Shindaiwa Chainsaw 357 User Manual

SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/  
OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
357 CHAIN SAW  
WARNING!  
Always wear eye  
protection when operat-  
ing this unit.  
Shindaiwa Inc.  
11975 S.W. Herman Rd.  
Tualatin, Oregon 97062  
Telephone:503 692-3070  
Fax:  
503 692-6696  
WARNING!  
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.  
6-2-11 Ozuka-Nishi,  
Minimize the risk of  
injury to yourself and  
others; read this manual  
and familiarize yourself  
with its contents!  
Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima  
731-3167, Japan  
Telephone:81-82-849-2220  
Fax:  
81-82-849-2481  
2003 Shindaiwa, Inc.  
Part Number 72362-93115  
Revision 9/03  
Shindaiwa is a registered trademark  
of Shindaiwa, Inc.  
Specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Part Number 72362-93115 Rev. 9/03  
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Introduction  
Contents  
Page  
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL  
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR  
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS  
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED  
BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO CO., LTD. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT  
EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED  
PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL  
SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A  
WARRANTY CLAIM.  
The Shindaiwa 357 Top-Handle saw  
has been designed and built to deliver  
superior performance and reliability  
without compromise to quality,  
comfort, safety, or durability.  
Attention Statements........................... 4  
Product Description ............................ 5  
Specifications ....................................... 6  
Safety Information ............................... 7  
Installing the Bar and Chain ............. 11  
Adjusting the Saw Chain ................... 13  
Mixing Fuel ......................................... 14  
Filling the Fuel Tank/Bar Oil ........... 15  
Starting the Saw.................................. 16  
Carburetor Adjustments .................... 19  
Chain Brake ........................................ 21  
Cutting with the Saw .......................... 23  
Routine Maintenance ......................... 27  
Long-term Storage ............................. 29  
The Saw Chain .................................... 30  
Troubleshooting ................................. 33  
Emission System Warranty ............... 36  
Shindaiwa high performance  
engines represent the leading edge of  
2-cycle engine technology, and deliver  
exceptionally high power at remark-  
ably low displacement and weight. As  
a professional owner/operator, you'll  
soon discover why Shindaiwa is simply  
in a class by itself.  
If other than the parts authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. are used for  
maintenance replacements or for the repair of components affecting emission  
control, you should assure yourself that such parts are warranted by their  
manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co.,  
Ltd. in their performance and durability.  
IMPORTANT!  
The information contained in this  
manual describes machines available  
at the time of production. While every  
attempt has been made to give you  
the very latest information about your  
Shindaiwa 357 chain saw, there may  
be some differences between your  
saw and what is described here.  
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to  
make changes in production without  
prior notice, and without obligation to  
make alterations to machines previ-  
ously manufactured.  
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE  
All repairs qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed by a  
dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.  
If any emission-related part is found defective during the warranty period, it is  
your responsibility to present the product to an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.  
Bring your sales receipts showing the date of purchase for this engine. The  
dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will perform the necessary  
repairs or adjustments within a reasonable amount of time and furnish you with a  
copy of the repair order. All parts and accessories replaced under this warranty  
become the property of Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.  
To locate an authorized Shindaiwa dealer near you, contact your Shindaiwa  
Distributor. For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in  
your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 692-3070 between the hours of 8:00  
AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.  
WARNING!  
THIS WARRANTY IS ADMINISTERED BY  
The engine exhaust from this  
product contains chemicals known  
to the State of California to cause  
cancer, birth defects or orther  
reproductive harm.  
Shindaiwa Inc.  
11975 S.W. Herman Rd.  
Tualatin OR. 97062  
(503) 692-3070  
This symbol on the nameplate  
means this saw is listed by the  
Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.  
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Attention Statements  
Read and follow the Operator’s  
Manual. Failure to do so could  
result in serious injury.  
PARTS COVERED  
Throughout this manual are special  
“attention statments”.  
Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal Emission Design and Defect  
Warranty. Some parts listed below may require scheduled maintenance and are  
warranted up to the first scheduled replacement of that part. The warranted parts  
include:  
1. Carburetor Internal Components  
• Valve Assembly-throttle, Jet, Metering Diaphram  
2. Ignition System Components  
Wear eye and hearing  
protection at all times during  
the operation of this unit.  
WARNING!  
Do not operate this tool if you  
are tired, ill or under the  
influence of alcohol, drugs,  
or medication.  
A statement preceded by the  
word “WARNING” contains  
information that should be  
acted upon to prevent serious  
bodily injury.  
• Ignition Coil  
• Flywheel Rotor  
Beware of Kickback!  
Kickback can occur whenever  
the tip of the guide bar touches  
an object while the saw is  
operating. Kickback may force  
the bar up and back toward  
the operator with a lightning-  
fast reaction!  
The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine may also  
include certain related hoses and connectors.  
CAUTION!  
A statement preceded by the  
word “CAUTION” contains  
information that should be  
acted upon to prevent  
LIMITATIONS  
The Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty shall not cover any of the  
following:  
Pinching the saw along the  
top of the guide bar may force  
the bar rapidly back toward  
the operator. Pinching can  
occur whenever wood closes  
in around the moving chain.  
damaging your saw.  
(a) conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjustment  
(unless they were made by the dealer or service center authorized by  
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. during a warranty repair), alteration,  
accident, failure to use the recommended fuel and oil, or not perform-  
ing required maintenance services,  
(b) the replacement parts used for required maintenance services,  
(c) consequential parts used for required maintenance services,  
(d) diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible warranty  
service being performed, and  
IMPORTANT!  
A statement preceded by the word  
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses  
special significance.  
All chain saw service, other than the  
items listed in the owner's manual  
maintenance instructions, should be  
performed by trained Shindaiwa  
chainsaw service personnel. (For  
example, if improper tools are used to  
remove the flywheel or if an improper  
tools is used to hold the flywheel in  
order to remove the clutch, structural  
damage to the flywheel could occur  
and could subsequently cause the  
flywheel to burst).  
NOTE:  
A statement preceded by the word  
“NOTE” contains information that is  
handy to know and may make your job  
easier.  
(e) any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of authorized  
parts due to use of non-authorized parts.  
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS  
You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. You  
should keep all receipts and maintenance records covering the performance of  
regular maintenance in the event questions arise. These receipts and  
maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner of the  
engine. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. reserves the right to deny warranty coverage  
if the owner has not properly maintained the engine. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.  
will not deny warranty repairs, however, solely because of the lack of repair,  
maintenance or failure to keep maintenance records.  
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Product Description  
The following statement only applies to United States and its territories  
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.  
