Zenoah Chainsaw G3800 User Manual

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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 Chain Oil .................................................................... 8  
5. Operating the Engine ............................................................... 9  
6. Sawing .................................................................................... 11  
7. Maintenance ........................................................................... 12  
8. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar ............................ 13  
9. Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................... 14  
10. Specifications ......................................................................... 15  
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1. For safe operation  
1. Never operate a chain saw when  
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or  
under the influence of medica-  
tion that may make you drowsy,  
or if you are under the influence  
of alcohol or drugs.  
9. Never start cutting until you have  
a clear work area, secure foot-  
ing, and a planned retreat path  
from the falling tree.  
2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting  
clothing and eye, hearing and  
head protection devices.  
10. Always hold the chain saw firmly  
with both hands when the engine  
is running. Use a firm grip with  
thumb and fingers encircling the  
chain saw handles.  
Use the vibration-proof glove.  
3. Keep the saw chain sharp and  
the saw, including the AV system,  
well maintained. A dull chain will  
increase cutting time, and press-  
ing a dull chain through wood will  
increase the vibrations transmit-  
ted to your hands. A saw with  
loose components or with dam-  
aged or worn AV buffers will also  
tend to have higher vibration lev-  
els.  
4. All the above mentioned precau-  
tions do not guarantee that you  
will not sustain whitefinger dis-  
ease or carpal tunnel syndrome.  
Therefore, continual and regular  
users should monitor closely the  
condition of their hands and fin-  
gers.  
11. Keep all parts of your body away  
from the saw chain when the en-  
gine is running.  
If any of the above symptoms ap-  
pear, seek medical advice imme-  
diately.  
12. Before you start the engine,  
make sure the saw chain is not  
contacting anything.  
5. Always use caution when han-  
dling fuel. Wipe up all spills and  
then move the chain saw at least  
3 m from the fueling point before  
starting the engine.  
6. Eliminate all sources of sparks or  
flame (i.e. smoking, open flames,  
or work that can cause sparks)  
in the areas where fuel is mixed,  
poured, or stored.  
13. Always carry the chain saw with  
the engine stopped, the guide  
bar and saw chain to the rear,  
and the muffler away from your  
body.  
14. Always inspect the chain saw be-  
fore each use for worn, Ioose, or  
damaged parts. Never operate  
a chain saw that is damaged, im-  
properly adjusted, or is not com-  
pletely and securely assembled.  
Be sure that the saw chain stops  
moving when the throttle control  
trigger is released.  
15. All chain saw service, other than  
the items listed in the Owner’s  
Manual, should be performed by  
competent chain saw service  
personnel. (E.g., if improper tools  
are used to remove the flywheel,  
or if an improper tool is used to  
hold the flywheel in order to re-  
move the clutch, structural dam-  
7. Do not smoke while handling fuel  
or while operating the chain saw.  
8. Do not allow other persons to be  
near the chain saw when start-  
ing or cutting. Keep bystanders  
and animals out of the work area.  
Children, pets and bystanders  
should be a minimum of 10 m  
away when you start or operate  
the chain saw.  
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age to the flywheel could occur  
which could subsequently cause  
the flywheel to disintegrate.)  
16. Always shut off the engine be-  
fore setting it down.  
17. Use extreme caution when cut-  
ting small size brush and sap-  
lings because slender material  
may catch the saw chain and be  
whipped toward you or pull you  
off balance.  
18. When cutting a limb that is un-  
der tension, be alert for spring-  
back so that you will not be  
struck when the tension in the  
wood fibers is released.  
19. Never cut in high wind, bad  
weather, when visibility is poor or  
in very high or low temperatures.  
Always check the tree for dead  
branches which could fall during  
the felling operation.  
saw chain in the cut. Tip contact  
in some cases may cause a light-  
ning fast reverse reaction,kicking  
the guide bar up and back to-  
wards the operator. Pinching the  
saw chain along the top of the  
guide bar may push the guide  
bar rapidly back towards the op-  
erator. Either of these reactions  
may cause you to Iose control of  
the saw, which could result in  
serious personal injury.  
Do not rely exclusively on the  
safety devices built into your saw.  
