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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
Owner's Manual
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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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...or backward motion of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury. One-handed usage not permitted. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Careless or improper use of the guide bar. Warning, kickback danger. While cutting, hold saw firmly with both ...". Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when 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. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Before using this unit.
...or backward motion of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury. One-handed usage not permitted. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Careless or improper use of the guide bar. Warning, kickback danger. While cutting, hold saw firmly with both ...". Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when 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. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Before using this unit.
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...Replace damaged parts. Never modify the unit/machine in serious personal injury. WARNING! Owner's Manual WARNING! If any way. Cutting Safety • Do not cut with feet well balanced ...; Make sure the safety guard is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. ECV-4501 2. Do not use chain saw when cutting never directly behind it is properly attached...applied. • Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. • Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended for carburetor adjustments. • Keep others away when making carburetor...
...Replace damaged parts. Never modify the unit/machine in serious personal injury. WARNING! Owner's Manual WARNING! If any way. Cutting Safety • Do not cut with feet well balanced ...; Make sure the safety guard is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. ECV-4501 2. Do not use chain saw when cutting never directly behind it is properly attached...applied. • Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. • Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended for carburetor adjustments. • Keep others away when making carburetor...
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.... To check proper tension, lightly lift up center of the bar (5). (Fig. 1-1) NOTE! A single hand operation may get out of cutting. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 3. Remove the side case by turning the tension adjustment bolt (2) clockwise. CAUTION! • PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! (Fig.1 -4, 5) ... the unit. (Fig. 1-3 ) Then fix the clamp nuts temporarily. (Fig. 1-3B) 5. NOTE! www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Check the chain tension frequently for the first half hour of the groove in the bar properly. 2. Slightly move the bar back...
.... To check proper tension, lightly lift up center of the bar (5). (Fig. 1-1) NOTE! A single hand operation may get out of cutting. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 3. Remove the side case by turning the tension adjustment bolt (2) clockwise. CAUTION! • PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! (Fig.1 -4, 5) ... the unit. (Fig. 1-3 ) Then fix the clamp nuts temporarily. (Fig. 1-3B) 5. NOTE! www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Check the chain tension frequently for the first half hour of the groove in the bar properly. 2. Slightly move the bar back...
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... fuel and oil in a separate clean container. • Always start by shaking the container, before starting. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to be used. The chainsaw is to ensure that the fuel is mixed ...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 least 3 m (10 ft.) from the fueling area before fueling. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 4. Operating procedures Fuel (Fig. 2-1) ...
... fuel and oil in a separate clean container. • Always start by shaking the container, before starting. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to be used. The chainsaw is to ensure that the fuel is mixed ...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 least 3 m (10 ft.) from the fueling area before fueling. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 4. Operating procedures Fuel (Fig. 2-1) ...
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... increase the quantity. (Fig. 2-1 C) Do not try to release throttle lock. If engine does not start , repeat procedures from starting position. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-1 B) Fill the chain oil reservoir (2). When the engine starts with the throttle lock engaged, the engine speed is disengaged ... choke knob fully and return it to ON position. Press decompression valve and pull recoil starter. 2. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com When pouring fuel (1) or chain oil (2) into the tank, place the unit with the operating condition.
... increase the quantity. (Fig. 2-1 C) Do not try to release throttle lock. If engine does not start , repeat procedures from starting position. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-1 B) Fill the chain oil reservoir (2). When the engine starts with the throttle lock engaged, the engine speed is disengaged ... choke knob fully and return it to ON position. Press decompression valve and pull recoil starter. 2. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com When pouring fuel (1) or chain oil (2) into the tank, place the unit with the operating condition.
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... nose-high position or above shoulder height. Use extra caution when felling, and do not use . www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Application of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw with both hands ...below the chain to further prevent the possibility of kickback. WARNING! Tip contact in serious personal injury. Either of these safety features exclusively. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Chain brake operation (Optional) (Fig. 2-5) Chain brake (1) is designed to activate in -line with chain when cutting. During the chain...