Throttle  
Lockout Lever  
Brake Lever/Hand  
Guard  
Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty  
Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines  
Guide Bar  
Rear Handle  
Saw Chain  
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. warrants to the initial purchaser and each  
subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein engine) is  
designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale, to all  
applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),  
and that the engine is free of defects in materials and workmanship that would  
cause this engine to fail to conform with EPA regulations during its warranty  
period. This emission warranty is applicable in all States, except the State of  
California.  
For parts listed under PARTS COVERED, the dealer authorized by  
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will, at no cost to you, make the necessary  
diagnosis, repair, or replacement of any defective emission-related component  
to ensure that the engine complies with applicable U.S. EPA regulations.  
Fuel Filler Cap  
357  
01  
Oil Filler  
Cap  
Front Handle  
Starter  
Handle  
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE  
Throttle  
Lockout Lever  
Throttle Lockout  
Button  
When sold within the U.S., this engine’s emission control system is war-  
ranted for a period of two (2) years from the date this product is first delivered  
to the original retail purchaser.  
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES  
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the re-  
quired maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.  
recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine,  
but Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. cannot deny a warranty claim solely for the lack  
of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled  
maintenance.  
35702  
35723  
Muffler  
Outlet  
Clutch  
Cover  
Throttle Trigger  
Ignition Switch  
As the engine owner, you should however be aware that Shindaiwa Kogyo  
Co., Ltd. may deny your warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed  
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.  
You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest dealer  
authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. when a problem exists.  
If your Shindaiwa Dealer is unable to answer questions regarding your  
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should then contact your Shindaiwa  
Distributor.  
IMPORTANT!  
The operational procedures de-  
scribed in this manual are intended to your 357 chainsaw, or if you do not  
If you have any questions regarding  
help you get the most from your  
machine and also to protect you and  
others from harm. These procedures  
are general guidelines only, and are  
not intended to replace any safety  
rules/laws that may be in force in  
your area.  
understand something in this manual,  
your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to  
assist you.  
For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your  
area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 692-3070 between the hours of 8:00  
AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.  
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Specifications  
Troubleshooting  
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS  
Model ....................................................................................................................... 357  
Engine Type ................................................................ 2 cycle air cooled gas engine  
Displacement .............................................................................. 35.5 cc (2.17 cu.in.)  
Fuel ..................... Gasoline-Oil Mixture—50:1 with Shindaiwa 2-cycle Mixing Oil  
Carburetor ......................................................... Diaphragm (WALBRO Model WT)  
Ignition ...................................................... All transistor electronic ignition system  
Spark Plug .......................................................................................... Champion CJ6Y  
................................................................. For EMC compliance use NGK BPMR7A  
Starting ...................................................................................................... Auto-rewind  
Stopping............................................................................Grounding (toggle switch)  
Power transmission......................................................Automatic centrifugal clutch  
Chain lubrication ........................................................ Automatic clutch-driven oiler  
Chain ..................................................................................... 3/8" pitch, gauge 0.050"  
Chain oil ................ Shindaiwa brand premium Bar and Chain Oil (or equivalent)  
Fuel tank capacity ............................................................................... 265 ml (9.0 oz)  
Oil tank capacity .................................................................................. 210 ml (7.1 oz)  
Front/Rear Handles .............................................. Special anti-vibration mountings  
Cooling system ........................................................................................... Forced air  
Safety devices .......... Front guard, throttle lock, chain catcher and inertial brake  
Weight (less bar and chain) ............................................................... 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
Clogged air cleaner.  
Clean the air cleaner element.  
Replace the fuel filter.  
Poor  
acceleration.  
Clogged fuel filter.  
Chain brake engaged  
Inspect and/or test brake.  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
Carburetor mixture  
too rich or too lean.  
Adjust carburetor.  
-1  
Idle speed set too low.  
Spark arrester clogged  
Adjust: 2,600-3,000 RPM (min )  
Clean spark arrester.  
(See page 29).  
Switch turned off.  
Fuel tank empty.  
Clogged fuel filter.  
Water in the fuel.  
Set the switch to “I” (ON), re-start.  
Refuel.  
Engine stops  
abruptly.  
Clean or replace filter as required.  
Drain; replace with clean fuel.  
Shorted spark plug or  
loose terminal.  
Clean and replace spark plug.  
Tighten the terminal.  
Ignition failure.  
Piston seizure.  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
Tools Included  
Screwdriver  
Ground (stop) wire is  
disconnected, or switch  
is defective.  
Test and replace as required.  
WARNING!  
Engine difficult  
to shut off.  
Spark plug/13 mm socket wrench  
Do not make unauthorized modifi-  
cations to this saw, guide bar, or  
chain!  
4 mm hex wrench  
Overheating due to  
incorrect spark plug.  
Correct plug:  
Champion CJ6Y. For EMC  
compliance use NGK BPMR 7A  
5 mm hex wrench  
RECOMMENDED BAR AND CHAIN COMBINATIONS  
Overheated engine.  
Engine idle too high.  
Idle engine until cool.  
Part Number  
-1  
Set idle: 2,600-3,000 RPM (min ).  
Chain rotates  
at idle speed.  
Size  
Chain  
Bar  
WARNING!  
Replace spring/shoes as  
required.  
12-inch Oregon91 VG-45X 36120-12  
14-inch Oregon91 VG-53X 36349-14  
16-inch Oregon91 VG-57X 36450-16  
Broken clutch spring  
or shoe.  
Replacement chain for  
this saw must meet applicable  
ANSI B175.1-2000 kickback  
performance requirements,  
and/or be designated as “low  
kickback chain” per ANSI  
B175.1-2000 standards.  
Worn or damaged  
sprocket, chain or bar.  
Inspect and replace chain  
components as required.  
Excessive  
vibration.  
Bent crankshaft.  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
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Troubleshooting  
Kickback Safety  
LOW POWER OUTPUT  
What To Check  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
WARNING!  
Kickback can  
happen lightning-  
fast!  
Operator is overworking Cut at a slower rate. Sharpen  
the machine.  
Is the engine  
overheating?  
the chain as required.  
Carburetor mixture is  
too lean.  
Adjust the carburetor.  
Improper fuel ratio.  
Re-fill with fresh fuel of the  
correct mixture (gasoline  
and Shindaiwa 2-cycle  
Mixing Oil, 50:1 ratio).  
Fan, fan cover, cylinder  
fins dirty or damaged.  
Clean, repair or replace  
as necessary.  
35703  
Clogged air cleaner.  
Service the air cleaner.  
Tighten or replace.  