As a chain saw user you should  
take several steps to keep cut-  
ting jobs free from accident or  
injury.  
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(1) With a basic understanding of  
kickback you can reduce or  
eliminate the element of surprise.  
Sudden surprise contributes to  
accidents.  
(2) Keep a good grip on the saw with  
both hands, the right hand on the  
rear handle, and the left hand on  
the front handle, when the engine  
is running. Use a firm grip with  
thumbs and fingers encircling  
the chain saw handles. A firm  
grip will help you reduce kick-  
back and maintain control of the  
saw.  
20. Keep the handles dry, clean and  
free of oil or fuel mixture.  
21. Operate the chain saw only in  
well ventilated areas. Never start  
or run the engine inside a closed  
room or building. Exhaust fumes  
contain dangerous carbon mon-  
oxide.  
22. Do not operate the chain saw in  
a tree unless specially trained to  
do so.  
23. Guard against kickback. Kick-  
back is the upward motion of the  
guide bar which occurs when the  
saw chain at the nose of the  
guide bar contacts an object.  
Kickback can lead to dangerous  
loss of control of the chain saw.  
(3) Make certain that the area in  
which you are cutting is free from  
obstructions. Do not let the nose  
of the guide bar contact a log,  
branch, or any other obstruction  
which could be hit while you are  
operating the saw.  
(4) Cut at high engine speeds.  
24. When transporting your chain  
saw, make sure the appropriate  
guide bar scabbard is in place.  
(5) Do not overreach or cut above  
shoulder height.  
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAU-  
TIONS FOR CHAIN SAW USERS  
(6) Follow the manufacturer’s sharp-  
ening and maintenance instruc-  
tions for the saw chain.  
WARNING  
Kickback may occur when the  
nose or tip of the guide bar  
touches an object, or when the  
wood closes in and pinches the  
(7) Only use replacement bars and  
chains specified by the manufac-  
turer or the equivalent.  
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2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine  
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 port to refuel “MIX GASOLINE”  
Position: Fuel cap  
The port to top up chain oil  
Position: Oil cap  
Setting the switch to the “O” position, the engine stops immediately.  
Position: Rear-left of the unit  
Starting the engine. If you pull out the choke knob (at the back-right of  
the rear handle) to the point of the arrow, you can set the starting mode  
as follows:  
First-stage position – starting mode when the engine is warm.  
Second-stage position – starting mode when the engine is cold.  
Position: Upper-right of the aircleaner cover  
The screw under the “H” stamp is The High-speed adjustment screw.  
The screw under the “L” stamp is The Slow-speed adjustment screw.  
The screw at the left of the “T” stamp is the Idle adjustment screw.  
Position: Left side of the rear handle  
Shows the directions that the chain brake is released (white arrow) and  
activated (black arrow).  
Position: Front of the chain cover  
If you turn the rod by screwdriver follow the arrow to the "MAX" position,  
the chain oil flow more, and if you turn to the "MIN" position, less.  
Position: Bottom of the power unit  
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3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain  
A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated.  
Power unit  
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Plug wrench  
Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment  
Bar protector  
Guide bar  
Saw chain  
Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw  
chain on the power unit as follows:  
4. Fit the chain cover to the power unit and fasten the  
nuts to finger tightness.  
5. While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain  
tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie  
straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail.  
The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use  
thick protective gloves for safety.  
1. Pull the guard towards the front handle to check that  
the chain brake is not engaged.  
2. Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover.  
3. Gear the chain to the sprocket and, while fitting the  
saw chain around the guide bar, mount the guide  
bar to the power unit. Adjust the position of the chain  
tensioner.  
Loosen  
Tighten  
Tensioner screw  
6. Tighten the nuts securely with the bar tip held up  
(12 ~ 15 N·m). Then check the chain for smooth ro-  
tation and proper tension while moving it by hand. If  
necessary, readjust with the chain cover loose.  
Tensioner nut  
Chain cover  
7. Tighten the tensioner screw.  
Note: Pay attention to the correct direction of the saw chain.  
Note: A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of use.  
Check and readjust the tension frequently as a loose chain can  
easily derail or cause rapid wear of itseif and the guide bar.  
