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State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : CHAINSAWS G3100T 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. ■...
3. Symbols on the machine IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO US EPA PH1 FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. ENGINE FAMILY: 3E8XS.0304TH ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 30.1cm MANUFACTURED: REFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. MADE IN ITALY THIS SAW IS FOR TRAINED TREE WARNING! SERVICE OPERATORS ONLY.
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.
3m (10ft) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. • 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.
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6. Fuel and Chain oil again for at least one minute. As some oils may be difficult to agitate depending on oil ingredients, sufficient agitation is necessary for the engine to last long. Be careful that, if the agitation is insufficient, there is an increased danger of early piston seizing due to abnormally lean mixture.
3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit. WARNING It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts broken parts or lacks any parts. Before starting engine, make sure that all the parts including bar and chain are installed properly.
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7. Operation 5. While holding the saw unit securely on the ground, pull the starter rope vigorously. (OP5) WARNING Do not start the engine while hanging the chain saw with a hand. The saw chain may touch your body. It's very dangerous. 6.
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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 G3100T 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.
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7. Operation NOTE • When the brake worked, immediately release the throttle lever and slow down the engine speed. Running the engine at high speed while braking the saw chain can cause clutch failures. • Before starting the day's job, check the condition of the brake system as follows: 1) Start the engine and grasp the handles securely with both hands.
8. Sawing 14 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 16 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 Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. 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...
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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.
10. Storage 20 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 G3100T 0723010001 and up April 2006 21 ...
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 ZENOAH AMERICA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS. BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
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Telles sont les limites de la garantie. Le coût du transport de l'unité jusqu'au revendeur RedMax et depuis celui-ci sera à la charge de l'acheteur. L'acheteur ne supportera pas le coût de main d'oeuvre du diagnostic qui amène à la conclusion qu'une pièce garantie est défectueuse, si ce diagnostic est effectué...
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