Shindaiwa 69033-94310, 502s manual Introductions, Contents

Introductions

The Shindaiwa 502s chain saw is designed and built to deliver superior per- formance and reliability without compro- mise to quality, comfort, safety, or durabil- ity. Shindaiwa high performance engines represent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine technology, and deliver exception- ally high power at remarkably low dis- placement and weight. As a professional owner/operator, you’ll soon discover why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself.

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in this manual describes units available at the time of production. While every attempt has been made to give you the very latest informa- tion about your Shindaiwa 502s chain saw, there may be some differences between your saw and what is described here. Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make changes in production without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION

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DISPLACEMENT: 50.2 cc ECS: EM

ENGINE FAMILY: 8SWXS.050536

THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO PH1 U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES.

REFER TO THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.

Serial # XXXXXXX Model #

Shindaiwa Corporation

Hiroshima, Japan/Japon

Contents	PAGE		PAGE		PAGE
Attention Statements	2	Mixing fuel	9	Cutting with the Saw	13
Chain Saw Kickback Safety Devices	3	Filling the fuel tank	9	Felling Trees	13
Additional Safety Precautions	4	Bar Oil	9	Maintenance	15
Safety Labels	5	Starting the Engine	10	Long Term Storage	16
Unit Description	6	Stopping the Engine	11	Saw Chain Performance	17
Specifications	6	Adjust Engine Idle	11	Troubleshooting Guide	18
Assembly and Adjustments	7	Chain Brake	12	Limited Warranty Statement	20

Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special “Attention Statements”.

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains informa- tion that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury.

WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

Read and follow the Operator’s Manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Wear eye and hearing protec- tion at all times during the oper- ation of this unit.

IMPORTANT!

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 subsequently cause the

CAUTION!

A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent

Always hold the saw with both hands.

flywheel to burst.)

WARNING!

mechanical damage.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.

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Beware of Kickback! Kickback can occur whenever the tip of the guide bar touches an object while the saw is operating. Kickback may force the bar up and back toward the opera- tor with a lightning-fast reaction!

Never let the guide bar tip come in contact with any object.

Pinching the saw along the top of the guide bar may force the bar rapidly back toward the operator. Pinching can occur whenever wood closes in around the moving chain.

Do not operate this tool if you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medicine.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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