Engine is rough  
at all speeds.  
May also have  
black smoke  
and/or unburned  
fuel at the  
Loose or damaged  
spark plug.  
Air leakage or clogged  
fuel line.  
Repair or replace  
filter and/or fuel line.  
exhaust.  
This saw is equipped with the following  
safety equipment:  
Water in the fuel.  
Piston seizure.  
Replace the fuel.  
Operator activated and Inertial  
type chain brake. In the event of  
kickback, kickback energy either  
forces the brake lever against the  
operator's hand when the saw is  
held as illustrated above activating  
the chain brake and/or inertia  
causes chain brake activation.When  
the brake is activated, a spring-  
loaded brake band is applied against  
the chain drive mechanism, stop-  
ping the chain rotation.  
“Low kick” chain. When used in  
combination with the appropriate  
guide bar, low kick chain signifi-  
cantly reduces the effects of  
kickback.  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
Faulty carburetor and/or Consult with an authorized  
diaphragm.  
servicing dealer.  
Carbon deposits on the  
piston or in the muffler.  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
WARNING!  
Brake engagement and  
operation depends upon proper  
inspection and maintenance  
procedures! For correct proce-  
dures, see page 21.  
Overheating condition.  
Improper fuel.  
See above.  
Engine is  
knocking.  
Check fuel octane rating;  
check for presence of  
alcohol in the fuel.  
Refuel as necessary.  
WARNING!  
WARNING!  
Carbon deposits in the  
combustion chamber.  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
To reduce the risk of kickback, all  
of the above devices must be  
properly installed and in good  
repair. Use of other than ANSI  
B175.1-2000 bar and chain  
combinations may result in  
reduced kickback protection!  
Never operate this or any  
other chain saw with only one  
hand! One-handed operation  
could cause serious injury to the  
operator, helper, or any nearby  
observers! A chain saw is in-  
tended for two-handed operation!  
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Troubleshooting  
Kickback Safety Precautions  
ENGINE DOES NOT START  
What To Check  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
WARNING!  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
Faulty recoil starter.  
Fluid in the crankcase.  
Internal damage.  
Does the engine  
crank?  
NO  
NO  
NO  
Either of the following reactions  
could cause you to lose control of  
your saw while cutting, possibly  
resulting in serious injury!  
Grip the saw firmly with your right  
hand on the rear handle and your  
left hand on the front handle,  
thumbs and fingers encircling the  
handles, whenever the saw is  
running. Don't let go: A firm grip  
will help you to reduce kickback  
while maintaining control of the  
saw.  
YES  
Loose spark plug.  
Excess wear on  
cylinder, piston, rings.  
Tighten and re-test.  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
Good  
compression?  
1. Kickback can occur whenever the  
guide bar nose or tip contact an  
object while the saw is running.  
Tip contact may cause the guide  
bar to kick upward and back  
toward the operator, with a  
YES  
Stale, or contaminated  
fuel mixture.  
Re-fill with fresh fuel of  
the correct mixture  
(gasoline and Shindaiwa  
2-cycle Mixing Oil  
at a 50:1 ratio).  
Does the tank  
contain fresh  
fuel of the  
Accelerate the saw before the  
chain contacts the work area, and  
always maintain high engine  
speeds throughout the cut.  
proper grade?  
lightning-fast reaction!  
YES  
2. Pinching the saw along the top of  
the guide bar may push the guide  
bar rapidly back toward the  
operator! Pinching can occur  
whenever wood closes in around  
the moving chain!  
Check for clogged fuel  
filter and/or vent.  
Clean as required;  
restart.  
Is fuel reaching  
the cylinder and  
combustion  
NO  
NO  
Do not overreach or attempt to cut  
above shoulder height.  
Follow the manufacturer's  
instructions for sharpening and  
maintenance of the saw chain.  
chamber?  
YES  
Is the ignition  
switch ON?.  
Faulty ignition ground.  
Faulty ignition unit.  
Move switch to “I” (ON)  
position and re-start.  
Consult with an authorized  
servicing dealer.  
Do not rely exclusively on the safety  
devices incorporated with your saw.  
As a chain saw user, observing the  
following steps will also help you to  
avoid accident or injury on the job:  
Is there spark at  
the spark plug  
wire terminal?  
Use only the replacement bar and  
chain combinations specified by  
the manufacturer.  
Never stand directly over the saw  
while cutting!  
YES  
If the plug is wet, excess Crank the engine with the  
Check the  
spark plug.  
Sudden surprise can contribute to  
accidents! With a basic under-  
standing of kickback, you can  
reduce or eliminate the element of  
surprise.  
fuel may be in the  
cylinder.  
plug removed, replace the  
plug, and re-start.  
Use low-kickback chain, chain  
brakes, or special guide bars to  
reduce the risk of kickback. Low  
kickback chain is chain that has  
met the kickback performance  
requirements of ANSI B175.1-  
2000 (American National Standard  
for Power Tools-Gasoline Powered  
Chain Saws-Safety requirements)  
when tested on the representative  
sample of chain saws below 3.8  
c.i.d. specified in ANSI B175.1-  
2000.  
The plug is fouled  
or improperly gapped.  
Clean and re-gap the plug to  
0.024 inch (0.6 mm). Re-start.  
Clear obstructions from the work  
area before cutting. Remove any  
log, branch, or other obstruction  
that might contact the guide bar  
tip during cutting operations.  
The plug is damaged  
internally or of the  
wrong size.  
Replace the plug with a  
Champion CJ6Y. Re-start.  
For EMC compliance use  
NGK BPMR 7A  
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Sharpening the Chain (cont.)  
Additional Safety Precautions  
Correct Filing Technique  
Slightly protruding hook  
or point (curve on non-  
chisel chain)  
Correct angle on  
top plate  
0.020"  
WARNING!  
A
A=B  
B
Top of depth  
gauge at correct  
height below top  
plate  
Never allow young children or any  
person unfamiliar with chain saws  
to operate this saw!  
NOTE:  
CHN-01  
These safety precautions are  
intended primarily for consumers or  
occasional users. When using this  
chain saw for logging purposes, refer  
to: CFR Section 1910. 266 (5); 2.5.1  
of the American National Safety  
Standard; Requirements for Pulp-  
wood Logging ANSI 03.1-1978; and  
any applicable state safety codes.  
Keep all cutter lengths equal  
Clear the work area before using  
the saw. Never start cutting until  
you are sure you have a secure  
footing and have planned a retreat  
path from the falling tree.  
Front of depth  
gauge rounded  
CHN-08  
Filing Problems  
Before starting the saw engine,  
make sure nothing is touching the  
saw chain.  
