Page 2 - Contents; Never touch hot surface.; WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL; WARNING; SYMBOLS IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL; SAFETY FIRST; symbol concern critical points which must be
GZ3500T US-2 Read operator's instructionbook before operating thismachine. Wear head, eye and earprotection. Use the chain sawwith two hands. Warning! Danger ofkickback. Read, understand andfollow all warnings. This saw is for trained treeservice operators only. Use appropriate protectionsfor foot-l...
Page 4 - For safe operation
GZ3500T US-4 (1) (2) (3) WARNING • This chainsaw has been especially designed for treemaintenance and should therefore only be used bytrained operators when working up in the trees. • Under no circumstances may the design of the ma-chine be modified without the permission of the manu-facturer. Alway...
Page 7 - An emission control label is located on the engine.; IMPORTANT EMISSIONS INFORMATION; Symbols on the Machine
GZ3500T US-7 U S The port to refuel “MIX GASOLINE” Position: Recoil case (in front of the fuel cap) The port to fill chain oil Position: Recoil case (under the oil cap) Setting the switch to the “O” position, stops the engine immediately. Position: Right side of the rear handle Starting the engine. ...
Page 8 - NOTE; A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated.; Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain
GZ3500T US-8 Tensioner screw Loosen Tighten Chain tensionernut Chain cover Tighten Open the box and install the guide bar and the sawchain on the power unit as follows: The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick pro-tective gloves for safety. 1. Pull the hand guard towards the front handle to che...
Page 9 - OIL REQUIREMENTS; GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS; Fuel and Chain Oil
GZ3500T US-9 U S WARNING • Gasoline with an octane rating lower than 89 will greatly increase the engines operating temperature.Low octane gasoline will cause detonation (knock)resulting in piston seizures and major internal enginecomponents damage. • Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage sealin...
Page 11 - Operating the Engine
GZ3500T US-11 U S Chain oil flow adjustingshaft Rich Lean Idle adjustingscrew H needle L needle Chain oil Throttleinterlock Throttle lever Switch Fuel Chain oil Chokeclosed Open withthrottle lever Chokeopen It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw with mounts brokenor any missing parts.Before starting...
Page 12 - STOPPING THE ENGINE
GZ3500T US-12 Activate the brake Release Switch • When the brake operates, release the throttle lever to slow down the engine speed. Continuous opera-tion with the brake engaged will generate heat fromthe clutch and may cause overheating or clutch fail-ure. • At machine inspection prior to each job,...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE
GZ3500T US-14 knob air cleaner cover filter elements Fuel filter Oiling port Oil filter inlet port of the cooling air Oiling port Grease port Sprocket When installing the filter, do not pinch or fold the suction pipe. 3. Oil filter 1. With a wire hook, take out the oil filter from the feedingport. 2...
Page 15 - Muffler; Saw Chain; Cutter setting standards:; Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar
GZ3500T US-15 U S Muffler Underside guard Chain cover Chain catcher 7. Muffler Regularly inspect the muffler for loose fastening screws,damage and rust. If you find that exhaust gas leaking re-move the muffler. Remove carbon from exhaust port using apiece of wood or plastic. Make sure no carbon fall...
Page 16 - Guide Bar; Rough idling; Troubleshooting Guide
GZ3500T US-16 side of a cutter. If a gap is observed between them,the rail is normal. Otherwise, the bar rail is worn.Such a bar needs to be corrected or replaced. WARNING: This saw is equipped with one of the following lowkickback bar/chain combinations: RedMax Part Number Bar Size Guide Bar Saw Ch...
Page 17 - CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
GZ3500T US-17 U S The California Air Resources Board and ZENOAH AMERICA, INC. are pleased to explain theemission control system warranty on your 2007 and later small off-road engine. In California,new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringentanti-smog ...
Page 18 - LIMITED WARRANTY
GZ3500T US-18 EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY, RedMax / ZENOAHAMERICA, INC., 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 DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORK...