Tanaka ECV-4501 User Manual

 

 

 
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Never try to start engine without side case securely fastened. 
**Install the provided spiked bumper (1) to the unit with the two screws. (Fig. 1-0) 

1 . Remove the side case by unscrewing two guide bar clamp nuts, and install the guide bar (1) onto the bolts (2), then 

push it toward the sprocket (3) as far as it will go.  

Make sure that the boss of chain tension adjust bolt (4) fits into the hole of the bar (5). (Fig. 1-1)

 

NOTE! 
Slightly move the bar back and forth and make sure the chain tension boss (4) fits into the hole (5) in the bar properly. 
2. Confirm the direction of saw chain (1) is correct as in the figure, and align the chain on the sprocket. (Fig. 1-2) 

3. Guide the chain drive links into the bar groove all around the bar. 
4. Install the side case (1) onto the guide bar clamp bolts after inserting location pin (2) on the side case into the location 

hole (3) on the unit. (Fig. 1-3 ) 
Then fix the clamp nuts temporarily.  (Fig. 1-3B)

 

5. Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (1) by turning the tension adjustment bolt (2) clockwise.  To check proper 

tension, lightly lift up center of chain and there should be about 0.5-1.0mm clearance between bar and edge of  
drive link (3). 
CAUTION! 

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PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!  (Fig.1 -4, 5)   

6. Raise the bar end and securely tighten the chain bar clamp nuts with the box wrench.  (Fig. 1 -4) 
7. A new chain will stretch so adjust the chain after a few cuts and watch chain tension carefully for the first half hour of 

cutting.

 

  Check the chain tension frequently for optimum performance and durability.

 

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When the chain is excessively tightened, the bar and chain will be damaged rapidly.  Conversely, when the chain 

is excessively loosened, it may get out of the groove in the bar. 

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Always wear gloves when touching the chain. 

 During operation, hold chain saw firmly with both hands. A single hand operation may cause serious injury.