Top plate angle  
less than  
recommended  
Top plate angle  
Cause  
Cause  
more than  
recommended  
File held at less than  
recommended angle.  
Result  
Slow cutting. Requires extra  
effort to cut.  
File held at more than  
recommended angle.  
Result  
Never operate this chain saw with  
one hand! One-handed operation  
could cause you to lose control,  
causing serious injury to yourself  
or others! A chain saw is intended  
for two-handed use.  
Keep all parts of your body away  
from the saw chain whenever the  
engine is running!  
CHN-06  
CHN-07  
Cutting angle is very sharp  
but will dull fast. Cutting  
action rough and erratic.  
Remedy  
File cutters to recommended  
angle.  
60°  
30°  
Remedy  
Stop the engine before carrying  
the saw. Carry the saw with the  
engine stopped, the guide bar and  
saw chain pointing to the rear, and  
the engine muffler away from your  
body.  
File cutters to recommended  
angle.  
Wear safety footwear, snug-fitting  
clothing, protective gloves, and  
eye, hearing, and head-protection  
devices while working with this  
chain saw.  
Hook in side  
plate cutting  
edge  
Backslope on  
side plate  
Cause  
Cause  
File held too low or the file  
was too small.  
File held too high or the file  
was too large.  
cutting edge  
Never operate this chain saw if  
you are fatigued.  
Result  
Result  
Do not allow other persons to be  
near the chain saw when starting  
or running the chain saw. Keep  
bystanders and animals out of the  
work area.  
Rough cutting. Chain grabs.  
Cutters dull quickly or won’t  
hold a cutting edge.  
Remedy  
File cutters at recommended  
angle. Check file size.  
Cutters won’t feed into wood.  
Slow cutting. Must force  
chain to cut. Causes  
excessive bottom wear.  
Remedy  
Stop the engine before setting the  
chain saw down.  
CHN-02  
CHN-03  
File cutters at recommended  
angle. Check file size.  
High depth  
gauge  
Low depth  
gauge  
Cause  
Depth gauge never filed.  
Result  
Cause  
Wrong gauge setting or no  
gauge used.  
Slow cutting. Must force  
chain to cut. Will cause  
excessive wear on the cutter  
heel.  
Result  
Rough cutting. Chain grabs.  
Saw won’t pull chain through  
wood. Excessive wear on the  
cutter heel.  
CHN-05  
CHN-04  
Remedy  
Lower gauges to recom-  
mended setting.  
Remedy  
If depth gauges are too low,  
the chain is no longer  
serviceable.  
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Sharpening the Chain  
Additional Safety Precautions (cont.)  
WARNING!  
Install the appropriate guide-bar  
scabbard before transporting the  
saw.  
Keep the saw handles dry, clean  
and free of oil or fuel mixture.  
Never operate any saw while in a  
tree unless you have been specifi-  
cally trained to do so!  
Never operate a saw that is  
damaged, improperly adjusted, or  
not completely and securely  
assembled.  
Using a filing gauge  
Never perform service or repairs  
to this saw unless you are specifi-  
cally trained and equipped to do  
so!  
Use only Shindaiwa-recommended  
parts when repairing or servicing  
this saw.  
Improper maintenance, use of  
nonconforming replacement  
components, or the removal of  
safety devices, such as the chain  
brake or any of the chain brake  
components, could result in  
serious injury.  
Do not use this saw if the saw  
chain continues to move after the  
throttle control trigger is released.  
Using a depth  
gauge joiner  
CHN-18  
Use extra care when cutting a  
limb that is under tension! A limb  
under tension could spring back  
suddenly, causing you to lose  
control of the saw!  
CHN-19  
Never allow any part of your body  
near the clutch cover of an  
operating saw.  
Using a flat file to round  
the front corner on a  
depth gauge  
Use extreme caution when cutting  
smaller brush and saplings! Small-  
diameter material may catch in the  
chain and be whipped toward you  
or pull you off balance, causing  
you to lose control of the saw!  
Never operate a saw with dam-  
aged or missing anti-vibration  
cushions. Long-term exposure to  
vibration can damage your hands.  
Sharpening Technique  
1. Using a 5/32" round file, sharpen all 2. After all cutters are sharpened, use  
cutters to a 30° angle .  
a depth gauge joiner (Oregonா  
p/n 106738 or equivalent) to  
measure the height of each depth  
gauge.  
Always maintain a firm footing  
while operating this saw! Ladders  
and other temporary platforms can  
shift unexpectedly, and are not  
recommended!  
Operate the saw only in a well  
ventilated area.  
IMPORTANT!  
File all cutters to the same angle and  
depth! Unequal filing may cause the  
saw to vibrate or cut erratically!  
3. As required, lower the depth gauges  
to a height of 0.020"  
NOTE:  
(0.5 mm). Use a flat file; Oregonp/  
n 12211 or equivalent.  
For consistent filing angles, use a filing  
guide such as Oregonா  
p/n 37534 or equivalent.  
4. After all depth gauges have been  
adjusted, use a flat file to round each  
depth gauge leading edge to its  
original curvature and angle.  
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Saw Chain  
Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain  
a
PRESS  
DOWN  
Pull back  
35705  
b
CHN-09  
35707  
35706  
1. Remove the clutch  
cover nuts.  
3. Remove the clutch  
cover  
2. Unhook the brake lever  
support arm.  
1.  
Your saw’s performance on the job  
depends greatly on the condition of its  
saw chain.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
IMPORTANT!  
3. Disengage the clutch cover retain-  
ing hook by pressing the cover as  
shown, and then remove the clutch  
cover.  
3. The top plate peels the severed  
wood chip away.  
The chain brake must be completely  
disengaged before removing or  
installing the clutch cover!  
4. The chip is discharged out the rear  
of the cutter.  
How the saw chain works  
4. Remove and discard the packing  
spacer.  
1. Use the 13 mm socket wrench to  
remove the clutch cover nuts. Turn  
the nuts counter-clockwise to  
remove.  
As the chain is pulled through the  
wood:  
IMPORTANT!  
5. Place the guide bar over the guide  
bar studs and chain tensioner pin. If  
necessary, turn the chain tension  
screw in or out until the loop slips  
easily over the guide bar tip.  
Most of the actual cutting is done by  
the sides and corners of the individual  
cutters.  
1. The depth gauge determines the  
depth of cut for the cutter.  
2. Slide the rubber stopper downward  
and unhook the support arm from  
the brake lever (see illustration  
below).  
2. The cutter’s leading edge enters  
the wood, causing the entire cutter  
to “rock back” and lift away from  
the bar.  
