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RedMax G2500TS 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
G2500TS
010101 and up
WARNING
Before using our products, please
read this manual carefully to
understand the proper use of your
unit.
T2040-93110(010)

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  • Page 1 State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : CHAINSAWS G2500TS 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. WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL WARNING This mark indicates instructions which must be...

  • Page 4: Parts Location

    1. Parts location 2. Specifications G2500TS Power unit : Dis placement ····················································································· 1.6(25.4) cu-in(cm Fuel ············································································· Mixture(Gasoline 32 : 2-cycle oil 1) Fuel tank capacity ················································································· 7.78(0.23) fl.oz( ) Chain oil ························································································ Motor oil SAE #10W-30 Oil tank capacity ···················································································· 5.42(0.16) fl.oz( ) Carburetor ·································································································...

  • Page 5: Symbols On The Machine

    ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 25.4cc REFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. MANUFACTURED : RedMax Made in Japan For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make a mistake.

  • 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 A standard saw unit package contains the items as shown below. (SE1) (1) Power unit (2) Guide bar (3) Saw chain (4) Plug wrench Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw chain on the power unit as follows.
  • Page 9 5. Installing guide bar and saw chain 6. While holding up the tip of the bar,adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail. (SE5) (1) Chain tension adjusting screw (a) Loosen (b) Tighten 7.

  • Page 10: Fuel And Chain Oil

    FUEL 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. RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO...
  • Page 11 6. Fuel and Chain oil CHAIN OIL Use motor oil SAE 10W-30 all year round, or SAE 30-40 in summer and SAE 20 in winter. NOTE Do not use waste or regenerated oil that can cause damage to the oil pump.

  • Page 12: Operation

    7. Operation STARTING ENGINE 1. Feed fuel and chain oil into their respective tanks and tighten the caps securely. (OP1) (1) Fuel (2) Chain oil 2. Continuously push the priming bulb until fuel comes in the bulb. (OP2) 3. Put the switch to the "I" position. (OP3) (1) Switch 4.
  • Page 13 7. Operation NOTE Once the choke knob has been pulled out, it will not return to the operating position even if you press down on it with your finger. When you wish to return the choke knob to the operating position, pull out the throttle lever instead.
  • Page 14 7. Operation ADJUSTING CARBURETOR (OP9) The carburetor on your unit has been factory adjusted, but may require fine tuning due to change in operating conditions. Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure that provided are clean air/fuel filters and fresh, properly mixed fuel. When adjusting, take the following steps: NOTE Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain...
  • Page 15 7. Operation OP10 OP11 WARNING • When the brake operates, release the throttle lever to slow down the engine speed. Continuous operation with the brake engaged will generate heat from the clutch and may cause trouble. • At machine inspection prior to each job, check the operating condition of the brake following the steps below.

  • Page 16: 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 17 8. Sawing FELLING A TREE (SA2) WARNING When you fell a tree, be sure to warn your neighboring workers of the danger. 1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind, Iean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of job after felling, and other factors .
  • Page 18 8. Sawing 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. In the area B, saw down from the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bottom.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    9. Maintenance WARNING Make sure the engine is stopped . DAILY CHECK POINTS 1. Air filter Loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner cover. Take off the filter elements and tap off attached sawdust. When they are extremely dirty, shakewash with gasoline.
  • Page 20 9. Maintenance WARNING This saw is equipped with one of the following low kickback bar/chain combinations: RedMax Part Number Bar Size Guide Bar 12inch (30cm) G2512 For replacement, use only above bar and chain, or the following; OREGON BAR 12 inch S/N DOUBLE GUARD BAR, Mount code #A041.
  • Page 21 9. Maintenance MA10 MA11 WARNING When returning the filter, use a pinch not to be folded the suction pipe. 4. Spark plug Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and adjust the gap to 0.6mm. (MA8) Replacement plug: Champion RCJ-7Y WARNING After spark plug maintenance, reinstall the plug and plug cap firmly.
  • Page 22 9. Maintenance MA12 MA13 7. 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 23 9. Maintenance MA14 MA15 Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated. (MA14) (4) Cutter length (5) Filing angle (6) Side plate angle (7) Top plate cutting angle 8. Way of the cooling air WARNING •...
  • Page 24 100 hours, check and clean inside the muffler. 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...

  • Page 25: Storage

    10. Storage 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 26: 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 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 G2500TS 010101 and up Oct. 2000...
  • Page 28 Fig.1 POWER UNIT G2500TS (S/N 010101 and up)
  • Page 29 Q'TY Key# PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION /UNIT 2841-12101 CYLINDER COMP 2841-12120 • ELBOW 2841-12210 PIPE 3310-82230 CLIP 3350-34320 ELBOW 2841-21110 CRANKCASE 7 01252-30520 BOLT, hexagon hole M5x20 2841-41112 PISTON 2841-41210 RING, piston 1600-41310 1260-41320 RING, snap 1140-41330 BEARING 1101-41340 WASHER 2841-42001 SHAFT COMP 1155-21240 BEARING...
  • Page 30 G2500TS 12. Parts list Fig.2 CARBBURETOR COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES (S/N 010101 and up)
  • Page 31 • • PIN –––––––––– • • LEVER –––––––––– • • SCREW 3320-91140 WRENCH 2670-91150 DRIVER 1030-91340 DRIVER 3350-96220 STOPPER 3350-96240 GAUGE 3304-97611 WRENCH 2670-96410 WRENCH 2841-96110 WRENCH Q'TY NOTE /UNIT PISTON (OP) AIR GAP (OP) HEXAGON (OP) TORX (OP) CLUTCH (OP) G2500TS...

  • Page 32: California Emission Control Warranty Statement

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S STRINGENT ANTI-SMOG STANDARDS.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 (2) ans à compter de la date initiale de livraison d’une unité du modèle G2500TS. Les pièces en rapport avec les émissions de gaz d'échappement sont: l'assemblage carburateur, l'assemblage bobine, le rotor, la bougie, le filtre à...
  • Page 36 KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093 © Printed in Japan...

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