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... failure, breakdown, or damage. For safe operation 10 6. Maintenance 44 11. Troubleshooting guide 54 13. Installing guide bar and saw chain and guide Bar ......50 12. Storage 56 14. Operation 28 9. Specifications 4 3. English SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within ... fail. ■ WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL WARNING This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in the use of saw chain 18 7. Contents 1. Fuel and chain oil 22 8. Parts location 4 2. Maintenance of the product. Sawing 38 10. Warning labels on the machine 8 5....
... failure, breakdown, or damage. For safe operation 10 6. Maintenance 44 11. Troubleshooting guide 54 13. Installing guide bar and saw chain and guide Bar ......50 12. Storage 56 14. Operation 28 9. Specifications 4 3. English SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within ... fail. ■ WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL WARNING This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in the use of saw chain 18 7. Contents 1. Fuel and chain oil 22 8. Parts location 4 2. Maintenance of the product. Sawing 38 10. Warning labels on the machine 8 5....
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...Specifications English ■ GZ4500 Power unit : Displacement 2.69(44.0) cu-in (cm) Saw chain : Type - Size Sprocket nose - 16(40), 18(45) in (cm3) Fuel Mixture(Gasoline 50 : 2-cycle oil 1) (when using ZENOAH genuine oil) Fuel tank capacity 10.4(0.31) fl.oz( ) Chain oil Motor oil ...(8.26) - 0.050(1.27) in (mm) Dry weight : Power unit only 9.6(4.35) lbs(kg) Cutting attachment : Guide bar : Type - English 1. Saw chain 13. Engine switch 9. No. H 14.8(370)x9.4(235)x10.8(270) in (mm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 4 Right handle 7. Left handle ...
...Specifications English ■ GZ4500 Power unit : Displacement 2.69(44.0) cu-in (cm) Saw chain : Type - Size Sprocket nose - 16(40), 18(45) in (cm3) Fuel Mixture(Gasoline 50 : 2-cycle oil 1) (when using ZENOAH genuine oil) Fuel tank capacity 10.4(0.31) fl.oz( ) Chain oil Motor oil ...(8.26) - 0.050(1.27) in (mm) Dry weight : Power unit only 9.6(4.35) lbs(kg) Cutting attachment : Guide bar : Type - English 1. Saw chain 13. Engine switch 9. No. H 14.8(370)x9.4(235)x10.8(270) in (mm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 4 Right handle 7. Left handle ...
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English 3. Danger of kickback. (5) (5) Read, understand and follow all warnings. 6 Warning labels on the machine (1) (1) Read operator's instruction book before operating this machine. (2) (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. (3) (3) Use the chain saw with two hands. (4) (4) Warning!
English 3. Danger of kickback. (5) (5) Read, understand and follow all warnings. 6 Warning labels on the machine (1) (1) Read operator's instruction book before operating this machine. (2) (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. (3) (3) Use the chain saw with two hands. (4) (4) Warning!
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..., less. MANUFACTURED : MADE IN JAPAN Use RedMax 50:1 Oil ! 8 starting mode when the engine is The Slow-speed adjustment screw. The screw under the "H" stamp is released (white arrow) and activated (black arrow). Position: Front of the chain cover (g) (g) If you turn to the ... starting mode when the engine is the Idle adjustment screw. Position: Upper-right of the rear handle (f) (f) Shows the directions that the chain brake is The High-speed adjustment screw. EPA PH2 AND 2007 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE's COMPLIANCE PERIOD : CATEGORY B ENGINE FAMILY...
..., less. MANUFACTURED : MADE IN JAPAN Use RedMax 50:1 Oil ! 8 starting mode when the engine is The Slow-speed adjustment screw. The screw under the "H" stamp is released (white arrow) and activated (black arrow). Position: Front of the chain cover (g) (g) If you turn to the ... starting mode when the engine is the Idle adjustment screw. Position: Upper-right of the rear handle (f) (f) Shows the directions that the chain brake is The High-speed adjustment screw. EPA PH2 AND 2007 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE's COMPLIANCE PERIOD : CATEGORY B ENGINE FAMILY...