Continued on next page.  
Stopper  
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Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain  
Spark Arrester  
Long Term Storage  
(over 30 days)  
Hard starting or a gradual loss of  
performance can be caused by carbon  
deposits lodged in the spark arrester  
screen. For maximum performance,  
the spark arrester screen should be  
periodically cleaned as follows:  
Thoroughly clean the saw exterior.  
Brake lever  
support arm  
Remove all chips and other debris  
from the cylinder fins and cooling  
passages.  
57704  
4. Remove the  
packing spacer.  
Drain the fuel tank, and then clear  
the carburetor and lines by running  
the saw until it stops from lack of  
fuel.  
1. Unscrew the two clutch cover nuts,  
and remove the clutch cover (see  
page 11).  
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the  
two spark arrester retaining  
CAUTION!  
35708  
screws, and then remove the spark  
arrester cover and screen.  
Never store the saw with any fuel  
remaining in the tank, fuel lines, or  
carburetor!  
5. Install the  
Tensioner Pin  
guide bar.  
Your Shindaiwa warranty does not  
include coverage for damage caused  
by “stale” or contaminated fuels!  
Spark  
Arrester  
Cover  
Top of Bar  
BAR  
TIP  
Drain any remaining bar oil from  
the oil reservoir.  
Bottom of Bar  
CHN-14  
Remove the spark plug, and then  
pour about 1/4-oz of 2 cycle mixing  
oil into the cylinder through the  
spark plug hole. Before reinstalling  
the spark plug, slowly pull the recoil  
starter 2 or 3 times to distribute the  
oil over the cylinder walls.  
35722  
Engine  
Muffler  
6. Install the  
chain loop.  
Spark Arrester  
Screen  
3. Use a plastic scraper or wire brush  
to remove carbon deposits from the  
arrester screen and cover.  
Remove, clean, and reinstall the air  
filter element as described under  
“Daily Maintenance’’.  
35709  
4. Inspect the screen carefully, and  
replace any screen that has been  
perforated, distorted, or is other-  
wise unserviceable.  
Repair or replace any damaged  
components as required, and then  
store the machine in a clean, dry,  
dust-free area.  
CAUTION!  
WARNING!  
Failure to align the guide bar and  
Never start the engine  
chain tensioner pin as shown can  
without the clutch cover  
cause serious damage to the  
clutch cover, guide bar, tensioner  
pin and/or engine crankcase!  
installed!  
5. Install the screen and cover in the  
reverse order of disassembly, and  
then tighten the two cover retaining  
screws securely.  
7. Install the clutch cover over the two  
bar studs, and then engage the  
brake lever and support arm. Install  
the two 13 mm bar nuts and tighten  
finger-tight only.  
6. Install the chain loop over the drive  
sprocket, and then align the chain  
drive links within the guide bar  
groove. Make sure the cutters are  
properly oriented.  
6. Install the clutch cover and cover  
retaining nuts in the reverse order  
of removal, and then tighten both  
nuts securely.  
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10/15 Hour Maintenance  
40/50 Hour Maintenance  
Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain  
Replace the spark plug with a  
Champion CJ6Y (or equivalent),  
gapped to 0.024" (0.6 mm). For EMC  
compliance use NGK BPMR 7A.  
Chain  
Adjusting  
Screw  
Extract the fuel filter from inside the  
fuel tank. Remove and wash both  
filter elements in clean fuel. If you  
discover damage or deterioration to  
the fuel lines or other fuel system  
components, remove the saw from  
service until it can be inspected by a  
Shindaiwa-trained service technician.  
57707  
35719  
Remove and clean the spark plug.  
Adjust the spark plug gap to 0.024"  
(0.6 mm), and reinstall. If a torque  
wrench is available, torque the plug  
to 148–165 in.-lbs. Replace a  
35710  
Check the gap between chain side  
plates and the bar rail  
Hard-nose Guide Bar Gently lift  
the chain at about mid-bar. Tension  
is correct when there is a gap of  
3–3.5 mm (about 0.125") between  
damaged or visibly worn plug with  
a Champion CJ6Y or For EMC  
compliance use NGK BPMR 7A.  
the chain side plates and the bar  
rail.  
Turn clockwise to tighten  
the chain (extend the  
guide bar)  
CAUTION!  
Incorrect spark plug installation  
can result in serious engine  
damage!  
Never allow chips or other  
debris to enter the cylinder bore!  
Before removing the spark plug,  
thoroughly clean the spark plug  
and cylinder head area!  
Sprocket-nose Guide Bar The  
chain should be adjusted slightly  
tighter than on a hard-nose bar, but  
must still pull freely around the bar.  
35720  
IMPORTANT!  
Proper chain adjustment is essential  
for maximum performance, chain life,  
and operator safety. Always inspect  
chain tension before operating the saw!  
10.Tighten both bar nuts securely,  
making sure chain adjustment is  
correct for the type of bar installed.  
Adjusting Chain Tension in the  
Field Stop the saw, loosen both bar  
nuts about 1 turn each, then repeat  
Steps 8 through 10 (above). Never  
operate the saw when the chain is  
loose!  
NOTE:  
Remove the guide bar and chain.  
Carefully inspect the drive sprocket  
for wear or damage, and replace if  
needed. Inspect the guide bar  
grooves and tip for wear or dam-  
age, and repair or replace compo-  
nents as required.  
For longest chain life, place new or  
replacement chain loops in oil and soak  
overnight before installation.  
CAUTION!  
The fuel line can be punctured or  
torn by careless handling! Never  
use sharp or jagged-edged tools to  
extract the fuel line.  
8. Place the saw on a flat surface, and  
lift the bar nose slightly.  
WARNING!  
Inspect chain tension  
often during operation,  
9. To adjust chain tension:  
IMPORTANT!  
turn the chain tension screw  
clockwise to tighten the chain.  
Always replace the drive sprocket and  
cutting chain loop as a set! For  
economy, rotate the same 2 or 3  
chains daily. When these chains are  
worn out, replace both the chains and  
the sprocket at the same time.  
especially when breaking in a new  
chain. A loose saw chain can  
unexpectedly jump the guide bar  
during operation, possibly causing  
serious personal injury!  
turn the chain tension adjuster  
counter-clockwise to loosen the  
chain.  
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Mixing Fuel/Filling With Fuel  
Daily Maintenance  
IMPORTANT!  
CAUTION!  
WARNING!  
WARNING!  
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT,  
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON-  
TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY  
BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR  
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL.  
