G455AVS / G500AVS EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY WARNINGS Read operator's instruction book before operating this machine. Read, understand and follow all warnings. MODEL G455AVS 45.0 cm G500AVS 49.3 cm APPROVAL NUMBER OF CE EXHAUST EMISSION REGULATION (2002/88/EC) GB-2 Use the chain saw with two hands.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TO MACHINES DIRECTIVE (Directive 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC) and to the regulations governing transposition Internal control production MANUFACTURER : Husqvarna Zenoah Co., Ltd. No. 9, 1-Chome MINAMIDAI, KAWAGOE City SAITAMA, JAPAN DECLARES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE MACHINE DESCRIBED BELOW :...
G455AVS / G500AVS 1. For safe operation 1. Never operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the influence of medica- tion that may make you drowsy, or if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Tip con- tact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reac- G455AVS / G500AVS tion, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along...
G455AVS / G500AVS 2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine WARNING • For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make any mistake. The port to refuel “MIX GASOLINE”...
A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of (3) Chain cover use. Check and readjust the tension frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of itself and the guide bar. G455AVS / G500AVS Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment (1) Tensioner screw...
• The Zenoah engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If Zenoah oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle engine use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO EGC GRADE).
When adjusting, take the following steps: NOTE Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain at- tached. G455AVS / G500AVS Chain oil Chain oil flow adjusting (1) L needle (2) H needle...
NOTE When using the unit at times when it is snowing. Zenoah recommends that you also use a snow protector effec- tive in preventing the air filter from freezing (e.g., the separately-sold Z2881-98610 snow protector).
2 seconds and pushing the front hand guard forward. The chain should stop immediately with the en- G455AVS / G500AVS gine at full speed. If the chain is slow to stop or does not stop, replace the brake band and clutch drum before use.
G455AVS / G500AVS A log lying on the ground Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side. A log hanging off the ground In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish by sawing down from the top.
• Use a round file of proper size for the chain. Chain type: 21BP File size: 3/16 in (4.76 mm) G455AVS / G500AVS 4. Spark plug G455AVS 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm G500AVS Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset the gap to 0.65 mm as necessary.
G455AVS / G500AVS WARNING • Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage. Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated. Cutter length Filing angle Side plate angle...
30 days if used for rental purpose) from the date of initial purchase. THE PURCHASER SHALL BEAR COSTS OF TRANS- PORTING THE UNIT TO AND FROM THE ZENOAH DEALER. THE PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE CHARGED FOR DI- AGNOSTIC LABOR WHICH LEADS TO THE DETERMI-...
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