Shindaiwa 446s Manuel De L'opérateur page 2

Introductions
The Shindaiwa 446s chain saw is
designed and built to deliver superior
performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort,
safety, or durability. Shindaiwa high
performance engines represent
the leading edge of 2-cycle engine
technology, and deliver exceptionally
high power at remarkably low
displacement and weight. As a
professional owner/operator, you'll soon
discover why Shindaiwa is simply in a
class by itself.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this
manual describes units available at
the time of production. While every
attempt has been made to give you
the very latest information about your
Shindaiwa 446s chain saw, there may
be some differences between your saw
and what is described here. Shindaiwa
Inc. reserves the right to make changes
in production without prior notice, and
without obligation to make alterations to
units previously manufactured.
Contents
Attention Statements ........................... 2
Labels and Symbols ............................. 5
Unit Description ................................... 6
Technical Specifications ...................... 6
Installing and Adjusting the
Guide Bar and Saw Chain ................... 7
Mixing/Filling Fuel ............................. 8
Bar Oil ................................................... 8
Starting the Engine . ............................. 9
Stopping the Engine .......................... 10
Carburetor Adjustments . ................... 10
Chain Brake . ....................................... 11
Cutting with the Saw . ......................... 12
Maintenance ....................................... 14
Saw Chain Performance . ................... 16
Troubleshooting . ................................ 17
Declaration of Conformity . ................ 19
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Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special
"Attention Statements".
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol
and the word "WARNING" contains
information that should be acted
upon to prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
"NOTE" contains information that is handy
to know and may make your job easier.
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Read and follow the Operator's
Manual. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Beware of Kickback! Kickback
can occur whenever the tip of the
guide bar touches an object while
the saw is operating. Kickback
may force the bar up and back
toward the operator with a
lightning-fast reaction!
Wear eye and hearing protection
at all times during the operation
of this unit.
Sound Power Level
(measured in accordance with
2000/14/EC).
IMPORTANT!
All chain saw service, other than the
items listed in the owner's manual
maintenance instructions, should be
performed by trained Shindaiwa chain
saw service personnel. (For example, if
improper tools are used to remove the
flywheel, or if an improper tool 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.)