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State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : CHAINSAWS G310TS Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit.
SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail. WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL WARNING This mark indicates instructions which must be...
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. RedMax Made in Japan G310TS For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to take a mistake. (a). The port to refuel the “MIX GASOLINE”...
4. For safe operation 1. Never operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the influence of medication that may make you drowsy, or if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing and eye, hearing and head protection devices.
4. For safe operation 16. Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Exhaust fumes contain dangerous carbon monoxide. 17. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless specially trained to do so.
5. Installing guide bar and saw chain A standard saw unit package contains the items as shown. (SE1) Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw chain to the power unit as follows. WARNING The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick, protective gloves to avoid injury.
FUEL The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If RedMax oil is not available, use an anti- oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for air- cooled 2-cycle engine use. RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO...
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6. Fuel and Chain oil CHAIN OIL Use motor oil SAE 10W-30 all year round, or SAE 30-40 in summer and SAE 20 in winter. NOTE Do not use waste or regenerated oil that can cause damage to the oil pump.
7. Operation FUELING THE UNIT (OP1) 1. Remove the fuel tank cap and pour fuel into the tank up to 80% of full capacity. 2. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit. 3. Remove the oil tank cap and pour chain oil into the tank.
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7. Operation CHECKING OIL SUPPLY After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the figure. (OP6) NOTE The oil tank should become nearly empty by the time fuel in the tank is used up. Be sure to refill the oil tank every time when refueling the saw.
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The chain brake is a device designed to stop the saw chain quickly when kickback occured. The brake system equipped on the G310TS units is designed to work automatically by sensing reaction force. It can also be activated manually by pushing the brake lever (front hand guard) down forward.
8. Sawing NOTE • Before proceeding to your job, read “For Safe Operation” section. It is recommended to first practice sawing easy logs. This also helps you get accustomed to your unit. • It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. Apply only light pressure while running the engine at full throttle.
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8. Sawing should stop immediately with the engine at full speed. If the chain is slow to stop or does not stop then replace the brake band and clutch drum before use. • It is extremely important that the chain brake be checked for proper operation before each use and that the chain be sharp in order to maintain the kickback...
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8. Sawing of bending direction to prevent the guide bar from being caught in the cutaway. Cutting an unpillowed log Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side. (SA3) Cutting a pillowed log In the area A in the picture right above, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish by sawing down from the top.
9. Maintenance WARNING Make sure to stop the engine before inspecting and/or servicing the unit. DAILY MAINTENANCE SAW CHAIN It is one of the essential factors for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always in good condition. It’s time to reform the cutters when; 1.
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3. Periodically turn over the guide bar when mounting it to the unit, in order to prevent partial wear. WARNING This saw is equipped with one of the following low kickback bar/chain combinations: RedMax Part Number Bar Size Guide Bar Saw Chain 14 (inch) G0011 (35cm) For replacement, use only above bar and chain, or the following;...
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9. Maintenance MA10 MA11 .025 in 0.6 mm MA12 anything wrong be found, make sure to have it repaired before next usage. MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FUEL FILTER When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check the fuel filter for blockage. (MA9) OIL STRAINER Drain the oil tank and remove the oil strainer located near the spark plug.
MA13 10. Storage SPARK ARRESTER RedMax engines are equipped with a spark arresting screen at the exhaust port. Periodically check and keep it in good condition. In the State of California it is required by law (Section 4442 of the...
(7) years after the machine is discontinued. It is also possible that some parts may be available even after the limit of seven (7) years.] APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : CHAINSAWS G310TS 002191 and up May. 2000...
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Fig.1 POWER UNIT G310TS (S/N 002191 and up)
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S STRINGENT ANTI-SMOG STANDARDS.
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ZENOAH AMERICA INC. AT (770)-381-5147. IMPORTANT: YOU WILL RECEIVE A WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AT TIME OF PURCHASE.PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARD AND SEND IT TO RedMax / KOMATSU ZENOA AMERICA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS.BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
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(1) ans en cas d’utilisation privée [ quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours pour toute autre utilisation] à compter de la date de livraison initiale d’une unité du modèle G310TS. Telles sont les limites de la garantie.