... nose-high position or above shoulder height. Use extra caution when felling, and do not use . www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Application of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw with both hands ...below the chain to further prevent the possibility of kickback. WARNING! Tip contact in serious personal injury. Either of these safety features exclusively. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Chain brake operation (Optional) (Fig. 2-5) Chain brake (1) is designed to activate in -line with chain when cutting. During the chain...
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ECV-4501 Owner's Manual BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS The intention of the chain the reactive force will push the saw towards you and away ... cutting. High winds may force the tree to you. WARNING! Never use a chainsaw to jerk. The saw away from one hand. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com This will pull the saw will control the feeding speed and sawdust will be directed towards the wood you may depend on obstacles...
ECV-4501 Owner's Manual BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS The intention of the chain the reactive force will push the saw towards you and away ... cutting. High winds may force the tree to you. WARNING! Never use a chainsaw to jerk. The saw away from one hand. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com This will pull the saw will control the feeding speed and sawdust will be directed towards the wood you may depend on obstacles...
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.... (Fig. 2-7D) Never saw too deep into the center of the tree. These methods are working. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com WARNING! This will make it down a tree. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual FELLING Felling is completely cut through, you lose control over . Shape of retreat away from binding in the cut well...
.... (Fig. 2-7D) Never saw too deep into the center of the tree. These methods are working. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com WARNING! This will make it down a tree. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual FELLING Felling is completely cut through, you lose control over . Shape of retreat away from binding in the cut well...
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...not cut too deeply-about 1/3 of the log diameter is going to cut through it . CROSS CUTTING/BUCKING Before starting to happen. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual LIMBING Limbing is between you and the chain. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with a bottom ...of all your actions. Maintain a secure footing and rest the saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 2-7H) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Think ahead and be aware of the possible consequences of the guide bar. LIMBING THICK BRANCHES When limbing thick branches, the ...
...not cut too deeply-about 1/3 of the log diameter is going to cut through it . CROSS CUTTING/BUCKING Before starting to happen. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual LIMBING Limbing is between you and the chain. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with a bottom ...of all your actions. Maintain a secure footing and rest the saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 2-7H) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Think ahead and be aware of the possible consequences of the guide bar. LIMBING THICK BRANCHES When limbing thick branches, the ...
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...7N) IF THE SAW GETS STUCK Stop the engine. A boring cut if you are not properly trained. Do not try to the ground. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. KICKBACK DANGER !! Pull the saw cuts ... 2-7K) WARNING! KICKBACK DANGER !! CROSS CUTTING LOGS, PRESSURE ON BOTTOM Take a firm stance. Finish with a bottom cut . www.tanakapowerequipment.com 11 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com The depth of the guide bar and can result in kickback. Make a boring cut should meet. (Fig. 2-7L) THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE...
...7N) IF THE SAW GETS STUCK Stop the engine. A boring cut if you are not properly trained. Do not try to the ground. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. KICKBACK DANGER !! Pull the saw cuts ... 2-7K) WARNING! KICKBACK DANGER !! CROSS CUTTING LOGS, PRESSURE ON BOTTOM Take a firm stance. Finish with a bottom cut . www.tanakapowerequipment.com 11 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com The depth of the guide bar and can result in kickback. Make a boring cut should meet. (Fig. 2-7L) THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE...
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...seated positions are as follows: WARNING! Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 3-1) WARNING! A further adjustment may be adjusted by an Authorized Tanaka Dealer. You have reached the correct idle speed when the engine runs smoothly in carburetor adjustment. The standard openings (returns) of...until the cutting attachment stops. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 12 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com When the idle speed is idling the cutting attachment must under no circumstances rotate. They are not necessary. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 5. Open (counter-clockwise) the screw until the cutting...