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS  
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A  
DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER  
AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA  
KOGYO, LTD. AND USE OF PARTS  
THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN  
PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY  
TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY  
IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF  
THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM  
AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON  
THE OUTCOME OF THE WAR-  
RANTY CLAIM.  
Some types of gasoline contain  
alcohol. Never use any type of  
gasoline containing more than  
10% alcohol by volume! More  
than 10% alcohol by volume  
may affect the lubricating  
Before performing any  
maintenance on this saw,  
stop the engine and disconnect  
the spark plug wire!  
Minimize the risk of fire burns and  
personal injury!  
STOP engine before refueling.  
ALWAYS allow the engine to  
cool before refueling!  
ALWAYS open the fuel cap  
slowly to allow any pressure  
build-up in the tank to release  
fuel vapor slowly.  
Wipe all spilled fuel and move  
the engine at least 10 feet (3  
meters) from the fueling point  
and source before restarting!  
NEVER start or operate this  
unit if there is a fuel leak.  
NEVER start or operate this  
unit if the carburetor, fuel lines,  
fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap  
are damaged.  
Remove dirt and debris from the  
saw exterior, cylinder fins, and  
cooling air intake.  
qualities of 2-cycle engine oils  
reducing engine life and/or  
causing engine failure.  
Inspect the saw for fuel and oil  
Generic engine oil and marine  
engine oil may not be intended  
for use in high-performance 2-  
cycle engines and should never  
be used in Shindaiwa engines.  
Engine oils not intended for use  
high-performance air-cooled 2-  
cycle engines can cause  
leaks. Repair as necessary.  
Remove  
the air  
cleaner  
cover and  
element.  
Wash both  
parts with  
soap and  
excessive carbon deposits,  
reduce engine life and/or cause  
engine failure.  
water. Let  
35718  
NEVER smoke or light any  
fires near the engine or fuel  
source!  
NEVER place any flammable  
material near the engine  
dry before  
reassembly.  
NOTE:  
Shindaiwa offers two performance  
levels of 2-cycle air-cooled engine oils,  
Shindaiwa 2-Cycle Engine Oil and  
Shindaiwa ONE High Performance 2-  
Cycle Engine Oil. Shindaiwa 2-Cycle  
Engine Oil is designed to meet the  
lubrication demands of most 2-cycle  
air-cooled engines. Shindaiwa ONE  
High Performance 2-Cycle Engine Oil  
is recommended when superior  
lubrication is needed to help protect  
engines used in severe operating  
conditions. Shindaiwa ONE also  
contains a fuel stabilizer to help  
maintain fuel quality when fuel is  
stored longer than 30 days.  
CAUTION!  
muffler!  
Never allow chips or other debris to  
enter the carburetor bore! Avoid  
forcing dirt into the air filter  
element! When using compressed  
air to dry the element, blow only on  
the inside (carburetor side) face of  
the element!  
NEVER operate the engine  
without the muffler and spark  
arrester in good working condition.  
IMPORTANT!  
Shindaiwa high-performance 2-cycle  
engines are designed to operate on a  
50:1 mixture of unleaded gasoline  
and 2-cycle engine oil. Using a fuel  
mixture less than 50:1 ratio (such as  
80:1 or 100:1) can cause cata-  
strophic engine failure!  
Sharpen and adjust the chain as  
required.  
Clean the guide bar groove and oil  
hole. Inspect the bar groove and tip  
for damage or unusual wear. Repair  
or replace components as necessary.  
1. Use only fresh, clean unleaded  
gasoline with a pump octane rating  
of 87 or higher.  
Inspect the entire saw for damage,  
including loose or missing compo-  
nents or fastenings. Repair as  
necessary.  
2. Mix fuel with a 2-cycle engine oil  
designed for use in high-perfor-  
mance 2-cycle air-cooled engines.  
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Bucking  
Mixing Fuel/Filling With Fuel (cont.)  
3. Refer to following chart for  
examples of 50:1 fuel to oil mix  
quantities.  
5. Remove the fuel cap and fill the tank  
WARNING!  
with clean, fresh 2-cycle fuel mix.  
Avoid overfilling and fuel spillage.  
Always cut downed timber from the uphill side of the tree!  
Downed timber may shift or roll unpredictably during cutting or  
handling. Be alert for potential injury from rolling or shifting logs!  
4. Place the saw on a hard surface with 6. Wipe any spilled fuel and move the  
the fuel cap up and wipe any chips  
or debris from around the fuel cap.  
saw at least 10 feet (3 meters) from  
the fueling point before starting the  
engine.  
First Cut  
Second Cut (overbuck)  
Gasoline  
U.S. Gal.  
1 gal. ................ 2.6 oz.  
2 gal. ................. 5.2 oz.  
2.5 gal. .............. 6.4 oz.  
5 gal. ................. 12.8 oz.  
2-cycle oil  
U.S. fl. oz.  
Gasoline  
liters  
2.5 l ................... 50 ml  
5 l ...................... 100 ml  
10 l .................... 200 ml  
20 l .................... 400 ml  
2-Cycle Oil  
milliliters  
CHN-12  
Second Cut  
CHN-13  
Bar Oil/Filling With Oil  
If the log is well supported, start your  
Oil Requirements  
cut from the top of the log. Keeping  
the guide bar parallel to the ground,  
cut straight down but do not allow the  
saw to cut into the ground.  
When available, use Shindaiwa  
Premium bar & chain oil.  
First Cut (underbuck), about  
1/3 tree diameter  
When Shindaiwa oil is not available,  
use a premium 30-weight oil  
specifically blended for bar & chain  
lubrication.  
Use two cuts when bucking the  
outboard end of an unsupported log.  
Your first cut should be an under-  
buck. Cut the underbuck about 1/3  
the diameter of the tree, then move to  
the top of the log and finish the cut by  
bucking down (overbucking) to the  
first cut.  
NOTE:  
Cutting downed timber, or “bucking,”  
increases the possibility of the wood  
settling and pinching the guide bar.  
Driving one or more soft plastic or  
wooden bucking wedges can help  
prevent bar-pinching during a cut.  
For cold weather operation, bar oil  
may be thinned by mixing with  
clean kerosene at a ratio of 1:1.  
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Fuel Cap  
Oil Cap  
Filling the Oil Reservoir  
Filling the Oil Reservoir Place the  
saw on its side (clutch cover  
down), and wipe any chips or  
debris from around the oil cap.  
Remove the oil cap at the front of  
LIMBING  
the saw.  
Fill the oil reservoir with bar &  
Limbing a standing tree is usually  
accomplished in the same manner as  
bucking, with a third and final cut used  
to remove the remaining stub of the  
limb.  
