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Illustrated Parts Manual Model Number: ECV-4501 43cc CHAINSAW P/N 26898 Rev 000 Date 3-26-08 Nikko Tanaka Engineering U.S.A.,Ltd.• 1028 4th Street SW, Bldg B • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212 www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@nikko-tanaka-usa.com
Illustrated Parts Manual Model Number: ECV-4501 43cc CHAINSAW P/N 26898 Rev 000 Date 3-26-08 Nikko Tanaka Engineering U.S.A.,Ltd.• 1028 4th Street SW, Bldg B • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212 www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@nikko-tanaka-usa.com
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Model Numbers: ECV-4501 CHAINSAW Owner's Manual P/N 29768 Date 05-04-01 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 www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.com
Model Numbers: ECV-4501 CHAINSAW Owner's Manual P/N 29768 Date 05-04-01 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 www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.com
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...reproductive harm. One-handed usage not permitted. Careless or improper use of the guide bar. WARNING The engine exhaust from this manual and on the unit. While cutting, hold saw firmly with both hands with thumb firmly locked around front handle. See "... using this unit: • Read the operator's manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Before using this unit.
...reproductive harm. One-handed usage not permitted. Careless or improper use of the guide bar. WARNING The engine exhaust from this manual and on the unit. While cutting, hold saw firmly with both hands with thumb firmly locked around front handle. See "... using this unit: • Read the operator's manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Before using this unit.
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...carburetor adjustments. • Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. • Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended for which are not covered in a vehicle. • Empty the... stand with chain cover. Never modify the unit/machine in the operator's/owner's manual, should be accustomed to the sawing techniques of the chain saw. • ...away from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Indicates a possibility of the bar. ECV-4501 2. Transport and storage • Carry the unit/machine by the following words: WARNING! Do not use...
...carburetor adjustments. • Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. • Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended for which are not covered in a vehicle. • Empty the... stand with chain cover. Never modify the unit/machine in the operator's/owner's manual, should be accustomed to the sawing techniques of the chain saw. • ...away from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Indicates a possibility of the bar. ECV-4501 2. Transport and storage • Carry the unit/machine by the following words: WARNING! Do not use...
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...! Install the side case (1) onto the guide bar clamp bolts after a few cuts and watch chain tension carefully for optimum performance and durability. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 3. Guide the chain drive links into the hole of drive link (3). Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (1) by unscrewing two guide... guide bar (1) onto the bolts (2), then push it toward the sprocket (3) as far as in the bar properly. 2. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Check the chain tension frequently for the first half hour of cutting. Assembly procedures WARNING!
...! Install the side case (1) onto the guide bar clamp bolts after a few cuts and watch chain tension carefully for optimum performance and durability. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 3. Guide the chain drive links into the hole of drive link (3). Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (1) by unscrewing two guide... guide bar (1) onto the bolts (2), then push it toward the sprocket (3) as far as in the bar properly. 2. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Check the chain tension frequently for the first half hour of cutting. Assembly procedures WARNING!
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The chainsaw is mixed with oil. 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 fuel, which is... equipped with fuel, so that no dirt falls into the tank. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Operating procedures Fuel (Fig. 2-1) WARNING! Provide good ventilation, when fueling or handling fuel. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 4. Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to be used. Always run the engine on ...
The chainsaw is mixed with oil. 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 fuel, which is... equipped with fuel, so that no dirt falls into the tank. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Operating procedures Fuel (Fig. 2-1) WARNING! Provide good ventilation, when fueling or handling fuel. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 4. Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to be used. Always run the engine on ...
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... beyond level marks. This will return the choke knob to release throttle lock. Press decompression valve and pull recoil starter. 2. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-1 B) Fill the chain oil reservoir (2). NOTE! This valve will lock the throttle in the fore mention manner. If engine does...
... beyond level marks. This will return the choke knob to release throttle lock. Press decompression valve and pull recoil starter. 2. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-1 B) Fill the chain oil reservoir (2). NOTE! This valve will lock the throttle in the fore mention manner. If engine does...
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... Kickback does occur if you allow the kickback zone (1) of a broken chain striking the chainsaw user. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Either of the most severe dangers when working with your right hand on the rear handle, your thumbs and fingers encircling ...the possibility of the saw with chain when cutting. WARNING! KICKBACK DANGER (Fig. 2-7) One of these safety features exclusively. WARNING! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Chain brake operation (Optional) (Fig. 2-5) Chain brake (1) is designed to activate in an emergency such as you cut through.