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...cutting. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing and eye, hearing and head protection devices. Therefore, continual and regular users should be near the chain saw , including the AV system, well maintained. Do not allow other persons to be a minimum of alcohol or drugs. 2. Keep bystanders...medical advice immediately. 5. Wipe up all sources of their hands and fingers. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the chain saw with loose components or with damaged or worn AV buffers will increase the vibrations transmitted to have higher vibration levels. 4. Children, ...
...cutting. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing and eye, hearing and head protection devices. Therefore, continual and regular users should be near the chain saw , including the AV system, well maintained. Do not allow other persons to be a minimum of alcohol or drugs. 2. Keep bystanders...medical advice immediately. 5. Wipe up all sources of their hands and fingers. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the chain saw with loose components or with damaged or worn AV buffers will increase the vibrations transmitted to have higher vibration levels. 4. Children, ...
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... flywheel to disintegrate.) 12 Keep all parts of your body. 14. Never start cutting until you start the engine, make sure the saw chain when the engine is not contacting anything. 13. Before you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the saw...stopped, the guide bar and saw that the saw firmly with both hands when the engine is running . 12. For safe operation 9. Never operate a chain saw chain to hold the chain saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is not completely and securely assembled. English 5. Always carry the...
... flywheel to disintegrate.) 12 Keep all parts of your body. 14. Never start cutting until you start the engine, make sure the saw chain when the engine is not contacting anything. 13. Before you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the saw...stopped, the guide bar and saw that the saw firmly with both hands when the engine is running . 12. For safe operation 9. Never operate a chain saw chain to hold the chain saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is not completely and securely assembled. English 5. Always carry the...
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... Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut in high wind, bad weather, when visibility is under tension, be whipped toward you or pull you to Iose control of these... loss of control of the guide bar contacts an object. Never cut . Exhaust fumes contain dangerous carbon monoxide. 22. When transporting your chain saw chain at the nose of the chain saw , which could fall during the felling operation. 20. Tip contact in serious personal injury. • Do not rely exclusively on ...
... Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut in high wind, bad weather, when visibility is under tension, be whipped toward you or pull you to Iose control of these... loss of control of the guide bar contacts an object. Never cut . Exhaust fumes contain dangerous carbon monoxide. 22. When transporting your chain saw chain at the nose of the chain saw , which could fall during the felling operation. 20. Tip contact in serious personal injury. • Do not rely exclusively on ...
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... be hit while you should take several steps to accidents. (2) Keep a good grip on the saw with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw chain. (7) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. 16 Do not let the nose of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to keep cutting jobs...
... be hit while you should take several steps to accidents. (2) Keep a good grip on the saw with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw chain. (7) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. 16 Do not let the nose of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to keep cutting jobs...
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... smooth rotation and proper tension while moving it by turning the tensioner screw until the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the saw chain. (F3) (1) Moving Direction 4. F1 F2 (2) F3 F4 (2) (3) (4) 18 (1) (5) English 6. Tighten the tensioner screw. (2) Loosen (3) Tighten (4) ...Tensioner screw (5) Lift up (12~15 N·m). Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover. 3. Tighten the nuts securely with the chain cover loose. 7. Fit the chain cover to the power unit and fasten the nuts to check that the...
... smooth rotation and proper tension while moving it by turning the tensioner screw until the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the saw chain. (F3) (1) Moving Direction 4. F1 F2 (2) F3 F4 (2) (3) (4) 18 (1) (5) English 6. Tighten the tensioner screw. (2) Loosen (3) Tighten (4) ...Tensioner screw (5) Lift up (12~15 N·m). Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover. 3. Tighten the nuts securely with the chain cover loose. 7. Fit the chain cover to the power unit and fasten the nuts to check that the...
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Check and readjust the tension frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of use. Installing guide bar and saw chain NOTE A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of itseif and the guide bar. 20 English 6.
Check and readjust the tension frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of use. Installing guide bar and saw chain NOTE A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of itseif and the guide bar. 20 English 6.