NOTE:  
chain oil, and replace the cap.  
When cutting unsupported logs or  
limbs, starting with an underbuck cut  
will minimize the possibility of the  
wood splitting during the bucking cut.  
Wipe spilled oil from handles and  
controls before starting the saw.  
CAUTION!  
Use two cuts when bucking near the  
inboard end of an unsupported log.  
WARNING!  
Do not overreach or  
attempt to cut above  
shoulder height!  
Proper lubrication is critical to  
the performance and service life  
of your saw's oil pump, guide  
bar, and saw chain! Always use  
a high quality lubricating oil  
designed for saw chain lubrica-  
tion! Never use dirty or re-  
claimed oil!  
Make the first cut as an underbuck  
about 1/3 the diameter of the log.  
Finish the job from above with an  
overbuck joining the first cut.  
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Preparing to Start the Saw  
Felling Trees (cont.)  
Felling Small Trees  
(less than 6 inches in diameter)  
1. Determine the direction of fall. If  
you are uncertain as to direction of  
fall, use the procedure “Falling  
Large Trees”.  
NOTE:  
Throttle Lock  
Button  
Throttle Lockout  
Lever  
If the felling cut appears to be closing  
on the bar, use a mallet to drive one or  
two plastic or wooden wedges into the  
cut behind the bar.  
5. Stop the saw, and put it down.  
2. Start cutting on the side of the tree  
away from the direction of fall, and  
make a single felling cut all the way  
through the tree.  
6. Use your retreat path to exit the  
area quickly.  
Ignition  
Switch  
WARNING  
Failure to leave a wooden  
3. Stop the saw and put it down on the  
ground.  
Throttle  
Trigger  
35712  
hinge during the felling or  
“back cut” can cause the tree to  
pinch the saw’s guide bar, and may  
also change the direction of fall!  
Always make the felling cut  
parallel to the bottom cut! An  
angled falling cut may cause the  
tree to split, possibly changing the  
direction of fall!  
4. Use your retreat path to exit the  
area quickly.  
WARNING!  
The saw chain will rotate  
when the saw is started!  
Clear a safe work area before  
starting the saw!  
Felling Large Trees  
(more than 6 inches in diameter)  
If a tree is otherwise healthy and not  
seriously out of balance, its direction of  
fall can often be encouraged by first  
“notching” the tree on the side facing  
the desired direction of fall.  
After the notch is completed, start  
the felling cut slightly higher and on  
the opposite side of the tree, away from  
the direction of fall.  
IMPORTANT!  
Engine ignition is controlled by a two-  
position “ON-OFF” switch located  
below the throttle lever. This switch is  
labeled “I” for ON and “O” for OFF.  
Direction of  
Fall  
35713  
Pull the choke  
control out to  
close.  
Hinge  
The goal of this method is to leave a  
sturdy wooden “hinge” on which the  
tree will pivot while it’s falling.  
Control Positions (cold engine)  
Notch  
Felling  
Cut  
1. Switch the ignition ON  
(“I” position).  
Control Positions (warm engine)  
Set the throttle to “fast idle” (as  
1. Determine the direction of fall.  
2. Choke the engine by pulling the  
choke control all the way out (choke  
is closed).  
2. On the side of the tree facing the  
direction of fall, make a single 90°  
cut through about 1/3 the tree’s  
diameter.  
discribed in step 3).  
CHN-11  
IMPORTANT!  
3. Set the throttle to “fast idle” by  
performing the following:  
The throttle lever cannot be moved  
without first depressing the lockout  
lever.  
Felling Large Trees  
3. Make a second cut at a 45° angle to  
the first cut to remove a notch from  
the tree.  
Depress the throttle lockout lever.  
Squeeze the throttle trigger.  
Press and hold the throttle lock  
button while releasing the throttle  
trigger.  
4. Make the final felling cut on the  
opposite side of the tree about 2  
inches above the bottom of the  
notch.  
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Felling Trees  
Starting the Saw  
NOTE:  
The Shindaiwa 357 Chain Saw is  
equipped with a sliding trigger exten-  
sion to improve comfort when operat-  
ing the saw in a variety of hand grip  
positions. When not needed, keep the  
extension retracted.  
Direction  
of Fall  
45°  
Escape  
Path  
45°  
CHN-10  
Trigger Extended  
Before Felling a Tree  
1. Determine the direction of fall by  
inspecting:  
Tree shape and angle of lean.  
Size, shape and placement of  
limbs.  
Location of nearby trees or other  
35714  
obstacles.  
Trigger Retracted  
Condition of the tree (damage,  
disease, etc.).  
Prevailing wind direction.  
1. Place the saw on the ground.  
2. Secure the saw firmly as shown.  
When the engine starts:  
2. Clear a safe work area around the  
tree. Be alert for loose or dead limbs  
overhead. Clear an appropriate  
escape path approximately 45° from  
the direction of fall.  
1. Push the choke control all the way  
in (choke is open).  
3. Grip the starter handle with your  
right hand, pull the starter cord  
slowly until you feel the starter  
engage, then…  
2. If the engine did not continue to  
run, pull the recoil again.  
35717  
3. As the engine starts, clear excess  
fuel from the combustion area by  
revving the engine several times.  
3. Notify nearby workers of your  
intentions!  
4. Start the saw by pulling the starter  
cord upward rapidly.  
CAUTION!  
The recoil starter can be easily  
damaged by abuse!  
WARNING!  
The saw chain will move  
as the engine accelerates!  
Never pull the starter cord to its  
4. Operating the throttle will automati-  
cally disengage the fast-idle setting.  
full length.  
Always engage the starter  
If the engine does not start:  
before cranking the engine.  
Repeat the appropriate starting  
procedure for a hot or cold engine. If  
the engine still will not start, follow the  
“Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure  
(next page).  
Always rewind the starter cord  
slowly.  
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Starting a Flooded Engine  
Cutting with the Saw  
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead,  
then use the spark plug wrench to  
remove the spark plug (turn  
IMPORTANT!  
THINK SAFETY!  
Use full throttle while cutting! Forcing  
the saw into the work reduces cutting  
performance and also increases  
operator fatigue!  
counter-clockwise to remove).  
2. If the spark plug is fouled or is  
soaked with fuel, clean or replace  
the plug as required. For correct  
spark plug size and gapping  
procedure, see page 26.  
Stop the saw before moving it  
from the work area.  
Clear a safe work area  
before cutting.  
Always wear hearing  
protection (ear plugs or ear  
muffs) to protect your  
hearing  
3. Clear excess fuel from the combus-  
tion chamber by cranking the  
engine several times while the  
spark plug is removed.  
