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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
326T CHAINSAW
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual
and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing pro-
tection when operating this unit.
Part Number 82085 Rev. 8/2008
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English Rselu of R s fea o ep R noit a A. Kickback safety precautions for chain saw users WARNING! 1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the guide surprise contributes to accidents. bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and 2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the pinches the saw chain in the cut. right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the Ti
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English Rules for Safe Operation, continued saplings because slender material may catch the saw remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, struc- tural damage to the flywheel could occur and could 13. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for subsequently cause the flywheel to burst.) spring back so that you will not be struck when the ten- sion in the wood fibers
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English Ctentsno Rules for Safe Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 International Symbols .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Data ................................................................................................................
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English t e Chni Cal D a t a Model 326T Dimension L x W x H 277 x 245 x 214 mm (10.9 x 9.7 x 8.4 inch) Weight Power head, dry 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) Without chain and guide bar Engine Type Air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder Displacement 32.6 (1.989 cu.in.) Carburetor Diaphragm type Magneto Flywheel magneto : CDI system Spark Plug NGK BPM-8Y (Canada BPMR-8Y) .065 mm (.026 in.) Gap Starter Recoil starter Power transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch Fuel Mixture ratio 50:1 Tank Capacity 310 ml
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English e snoisim D a t a EMISSION CONTROL EPA PhAE s 2 / C.A.R.B. TIER III IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION The emission control system for the engine is EM/TWC (Engine ENGINE FAMILY: 7EXHS.0334KB DISPLACEMENT: 32.6 cc Modification and 3-way Catalyst) and for the fuel tank the Control EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD : 300 HRS. THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2 EXH AND 2007 System is EVAP (Evaporative Emissions). Evaporative emission AND LATER CALIFORNIA EXH AND EVAP EMISSION may be applicable to
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English n omen C ut la Re of p a Rts 326T 10 15 11 12 2 13 1 4 14 3 5 9 8 7 6 1. Hand guard (Chain brake actuating lever) 7. Front handle 14. Spark Plug 2. Ignition/Choke Lever 8. Oil tank cap 15. Rear (Top) Handle 3. Throttle control trigger 9. Fuel tank cap 4. Throttle control lockout 10. Saw chain 5. Air cleaner cover 11. Guide bar 6. Pull starter 12. Sprocket guard 13. Catalytic muffler 7
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English STOP LABELS f o R Cana Dia n m o Dsel 326T NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 X505000460 KICKBACK LABEL (FRENCH) 2 X505000450 KICKBACK LABEL 3 89017639431 NOISE LABEL (ENGLISH / FRENCH) 4 X524002240 BAR & CHAIN LABEL 11 5 X503009450 326T ID LABEL 6 X505002071 WARNING LABEL 7 X505002310 HOT CAUTION LABEL 8 X505002580 ATTENTION LABEL 9 X503009480 326T ID / WARNING LABEL 10 X524001450 IGNITION SWITCH LABEL 11 X504000940 326T ID LABEL *If a label is illegible, a replacement can be ordered from a
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English STOP LABELS f o R Califo Rian mo Dels 326T NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 89022839131 CAUTION LABEL 2 X524002220 BAR & CHAIN LABEL 3 X503009450 326T ID LABEL 9 4 X505002061 WARNING LABEL 5 X505002310 HOT CAUTION LABEL 6 89019130131 KICKBACK LABEL 7 X503009460 326T ID / WARNING LABEL 8 X524001450 IGNITION SWITCH LABEL 9 X504000940 326T ID LABEL *If a label is illegible, a replacement can be ordered from a Shindaiwa dealer. 1 ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO Esta unidad puede ser peligrosa
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English KICK GUARD® TO BAR INSTRUCTIONS For saws with Kick Guard® and symmetrical or asymmetrical low- kick type guide bars. 1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard® and through front hole (C) in guide bar. 2. IMPORTANT: Dimple in Kick Guard® (D) must engage recess in guide bar (E). 3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) until snug. Make certain Kick Guard® is flush against guide bar. GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN-INSTALL/ REMOVE WARNING DANGER Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when ha
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English Kick Guard to bar instructions, continued 7. Turn saw over and check brake band (O) for correct position around clutch drum (P). If brake band is not in place around drum, remove clutch cover, make sure brake is released, and reinstall. DANGER Never operate saw if chain brake does not function properly, oth- erwise saw damage and serious personal injury could result. See “Testing the Brake” instructions. 8. Adjust saw chain tension, as instructed in “Adjustment, Chain Tension” O P
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English f lue an D l bu Ri Cant NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor per- formance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. FUEL STATEMENT WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alt
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English Fuel and lubricant, continued Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of Fuel Mix Chart gasoline. Fuel to Oil Mix-50:1 Ratio 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. U.S. METRIC 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. GAS OIL GAS OIL 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. Gallons Fl.oz. Liter cc. 1 2.6 4 80 2 5.2 8 160 IMPORTANT 5 13 20 400 Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon e
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English o pe R tnoi a A IMPORTANT This saw features a combination ignition/choke switch that automati- cally sets the throttle speed to fast idle for quick starting. Do not squeeze trigger during cold starts until after unit has started, or fast idle and choke settings will be released, and engine may not start. C STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER B Make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when starting the saw. C 1. Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake
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English Operation, continued STARTING WARM ENGINE 1. Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. E 2. Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake before starting. A 3. Lay unit on a flat, clear area and keep bar and chain clear of all obstacles. Hold top handle with one hand, and depress throttle trigger lockout (C), but do not depress throttle trigger. 4. Move ignition/choke lever (A) forward to “Run” position ( I ). C 5. Pull starter handle. NOTE If engine doe
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English Cttingu i tns Ru Ctions GENERAL In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one-man job. It is difficult at times to take care for your own safety, so don’t assume the responsibility for a helper as well. After you have learned the basic techniques of using the saw, your best aid will be your own good common sense. The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left of the saw with your left hand on the front handlebar and your right hand on the rear handle so you
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English Cutting, continued FELLING A TREE Select path of retreat WARNING DANGER DIRECTION OF FALL A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit: a car, a house, a fence, a power line, or another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want it, so first decide where that is! 45° Before cutting, clear the area around the tree. You will need good footing while working and you should be able to work the saw without hitting any obstacles. Next, select a path of retreat.
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English Cutting, continued Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical position. If the DON’T cut with saw overhead! saw should kick back you may not have good enough control to pre- vent possible injury. Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces. There are a few basic rules which apply to all bucking operations. Keep both hands on the handles at all times. Support logs if possible. When cutting on a slope or hillside, always stand uphill. Keep in mind that
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English m naintena Ce na D Ca Re Your Shindaiwa unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. 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 Shin- daiwa Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your Shindai
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English Maintenance, continued AIR FILTER Air filter 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or deformed. 4. Install air filter cover. Automatic AUTOMATIC OILER oiler ■ The discharge vol
