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RedMax G3800AVS Owner's/Operator's Manual

RedMax G3800AVS Owner's/Operator's Manual

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OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
CHAINSAWS
G3800AVS
001881 and up
WARNING
Before using our products, please
read this manual carefully to
understand the proper use of your
unit.
T2108-93110 (606)

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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. ■...

  • Page 4: Parts Location

    1. Parts location 2. Specifications ■ G3800AVS Power unit : Dis placement ··················································································· 2.34(37.2) cu-in(cm Fuel ············································································· Mixture(Gasoline 50 : 2-cycle oil 1) Fuel tank capacity ················································································· 10.4(0.31) fl.oz( ) Chain oil ························································································ Motor oil SAE #10W-30 Oil tank capacity ···················································································· 7.10(0.21) fl.oz( ) Carburetor ···········································································...

  • Page 5: Symbols On The Machine

    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 •...

  • Page 6: For Safe Operation

    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.

  • Page 7: Kickback Safety Precautions For Chain Saw Users

    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.

  • Page 8: Installing Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    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.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Fuel And Chain Oil

    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.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Operation

    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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Sawing

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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.

  • Page 23: Maintenance Of Saw Chain And Guide Bar

    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. •...
  • Page 24 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 •...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.

  • Page 26: Storage

    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.

  • Page 27: Parts List

    (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 ...
  • Page 28 G3800AVS 13. Parts list Fig.1 POWER UNIT (S/N 001881 and up) 28 ...
  • Page 29 T2100-55610 2670-55410 2850-55211 T2100-71100 1650-43230 T2100-71300 T2100-71510 5500-72130 T2100-71220 2850-72110 1400-72121 2670-55410 72 3699-90032-10 T2108-15210 G3800AVS Q'TY DESCRIPTION NOTE /UNIT Clutch ass’y • Spring Plate Oil pump ass’y • Oil pump • Worm Cover, pump Screw M4x14 Washer ø10.2xø18x1.0 Roter comp.
  • Page 30 G3800AVS 13. Parts list Fig.2 POWER UNIT (S/N 001881 and up) 30 ...
  • Page 31 3317-75410 3330-75421 1850-75151 848-825-1911 T2108-75131 T2100-35110 2670-14320 T2108-81001 2850-82114 2867-82210 848-825-1911 T2102-35160 G3800AVS Q'TY DESCRIPTION NOTE /UNIT • Spring • Stopper plate • Spring • Washer ø5.2xø23x1.2 • Nut (B) R:M8x0.8 • Spring cover (Black) • Screw TP4x12 • Brake lever comp.
  • Page 32 Key# PART NUMBER /UNIT –––––––––– –––––––––– –––––––––– –––––––––– –––––––––– –––––––––– 2850-81190 2841-81450 2850-81430 2850-81350 2850-81461 G3800AVS Q'TY DESCRIPTION NOTE /UNIT • • SCREEN – • • VALVE, inlet – • • SPRING – • • PIN – • • LEVER –...
  • Page 33 Wrench (for clutch ASS’Y) 3330-97310 Gauge (for air gap) 2850-96410 Wrench (T20xT25xT27) 2670-96510 Guide (for break spring) T3195-91110 Q'TY NOTE Key# PART NUMBER /UNIT (OP) (OP) (OP) (OP) (OP) (OP) (OP) (OP) (OP) (OP) G3800AVS Q'TY DESCRIPTION NOTE /UNIT 33 ...
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093...

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