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Page 2 - EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY WARNINGS; RISK OF DAMAGING HEARING

G455AVS / G500AVS GB-2 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY WARNINGS 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. WARNING!!! RISK OF DAMAGING HEARING ...

Page 3 - Contents

G455AVS / G500AVS G B GB-3 Contents 1. For Safe Operation ................................................................... 4 2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine .................................. 6 3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain ......................................... 7 4. Fuel and ...

Page 4 - For safe operation

G455AVS / G500AVS GB-4 1. For safe operation 1. Never operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, orunder the influence of medica-tion that may make you drowsy,or if you are under the influenceof alcohol or drugs. 2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing and eye, hearing andhead p...

Page 5 - WARNING

G455AVS / G500AVS G B GB-5 17. Use extreme caution when cut- ting small size brush and sap-lings because slender materialmay catch the saw chain and bewhipped toward you or pull youoff balance. 18. When cutting a limb that is un- der tension, be alert for spring-b a c k s o t h a t y o u w i l l n o...

Page 6 - Explanation of Symbols on the Machine

G455AVS / G500AVS GB-6 2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine WARNING • 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 screw under the “H” stamp is The High-speed adjustment screw. The ...

Page 7 - NOTE; Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain

G455AVS / G500AVS G B GB-7 Power unit Bar protector Guide bar Saw chain Plug wrench Screwdriver forcarburetor adjustment 5. Fit the chain cover to the power unit and fasten the nuts to finger tightness. 6. While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw u...

Page 8 - Fuel and Chain Oil

G455AVS / G500AVS GB-8 4. Fuel and Chain Oil ■ FUEL WARNING • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sureto stop the engine and allow it cool before refuel-ing the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fuel-ing and move at least 3 m (10 ft) away from...

Page 9 - Operating the Engine

G455AVS / G500AVS G B GB-9 WARNING • Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start rotating upon starting of engine. ■ CHECKING THE OIL SUPPLY WARNING • Make sure to set up the bar and the chain when checking the oil supply.If not, the rotating parts may be exposed. It is verydangerous. After startin...

Page 10 - STOPPING THE ENGINE; Carburetor anti-freeze mechanism; CHAIN BRAKE

G455AVS / G500AVS GB-10 ■ STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine to idle for a few minutes. 2. Set the switch to the “O” (STOP) position. Carburetor anti-freeze mechanism Operating chain saws in temperatures of 0 – 5°C at timesof high humidity may result in ice forming...

Page 13 - Front and Rear dampers; Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar; Saw Chain

G455AVS / G500AVS G B GB-13 Place the file on the cutter and push straight forward.Keep the file position as illustrated. After each cutter has been filed, check the depth gaugeand file it to the proper level as illustrated. 4. Spark plug Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset the gap to0....

Page 14 - Troubleshooting Guide

G455AVS / G500AVS GB-14 WARNING • This saw is equipped with one of the following low kickback bar/chain combinations: Zenoah Part Number Bar Size Guide Bar Saw Chain 14 3644-52112 3611-52210 (21BP) 16 3645-52113 3612-52210 (21BP) 18 3646-52113 3646-52210 (21BP) • The bar rail should always be square...

Page 15 - Limited warranty; T H E WA R R A N T Y D O E S N OT A P P LY TO; THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER; THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.; ARE LIMITED

G455AVS / G500AVS G B GB-15 10. Specifications Power unit: Displacement (cm 3 ): G455AVS ............................................................ 45.0 G500AVS ............................................................ 49.3Fuel: ................ Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Two-cycle oil 1) (when usi...