Owner’s Manual
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CHAINSAW
ECV-4501
Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry
ISM, Inc. • 1028 4th Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212
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Before using this unit:
•Read the operator’s manual carefully.
•Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted.
•Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See “Maintenance”.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when using this unit.
Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury.
Warning, kickback danger. Be careful sudden and accidental upward and/or backward motion of the guide bar.
One-handed usage not permitted. While cutting, hold saw firmly with both hands with thumb firmly locked around front handle.
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2. Warnings and safety instructions
Operator Safety
•Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
•Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
•Always wear safety protective equipment such as jacket, trousers, gloves, boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip soles whenever you use a chain saw. For working in trees the safety boots must be suitable for climbing techniques. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
•Do not operate that tool when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
•Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine.
•Wear hearing protection.
•Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
•Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
•Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
•Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting equipment.
•When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down.
•When operation is prolonged, take a break from time to time so that you may avoid possible white-finger disease which is caused by vibration.
•The operator must obey the local regulations of cutting area.
Unit/Machine Safety
•Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place and securely tightened,
•Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way before using the unit/machine.
•Make sure the safety guard is properly attached.
•Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
•Use only accessories as recommended for this unit/machine by the manufacturer.
•Never let the chain strike any obstacle.
If the chain makes contact, the machine should be stopped and checked carefully.
•Make sure the automatic oiler is working.
Keep the oil tank filled with clean oil. Never let chain run dry on the bar.
•All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the operator's/owner's manual, should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tools is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the
flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to burst.)
WARNING!
Never modify the unit/machine in any way.
Do not use your unit/machine for any job except that for which it is intended.
WARNING!
Never use chain saw without any safety equipment or that has faulty safety equipment. It could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Using guide bar/chain other than recommended by the manufacturer which are not approved, could result in a high risk of personal accidents or injury.
Fuel Safety
•Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames.
•Use a container approved for fuel.
•Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit/machine or while using the unit/machine.
•Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
•Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) away from fueling site before starting engine.
•Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
•Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/machine. It is recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak.
•Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
WARNING!
Anti-vibration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain white-finger disease or carpel tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately.
Cutting Safety
•Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden objects.
•For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol protection mask when cutting the wood after insecticide has been applied.
•Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and helpers outside the hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are approached.
•Hold the unit/machine firmly with both hands.
•Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
•Keep all parts of your body away from the muffler and cutting attachment when the engine is running.
•Keep Bar/Chain below waist level.
•Before felling a tree, the operator must be accustomed to the sawing techniques of the chain saw.
•Be sure to pre-plan a safe exit from a falling tree.
•While cutting, hold saw firmly with both hands with thumb firmly locked around front handle, and stand with feet well balanced and your body balanced.
•Stand to the side of the saw when cutting never directly behind it.
•Always keep the spiked bumper face to a tree, because the chain may suddenly be drawn into a tree.
•Be alert against kickback (when saw kicks up and back at operator). Never cut with the nose of the bar.
Maintenance safety
•Maintain the unit/machine according to recommended procedures.
•Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
•Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
•Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING!
Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or in serious personal injury.
Transport and storage
•Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped and the muffler away from your body.
•Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the unit/machine before storing or transporting in a vehicle.
•Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/machine. It is recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak.
•Store unit/machine out of the reach of children.
•Clean the unit carefully and store it in a dry place.
•Make sure engine switch is off when transporting or storing.
•When transporting in a vehicle, cover chain with chain cover.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take care and use good judgement.
Contact your dealer if you need assistance.
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
WARNING!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life, if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION!
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage, if instructions are not followed.
NOTE!
Helpful information for correct function and use.
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3. Assembly procedures
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WARNING!
Never try to start engine without side case securely fastened.
**Install the provided spiked bumper (1) to the unit with the two screws. (Fig. 1-0)
1 . Remove the side case by unscrewing two guide bar clamp nuts, and install the guide bar (1) onto the bolts (2), then push it toward the sprocket (3) as far as it will go.
Make sure that the boss of chain tension adjust bolt (4) fits into the hole of the bar (5). (Fig. 1-1)
NOTE!
Slightly move the bar back and forth and make sure the chain tension boss (4) fits into the hole (5) in the bar properly.
2.Confirm the direction of saw chain (1) is correct as in the figure, and align the chain on the sprocket. (Fig. 1-2)
3.Guide the chain drive links into the bar groove all around the bar.
4.Install the side case (1) onto the guide bar clamp bolts after inserting location pin (2) on the side case into the location hole (3) on the unit. (Fig. 1-3 )
Then fix the clamp nuts temporarily. (Fig. 1-3B)
5. Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (1) by turning the tension adjustment bolt (2) clockwise. To check proper tension, lightly lift up center of chain and there should be about 0.5-1.0mm clearance between bar and edge of
drive link (3).
CAUTION!
•PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! (Fig.1 -4, 5)
6.Raise the bar end and securely tighten the chain bar clamp nuts with the box wrench. (Fig. 1 -4)
7.A new chain will stretch so adjust the chain after a few cuts and watch chain tension carefully for the first half hour of cutting.
NOTE!
Check the chain tension frequently for optimum performance and durability.
CAUTION!
•When the chain is excessively tightened, the bar and chain will be damaged rapidly. Conversely, when the chain is excessively loosened, it may get out of the groove in the bar.
•Always wear gloves when touching the chain.
WARNING!
During operation, hold chain saw firmly with both hands. A single hand operation may cause serious injury.
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4. Operating procedures Fuel (Fig. 2-1)
WARNING!
The chainsaw is equipped with a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is mixed with oil. Provide good ventilation, when fueling or handling fuel.
Fuel
•Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline.
•Use Tanaka two-cycle oil or a quality two-cycle oil at mixing ratio of 25-50:1 (Gasoline (A) : Oil (B)), only for the state of California at 50:1.
•Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
•Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean container.
•Always start by filling half the amount of fuel, which is to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.
•Add the remaining amount of fuel.
•Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before filling the fuel tank.
Fueling
WARNING!
•Always shut off the engine before refueling.
•Slowly open the fuel tank, when filling up with fuel, so that possible over-pressure disappears.
•Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
•Always move the unit at least 3 m (10 ft.) from the fueling area before starting.
Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.
Make sure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container, before fueling.
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CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-1 B)
Fill the chain oil reservoir (2). Always use good quality chain oil. When the engine is running, the chain oil is automatically discharged.
WARNING!
When the engine starts with the throttle lock engaged, the engine speed is high enough to make the chain rotate.
NOTE!
When pouring fuel (1) or chain oil (2) into the tank, place the unit with cap side up. (Fig. 2-1B)
ADJUSTMENT OF CHAIN OIL SUPPLY
The chain oil quantity discharged through the lubrication system is factory-adjusted to the maximum. Adjust the quantity in accordance with the operating condition.
Turn the adjusting screw (1) counterclockwise to decrease the quantity and turn it clockwise to increase the quantity. (Fig. 2-1 C)
Do not try to turn the screw beyond level marks.
Starting cold engine (Fig. 2-2,2B, 3,4,4B)
CAUTION!
Before starting, make sure chain brake is disengaged (if so equipped) and that the Bar/chain does not touch anything.
1 . Set ignition switch (1) to ON position.
*Push decompression valve (1) (if so equipped). This valve will return when engine started. (Fig. 2-2B)
2.Pull choke knob fully to choked position. This will automatically lock the throttle in starting position. (Fig. 2-3)
3.Pull recoil starter slowly until you feel compression resistance, and then pull briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig.2-4)
4.When you hear the engine want to start, with the safety trigger (1) pressed, pull throttle trigger (2). This will release the throttle from starting position to run position and will return the choke knob to run position automatically (Fig. 2-4B)
5.Pull recoil starter briskly again in the fore mention manner.
NOTE!
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 5.
6. After starting engine, pull throttle trigger to release throttle lock. Then allow the engine about 2-3 minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any load.
Starting Warm Engine
1.Set ignition switch to ON position. Press decompression valve and pull recoil starter.
2.If engine does not start easily, press decompression valve again, pull choke knob fully and return it. This will lock the throttle in starting position. Pull recoil starter.
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