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State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : CHAINSAWS G3800AVS 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. ■...
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 37cc REFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. MANUFACTURED : RedMax Made in Japan WARNING right of the rear handle) to the point of the arrow, you can set the starting mode as follows •...
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 8 A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated. (F1) (1) Power unit (2) Guide bar (3) Saw chain (4) Plug wrench (5) Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw chain on the power unit as follows: WARNING The saw chain has very sharp edges.
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5. Installing guide bar and saw chain 7. Tighten the tensioner screw. (2) Loosen (3) Tighten (4) Tensioner screw NOTE A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of use. Check and readjust the tension frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of itseif and the guide bar.
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.
7. Operation 12 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. ■ STARTING ENGINE 1.
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7. Operation WARNING Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start rotatIng upon starting of engine. ■ CHECKING OIL SUPPLY WARNING Make sure to set up the bar and the chain when checking the oil supply. If not, the rotating parts may be exposed. It is very dangerous.
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7. Operation 14 ■ CHAIN BRAKE This machine is equipped with an automatic brake to stop saw chain rotation upon occurrence of kickback while in saw cutting operation. The brake is automatically operated by inertial force which acts on the weight fitted inside the front guard. This brake can also be operated manually with the front guard turned down to the guide bar.
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7. Operation ■ STOPPING ENGINE 1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine idling for a few minutes 2. Put the switch to the "O" (STOP) position. (F17) (1) Switch Carburetor anti-freeze mechanism Operating the chain saws in temperatures of 0–5°C at times of high humidity may result in ice forming within the carburetor, and this in turn may cause the output power of the engine to be reduced or for...
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7. Operation 16 ■ HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN OPERATING MODES (F19) 1. Flip the engine switch to turn off the engine. 2. Remove the cover to the air filter, remove the air filter, and then remove the choke knob from the cylinder cover.
8. Sawing WARNING • 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. • Always follow the safety regulations. The chain saw must only be used for cutting wood.
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8. Sawing 18 ■ FELLING A TREE (F22) 1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind, lean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of job after felling and other factors. 2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path.
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8. Sawing A Log lying on the ground (F23) Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side. A Log hanging off the ground (F24) In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish by sawing down from the top.
9. Maintenance 20 Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your unit, make sure that engine has stopped and is cool.
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9. Maintenance 4. Others Check for fuel leakage and loose fastenings and damage to major parts, especially handle joints and guide bar mounting. If any defects are found, make sure to have them repaired before operating again. ■ PERIODICAL SERVICE POINTS 1.
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9. Maintenance 22 4. Spark plug (F34) Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset the gap to 0.65 mm as necessary. Champion RCJ-7Y 5. Sprocket (F35) Check for cracks and for excesslve wear interfenng with the chain drive. If the wearing is found obviously, replace it with new one.
10. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar ■ SAW CHAIN WARNING It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always sharp. Your cutters need to be sharpened when: • Sawdust becomes powder-like. • You need extra force to saw in. •...
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10. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar 24 Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated. (F38) (4) Cutter length (5) Filing angle (6) Side plate angle (7) Top plate cutting angle ■ GUIDE BAR •...
11. Troubleshooting Guide Case 1. Starting failure: Make sure the icing prevention system is not working. Check fuel for water or substandard mixture. Check for engine flooding. Check the spark. Case 2. Lack of power/Poor acceleration/Rough idling Check fuel for water or substandard mixture.
12. Storage 26 1. Empty the fuel tank and run the engine out of fuel. 2. Empty the oil tank. 3. Clean the entire unit. 4. Store the unit in a dry place out of the reach of children.
(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 G3800AVS 001881 and up May 2005 27 ...
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G3800AVS 13. Parts list Fig.1 POWER UNIT (S/N 001881 and up) 28 ...
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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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KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093...
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