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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 8 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.
6. Fuel and chain oil 50:1 MIXING CHART GASOLINE gal. 2-CYCLE OIL fl.oz 2.6 GASOLINE liter 2-CYCLE OIL ml WARNING • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit.
6. Fuel and Chain oil 10 container to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other containers. 6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification. ■ FUELING THE UNIT 1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a dustless place.
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.
7. Operation 12 ■ 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.
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.
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 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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9. Maintenance 18 GUIDE BAR 1. Remove sawdust in the bar groove and the oiling port. (MA5) 2. Grease the nose sprocket from the feeding port on the tip of the guide bar. (MA6) 3. Periodically turn over the guide bar when mounting it to the unit, in order to prevent partial wear.
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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.
9. Maintenance MA13 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 California Public Resources Code) to have a spark arrester when a gas powered tool is used in any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered...
11. Parts list NOTE : 1. Use KOMATSU ZENOAH genuine parts as specified in the parts list for repair and/or replacement. 2. KOMATSU ZENOAH does not warrant the machines, which have been damaged by the use of any parts other than those specified by the company.
MANUAL. KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. RECOMMENDS THAT YOU RETAIN ALL RECEIPTS COVERING MAINTENANCE ON YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINE, BUT KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. CAN NOT DENY WARRANTY SOLELY FOR THE LACK OF RECEIPTS OR FOR YOUR FAILURE TO ENSURE THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.
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RedMax 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (THE COMPANY), THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY PART OR PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP.
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ZENOAH AMERICA INC. au (770)-381-5147 Note importante: vous recevrez une carte d'enregistrement de garantie au moment de l'achat. Veuillez la remplir et l'adresser à RedMax / KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA sous sept (7) jours en prenant soin de conserver une copie pour vous.
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