Page 3 - SAFETY FIRST; s y m b o l c o n c e r n; NOTE; CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within thism a n u a l m a r k e d w i t h a s y m b o l c o n c e r n c r i t i c a l p o i n t s w h i c h m u s t b e t a k e n i n t oc o n s i d e r a t i o n t o p r e v e n t p o s s i b l e s e r i o u sb o d i l y i n j u r y , a n d f o r t h...
Page 5 - Symbols on the machine; RedMax; RedMax; Position: Upper-right of the chain cover
3. Symbols on the machine ❲ 5 ❳ Made in Japan RedMax IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION T H I S E N G I N E C O N F O R M S T O U S E PA P H 1 F O R S M A L L O F F - R O A D E N G I N E S . ENGINE FAMILY : YKZXS.0254DE:EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 25.4cc REFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE-NANCE SPECIFICATIO...
Page 6 - For safe operation
❲ 6 ❳ 4. For safe operation 1. Never operate a chain saw when you are f a t i g u e d , i l l , o r u p s e t , o r u n d e r t h einfluence of medication that may makey o u d r o w s y , o r i f y o u a r e u n d e r t h einfluence of alcohol or drugs. 2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing ...
Page 7 - KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR; – WARNING –
❲ 7 ❳ 4. For safe operation 16. O p e r a t e t h e c h a i n s a w o n l y i n w e l l ventilated areas. Never start or run theengine inside a closed room or building.E x h a u s t f u m e s c o n t a i n d a n g e r o u scarbon monoxide. 17. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless specially tr...
Page 8 - WARNING; Installing guide bar and saw chain
A standard saw unit package contains the items asshown below. (SE1) (1) Power unit (2) Guide bar (3) Saw chain (4) Plug wrench Open the box and install the guide bar and the sawchain on the power unit as follows. T h e s a w c h a i n h a s v e r y s h a r p e d g e s . U s eprotective gloves for sa...
Page 9 - While holding up the tip of the bar,adjust the
5. Installing guide bar and saw chain ❲ 9 ❳ SE5 SE6 6. While holding up the tip of the bar,adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw untilthe tie straps just touch the bottom side of thebar rail. (SE5) (1) Chain tension adjusting screw (a) Loosen (b) Tighten 7. Tighten the mounting nut...
Page 10 - Fuel and chain oil; FUEL; Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to
❲ 10 ❳ 6. Fuel and chain oil ■ FUEL The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil speciallyformulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engineuse. 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 GASOLINE 32 ...
Page 11 - Fuel and Chain oil; CHAIN OIL
6. Fuel and Chain oil ■ CHAIN OIL Use motor oil SAE 10W-30 all year round, or SAE30-40 in summer and SAE 20 in winter. Do not use waste or regenerated oil that can causedamage to the oil pump. NOTE ❲ 11 ❳
Page 12 - STARTING ENGINE; Feed fuel and chain oil into their respective
❲ 12 ❳ ■ 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. Pull out the choke ...
Page 13 - CHECKING OIL SUPPLY
OP8 7. Operation Once the choke knob has been pulled out, it willnot return to the operating position even if youpress down on it with your finger. When you wishto return the choke knob to the operating position,pull out the throttle lever instead. 5. W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e s a w u n i t s e ...
Page 15 - Start the engine and grasp the handle securely; STOPPING ENGINE; Release the throttle lever to allow the engine
❲ 15 ❳ 7. Operation OP10 OP11 • When the brake operates, release the throttle l e v e r t o s l o w d o w n t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .C o n t i n u o u s o p e r a t i o n w i t h t h e b r a k eengaged will generate heat from the clutchand may cause trouble. • A t m a c h i n e i n s p e c t i o...
Page 16 - • This saw is equipped with a chain brake that will
❲ 16 ❳ 8. Sawing SA1 • Before proceeding to your job, read "For Safe Operation" section It is recommendedto first practice sawing easy logs. This alsohelps you get accustomed to your unit. • Always follow the safety regulations. The c h a i n s a w m u s t o n l y b e u s e d f o r c u t t i...
Page 20 - PERIODICAL CHECK POINTS
❲ 20 ❳ 9. Maintenance This saw is equipped with one of the followinglow kickback bar/chain combinations: RedMax Part Number Bar Size Guide Bar Saw Chain 12inch (30cm) G2512 91VG45X For replacement, use only above bar and chain,or the following; OREGON BAR 12 inch S/N DOUBLE GUARD BAR, Mount code #A0...
Page 23 - IMPORTANT
9. Maintenance Make sure every cutter has the same length andedge 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 • The engine metal parts can burn your skin. Never touch the cylinder, muffler or ignitionp l ...
Page 25 - Empty the fuel tank and run the engine out of
❲ 25 ❳ 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; Make sure the icing prevention system is not working.
❲ 26 ❳ 11. Troubleshooting Guide Case 1. Starting failure: Make sure the icing prevention system is not working. Case 2. Lack of power/Poor acceleration/Rough idling Case 3. Oil does not come out Check fuel for water or substandard mixture. Check for engine flooding. Check the spark. Check fuel for ...
Page 27 - CHAINSAWS; APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : 010101 and up
❲ 27 ❳ 12. 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. 3. When placing parts orders for ...
Page 32 - CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
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 G A R D E N E Q U I P M E N T E N G I N E . I N C A L I F O R N I A , N E W U T I L I T Y A N D L A W N A N D G A R D E N EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DE...
Page 33 - RedMax CHAINSAW
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL G2500TS UNIT, 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 DEFECTIV...