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Page 2 - Owner’s Manual; Before using this unit:; Read the operator’s manual carefully.; While cutting, hold saw firmly with; WARNING; The engine exhaust from this product

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 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”. One-handed us...

Page 4 - Warnings and safety instructions

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 3 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 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, ...

Page 5 - Assembly procedures; PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!; is excessively loosened, it may get out of the groove in the bar.

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 3. Assembly procedures 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 tw...

Page 6 - Operating procedures; Fuel; Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline.; Fueling; Always shut off the engine before refueling.

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 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 • Al...

Page 7 - Starting Warm Engine; ADJUSTMENT OF CHAIN OIL SUPPLY

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 WARNING! When the engine starts with the throttle lock engaged, the engine speed is high enough to make the chain rotate. Starting Warm Engine 1. Set ignition switch to ON position. Press decompression valve and pull recoi...

Page 8 - CHAIN CATCHER

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 Chain brake operation (Optional) (Fig. 2-5) Chain brake (1) is designed to activate in an emergency such as kick-back action. Please check to verify that it works properly before use. Application of brake is made by moving...

Page 9 - BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS; more efficient and safer.

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 WARNING! Never use the saw with only one hand. You cannot control the saw properly and you may lose control and injure yourself severely. Keep the saw body close to your body to improve control and reduce strain. When cutt...

Page 10 - BASIC RULES FOR FELLING TREES; Felling is more than cutting down a tree. You must also

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 WARNING! Always observe the general conditions of the tree. Look for decay and rot in the trunk which will make it more likely to snap and start to fall before you expect it. Look for dry branches, which may break and hit ...

Page 11 - LIMBING; Limbing is removing the branches from a felled tree.; LIMBING THICK BRANCHES; Take a firm stance. Begin with an upper cut.

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 LIMBING Limbing is removing the branches from a felled tree. WARNING! A majority of kickback accidents occur during limbing. Do not use the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other ...

Page 12 - THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH; and can result in kickback.; CROSS CUTTING LOGS, PRESSURE ON BOTTOM

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 11 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards you followed previous procedure. (Fig. 2-7J) If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to avoid cutt...

Page 14 - The air filter (1) must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to; Cleaning the air filter; The spark plug condition is influenced by:

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 Air filter (Fig. 3-2) The air filter (1) must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburetor malfunctions. • Starting problems. • Engine power reduction. • Unnecessary wear on the engine parts. • Abnormal f...

Page 15 - For long-term storage

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 14 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 Guide bar (Fig. 3-5) Before using the machine, clean the groove and oiler port (1) in the bar with the special gauge offered as an optional accessory. Oiler port (Fig. 3-4) Clean the chain Oiler port (1) whenever possible...

Page 17 - SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW; CHAIN SHARPENING; Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 16 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 LOWERING DEPTH GAUGES WITH A FILE 1) If you sharpen your cutters with a file holder, check and lower the depth. 2) Check depth gauges every third sharpening. 3) Place depth gauge tool on cutter. If depth gauge projects, f...

Page 18 - Maintenance schedule

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 17 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. For further information please contact your service dealer. Daily maintenance • Clean the exterior of the unit. • Clean the chain oil filter ...

Page 21 - IMPORTANT NOTICE; THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY.; MODEL NUMBER

www.tanakapowerequipment.com 20 [email protected] Owner’s Manual ECV-4501 IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer other equivalent.(See the chart below) Bar & Chain USA and Bar & Chain ...