Moving direction  
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4. Fuel and Chain Oil  
4. Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate again for at  
least one minute. As some oils may be difficult to  
agitate depending on oil ingredients, sufficient agi-  
tation is necessary for the engine to last long. Be  
careful that, if the agitation is insufficient, there is an  
increased danger of early piston seizing due to ab-  
normally lean mixture.  
5. Put a clear indication on the outside of the container  
to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other contain-  
ers.  
6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy  
identification.  
FUEL  
Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or  
bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure  
to 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 the  
fueling point before starting the engine.  
FUELING THE UNIT  
1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a  
dustless place.  
2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity.  
3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel  
spillage around the unit.  
• The Komatsu Zenoah engines are lubricated by oil  
specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline  
engine use. If Komatsu Zenoah oil is not available,  
use an anti-oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled  
for air-cooled 2-cycle engine use (JASO FC GRADE  
OIL or ISO EGC GRADE).  
1. Select bare ground for fueling.  
2. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fuel-  
ing point before starting the engine.  
3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit. At that time,  
be sure to sufficiently agitate the mixed gasoline in  
the container.  
• Do not use BIA or TCW (2-stroke water-cooling type)  
mixed oil.  
FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID:  
1. FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW GASOLINE) – It will cause  
severe damage to the internal engine parts very  
quickly.  
2. GASOHOL – It can cause deterioration of rubber and/  
or plastic parts and disruption of engine lubrication.  
3. OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE – It can cause spark  
plug fouling, exhaust port blocking, or piston ring  
sticking.  
4. Mixed fuels which have been left unused for a  
period of one month or more may clog the carbu-  
retor and result in the engine failing to operate prop-  
erly.  
5. In the case of storing the product for a long period  
of time, clean the fuel tank after rendering it empty.  
Next, activate the engine and empty the carburetor  
of the composite fuel.  
6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil con-  
tainer, scrap it only at an authorized repository site.  
RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO  
GASOLINE 50 : OIL 1  
(when using ZENOAH genuine oil)  
Exhaust emission are controlled by the funda-  
mental engine parameters and components (eq.,  
carburation, ignition timing and port timing) with-  
out addition of any major hardware or the intro-  
duction of an inert material during combustion.  
• These engines are certified to operate on unleaded  
gasoline.  
• Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane  
number of 89RON (USA/Canada: 87AL).  
• If you use a gasoline of a lower octane value than  
prescribed, there is a danger that the engine tem-  
perature may rise and an engine problem such as  
piston seizing may consequently occur.  
• Unleaded gasoline is recommended to reduce the  
contamination of the air for the sake of your health  
and the environment.  
• Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage sealing  
rings, fuel lines or fuel tank of the engine.  
Note: As for details of quality assurance, read the description in  
the section Limited Warranty carefully. Moreover, normal wear and  
change in product with no functional influence are not covered by  
the warranty. Also, be careful that, if the usage in the instruction  
manual is not observed as to the mixed gasoline, etc. described  
therein, it may not be covered by the warranty.  
CHAIN OIL  
Use motor oil SAE #10W-30 all year round or SAE  
#30 ~ #40 in summer and SAE #20 in winter.  
HOW TO MIX FUEL  
• Pay attention to agitation.  
1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be  
mixed.  
2. Put some of the gasoline into a clean, approved fuel  
container.  
3. Pour in all of the oil and agitate well.  
Note: Do not use wasted or regenerated oil that can cause damage  
to the oil pump.  
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5. Operating the Engine  
It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that  
mounts broken parts or lacks any parts.  
Before starting engine, make sure that all the  
parts including bar and chain are installed  
properly.  
6. Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever  
pulled slightly.  
Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start  
rotatIng upon starting of engine.  
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CHECKING THE OIL SUPPLY  
STARTING THE ENGINE  
1. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten  
Make sure to set up the bar and the chain  
when checking the oil supply.  
the caps securely.  
If not, the rotating parts may be exposed. It is  
very dangerous.  
After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed  
and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the figure.  
Fuel  
Chain oil  
Chain oil  
2. Set the switch to “I” position.  
Switch  
Throttle  
interlock  
The chain oil flow can be changed by inserting a screw-  
driver in the hole on bottom of the clutch side. Adjust  
according to your work conditions.  