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Fuel and chain oil WARNING • Gasoline is not available, use an antioxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for aircooled 2-cycle engine use... to operate on unleaded gasoline. • Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before starting the engine. • The RedMax engines are controlled by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use a gasoline of a lower octane value than prescribed, there ... before refueling the unit. Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane number of the engine. 22 English 7. If RedMax oil is very flammable.
Fuel and chain oil WARNING • Gasoline is not available, use an antioxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for aircooled 2-cycle engine use... to operate on unleaded gasoline. • Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before starting the engine. • The RedMax engines are controlled by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use a gasoline of a lower octane value than prescribed, there ... before refueling the unit. Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane number of the engine. 22 English 7. If RedMax oil is very flammable.
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.... 2. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up with other containers. ■ FUELING THE UNIT 1. Stop the engine before starting the engine. 3. English 7. Fuel and chain oil ■ HOW TO MIX FUEL IMPORTANT Agitate carefully. 1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be sure to avoid mixing up any...
.... 2. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up with other containers. ■ FUELING THE UNIT 1. Stop the engine before starting the engine. 3. English 7. Fuel and chain oil ■ HOW TO MIX FUEL IMPORTANT Agitate carefully. 1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be sure to avoid mixing up any...
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... WITH NO OIL(RAW GASOLINE) - OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE - In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil container, scrap it empty. Fuel and chain oil FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID; 1. In the case of storing the product for a period of one month or more may not be careful that... unused for a long period of engine lubrication. 3. Moreover, normal wear and change in product with no functional influence are not covered by the warranty. ■ CHAIN OIL Use motor oil SAE #10W-30 all year round or SAE #30 ~ #40 in summer and SAE #20 in the section Limited Warranty carefully...
... WITH NO OIL(RAW GASOLINE) - OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE - In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil container, scrap it empty. Fuel and chain oil FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID; 1. In the case of storing the product for a period of one month or more may not be careful that... unused for a long period of engine lubrication. 3. Moreover, normal wear and change in product with no functional influence are not covered by the warranty. ■ CHAIN OIL Use motor oil SAE #10W-30 all year round or SAE #30 ~ #40 in summer and SAE #20 in the section Limited Warranty carefully...
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.... (F11) WARNING Do not start the engine while the chain saw hangs in very dangerous. This in one hand. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten the caps securely. (F7) 2. While holding the saw chain may touch your finger. The choke will close and the ...you wish to return the choke knob to run a chainsaw that all the parts including bar and chain are installed properly. ■ STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Pull out the choke knob to "I" position. (F8) (1) Chain oil (2) Fuel (3) Switch (4) Throttle lever (5) Throttle interlock 3. The saw unit securely on it...
.... (F11) WARNING Do not start the engine while the chain saw hangs in very dangerous. This in one hand. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten the caps securely. (F7) 2. While holding the saw chain may touch your finger. The choke will close and the ...you wish to return the choke knob to run a chainsaw that all the parts including bar and chain are installed properly. ■ STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Pull out the choke knob to "I" position. (F8) (1) Chain oil (2) Fuel (3) Switch (4) Throttle lever (5) Throttle interlock 3. The saw unit securely on it...
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...the throttle lever pulled slightly. After starting of engine. ■ CHECKING THE OIL SUPPLY WARNING Make sure to warm up the bar and the chain when checking the oil supply. WARNING Keep clear of the clutch side. Be sure to a change in the hole on bottom of the saw... . ■ ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR (F14) The carburetor on your work conditions. (F13) (1) Rich (2) Lean (3) Chain oil flow adjusting NOTE The oil tank should become nearly empty by inserting a screwdriver in operating conditions. If not, the rotating parts may require fine...
...the throttle lever pulled slightly. After starting of engine. ■ CHECKING THE OIL SUPPLY WARNING Make sure to warm up the bar and the chain when checking the oil supply. WARNING Keep clear of the clutch side. Be sure to a change in the hole on bottom of the saw... . ■ ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR (F14) The carburetor on your work conditions. (F13) (1) Rich (2) Lean (3) Chain oil flow adjusting NOTE The oil tank should become nearly empty by inserting a screwdriver in operating conditions. If not, the rotating parts may require fine...
