Assembly and Adjustments

Prior to assembly

Before assembling, make sure you

 

WARNING!

have all the components required for a

Do not make unauthorized

complete unit:

Spark plug/13 mm socket wrench

modifications to this saw, guide bar,

or chain!

(Scrench)

 

 

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

IMPORTANT!

The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit and also to protect you and others from harm. These proce- dures are general guidelines only, and are not intended to replace any additional safety rules or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have any questions regard- ing your Shindaiwa chain saw, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. For additional information, you may also contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on the back of this manual.

Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

 

 

 

For longest chain life, place new or

 

 

 

replacement chain loops in oil and soak

 

 

 

overnight before installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT!

 

 

 

The chain brake must be completely dis-

 

Guide Bar

 

engaged before removing or installing

 

 

 

 

 

the clutch cover.

 

 

1. Use the socket wrench to remove the

 

 

 

clutch cover nut(s) in a counter- clock-

 

 

 

wise rotation.

 

 

2. Remove the clutch cover.

 

 

3. Remove and discard the packing spacer.

 

 

4. Place the guide bar over the guide bar

 

Studs

 

stud(s) and chain tensioner pin.

 

 

 

 

 

Clutch Cover

 

 

 

CAUTION!

 

Nuts

 

 

 

 

Failure to align the guide bar and chain

 

 

 

tensioner pin can cause serious dam-

 

 

 

age to the clutch cover, guide bar, ten-

 

Spacer (discard)

 

sioner pin, and/or engine crankcase!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shindaiwa 502s manual Assembly and Adjustments, Prior to assembly, Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain

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