Throttle lever  
3. Pull out the choke knob to the second-stage posi-  
tion. The choke will close and the throttle lever will  
then be set in the starting position.  
Choke knob  
Chain oil flow  
adjusting  
Rich  
Lean  
ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR  
L needle  
H needle  
Idle adjusting  
screw  
Note: When restarting immediately after stopping the engine, set  
the Choke knob in the first-stage position (choke open and throttle  
lever in the starting position).  
The carburetor on your unit has been factory adjusted,  
but may require fine tuning due to a change in operat-  
ing conditions.  
Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure that the pro-  
vided air/fuel filters are clean and fresh and the fuel prop-  
erly mixed.  
Note: Once the choke knob has been pulled out, it will not return  
to the operating position even if you press down on it with your  
finger. When you wish to return the choke knob to the operating  
position, pull out the throttle lever instead.  
4. While holding the saw unit securely on the ground,  
pull the starter rope vigorously.  
When adjusting, take the following steps:  
Note: Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain attached.  
1. H and L needles are restricted within the number of  
turn as shown below.  
H needle : -1/4  
L needle : -1/4  
2. Start the engine and allow it to warm up in low speed  
for a few minutes.  
3. Turn the idle adjusting screw (T) counterclockwise  
so that the saw chain does not turn. If the idling  
speed is too slow, turn the screw clockwise.  
4. Make a test cut and adjust the H needle for best  
cutting power, not for maximum speed.  
Do not start the engine while the chain saw  
hangs in one hand. The saw chain may touch  
your body. This is very dangerous.  
5. When engine has ignited, first push in the choke knob  
to the first-stage position and then pull the starter  
again to start the engine.  
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CHAIN BRAKE  
Carburetor anti-freeze mechanism  
This machine is equipped with an automatic brake to  
stop saw chain rotation upon occurrence of kickback  
during saw cutting. The brake is automatically operated  
by inertial force, which acts on the weight fitted inside  
the front guard.  
This brake can also be operated manually with the front  
guard turned down to the guide bar.  
Operating chain saws in temperatures of 0 – 5°C at times of  
high humidity may result in ice forming within the carburetor,  
and this in turn may cause the output power of the engine to  
be reduced or for the engine to fail to operate smoothly.  
This product has accordingly been designed with a ven-  
tilation hatch on the right side of the surface of the cyl-  
inder cover to allow warm air to be supplied to the en-  
gine and to thereby prevent icing from occurring.  
Under normal circumstances the product should be  
used in the normal operating mode, i.e., in the mode to  
which it is set at the time of shipment. However when  
the possibility exists that icing may occur, the unit should  
be set to operate in the anti-freeze mode before use.  
To release the brake, pull up the front guard toward the  
front handle till a “click” sound is heard.  
Anti-freeze mode  
Normal operating mode  
Cylinder cover  
[Caution]  
Be sure to confirm brake operation during daily inspec-  
tion.  
“Snow” mark  
“Sunshine” mark  
How to confirm:  
1) Turn off the engine.  
Continuing to use the product in the anti-freeze  
mode even when temperatures have risen and  
returned to normal, may result in the engine  
failing to start properly or in the engine failing  
to operate at its normal speed, and for this  
reason you should always be sure to return  
the unit to the normal operating mode if there  
is no danger of icing occurring.  
2) Holding the chain saw horizontally, release your hand  
from the front handle, hit the tip of the guide bar to a  
stump or a piece of wood, and confirm brake op-  
eration. Operating level varies by bar size.  
HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN OPERATING MODES  
Choke knob  
In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer for  
inspection and repairs.  
If the engine keeps rotating at high speed with the brake  
engaged, the clutch will overheat causing trouble.  
When the brake engages during operation, immediately  
release the throttle lever to stop the engine.  
Cylinder cover  
STOPPING THE ENGINE  
1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine to idle  
for a few minutes.  
Icing cap  
2. Set the switch to the “O” (STOP) position.  
1. Flip the engine switch to turn off the engine.  
2. Remove the cover to the air filter, remove the air filter,  
and then remove the choke knob from the cylinder cover.  