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...the guide bar. If the idling speed is automatically operated by bar size. (F16) This brake can also be operated manually with the bar chain attached. 1. Operating level varies by inertial force, which acts on the weight fitted inside the front guard. The brake is too slow, turn...adjust the carburetor with the front guard turned down to warm up in low speed for maximum speed. (1) L needle (2) H needle (3) Idle adjusting screw ■ CHAIN BRAKE This machine is heard. (F15) IMPORTANT [Caution] Be sure to a stump or a piece of turn . H and L needles are restricted within the number...
...the guide bar. If the idling speed is automatically operated by bar size. (F16) This brake can also be operated manually with the bar chain attached. 1. Operating level varies by inertial force, which acts on the weight fitted inside the front guard. The brake is too slow, turn...adjust the carburetor with the front guard turned down to warm up in low speed for maximum speed. (1) L needle (2) H needle (3) Idle adjusting screw ■ CHAIN BRAKE This machine is heard. (F15) IMPORTANT [Caution] Be sure to a stump or a piece of turn . H and L needles are restricted within the number...
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... there is set at its normal speed, and for the engine to fail to the "O" (STOP) position. (F17) (1) Switch Carburetor anti-freeze mechanism Operating the chain saws in operation, immediately release your fingers from occurring. Set the switch to operate smoothly.
... there is set at its normal speed, and for the engine to fail to the "O" (STOP) position. (F17) (1) Switch Carburetor anti-freeze mechanism Operating the chain saws in operation, immediately release your fingers from occurring. Set the switch to operate smoothly.
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... to first practice sawing easy logs. that are not specified by the manufacturer. • It is not necessary to pull it over fixed stands. The chain saw into the cut other types of material. Do not lock it out by running the saw is caught in the cut, do not attempt... to force the saw must check the chain brake operation before each use the chain saw . You must only be respected. This also helps you get accustomed to your job, read "For Safe Operation" section It is...
... to first practice sawing easy logs. that are not specified by the manufacturer. • It is not necessary to pull it over fixed stands. The chain saw into the cut other types of material. Do not lock it out by running the saw is caught in the cut, do not attempt... to force the saw must check the chain brake operation before each use the chain saw . You must only be respected. This also helps you get accustomed to your job, read "For Safe Operation" section It is...
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... new one . Maintenance F34 2. Fuel filter (a) Using a wire hook, take care not to .025in as necessary. (F35) NGK CMR7H 5. Never fit a new chain on a worn sprocket, or a worn chain on a new sprocket. (F36) 48 Sprocket F36 Check for cracks and for excessive wear interfenng with new one if needed. English 10. NOTE... brush and reset the gap to allow filter fibers or dust inside the suction pipe. If the wearing is found obviously, replace it with the chain drive.
... new one . Maintenance F34 2. Fuel filter (a) Using a wire hook, take care not to .025in as necessary. (F35) NGK CMR7H 5. Never fit a new chain on a worn sprocket, or a worn chain on a new sprocket. (F36) 48 Sprocket F36 Check for cracks and for excessive wear interfenng with new one if needed. English 10. NOTE... brush and reset the gap to allow filter fibers or dust inside the suction pipe. If the wearing is found obviously, replace it with the chain drive.
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...sure the saw in. • The cut way does not go straight. • Vibration increases. • Fuel consumption increases. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar ■ SAW CHAIN WARNING It is stopped. • Use a round file of kickback or tie-strap breakage. (1) Appropriate gauge checker (2) Make the shoulder round (3)... cutters always sharp. Your cutters need to be sharpened when: • Sawdust becomes powder-like. • You need extra force to saw chain is held securely. • Make sure the engine is very important for your file on the cutter and push straight forward...
...sure the saw in. • The cut way does not go straight. • Vibration increases. • Fuel consumption increases. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar ■ SAW CHAIN WARNING It is stopped. • Use a round file of kickback or tie-strap breakage. (1) Appropriate gauge checker (2) Make the shoulder round (3)... cutters always sharp. Your cutters need to be sharpened when: • Sawdust becomes powder-like. • You need extra force to saw chain is held securely. • Make sure the engine is very important for your file on the cutter and push straight forward...