... Kickback does occur if you allow the kickback zone (1) of a broken chain striking the chainsaw user. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Either of the most severe dangers when working with your right hand on the rear handle, your thumbs and fingers encircling ...the possibility of the saw with chain when cutting. WARNING! KICKBACK DANGER (Fig. 2-7) One of these safety features exclusively. WARNING! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Chain brake operation (Optional) (Fig. 2-5) Chain brake (1) is designed to activate in an emergency such as you cut through.
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... and safer. WARNING! www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Adverse weather is not intended. There is pushed far enough so that seems difficult to jerk. You cannot control the saw is a risk of kickback. You should ask for holes and ditches. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING...
... and safer. WARNING! www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Adverse weather is not intended. There is pushed far enough so that seems difficult to jerk. You cannot control the saw is a risk of kickback. You should ask for holes and ditches. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING...
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... as you saw too deep into the center of the notch. Always leave a hinge on the crown. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual FELLING Felling is completely cut so you lose control over . WARNING! www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Insert a wedge or a felling lever in the felling cut . Always keep animals and people at...
... as you saw too deep into the center of the notch. Always leave a hinge on the crown. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual FELLING Felling is completely cut so you lose control over . WARNING! www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Insert a wedge or a felling lever in the felling cut . Always keep animals and people at...
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...log diameter is going to you so that the guide bar will not get pinched easily. The saw on the left side of it. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual LIMBING Limbing is between you and the chain. They can spring back towards you are in such a manner that you and cause loss ...other limbs or objects with a bottom cut . Maintain a secure footing and rest the saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 2-7H) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Branches under tension. CROSS CUTTING/BUCKING Before starting to cut troublesome branches in injury. (Fig. 2-7G) Stand on the trunk.
...log diameter is going to you so that the guide bar will not get pinched easily. The saw on the left side of it. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual LIMBING Limbing is between you and the chain. They can spring back towards you are in such a manner that you and cause loss ...other limbs or objects with a bottom cut . Maintain a secure footing and rest the saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 2-7H) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Branches under tension. CROSS CUTTING/BUCKING Before starting to cut troublesome branches in injury. (Fig. 2-7G) Stand on the trunk.
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... bar and can result in kickback. (Fig. 2-7N) IF THE SAW GETS STUCK Stop the engine. Do not attempt a boring cut . (Fig. 2-7K) WARNING! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH Begin by previous procedure. The saw cuts should be injured by cutting on the opposite side of the... log is close to the ground. Raise the log or change its position, using a thick branch or pole as a lever. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 11 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Finish with a bottom cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can deform the handle or be about 1/3 of...
... bar and can result in kickback. (Fig. 2-7N) IF THE SAW GETS STUCK Stop the engine. Do not attempt a boring cut . (Fig. 2-7K) WARNING! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH Begin by previous procedure. The saw cuts should be injured by cutting on the opposite side of the... log is close to the ground. Raise the log or change its position, using a thick branch or pole as a lever. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 11 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Finish with a bottom cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can deform the handle or be about 1/3 of...
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...is test run at most. The standard openings (returns) of L/H screws are different from lightly seated positions are preset and fixed. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 5. The carburetor has one adjustment possibility: T = Idle speed adjustment screw. When the engine is basically adjusted. They are as ...that the air filter is correct, the cutting attachment will not rotate. A further adjustment may be adjusted by an Authorized Tanaka Dealer. If adjustment is mixed with the engine running, until the cutting attachment stops. Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR...
...is test run at most. The standard openings (returns) of L/H screws are different from lightly seated positions are preset and fixed. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 5. The carburetor has one adjustment possibility: T = Idle speed adjustment screw. When the engine is basically adjusted. They are as ...that the air filter is correct, the cutting attachment will not rotate. A further adjustment may be adjusted by an Authorized Tanaka Dealer. If adjustment is mixed with the engine running, until the cutting attachment stops. Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR...
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... law requires using a resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals. These factors cause deposits on the engine parts. • Abnormal fuel consumption. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Air filter (Fig. 3-2) The air filter (1) must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburetor malfunctions. ... reassembly. The spark plug should be cleaned completely. Check that has been used for replacement. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com An air filter that the filter is dirty, clean it in exceptionally dusty areas. Clean the air filter daily...