3. Loosen the screws holding the cylinder cover in place  
(i.e., the three screws on the inside and the one screw  
on the outside of the cover), and then remove the cylin-  
der cover.  
switch  
4. Press with your finger down on the icing cap located on  
the right-hand side of the cylinder cover to remove the  
icing cap.  
5. Adjust the icing cap so that the “snow” mark faces up-  
wards and then return it to its original position in the  
cylinder cover.  
6. Fix the cylinder cover back into its original position, and  
then fix all other parts back into their proper positions.  
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6. Sawing  
gine at full speed. If the chain is slow  
to stop or does not stop, replace the  
brake band and clutch drum before  
use.  
Before proceeding to your job,  
read the section “For Safe  
Operation”. It is recommended  
to first practice sawing easy  
logs. This also helps you get  
accustomed to your unit.  
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chain brake be checked for proper B  
operation before each use and that  
the chain be sharp in order to main-  
tain the kickback safety level of this  
saw. Removal of the safety devices,  
inadequate maintenance, or incor-  
rect replacement of the bar or chain  
may increase the risk ot serious per-  
sonal injury due to kickback.  
Always follow the safety regu-  
lations. The chain saw must  
only be used for cutting wood.  
It is forbidden to cut other  
types of material. Vibrations  
and kickback vary with differ-  
ent materials and the require-  
ments of the safety regulations  
would not be respected. Do  
not use the chain saw as a le-  
ver for lifting, moving or split-  
ting objects. Do not lock it over  
fixed stands. It is forbidden to  
hitch tools or applications to  
the PTO other than those  
specified by the manufacturer.  
FELLING A TREE  
Felling directio
ling cut  
Notch cu
1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind,  
lean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of  
completing the task after felling and other factors.  
2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a  
good foothold and retreat path.  
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree  
on the felling side.  
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch  
and at a level slightly higher than the bottom of the  
notch.  
It is not necessary to force the saw into the  
cut. Apply only light pressure while running the  
engine at full throttle.  
When the saw chain is caught in the cut, do  
not attempt to pull it out by force, but use a  
wedge or a lever to open the way.  
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK  
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn neigh-  
boring workers of the danger.  
Bucking and Limbing  
• Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand  
on the log.  
• Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Es-  
pecially when working on a slope, stand  
on the uphill side of the log.  
• Follow the instructions in “For Safe Opera-  
tion” to avoid kickback of the saw.  
Before starting work, check the direction of bending  
force inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting from  
the opposite side of the bending direction to prevent  
the guide bar from being caught in the cut.  
This saw is equipped with a chain  
brake that will stop the chain in the  
event of kickback if operating prop-  
erly. You must check the chain brake  
operation before each usage by run-  
ning the saw at full the throttle for I -  
2 seconds and pushing the front  
hand guard forward. The chain  
should stop immediately with the en-  
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A log lying on the ground  
First check to which side the limb is bent. Then make  
the initial cut from the bent side and finish by sawing  
from the opposite side.  
Be alert to the springing back of a cut limb.  
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from  
the opposite side.  
Pruning of Standing Tree  
A log hanging off the ground  
Cut up from the bottom, finish down from the top.  
In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish  
by sawing down from the top. In area B, saw down from  
the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bot-  
tom.  
• Do not use an unstable foothold or ladder.  
• Do not overreach.  
• Do not cut above shoulder height.  
• Always use both your hands to hold the  
saw.  
Cutting the limbs of Fallen Tree  
7. Maintenance  
3. Guide bar  
When the guide bar is dismounted, remove sawdust in the bar  
groove and the oiling port.  
Grease the nose sprocket from the feeding port on the tip of  
the bar.  
Before cleaning, the inspecting or repairing the unit,  
make sure that engine has stopped and is cool.  
Disconnect the spark plug to prevent accidental  
starting.  
MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE  
Grease port  
1. Air filter  
Oiling port  
Sprocket  
Dust on the cleaner surface can be removed by tapping a  
corner of the cleaner against a hard surface. To clean dirt in  
the meshes, split the cleaner into halves and brush in gaso-  
line. When using compressed air, blow from the inside.  
4. Others  
Check for fuel leakage and loose fastenings and damage to  
major parts, especially handle joints and guide bar mounting.  
