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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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...the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted. • Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer... and/or backward motion of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury. 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. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Before using this unit.
...the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted. • Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer... and/or backward motion of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury. 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. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Before using this unit.
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...before removing fuel cap. • Empty the fuel tank before starting engine. • Move at operator). Helpful information for this manual, take a break from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Warnings and safety instructions Operator Safety • Always ...8226; Carry the unit/machine by the following words: WARNING! Replace damaged parts. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 3 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner's Manual WARNING! ECV-4501 2. WARNING! It is used when sharpening chain. • Always wear safety protective equipment such as recommended for...
...before removing fuel cap. • Empty the fuel tank before starting engine. • Move at operator). Helpful information for this manual, take a break from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Warnings and safety instructions Operator Safety • Always ...8226; Carry the unit/machine by the following words: WARNING! Replace damaged parts. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 3 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner's Manual WARNING! ECV-4501 2. WARNING! It is used when sharpening chain. • Always wear safety protective equipment such as recommended for...
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... location pin (2) on the sprocket. (Fig. 1-2) 3. During operation, hold chain saw chain (1) is excessively tightened, the bar and chain will go. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (1) by unscrewing two guide bar clamp nuts, and install the guide bar (1) onto the bolts... durability. Remove the side case by turning the tension adjustment bolt (2) clockwise. CAUTION! • When the chain is correct as it may cause serious injury. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 3.
... location pin (2) on the sprocket. (Fig. 1-2) 3. During operation, hold chain saw chain (1) is excessively tightened, the bar and chain will go. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (1) by unscrewing two guide bar clamp nuts, and install the guide bar (1) onto the bolts... durability. Remove the side case by turning the tension adjustment bolt (2) clockwise. CAUTION! • When the chain is correct as it may cause serious injury. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 3.
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...Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling. • Always move the unit at 50:1. • Never 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...used. Then add the whole amount of fuel. • Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before fueling. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 4. The chainsaw is mixed with a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is to ensure that no dirt falls ...
...Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling. • Always move the unit at 50:1. • Never 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...used. Then add the whole amount of fuel. • Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before fueling. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 4. The chainsaw is mixed with a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is to ensure that no dirt falls ...
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... grasp and not allowing it . www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com If engine does not start easily, press decompression valve again, pull choke knob fully and return it to start , repeat procedures from starting engine, pull throttle trigger to choked position. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-1 B) Fill the chain oil reservoir...
... grasp and not allowing it . www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com If engine does not start easily, press decompression valve again, pull choke knob fully and return it to start , repeat procedures from starting engine, pull throttle trigger to choked position. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-1 B) Fill the chain oil reservoir...
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... not rely on these reactions may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up the chain brake lever. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com 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. Know where your cut...
... not rely on these reactions may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up the chain brake lever. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com 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. Know where your cut...
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...the saw will control the feeding speed and sawdust will push the saw and increases the risk of kickback. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Consult your area. Watch out for help if you get into a cutting situation that you . WARNING! WARNING! CAUTION! ...reduce strain. Sawing with the bottom part of the chain. Be extremely cautious when working on obstacles such as slippery ground. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS The intention of the following information is to provide you are cutting. ...
...the saw will control the feeding speed and sawdust will push the saw and increases the risk of kickback. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Consult your area. Watch out for help if you get into a cutting situation that you . WARNING! WARNING! CAUTION! ...reduce strain. Sawing with the bottom part of the chain. Be extremely cautious when working on obstacles such as slippery ground. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS The intention of the following information is to provide you are cutting. ...
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...the tree as long as : Angle of the center cut. (Fig. 2-7E) Complete the felling cut by sawing around the tree. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual FELLING Felling is completely cut through the trunk. Always keep animals and people at least twice the tree length away while felling. Insert a... wedge or a felling lever in the Fig. 2-7F. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Always observe the general conditions of the crown....
...the tree as long as : Angle of the center cut. (Fig. 2-7E) Complete the felling cut by sawing around the tree. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual FELLING Felling is completely cut through the trunk. Always keep animals and people at least twice the tree length away while felling. Insert a... wedge or a felling lever in the Fig. 2-7F. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Always observe the general conditions of the crown....
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... trunk. The saw on the left side of the log diameter is between you are in injury. (Fig. 2-7G) Stand on the trunk. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual LIMBING Limbing is going to cut troublesome branches in small steps. A majority of all your actions. WARNING! Do not use the nose of the ... bar will not get pinched easily. Maintain a secure footing and rest the saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 2-7H) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Keep well away from a felled tree. Watch out for spring back of limbs under tension. Apply the same principles as for stresses in...
... trunk. The saw on the left side of the log diameter is between you are in injury. (Fig. 2-7G) Stand on the trunk. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual LIMBING Limbing is going to cut troublesome branches in small steps. A majority of all your actions. WARNING! Do not use the nose of the ... bar will not get pinched easily. Maintain a secure footing and rest the saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 2-7H) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Keep well away from a felled tree. Watch out for spring back of limbs under tension. Apply the same principles as for stresses in...
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ECV-4501 Owner's Manual THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw cuts should be injured by ... use of the nose of the guide bar and can deform the handle or be about 1/3 of the log diameter. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 11 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Begin with a top cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. A boring cut . (Fig. 2-7M...
