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; Pulling out the choke knob, the choke closes.; Position: front of the chain cover
3. Symbols on the machine ❲ 5 ❳ Made in Japan RedMax IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO US EPA PH1 AND 1995-1998 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES. ENGINE FAMILY : TKZ030UB24RA ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 30.1cc USE UNLEADED GASOLINE + AIR – COOLED 2 – CYCLE ENGINE OIL. RE...
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 - Installing guide bar and saw chain
A standard saw unit package contains the items asshown. (SE1)Open the box and install the guide bar and the sawchain to the power unit as follows. The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick,protective gloves to avoid injury. 1. Loosen a nut and remove the chain cover. 2. M o u n t t h e g u i d e...
Page 9 - Fuel and chain oil; FUEL; Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to; WARNING
6. Fuel and chain oil ❲ 9 ❳ ■ 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 10 - 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 ❲ 10 ❳
Page 11 - STARTING ENGINE
■ FUELING THE UNIT (OP1) 1. Remove the fuel tank cap and pour fuel into the tank up to 80% of full capacity. 2. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit. 3. Remove the oil tank cap and pour chain oil into the tank. Fasten the cap securely. 1. Select bare ground for ...
Page 12 - Release the throttle lever and let the engine run; ADJUSTING CARBURETOR; H and L needles are restricted within the number; L needle fixed; S t a r t e n g i n e a n d a l l o w i t t o w a r m u p i n l o w
❲ 12 ❳ OP8 7. Operation ■ CHECKING OIL SUPPLY After starting the engine, run the chain at mediumspeed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shownin the figure. (OP6) The oil tank should become nearly empty by thetime fuel in the tank is used up. Be sure to refill theoil tank every time when refue...
Page 13 - CHAIN BRAKE
so that saw chain does not turn. If idling speed istoo slow, turn the screw clockwise. (OP8) 4. Make a test cut adjust the H needle for best cutting power, not for maximum speed. (OP8) ■ CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is a device designed to stop thesaw chain quickly when kickback occured. The brake sy...
Page 14 - GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
• Before proceeding to your job, read “For Safe Operation” section. It is recommended to firstpractice sawing easy logs. This also helps youget accustomed to your unit. • It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. A p p l y o n l y l i g h t p r e s s u r e w h i l e r u n n i n g t h eengin...
Page 17 - DAILY MAINTENANCE; Make sure that every cutter has the same length
❲ 17 ❳ 9. Maintenance Make sure to stop the engine before inspectingand/or servicing the unit. ■ DAILY MAINTENANCE SAW CHAIN It is one of the essential factors for smooth andsafe operation to keep the cutters always in goodcondition. It’s time to reform the cutters when; 1. Sawdust has become powder...
Page 19 - MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
anything wrong be found, make sure to have itrepaired before next usage. ■ MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FUEL FILTER When the engine runs short of fuel supply, checkthe fuel filter for blockage. (MA9) OIL STRAINER D r a i n t h e o i l t a n k a n d r e m o v e t h e o i l s t r a i n e rlocated near the spar...
Page 20 - Empty the fuel tank and run the engine out of
❲ 20 ❳ SPARK ARRESTER R e d M a x e n g i n e s a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h a s p a r karresting screen at the exhaust port. Periodicallycheck and keep it in good condition. In the State ofCalifornia it is required by law (Section 4442 of theCalifornia Public Resources Code) to have a sparkarreste...
Page 21 - CHAINSAWS; APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : 002191 and up
❲ 21 ❳ 11. 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 26 - 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 27 - RedMax CHAINSAW
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL G310TS 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 DEFECTIVE...