If any defects are found, make sure to have them repaired  
before operating the saw again.  
PERIODICAL SERVICE POINTS  
1. Cylinder fins  
To assemble the cleaner halves, press the rim until it clicks.  
Dust clogging between the cylinder fins will cause overheat-  
ing of the engine. Periodically check and clean the cylinder  
fins after removing the air cleaner and the cylinder cover. When  
installing the cylinder cover, make sure that switch wires and  
grommets are positioned correctly in place.  
Note: When installing the main filter, make sure that the grooves on the  
filter edge are correctly fit with the projections on the cylinder cover.  
2. Oiling port  
Dismount the guide bar and check the oiling port for clogging.  
Oiling port  
Note: Be sure to block the air intake hole.  
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2. Fuel filter  
(a) Using a wire hook, take out the filter from the filler port.  
3. Spark plug  
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm  
Fuel filter  
Champion  
RCJ-7Y  
Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset the gap to  
0.65 mm as necessary.  
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B
(b) Disassemble the filter and wash with gasoline, or replace  
with a new one if needed.  
4. Sprocket  
Note:  
• After removing the filter, use a pinch to hold the end of the suction pipe.  
• When assembling the filter, take care not to allow filter fibers or dust  
inside the suction pipe.  
Check for cracks and for excessive wear interfering with the  
chain drive. If the wear is considerable, replace it with new  
one. Never fit a new chain on a worn sprocket, or a worn chain  
on a new sprocket.  
8. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar  
Saw Chain  
Place the file on the cutter and push straight forward.  
Keep the file position as illustrated.  
It is very important for smooth and safe op-  
eration to always keep the cutters sharp.  
The cutters need to be sharpened when:  
• Sawdust becomes powder-like.  
You need extra force to saw in.  
• The cut path does not go straight.  
• Vibration increases.  
• Fuel consumption increases.  
Cutter setting standards:  
Be sure to wear safety gloves.  
Before filing:  
• Make sure the saw chain is held securely.  
• Make sure the engine is stopped.  
• Use a round file of proper size for the chain.  
After each cutter has been filed, check the depth gauge  
and file it to the proper level as illustrated.  
Chain type:  
File size:  
91VG  
5/32 in (4.0 mm)  
Appropriate gauge checker  
oulder round  
91VG .025(0.64 mm)  
Depth gauge stan
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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.  
Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce  
the chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.  
Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge  
angles as illustrated.  
Ruler  
Cutter length  
Gap  
ng angle  
No gap  
Chain tilts  
e plate angle  
WARNING:  
This saw is equipped with one of the following low  
kickback bar/chain combinations:  
Komatsu Zenoah Part Number  
te cutting angle  
Guide Bar  
Saw Model Bar Size Guide Bar  
Saw Chain  
Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear.  
The bar rail should always be square. Check for wear  
of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the out-  
14  
16  
848-CB2-4G23 2931-52210  
3608-52112 2932-52210  
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9. Troubleshooting Guide  
Case 1. Starting failure  
Case 3. Oil does not come out  
Check oil for sub-  
standard quality.  
Make sure the icing prevention system is not  
working.  
Replace.  
a
a
d
Check fuel for water  
Replace with proper  
Check oil passage  
and ports for clog-  
ging.  
or substandard mix-  
a
fuel.  
Clean.  
ture.  
d
Remove and dry the  
spark plug.  
Check for engine  
flooding.  
a
a
Then pull the starter  
again with no choke.  
If the unit seems to need further service, please consult  
with an authorized service shop in your area.  
d
Replace with a new  
plug.  
Check spark ignition.  
Case 2. Lack of power/Poor acceleration/  
Rough idling  
Check fuel for water  
or substandard mix-  
ture.  
Replace with proper  
a
a
fuel.  
d
Check air filter and  
fuel filter for clog-  
ging.  
Clean.  
d
Check carburetor  
for inadequate ad-  
justment.  
