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GZ400 Important! It is essential that read the instructions in this manual before mounting and operating this machine. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY WARNINGS Read operator's instruction Read, understand and book before operating this follow all warnings. machine. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty...
GZ400 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TO MACHINES DIRECTIVE (Directive 98/37/EC, 2002/83/EC, 89/336/EEC) ,2000/14/EC and to the regulations governing transposition Internal contorol production Husqvarna Zenoah Co., Ltd. MANUFACTURER No. 9, 1-Chome MINAMIDAI, KAWAGOE City SAITAMA, JAPAN DECLARES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE MACHINE DESCRIBED BELOW:...
GZ400 1. For safe operation 1. Never operate a chain saw when 9. Never start cutting until you have you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or a clear work area, secure foot- under the influence of medica- ing, and a planned retreat path tion that may make you drowsy, from the falling tree.
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GZ400 which could subsequently cause saw chain in the cut. Tip contact the flywheel to disintegrate.) in some cases may cause a light- 16. Always shut off the engine be- ning fast reverse reaction,kicking fore setting it down. the guide bar up and back to- 17.
GZ400 2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine 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” Position: Fuel cap...
GZ400 3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated. Power unit Plug wrench Bar protector Guide bar Saw chain Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw 4. Fit the chain cover to the power unit and fasten the chain on the power unit as follows: nuts to finger tightness.
• The Zenoah engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. WARNING If Zenoah oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added 1. Select flat and bare ground for fueling. quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle 2.
GZ400 5. Operating the Engine 6. Push the choke knob to HALF CHOKE position. It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts 7. Pull starter grip until engine runs. broken parts or lacks any parts. Before starting engine, make sure that all the parts Note: Allow the saw to run in this position 15~30 seconds, depending including bar and chain are installed properly.
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GZ400 ■ STOPPING THE ENGINE Fine adjustment of the idling speed T 1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine to idle for a Adjust the idle speed with the T-screw. If it is necessary to few minutes. readjust, turn the T-screw clockwise while the engine is run- 2.
GZ400 6. Sawing gine at full speed. If the chain is slow • Before proceeding to your job, to stop or does not stop, replace the read the section “For Safe brake band and clutch drum before Operation”. It is recommended use.
GZ400 A log lying on the ground First check to which side the limb is bent. Then make the initial cut from the bent side and finish by sawing from the opposite side. Be alert to the springing back of a cut limb.
GZ400 4. Fuel filter Note: Be sure to block the air intake hole. (a) Using a wire hook, take out the filter from the filler port. 2. Spark arrester The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester to prevent red hot Fuel filter carbon from flying out of the exhaust outlet.
This saw is equipped with one of the following low kickback bar/chain combinations: • Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear. Zenoah Part Number • The bar rail should always be square. Check for wear of Saw Model Bar Size...
WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE OF THE PURCHASER SHALL BEAR COSTS OF TRANS- INSTRUCTION LISTED IN THE OWNER/OPERATOR PORTING THE UNIT TO AND FROM THE ZENOAH MANUAL FOR PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF DEALER. THE UNITS ACCIDENT MISHANDLING, ALTERATION,...
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