RedMax G3200 - Manual

 7  4. For safe operation 17. 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. 18. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless specially tr...

A standard saw unit package contains the items asillustrated. (1) Power unit (2) Bar protector (3) Guide bar(4) Saw chain (5) Plug wrench 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 thickprotective gloves for safety. [...

5. Installing guide bar and saw chain  9  A new chain will expand its length in the beginningof use. Check and readjust the tension frequentlyas a loose chain can easily derail or cause rapidwear of itseif and the guide bar. [G3200EZ] 1. Pull the guard towards the front handle to check that the ch...

5. Installing guide bar and saw chain  10  W h i l e t e m p o r a r y t i g h t e n i n g , y o u m a y h e a r t h e“click” sound. But do not stop tightening at thattime. This sound does not mean that the saw chainand guide bar were assembled. 5. While holding the chain cover, temporary tighten ...

6. Fuel and Chain oil  11  ■ RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIOGASOLINE 50:OIL 1 • Exhaust emission are controlled by the fundamental engine parameters andcomponents(eq., carburation, ignitiont i m i n g a n d p o r t t i m i n g ) w i t h o u taddition of any major hardware or theintroduction of an inert m...

 12  6. Fuel and Chain oil ■ CHAIN OIL Use motor oil SAE 10W-30 all year round, orSAE 30-40 in summer and SAE 20 in winter. Do not use waste or regenerated oil that cancause damage to the oil pump. NOTE again for at least one minute. As someoils may be difficult to agitate dependingon oil ingredie...

It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw thatmounts broken parts or lacks any parts.Before starting engine, make sure that all thep a r t s i n c l u d i n g b a r a n d c h a i n a r e i n s t a l l e dproperly. ■ STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten the caps...

 14  6. When engine has ignited, pull the throttle slightly to return the choke knob to the original position.If the engine stops, pull the starter again withoutpulling out the choke knob. 7. Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever pulled slightly. K e e p c l e a r o f t h e s a w c h...

1. H and L needles are restricted within the number of turn as shown below. H needle –1/4 L needle –1/4 2. 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 speed for a few minutes. 3. Turn idle adjusting screw (T) counter-clockwise so that saw chain does not turn. If idling speed ...

 16  7. Operation W h e n t h e b r a k e e n g a g e s d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n ,immediately release the throttle lever to stop theengine. ■ 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. (1) Swit...

• 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 n gwood. It is forbi...

A Log lying on the ground (F8-3) Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cutfrom the opposite side. A Log hanging off the ground (F8-4) In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third andfinish by sawing down from the top. In area B, sawdown from the top one-third and finish by sawingup from the bo...

 20  9. Maintenance M a i n t e n a n c e , r e p l a c e m e n t , o r r e p a i r o f t h eemission control device and systems may bep e r f o r m e d b y a n y n o n - r o a d e n g i n e r e p a i restablishment or individual. Before cleaning, the inspecting or repairing theunit, make sure tha...

9. Maintenance 4. Remove the cleaner element by unfastening the hooks. Split the element into halves and wash inn e u t r a l d e t e r g e n t a n d w a r m w a t e r . A f t e rcleaning, dry the element completely.Exchange the element with new one in case ithas been contaminated. When reinstalling...

 22  Be sure to block the air intake hole. 2. Spark arrester The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester top r e v e n t r e d h o t c a r b o n f r o m f l y i n g o u t o f t h eexhaust outlet. Periodically check and clean asnecessary with a wire brush after removing twomuffler cover nuts and ...

■ SAW CHAIN I t is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always sharp. Your cutters need to be sharpened when: • Sawdust becomes powder-like. • You need extra force to saw in. • The cut way does not go straight. • Vibration increases. • Fuel consumption increases. Cutter s...

 24  10. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar Make sure every cutter has the same length andedge angles as illustrated. (F10-3) (4) Cutter length (5) Filing angle (6) Side plate angle (7) Top plate cutting angle ■ GUIDE BAR • Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear. • The bar rail s...

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 water o...

 26  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. 12. Storage

 27  13. 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 ...