Readjust speed  
needles.  
a
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10. Specifications  
Power unit:  
Dry weight  
Displacement (cm3): ............................................. 37.2  
Fuel: ................ Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Two-cycle oil 1)  
(when using ZENOAH genuine oil)  
Power unit only (kg): ............................................. 4.15  
Cutting head:  
Fuel tank capacity (cm3): ....................................... 310  
Chain oil: ................................. Motor oil SAE# 10W-30  
Oil tank capacity (cm3):.......................................... 210  
Carburetor: .....................Diaphragm type (Walbro WT)  
lgnition system: ..................................... Pointless (TCl)  
Spark plug:......................................Champion RCJ-7Y  
Oil feeding system: ............................ Automatic pump  
Power .......................................... 1.62/9,500 (kw/min-1)  
Max speed ............................................. 12,500 (min-1)  
Idle speed ................................................ 2,900 (min-1)  
Sprocket (Teeth x Pitch): ................................ 6T x 3/8″  
Dimensions (L x W x H) (mm): ............ 370 x 235 x 270  
Guide bar  
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Type: ................................................ Sprocket nose B  
Size (in. (mm)): ............................14 (350), 16 (400)  
Saw chain  
Type: ................................................. Oregon 91VG  
Pitch (in. (mm)):........................................ 3/8 (9.53)  
Gauge (in. (mm)):................................... 0.05 (1.27)  
Specifications are subject to change wihout notice.  
Limited warranty  
Should any failure occur on the product under normal  
operating conditions within the applicable warranty pe-  
riod, the failed part will be replaced or repaired free of  
charge by a KOMATSU ZENOAH authorized dealer.  
SHALL NOT REDUCE THE WARRANTY OBLIGATION  
OF THE COMPANY.  
THE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO OTHER  
ENGINE COMPONENTS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF  
A WARRANTED PART STILL UNDER WARRANTY.  
WARRANTY PERIOD: 1 year (6 months if used profes-  
sionally, and 30 days if used for rental purpose) from  
the date of initial purchase.  
THE WARRANTY DOES NOTAPPLY TO THOSE UNITS  
WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE OF  
INSTRUCTION LISTED IN THE OWNER/OPERATOR  
MANUAL FOR PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF  
THE UNITS ACCIDENT MISHANDLING, ALTERATION,  
ABUSE, IMPROPER LUBRICATION, USE OF ANY  
PARTS OR ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE  
SPECIFIED BY THE COMPANY, OR OTHER CAUSES  
BEYOND THE COMPANY'S CONTROL.  
THE PURCHASER SHALL BEAR COSTS OF TRANS-  
PORTING THE UNIT TO AND FROM THE KOMATSU  
ZENOAH DEALER.  
THE PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE CHARGED FOR DI-  
AGNOSTIC LABOR WHICH LEADS TO THE DETERMI-  
NATION THAT A WARRANTED PART IS DEFECTIVE, IF  
THE DIAGNOSTIC WORK IS PERFORMED AT THE  
KOMATSU ZENOAH DEALER.  
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THOSE PARTS  
REPLACED BY NORMAL WEAR OR HARMLESS  
CHANGES IN THEIR APPEARANCE.  
THE PURCHASER OR OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR  
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REQUIRED MAINTE-  
NANCE AS DEFINED BY THE MANUFACTURER IN THE  
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL.  
THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MER-  
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO (2) YEARS OF HOME  
USE [ONE (1) YEAR FOR ANY OTHER USE] FROM THE  
ORIGINAL DELIVERY DATE.  
ANY WARRANTED PART WHICH IS NOT SCHEDULED  
FOR REPLACEMENT AS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE,  
OR WHICH IS SCHEDULED ONLY FOR REGULAR IN-  
SPECTION TO THE EFFECT OF REPAIR OR “REPLACE  
AS NECESSARY” SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR THE  
WARRANTY PERIOD. ANY WARRANTED PART WHICH  
IS SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT AS REQUIRED  
MAINTENANCE SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR THE  
PERIOD OF TIME UP TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED  
REPLACEMENT POINT FOR THE PART.  
LIABILITIES FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGE UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE  
EXCLUDED.  
IF YOU NEED TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION,  
PLEASE CALL YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER, OR  
CHECK PLEASE KOMATSU ZENOAH WEB SITE http://  
ANY REPLACEMENT PART THAT IS EQUIVALENT IN  
PERFORMANCE AND DULABILITY MAY BE USED IN  
NON-WARRANTY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS, AND  
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