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x7722271404 / x772000164
Instruction Manual
The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may
occur.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used
improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator's
manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time
of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
X7503274401
©8/2015 ECHO Inc.
305s
CHAIN SAW
Burn Hazard

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  • Page 1 / x772000164 305s CHAIN SAW Instruction Manual Burn Hazard The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 305S TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .................................. 2 Packing List ................................... 3 Safety..................................... 4 Rules For Safe Operation ............................... 4 Correct Use Of Chain Brake ............................5 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ........................8 Symbols and Signs ............................... 11 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information......................

  • Page 3: Packing List

    The Shindaiwa product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. 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.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY 305S SAFETY Rules For Safe Operation Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users For more information scan this QR code. 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 5: Correct Use Of Chain Brake

    305S SAFETY Correct Use Of Chain Brake Chain Brake Operation Locked • Set the lever in the unlocked position before starting to cut. • If the brake is tripped by kickback reaction, the chain will stop immediately. Release the throttle to avoid possible damage to the engine or clutch.
  • Page 6 SAFETY 305S Automatic Chain Brake 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. Stop the engine. 35 cm 2. Hold the saw with the guide bar approximately 35 cm (14 (14 in.)
  • Page 7 305S SAFETY 14. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. 15. Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas. 16. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so.

  • Page 8: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    SAFETY 305S Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage, especially if the unit is dropped. If damage or leaks are found, do not use unit, otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur. Have unit repaired by an authorized servicing dealer before using.
  • Page 9 305S SAFETY • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth. • Keep clothing buttoned or zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked in. Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid rubber soles: •...
  • Page 10 SAFETY 305S 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 11: Symbols And Signs

    305S SAFETY Symbols and Signs Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application WARNING! Read and follow all safety precaution in the instruction Choke control “COLD START” manual. Failure to follow position (choke closed) instructions could result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 12: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST / EVAPORATIVE) 305S 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 13: 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. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 14 DESCRIPTION 305S 1. CHAIN BRAKE LEVER/FRONT HAND GUARD - Locks and unlocks the chain brake to stop or allow saw chain rotation. Guard between the front handle and the saw chain helps protect the hand from injuries if the hand slips off the handle.

  • Page 15: Preparation For Use

    305S DESCRIPTION Preparation For Use Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note: The machine may be delivered with guide bar, tip guard, and For more information saw chain separated. Install guide bar, tip guard, and saw scan this QR code.
  • Page 16 DESCRIPTION 305S 5. Unlock the chain brake, and mount guide bar on studs (C) and slide toward sprocket (E) to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward. 6. Install the sprocket guard over the guide bar studs. Ensure chain tension adjuster pin (F) fits into the guide bar adjuster hole (D).
  • Page 17 305S DESCRIPTION Adjusting Chain Tension Always loosen sprocket guard nuts before turning the chain tension For more information adjuster, otherwise the sprocket guard and tensioner will be scan this QR code. damaged. 1. Release the cylinder cover latches, and remove the cylinder cover.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION Fuel Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.

  • Page 19: Chain Lubricant

    305S OPERATION • Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine. Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline.

  • Page 20: Winter Operation

    OPERATION 305S 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 21 305S OPERATION 2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. Do not over fill. 3. Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Do not over fill. 4. Move ignition switch (A) UP to “RUN” position. 5. Push purge pump (B) 3 to 4 times or until fuel is visible in purge pump.

  • Page 22: Starting Warm Engine

    OPERATION 305S Starting Warm Engine Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw. Chain brake 1. Move chain brake lever fully FORWARD to LOCK chain brake before starting. 2. Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks.

  • Page 23: Stopping

    305S OPERATION 7. Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is released. Stopping 1. Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle. 2. Move ignition switch (A) DOWN to “STOP” position. Note: If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob OUT fully to stop engine.
  • Page 24 OPERATION 305S • 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 contact a limb or log while the chain is moving, the tip will be pushed upward with considerable force.
  • Page 25 305S OPERATION Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall. Cut a notch Direction of fall about 1/3 of the way into the tree. The position of this notch is Hinge 5 cm (2 in.) important since the tree will try to fall “into”...

  • Page 26: Chain And Guide Bar Combination

    The first cut should be no deeper than one-third the trunk diameter. When the bar nose hits another tree, etc. Chain And Guide Bar Combination The following combinations are recommended for model 305s. Guide Bar Saw Chain Shindaiwa Part No.

  • Page 27: Guide Bar

    305S OPERATION If your tip guard is damaged or lost, contact your Shindaiwa dealer for a replacement. For the name of the Shindaiwa dealer nearest you, Call: 1-877-986-7783 or on the web at www.shindaiwa-usa.com. Refer to your Chain Saw Safety Manual for tip guard application information.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an SHINDAIWA Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the SHINDAIWA Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded.

  • Page 29: Carburetor Adjustment

    305S MAINTENANCE Carburetor Adjustment 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 30: Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE 305S Air Filter 1. Check before every use. 2. CLOSE choke ( 3. Press hand guard FORWARD and LOCK chain brake. 4. Release the cylinder cover latches (C) and remove cylinder cover (A) and air filter (B). 5. Lightly brush dust off air filter, or clean with compressed air, or replace the air filter.

  • Page 31: Oil Filter

    305S MAINTENANCE Oil Filter • Check periodically. • Do not allow dust to enter into oil tank. • A clogged oil filter (B) will affect the normal lubricating system. 1. Using a wire bent into the shape of a hook, pull filter out through oil port, and inspect filter.

  • Page 32: Spark Arrestor Muffler

    MAINTENANCE 305S 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 33: Setting The Saw Chain

    305S MAINTENANCE Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder. 5. Install muffler. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 7 - 9 N•m (60 - 80 in•lbf).
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE 305S Setting Saw Chain • For setting saw chain, round file (4.0 mm [5/32 in.] diam.) and flat file are used. 30° • Push file as shown. Keep this angle • To keep correct position and correct angle, use a file holder.
  • Page 35 305S MAINTENANCE • When setting of the chain is finished, soak it in oil and wash 55° away filings completely before using. • When chain has been filed on the bar, supply sufficient oil to it, move the chain slowly to wash away the filings before using again.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Remedy •Fuel strainer clogged •Clean or replace •Fuel line clogged •Clean or replace Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor •Carburetor •See your SHINDAIWA dealer See your SHINDAIWA No fuel at cylinder Carburetor dealer •Open choke  Fuel at cylinder •Clean/replace air filter...

  • Page 37: Storage

    • For future reference, you should keep this Instruction manual and the Safety manual. • If this Instruction manual or the Safety manual has become illegible or is lost, please contact your Shindaiwa dealer, or go to www.shindaiwa-usa.com. X7503274401 ©8/2015 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    NGK BPM8Y (Gap 0.65 mm [0.026 in.]) Fuel tank capacity 250 mL (8.45 US. fl. oz.) ® 50 : 1 ratio with Shindaiwa Red Armor ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO Fuel M345-FD two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Use 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% Gasoline ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE.

  • Page 39: Warranty Statements

    Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO, INC. agrees to repair or replace at it’s discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer within listed below application time periods, limitations and exclusions. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO SHINDAIWA PROD- UCTS SOLD BY AUTHORIZED SHINDAIWA DEALERS.
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Notes

    NOTES 305S NOTES X7503274401 ©8/2015 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 43: Servicing Information

     Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized SHINDAIWA Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized SHINDAIWA Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-877-986-7783. Dealer information is also available on WWW.SHINDAIWA-USA.COM.
  • Page 44 ECHO, INCORPORATED C37014001001/C37014999999 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com...

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