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model Shindaiwa 600sx Length 448 mm (17.6 in.) Width 246 mm (9.7 in.) Height 296 mm (11.7 in.) Dry weight 6.2 kg (13.7 lb.) Without chain and guide bar Engine Air-cooled two-stroke single cylinder Displacement 59.8 ml (3.65 in.³) Bore 45.0 mm (1.77 in.)

  • Page 56: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Shindaiwa Power Equipment Please go to http://www.shindaiwa-usa.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.
  • Page 57 600SX PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7503265506 © 12/2020 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 58 NOTES 600SX NOTES X7503265506 © 12/2020 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 59 600SX NOTES X7503265506 © 12/2020 ECHO Incorporated...
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