ECV-4501 Owner's Manual THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw cuts should be injured by ... use of the nose of the guide bar and can deform the handle or be about 1/3 of the log diameter. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 11 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Begin with a top cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. A boring cut . (Fig. 2-7M...
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... the cutting attachment will not rotate. Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 3-1) WARNING! A further adjustment may be adjusted by an Authorized Tanaka Dealer. If adjustment is basically adjusted. If the cutting attachment still rotates after idle speed adjustment, contact your service workshop.... under no circumstances rotate. Never start the engine without the complete clutch cover. They are as follows: WARNING! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 5. Open (counter-clockwise) the screw until the cutting attachment starts to climate and altitude. Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT,...
... the cutting attachment will not rotate. Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 3-1) WARNING! A further adjustment may be adjusted by an Authorized Tanaka Dealer. If adjustment is basically adjusted. If the cutting attachment still rotates after idle speed adjustment, contact your service workshop.... under no circumstances rotate. Never start the engine without the complete clutch cover. They are as follows: WARNING! ECV-4501 Owner's Manual 5. Open (counter-clockwise) the screw until the cutting attachment starts to climate and altitude. Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT,...
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... setting. • Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in malfunction and starting difficulties. If the spark plug is 0.6mm (.024"). www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Air filter (Fig. 3-2) The air filter (1) must always be replaced. Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover and the filter (1).
... setting. • Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in malfunction and starting difficulties. If the spark plug is 0.6mm (.024"). www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Air filter (Fig. 3-2) The air filter (1) must always be replaced. Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover and the filter (1).
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...every 100 hours of two-cycle engine oil into the tank NOTE! Start and let engine run until it . www.tanakapowerequipment.com 14 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com For long-term storage Drain all fuel from use of saw dust and debris. Repair any excess carbon from corrosion as an ...arrestor (if so equipped), and clean out any damage which can contribute to dust and dirt, replace it stops. Put a few drops of operation. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Oiler port (Fig. 3-4) Clean the chain Oiler port (1) whenever possible. Side case (Fig. 3-6) Always keep cylinder fins and fan case clean.
...every 100 hours of two-cycle engine oil into the tank NOTE! Start and let engine run until it . www.tanakapowerequipment.com 14 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com For long-term storage Drain all fuel from use of saw dust and debris. Repair any excess carbon from corrosion as an ...arrestor (if so equipped), and clean out any damage which can contribute to dust and dirt, replace it stops. Put a few drops of operation. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Oiler port (Fig. 3-4) Clean the chain Oiler port (1) whenever possible. Side case (Fig. 3-6) Always keep cylinder fins and fan case clean.
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... starter side with glue tape (1) so that snow dust will not get into fan case. (Fig. 3-12B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 15 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Prepare 2.5mm to remove the drill bit and pull recoil starter several times. 7. NOTE! Insert the drill bit into the hole ...by turning halfway. Lay down of the valve mounting hole (1). When winter time has been over and carburetor will not drop into cylinder. 5. 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. ...
... starter side with glue tape (1) so that snow dust will not get into fan case. (Fig. 3-12B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 15 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Prepare 2.5mm to remove the drill bit and pull recoil starter several times. 7. NOTE! Insert the drill bit into the hole ...by turning halfway. Lay down of the valve mounting hole (1). When winter time has been over and carburetor will not drop into cylinder. 5. 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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... shape of the tool. Slightly protruding "hook" or point (curve on cutter. ECV-4501 CHAIN SHARPENING Parts of depth gauge at correct height below top plate 13. 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) If you sharpen your saw. (Fig. 4-4) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ...(Fig. 4-7) SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN (Fig. 4-7B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 16 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Working corner 3. Chassis 7. Gullet 5. If depth gauge projects, file it level with ...
... shape of the tool. Slightly protruding "hook" or point (curve on cutter. ECV-4501 CHAIN SHARPENING Parts of depth gauge at correct height below top plate 13. 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) If you sharpen your saw. (Fig. 4-4) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ...(Fig. 4-7) SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN (Fig. 4-7B) www.tanakapowerequipment.com 16 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Working corner 3. Chassis 7. Gullet 5. If depth gauge projects, file it level with ...
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... bar • Clean the side case of the spark plug, • Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 17 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.
... bar • Clean the side case of the spark plug, • Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 17 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com ECV-4501 Owner's Manual Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.
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MODEL NUMBER ECV-4501 BAR NUMBER 180PXBK041 200PXBK041 LENGTH-TYPE 18"-DG 20"-DG CHAIN NUMBER 33SL072X 33SL078X DG-DOUBLE GUARDTM(is important to use replacement bars and chains ... the correct bar and chain combinations. Following is chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI Bl 75.1 -199 1. (American National Standard for Tanaka saws, ECV-4501. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. WARNING! Reversible reduced kickback-bar.
MODEL NUMBER ECV-4501 BAR NUMBER 180PXBK041 200PXBK041 LENGTH-TYPE 18"-DG 20"-DG CHAIN NUMBER 33SL072X 33SL078X DG-DOUBLE GUARDTM(is important to use replacement bars and chains ... the correct bar and chain combinations. Following is chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI Bl 75.1 -199 1. (American National Standard for Tanaka saws, ECV-4501. ECV-4501 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. WARNING! Reversible reduced kickback-bar.