2875-93111(005) OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL CHAINSAWS G310TS WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit.
SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a symbol concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail. ■ WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL WARNING This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death.
1. Parts location 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Guide Bar Saw Chain Front Guard Front Handle Rear Handle Chain Cover Fuel Tank Cap Oil Tank Cap 2. Specifications ■ G310TS Power unit : Dis placement ····················································································· 1.9(30.
3. Symbols on the machine For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to take a mistake. (a). The port to refuel the “MIX GASOLINE” Position: fuel tank cap (b). The port to refuel the “CHAIN OIL” Position: oil cap (c). The indication regarding the switch. Flipping the engine switch to the “O” (STOP) direction, the engine stops. Position: upper part of the unit (d). The indication regarding the choke.
4. For safe operation 1. Never operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the influence of medication that may make you drowsy, or if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing and eye, hearing and head protection devices. 3. Always use caution when handling fuel. Wipe up all spills and then move the chain saw at least ten(10) feet(three(3) m) from the fueling point before starting the engine.
4. For safe operation 16. 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 monoxide. 17. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless specially trained to do so. 19. When transporting your chain saw, make sure the appropriate guide bar scabbard is in place. 20. This chain saw is equipped with a spark arrester built-in muffler. Periodically check the arrester to keep it in good order. 18.
5. Installing guide bar and saw chain SE1 A standard saw unit package contains the items as shown. (SE1) Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw chain to the power unit as follows. WARNING The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick, protective gloves to avoid injury. SE2 1. Loosen a nut and remove the chain cover. 2. Mount the guide bar and fit the saw chain around the bar and the drive sprocket. Pay attention to the correct direction of the saw chain. (SE2) 3.
6. Fuel and chain oil ■ FUEL The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If RedMax oil is not available, use an antioxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for aircooled 2-cycle engine use. RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO GASOLINE 32 : OIL 1 Exhaust emission are controlled by the fundamental engine parameters and components (eq.
6. Fuel and Chain oil ■ CHAIN OIL Use motor oil SAE 10W-30 all year round, or SAE 30-40 in summer and SAE 20 in winter. NOTE Do not use waste or regenerated oil that can cause damage to the oil pump.
7. Operation OP1 ■ 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. WARNING OP2 1. Select bare ground for fueling. 2. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. 3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit.
7. Operation OP6 ■ CHECKING OIL SUPPLY After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the figure. (OP6) NOTE The oil tank should become nearly empty by the time fuel in the tank is used up. Be sure to refill the oil tank every time when refueling the saw. OP7 ■ STOPPING ENGINE 1. Release the throttle lever and let the engine run at low speed for a moment. 2. Put the ignition switch to the “O” position.
7. Operation so that saw chain does not turn. If idling speed is too 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 the saw chain quickly when kickback occured. The brake system equipped on the G310TS units is designed to work automatically by sensing reaction force. It can also be activated manually by pushing the brake lever (front hand guard) down forward.
8. Sawing NOTE • Before proceeding to your job, read “For Safe Operation” section. It is recommended to first practice sawing easy logs. This also helps you get accustomed to your unit. • It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. Apply only light pressure while running the engine at full throttle. • Racing the engine with the chain seized in a cutaway can damage the clutch system.
8. Sawing SA1 should stop immediately with the engine at full speed. If the chain is slow to stop or does not stop then replace the brake band and clutch drum before use. • It is extremely important that the chain brake be checked for proper operation before each use and that the chain be sharp in order to maintain the kickback safety level of this saw.
8. Sawing of bending direction to prevent the guide bar from being caught in the cutaway. SA3 SA4 ● Cutting an unpillowed log Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side. (SA3) ● Cutting a pillowed log In the area A in the picture right above, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish by sawing down from the top. In the area B, saw down from the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bottom.
9. Maintenance MA1 WARNING Make sure to stop the engine before inspecting and/or servicing the unit. ■ DAILY MAINTENANCE MA2 SAW CHAIN It is one of the essential factors for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always in good condition. It’s time to reform the cutters when; 1. Sawdust has become powder-like. 2. You need extra force to saw in. 3. The cutaway tends to curve by itself. 4. The unit vibrates abnormally when sawing. 5. Fuel consumption has increased. MA3 REFORMING CUTTER 1.
9. Maintenance MA5 GUIDE BAR 1. Remove sawdust in the bar groove and the oiling port. (MA5) 2. Grease the nose sprocket from the feeding port on the tip of the guide bar. (MA6) 3. Periodically turn over the guide bar when mounting it to the unit, in order to prevent partial wear.
9. Maintenance MA9 anything wrong be found, make sure to have it repaired before next usage. ■ MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FUEL FILTER When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check the fuel filter for blockage. (MA9) MA10 OIL STRAINER Drain the oil tank and remove the oil strainer located near the spark plug. Check the condition and clean if necessary. (MA10) MA11 SPARK PLUG Starting failure and mis-firing are often caused by a fouled spark plug.
9. Maintenance MA13 SPARK ARRESTER RedMax engines are equipped with a spark arresting screen at the exhaust port. Periodically check and keep it in good condition. In the State of California it is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) to have a spark arrester when a gas powered tool is used in any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land. (MA13) 10. Storage 1. Empty the fuel tank and run the engine out of fuel. 2. Empty the oil tank. 3.
11. Parts list CHAINSAWS G310TS 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 repair and/or replacement, check if the model name and the serial number are applicable to those specified in the parts list, then use parts number described in the parts list. 4.
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PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Key# PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 54 2630-33410 COVER 55 2630-31950 SCREW 56 2630-33511 JOINT (B) 57 2640-33530 BOLT 58 2630-33610 SCREW 59 2870-41111 PISTON 60 3319-41210 RING 61 3304-41310 PIN 62 3310-41320 SNAP RING 63 3310-41410 BEARING 64 1650-41510 WASHER 65 2870-42002 CRANKSHAFT COMP.
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 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 GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S STRINGENT ANTI-SMOG STANDARDS.
RedMax CHAINSAW MODEL G310TS 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP.
RedMax CHAINSAW Modèle G310TS Garantie limitée à 1 ans Pièces en rapport avec les émissions de gaz d'échappement : KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC., par l'intermédiaire de n'importe quel revendeur RedMax, réparera gratuitement ou remplacera gratuitement pour l'acheteur initial et chaque acheteur successif toute(s) pièce(s) se révélant de constitution et/ou de montage défectueux pendant deux (2) ans à compter de la date initiale de livraison d’une unité du modèle G310TS.
