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Tanaka TCS-3401 Owner's Manual

Tanaka chain saw owner's manual
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Model Numbers:
T T T T T CS-3401
CS-3401
CS-3401
CS-3401
CS-3401
CHAINSAW
CHAINSAW
CHAINSAW
CHAINSAW
CHAINSAW
ISM, Inc. • 1028 4
www.tanakapowerequipment.com
Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry
Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212
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  • Page 1 Owner’ s Man Owner’ Owner’ Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212 s Man s Man s Man ual s Man P/N 29356 Date 04-20-01 TCS-3401 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...

  • Page 2: Before Using This Unit

    Warning, kickback danger. Be careful sudden and accidental upward and/or backward motion of the guide bar. www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 WARNING Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. One-handed usage not permitted.
  • Page 3 TCS-3401 Owner’s Manual www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...

  • Page 4: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING! Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or in serious personal injury.

  • Page 5: Assembly Procedures

    During operation, hold chain saw firmly with both hands. A single hand operation may cause serious injury. www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 7. Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (1) by turning the tension adjustment bolt (2) clockwise. To check proper tension, lightly lift up the center of chain and there should be about 0.5-...

  • Page 6: Operating Procedures

    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 California at 50:1. Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
  • Page 7 When you use the unit in winter time or cold weather, move the lever forward (2) to protect carburetor from icing, otherwise just leave it in its regular position (1). www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-1 B) Fill chain oil reservoir (2). Always use good quality chain oil.

  • Page 8: Chain Catcher

    WARNING! Do not stand in-line with chain when cutting. www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 Chain brake operation (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.
  • Page 9 TCS-3401 Owner’s Manual BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS The intention of the following information is to provide you with the general introduction to wood cutting techniques. WARNING! This information does not cover all specific situations, which may depend on differences in terrain, vegetation, kind of wood, form and size of trees, etc.
  • Page 10 These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the nose of guide bar and can result in kickback. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 FELLING Felling is more than cutting down a tree. You must also bring it down as near to an intended place as possible without damaging the tree or anything else.

  • Page 11: Cross Cutting/Bucking

    TCS-3401 Owner’s Manual 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 limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar.
  • Page 12 Raise the log or change its position, using a thick branch or pole as a lever. Do not try to pull the saw free. If you do, you can deform the handle or be injured by the saw chain if the saw is suddenly released. www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    If the cutting attachment still rotates after idle speed adjustment, contact your service workshop. NOTE! The L and H screws should only be adjusted by an Authorized Tanaka Dealer. The standard openings (returns) of L/H screws from lightly seated positions are as follows: WARNING! When the engine is idling the cutting attachment must under no circumstances rotate.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Air Filter

    If this machine was originally equipped with resistor spark plug, use same type of spark plug for replacement. www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 Air filter (Fig. 3-2) The air filter must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburetor malfunctions.
  • Page 15 Cover the unit and store it in a dry area. www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 Fuel filter (Fig. 3-7) Remove the fuel filter from the fuel tank and thoroughly wash it in solvent.

  • Page 16: Chain Sharpening

    5) Keep all cutters the same length. (Fig. 4-6) 6) File enough to remove any damage to (~) 6 cutting edges (side plate (1) and top plate (2)) of cutter. (Fig. 4-7) www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW Owner’s Manual CHAIN (Fig. 4-7B) custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    Clean the air filter. Monthly maintenance Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel filter. Clean chain oil filter. Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it. Clean the muffler of carbon. www.tanakapowerequipment.com TCS-3401 Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    TCS-3401 Owner’s Manual 6. Specifications www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
  • Page 19 Tanaka Kogyo Co., Ltd., 3-4-29 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba, Japan Nous,soussignds, Noi, Der unterzelchnete, Nosotros, Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, chain saw model D6clarons sous notre scule responsabilit6 que le-produit en question, tondeuse de gazon mod~le Dichiariamo sotto la nostra unica responsabilita che il prodotto, il bordatore modello...

  • Page 20: Important Notice

    To reduce the possibility of kickback, it is important to use the correct bar and chain combinations. Following is a list of recommended combinations for Tanaka saws, TCS-3401. These powerhead, bar and chain combinations have been investigated in accordance with the ANSI Bl 75.1-1991 standards.

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