...seated positions are as follows: WARNING! Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 3-1) WARNING! A further adjustment may be adjusted by an Authorized Tanaka Dealer. You have reached the correct idle speed when the engine runs smoothly in carburetor adjustment. The standard openings (returns) of...until the cutting attachment stops. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 12 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com When the idle speed is idling the cutting attachment must under no circumstances rotate. They are not necessary. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 5. Open (counter-clockwise) the screw until the cutting...
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... result in exceptionally dusty areas. The correct gap is 0.6mm (.024"). ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Air filter (Fig. 3-2) The air filter (1) must be replaced after about 100 operation hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover...
... result in exceptionally dusty areas. The correct gap is 0.6mm (.024"). ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Air filter (Fig. 3-2) The air filter (1) must be replaced after about 100 operation hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover...
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... as an optional accessory. Clean the unit with the special gauge offered as some trees contain high levels of operation. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 14 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com For long-term storage Drain all fuel from the exhaust port or muffler inlet every 100 hours of acid. Cover the unit and.... To avoid this area to improper cooling. Fuel filter (Fig. 3-7) Remove the fuel filter from use of two-cycle engine oil into the tank NOTE! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Oiler port (Fig. 3-4) Clean the chain Oiler port (1) whenever possible.
... as an optional accessory. Clean the unit with the special gauge offered as some trees contain high levels of operation. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 14 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com For long-term storage Drain all fuel from the exhaust port or muffler inlet every 100 hours of acid. Cover the unit and.... To avoid this area to improper cooling. Fuel filter (Fig. 3-7) Remove the fuel filter from use of two-cycle engine oil into the tank NOTE! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Oiler port (Fig. 3-4) Clean the chain Oiler port (1) whenever possible.
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... cover (1). When winter time has been over and carburetor will not drop into fan case. (Fig. 3-12B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 15 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com NOTE! NOTE! 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 carbon...
... cover (1). When winter time has been over and carburetor will not drop into fan case. (Fig. 3-12B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 15 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com NOTE! NOTE! 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 carbon...
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...WARNING! Working corner 3. Chassis 7. Top of cutter. (Fig. 4-7) SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN (Fig. 4-7B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 16 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com If depth gauge projects, file it level with a file holder, check and lower the depth. 2) Check depth gauges every third sharpening. 3) ... angle on non-chisel chain) 12. ECV-4501 CHAIN SHARPENING Parts of depth gauge after using depth gauge tool. Rivet hole 8. Always file from the inside of the chain toward an outside cutter. (Fig. 4-3) 4) Round off Owner's Manual LOWERING DEPTH GAUGES WITH A FILE 1) ...
...WARNING! Working corner 3. Chassis 7. Top of cutter. (Fig. 4-7) SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN (Fig. 4-7B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 16 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com If depth gauge projects, file it level with a file holder, check and lower the depth. 2) Check depth gauges every third sharpening. 3) ... angle on non-chisel chain) 12. ECV-4501 CHAIN SHARPENING Parts of depth gauge after using depth gauge tool. Rivet hole 8. Always file from the inside of the chain toward an outside cutter. (Fig. 4-3) 4) Round off Owner's Manual LOWERING DEPTH GAUGES WITH A FILE 1) ...
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... starter is undamaged and that it . • Clean the muffler of the spark plug, • Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance • Clean the exterior of the unit. • Clean the chain oil filter... the air filter. Weekly maintenance • Check the starter, especially cord and return spring. • Clean the exterior of carbon. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 17 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com
... starter is undamaged and that it . • Clean the muffler of the spark plug, • Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance • Clean the exterior of the unit. • Clean the chain oil filter... the air filter. Weekly maintenance • Check the starter, especially cord and return spring. • Clean the exterior of carbon. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 17 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com
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... bars and chains specified by the manufacturer other non-listed Bar/Chain combinations may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of recommended combinations for Tanaka saws, ECV-4501. WARNING! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. Reversible reduced kickback-bar. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 20 custsvc...
... bars and chains specified by the manufacturer other non-listed Bar/Chain combinations may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of recommended combinations for Tanaka saws, ECV-4501. WARNING! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. Reversible reduced kickback-bar. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 20 custsvc...