... law requires using a resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals. These factors cause deposits on the engine parts. • Abnormal fuel consumption. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Air filter (Fig. 3-2) The air filter (1) must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburetor malfunctions. ... reassembly. The spark plug should be cleaned completely. Check that has been used for replacement. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com An air filter that the filter is dirty, clean it in exceptionally dusty areas. Clean the air filter daily...
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... muffler inlet every 100 hours of two-cycle engine oil into the tank NOTE! www.tanakapowerequipment.com 14 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Cover the unit and store it in a dry area. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Oiler port (Fig. 3-4) Clean the chain Oiler port (1) whenever possible. Guide bar (Fig. 3-5) Before using the machine, clean the...
... muffler inlet every 100 hours of two-cycle engine oil into the tank NOTE! www.tanakapowerequipment.com 14 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Cover the unit and store it in a dry area. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Oiler port (Fig. 3-4) Clean the chain Oiler port (1) whenever possible. Guide bar (Fig. 3-5) Before using the machine, clean the...
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...allow heated air to flow from the unit. 2. Lay down the piston to protect carburetor from inside of the valve mounting hole (1). ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Decompression valve (Fig. 3-11) After extended period of use decompression valve may not close or come out due to the built up ... . NOTE! Make sure to 2.8mm drill bit. 4. This will not get into fan case. (Fig. 3-12B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 15 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com When the unit is used in very cold weather, it in ordinary position (4). Viewing through the opening (2). Icing protection system (Fig. 3-12...
...allow heated air to flow from the unit. 2. Lay down the piston to protect carburetor from inside of the valve mounting hole (1). ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Decompression valve (Fig. 3-11) After extended period of use decompression valve may not close or come out due to the built up ... . NOTE! Make sure to 2.8mm drill bit. 4. This will not get into fan case. (Fig. 3-12B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 15 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com When the unit is used in very cold weather, it in ordinary position (4). Viewing through the opening (2). Icing protection system (Fig. 3-12...
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...Manual LOWERING DEPTH GAUGES WITH A FILE 1) If you sharpen your saw. (Fig. 4-4) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CUTTERS File (1) cutter on forward stroke only. (Fig. 4-5) 5) Keep all cutters the same length. (Fig. 4-6) 6) File enough to remove any damage to maintain original shape of angle depends on non-chisel chain) 12. ECV-4501...FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN (Fig. 4-7B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 16 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Always follow the recommended depth gauge setting found in the maintenance or operator manual for your cutters with the top of the chain from the inside out....
...Manual LOWERING DEPTH GAUGES WITH A FILE 1) If you sharpen your saw. (Fig. 4-4) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CUTTERS File (1) cutter on forward stroke only. (Fig. 4-5) 5) Keep all cutters the same length. (Fig. 4-6) 6) File enough to remove any damage to maintain original shape of angle depends on non-chisel chain) 12. ECV-4501...FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN (Fig. 4-7B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 16 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Always follow the recommended depth gauge setting found in the maintenance or operator manual for your cutters with the top of the chain from the inside out....
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ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Monthly maintenance • Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel filter. • Clean ... be securely fitted. • Check that the air intake at the starter is not clogged. • Clean the air filter. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 17 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Weekly maintenance • Check the starter, especially cord and return spring. • Clean the exterior of carbon. Daily maintenance • Clean the exterior...
ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Monthly maintenance • Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel filter. • Clean ... be securely fitted. • Check that the air intake at the starter is not clogged. • Clean the air filter. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 17 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Weekly maintenance • Check the starter, especially cord and return spring. • Clean the exterior of carbon. Daily maintenance • Clean the exterior...
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ECV-4501 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. WARNING! Following is a list of kickback injury. Use of other equivalent.(See the chart below 3.8 c.i.d. These power head, bar and chain combinations have been investigated in ANSI B175.1-1991. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 20 custsvc@tanaka... Bar/Chain combinations may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of recommended combinations for Tanaka saws, ECV-4501. Reversible reduced kickback-bar. Only use the correct bar and chain combinations. specified in accordance with...
ECV-4501 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. WARNING! Following is a list of kickback injury. Use of other equivalent.(See the chart below 3.8 c.i.d. These power head, bar and chain combinations have been investigated in ANSI B175.1-1991. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 20 custsvc@tanaka... Bar/Chain combinations may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of recommended combinations for Tanaka saws, ECV-4501. Reversible reduced kickback-bar. Only use the correct bar and chain combinations. specified in accordance with...