Always wear eye  
protection such as a face  
4. Replace the spark plug and tighten  
it firmly with the spark plug  
shield or goggles.  
Use full-throttle while  
cutting, and apply  
only enough bar  
pressure to maintain  
engine speeds of  
7000-8000 rpm.  
wrench. If a torque wrench is  
available, torque the spark plug to  
140–165 inch-pounds (170–190  
Always wear gloves  
when operating the  
saw.  
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kgf cm).  
CAUTION!  
Incorrect spark plug installation  
can result in serious engine  
damage!  
Wear close-fitting  
5. Repeat the starting procedure for a  
warm engine.  
clothing to protect your  
legs and arms. Do not  
wear clothing or jewelry  
that could get caught in  
machinery or brush.  
6. If the engine still fails to fire or  
start, refer to the troubleshooting  
chart at the end of this manual.  
Stopping  
Turn the switch ”OFF‘‘ after idling at  
low speed for 1 to 2 minutes.  
Never operate with a loose  
cutting chain!  
Never operate the saw if  
fastenings are loose or  
missing!  
Never operate the saw if any  
component parts are dam-  
aged, loose, or missing!  
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Keep a proper footing—do  
not overreach!  
Wear appropriate  
non-skid footwear.  
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Chain Brake (cont.)  
Carburetor Adjustments  
High-speed Mixture Adjustment Screw  
(Non Emission Compliance Engines Only)  
Chain Brake Maintenance  
Low-speed  
Mixture  
Adjustment  
Screw  
Keep the brake mechanism clean  
and free of sawdust or debris.  
Choke  
Control  
If the chain brake becomes dam-  
aged or worn, or fails to completely  
engage or release the clutch drum,  
return the saw to your dealer for  
repairs.  
Idle Adjust-  
ment Screw  
CAUTION!  
Never start or operate this saw  
while the chain brake is  
engaged!  
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Never carry the saw by the  
brake lever! Carry the saw by  
the front handle.  
A clean and unrestricted airflow is  
essential to your saw engine’s perfor-  
mance and durability! Before attempt-  
ing any carburetor adjustments,  
inspect and clean the engine air filter  
as required! Procedures for maintain-  
ing this saw’s air cleaner are described  
on page 27 of this manual.  
Low and High Mixture Adjust-  
ments for Emission Compliance  
Engines.  
Always disengage the chain  
brake before removing or  
replacing the clutch cover!  
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Low Speed Mixture (engine idling  
at operating temperature)  
Never make carburetor  
adjustments while the chain  
brake is engaged!  
Chain Brake Inspection  
(engine “off”)  
1. Turn the engine “off,” and make  
sure the ignition switch is in the  
“O” or “off” position.  
1. Using a small screwdriver, slowly  
turn the low speed mixture screw  
clockwise (lean mixture), and note  
any changes in engine rpm. See  
illustration above.  
Before starting the engine  
1. Inspect saw chain tension, and  
adjust if necessary. (see page 13)  
2. Hold the saw with the bar tip 12 to  
20 inches (30-50 cm) above a soft  
wood block.  
2. Next, turn the low speed mixing  
screw counter-clockwise (rich  
mixture) and note any changes in  
engine rpm.  
2. Make sure the chain brake is  
disengaged, and that the saw chain  
is free to rotate.  
3. Quickly release the front handle,  
allowing the guide bar tip to strike  
the wooden block.  
Start the engine, warm the engine to  
operating temperature. Place the saw  
on the ground, and adjust the  
caburetor as follows:  
3. Adjust the low speed mixture screw  
to provide the smoothest possible  
idle with no sacrifice in accelera-  
tion.  
4. The chain brake must engage as  
soon as the bar tip strikes the  
wood.  
4. If necessary, readjust the idle speed  
screw for an engine idle speed of  
2,600-3,000 rpm (min-1).  
Idle speed adjustment  
(engine idling)  
Use a screwdriver to slowly turn the idle  
speed adjusting screw in or out until the  
engine idles at 2,600-3,000 rpm (min-1).  
WARNING!  
The above procedure  
must cause the chain  
High Speed Mixture  
brake to engage! If the chain brake  
does not fully engage during this  
test, do not operate the saw! Return  
the saw to your dealer for repairs!  
High-speed adjustments are factory  
set and can not be adjusted.  
WARNING!  
The saw chain must never  
rotate at engine idle speed!  
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Carburetor Adjustments (cont.)  
Chain Brake  
Low and High Mixture Adjust-  
ments for Non Emission Compli-  
ance Engines.  
1. No adjustment is necessary when  
the saw is new.  
Chain can rotate  
2. After approximately 10 hours  
running, readjust the H-needle to  
1 1/4 turns (± 1/4 turn).  
Low Speed Mixture (engine idling  
at operating temperature.  
1. Using a small screwdriver, slowly  
turn the low speed mixture screw  
clockwise (lean mixture) and note  
any changes in engine rpm.  
Low and High speed adjustment.  
Standard opening.  
L ........................... 1 1/8 ± 1/4 turn  
H........................... 1 1/4 ± 1/4 turn  
“Standard opening’’ means number  
of turns from the fully closed  
position by turning needle gently  
counter-clockwise.  
2. Next, turn the low speed mixture  
screw counter-clockwise (rich  
mixture) and note any changes in  
engine rpm.  
Chain is stopped  
3. Adjust the low speed mixture screw  
to provide the smoothest posible  
idle with no sacrifice in engine  
acceleration.  
35704  
4. If necessary, readjust the idle speed  
screw for an engine idle speed of  
2,600-3,000 rpm (min-1).  
Chain Brake Operation  
The Shindaiwa 357 saw is equipped with  
an inertial chain brake that stops the  
saw chain whenever the brake lever is  
moved to the forward (engaged)  
position.  
High Speed Mixture  
WARNING!  
The chain brake is  
installed only to reduce  
the risk of injury from kickback!  
The chain brake is not a substitute  
for careful operation!  
CAUTION:  
Do not run saw at full throttle with  
no load. If run in this condition,  
seizure can occur.  
Engaging the brake lever causes a  
brake band to tighten around the  
clutch drum, stopping the chain.  
IMPORTANT!  
The chain brake is designed to  
engage whenever the brake lever  
strikes the operator’s hand.  
CAUTION:  
Release the throttle whenever the  
chain brake is activated!  
Do not adjust H-speed needle to  
less than 1 turn. If run at less than 1  
turn, seizure can occur.  
The chain brake can also be  
activated by pushing the brake  
lever forward manually.  
To release (disengage) the chain  
brake, pull the brake lever toward  
you.  
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