2. Mix fuel with a 2-cycle engine oil designed for use in high-performance 2-cycle air-cooled engines. CAUTION! Some types of gasoline contain alcohol. Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! More than 10% alcohol by volume may affect the lubricating qualities of 2-cycle engine oils reducing engine life and/or causing engine failure. Generic engine oil and marine engine oil may not be intended for use in high-performance 2cycle engines and should never be use

YES WARNING! Either of the following reactions could cause you to lose control of your saw while cutting, possibly resulting in serious injury! 1. Kickback can occur whenever the guide bar nose or tip contact an object while the saw is running. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to kick upward and back toward the operator, with a lightning-fast reaction! 2. Pinching the saw along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator! Pinching can occur whenever wood c

Low depth gauge CHN-05 Cause Wrong gauge setting or no gauge used. Result Rough cutting. Chain grabs. Saw won’t pull chain through wood. Excessive wear on the cutter heel. Remedy If depth gauges are too low, the chain is no longer serviceable. 32 9 DESCRIPTIONMAINTENANCE DESCRIPTIONMAINTENANCE Additional Safety Precautions (cont.) WARNING! ¦ Install the appropriate guide-bar scabbard before transporting the saw. ¦ Never operate a saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and se

The chain brake can be activated manually, and is also designed to activate when kickback energy forces the brake lever against the operator’s left hand. ■ Low-kick chain that can significantly reduce the rotational force of kickback. H A Guard-Tip Bar manufactured with a reduced-radius (smaller) nose. This special guide bar can reduce kickback by placing fewer cutters in the kick-back zone. A WARNING! To reduce the risk of kickback, all of the above devices must be properly installed and in

1. Remove two guide bar nuts and remove sprocket guard. 2. Remove three muffler cover screws and remove muffler cover. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover, gaskets, and screen from 4. muffler body. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.5. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. 7. NOTE: When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler. Cylinder Exhaust Port IMPORTANT : The

ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO 2 GUIDE BAR CHAIN REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN PART NO. TYPE. LINKS NOTE: There may be other placement components for achieving kickback protection. For details, please refer to the chain and bar combination sheet shown in in the operator's manual 12" 120GPEA041 OREGON 91VG 45 14" 140GPEA041 OREGON 91VG 52 16" 160GPEA041 OREGON 91VG 57 STOP 8 3 7 CAUTION: This saw shall be used only by certified tree service professionals. For safe operation follow all safety precautions and ins

Remove the fuel cap and fill the tank 3. with clean, fresh 2-cycle fuel mix. Avoid overfilling and fuel spillage. Wipe any spilled fuel and move the saw 4. at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point before starting the engine. NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine. ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. ALWAYS open the fuel cap slowly to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release fuel vapor slowly. ALWAYS wipe all spilled fuel and move at least 3 meter

THINK SAFETY! Wear hearing protection and eye protection such as a face shield or goggles when operating the unit to shield against saw dust. WARNING! NEVER operate with a loose saw chain! NEVER operate the saw if any component parts are damaged, loose, or missing! Always wear gloves when operating this saw. Use full-throttle while cutting and apply only enough bar pressure to maintain engine speeds of 9,000-10,000 min-1. Clear a safe work area before cutting. Always wear leg protection (Chaps)

No. 665871SDKHIR 11975 S.W. Herman Road, Tualatin, Oregon 97062 (U.S.A) Phone: 503-692-3070 TLX : 910-466-8550 SDKUSAWLSV FAX : 503-692-6696 400 This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. CHAIN SAW OWNER’S MANUAL FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, CAREFULLY READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USE. CAUTION: Always wear eye protection when operating this machine. A Your Shlndaiwa 400 Is equipped with spark arrestor mufflers. Do not run machine without spar

chain and saw combination. NOTE: The reduce the risk of kickback, all of the above must be in good repair. Use of other than ANSI B175.1 combinations may produce much greater kickback energy. Warning: This chain saw is capable of severe kickback that could resuit in serious injury to the user. Do not operate this chain saw unlese you have extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback. Chain saws with significantly reduced kickback potential a