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State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : CHAINSAWS G621AVS 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 FAMILY : 5KZXS. 0625MN:EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 62cc REFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. MANUFACTURED : RedMax Made in Japan 4 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 WARNING The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick protective gloves for safety. 1. Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover. (F1) 2. Install the attached spike to the power unit. 3.
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 10 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 ■ 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. After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the figure.
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7. Operation 12 so that saw chain does not turn. If idling speed is too slow, turn the screw clockwise. 4. Make a test cut adjust the H needle for best cutting power, not for maximum speed. (1) L needle (2) H needle (3) Idle adjusting screw ■...
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7. Operation ■ 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.
8. Sawing 14 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 ■ FELLING A TREE (F21) 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. 3.
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8. Sawing 16 A Log lying on the ground (F22) Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side. A Log hanging off the ground (F23) In area A, 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 Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your unit, make sure that engine has stopped and is cool.
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9. Maintenance 18 ■ PERIODICAL SERVICE POINTS 1. Cylinder fins Dust clogging between the cylinder fins will cause overheating of the engine. Periodically check and clean the cylinder fins after removing the air cleaner and the cylinder cover. When installing the cylinder cover, make sure that switch wires and grommets are positioned correctly in place.
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9. Maintenance 4. Spark plug (F32) Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset the gap to 0.65 mm as necessary. Champion: CJ-7Y NGK: BPM7A 5. Sprocket (F33) 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 20 ■ 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. •...
(F36) (1) Ruler (2) Gap (3) No gap (4) Chain tilts WARNING This saw is equipped with one of the following low kickback bar/chain combinations: RedMax Part Number Bar Size Guide Bar 18” (45cm) 180RNDD176 20” (50cm) 200RNDD176 24” (60cm)
12. 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.
(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 G621AVS 330138 and up June 2005 23 ...
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13. Parts list G621AVS Fig.A-1 POWER UNIT (1) 24 ...
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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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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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