Zenoah GZ3500T Mode d'emploi

GZ3500T

GB Operator’s manual 2-36

DE Bedienungsanweisung 37-74

EL Οδηγίεςχρήσης 75-113

ES Manual de usuario 114-149

FR Manuel d’utilisation 150-186

IT Manuale dell’operatore 187-222

PT Manual do utilizador 223-259

Contents

Introduction..................................................................... 2

Safety..............................................................................4

Assembly...................................................................... 12

Operation...................................................................... 13

Maintenance................................................................. 20

Troubleshooting............................................................ 32

Transportation and storage...........................................32

Technical data.............................................................. 33

Accessories.................................................................. 34

EC Declaration of Conformity....................................... 36

Introduction

Product description

Zenoah GZ3500T is a chainsaw model with a fuel

engine.

Work is constantly in progress to improve the design

and technology - improvements that increase your

safety and efficiency. Visit your servicing dealer

regularly to see whether you can benefit from new

features that have been introduced.

Intended use

This product for tree service is designed for pruning and

dismantling standing tree crowns.

Note: National regulations can restrict the use of the

product.

Product overview GZ3500T

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1. Front hand guard

2. Information and warning decal

3. Top handle

4. Adjuster screws carburettor

5. Filter cover

6. Fuel tank

7. Starter handle

8. Starter housing

9. Front handle

10. Chain oil tank

11. Spark plug cap

12. Oil pump adjustment screw

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13. Air purge

14. Choke control

15. Throttle trigger lockout

16. Throttle trigger

17. Stop switch

18. Guide bar

19. Saw chain

20. Bar tip sprocket

21. Fixing eye for safety line

22. Clutch cover

23. Product and serial number plate

24. Chain tensioning screw

25. Chain catcher

26. Spiked bumper

27. Operator's manual

28. Guide bar cover

29. Combination spanner

Symbols on the product

Careless or incorrect use of this product can

result in serious or fatal injury to the operator

or others.

Read the operator's manual carefully and

make sure you understand the instructions

before you use this product.

Always wear approved protective helmet,

approved hearing protection and protective

goggles or a visor.

This product is in accordance with

applicable EC Directives.

Noise emission to the environment

according to the EC Directive. The product's

emission is specified in the Technical data

chapter and on the label.

Both of the operator's hands must be used

to operate the chainsaw.

Never operate the chainsaw holding it with

one hand only.

Never let the guide bar tip come in contact

with any object.

Warning! Kickback may occur when the

nose or tip of the guide bar touches an

object, and cause a lightning fast reverse

reaction, kicking the guide bar up and

towards the operator. May cause serious

personal injury.

Use appropriate protections for foot-leg and

hand-arm.

Chain brake, activated (right). Chain brake,

not activated (left).

Air purge.

Adjustment of the oil pump.

Refuelling.

Chain oil fill.

This chainsaw should only

be used by persons who

are specially trained in

tree maintenance work.

See operator's manual!

Working position.

Choke.

yyyywwxxxxx

The rating plate showing

serial number. yyyy is the

production year, ww is the

production week.

Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to

certification requirements for certain markets.

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Safety

General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning instructions

that follow before you use the product.

• A chainsaw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or

incorrectly and can cause serious injury or death. It

is very important that you read and understand the

contents of this operator’s manual.

• Under no circumstances may the design of the

product be modified without the permission of the

manufacturer. Do not use a product that appears to

have been modified by others and always use

original accessories. Non-authorized modifications

and/or accessories can result in serious personal

injury or the death of the operator or others.

• The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may

be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements

in the event of a damaged muffler.

• Long term inhalation of the engine’s exhaust fumes,

chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a

health risk.

• This product produces an electromagnetic field

during operation. This field may under some

circumstances interfere with active or passive

medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or

fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical

implants to consult their physician and the medical

implant manufacturer before operating this product.

• The information in this operator's manual is never a

substitute for professional skills and experience. If

you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop

and seek expert advice. Contact your servicing

dealer or an experienced chainsaw user. Do not

attempt any task that you feel unsure of!

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the warning instructions

that follow before you use the product.

• This top handle chainsaw is designed specifically for

tree surgery and maintenance in the tree. Due to the

special compact handle design (closely spaced

handles), there is an increased risk of losing control.

For this reason these special chainsaws should be

used only for work in a tree by persons who are

trained in special cutting and working techniques and

who are properly secured (lift bucket, ropes, safety

harness). Regular chainsaws (with wider spaced

handles) are recommended for all other cutting work

at ground level.

• Working in a tree requires the use of special cutting

and working techniques which must be observed in

order to reduce the increased risk of personal injury.

Never work in a tree unless you have received

specific, professional training for such work,

including training in the use of safety and other

climbing equipment, such as harnesses, ropes,

belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners,

etcetera.

• Never cut with the kickback zone at the tip of the

chainsaw guide bar.

• Never attempt to catch falling sections or cut in the

tree when he/she is only secured with one rope.

Always use two secured lines.

• During critical felling operations, hearing protectors

should be lifted immediately when the sawing is

completed so that sounds and warning signals can

be heard.

• Before using a chainsaw you must understand the

effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See

instructions under the heading

What is kickback? on

page 18

.

• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the

safety checks, maintenance and service instructions

described in this manual. Some maintenance and

service measures must be carried out by trained and

qualified specialists. See instructions under

Maintenance on page 20

• Never use a product with visible damage to the

spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of

sparking arises, which can cause a fire.

• Never use the product if you are fatigued, while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication

or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,

coordination or judgement.

• Do not use the product in bad weather such as

dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold,

etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often

brings added risks, such as icy ground,

unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.

• Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination

of guide bar and saw chain increases the risk of

kickback! Only use the guide bar and saw chain

combinations we recommend, and follow the filing

instructions. See instructions under

Accessories on

page 34

• Never start a chainsaw unless the bar, saw chain

and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions

under the heading

Assembly on page 12

. Without a

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bar and saw chain attached to the chainsaw the

clutch can come loose and cause serious injury.

• Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous

because you may lose control of the chainsaw.

• Never start the product indoors. Exhaust fumes can

be dangerous if inhaled.

• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there

is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with

or affect your control of the product.

• Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the

kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a

branch, nearby tree or some other object.

• Never use a chainsaw by holding it with one hand. A

chainsaw is not safely controlled with one hand; you

can cut yourself. Always have a secure, firm grip

around the handles with both hands.

• Always hold the chainsaw firmly with your right hand

on the top handle and your left hand on the front

handle. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the

handles. You should use this grip whether you are

right handed or left handed. This grip minimizes the

effect of kickback and lets you keep the chainsaw

under control. Do not let go of the handles!

• Never use the chainsaw above shoulder height and

try not to cut with the tip of the bar.

• Do not use a chainsaw in a situation where you

cannot call for help in case of an accident.

• Sometimes chips get stuck in the clutch cover

causing the saw chain to jam. Always stop the

engine before cleaning.

• If the saw chain jams in the cut: stop the engine!

• Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated

area can result in death due to asphyxiation or

carbon monoxide poisoning.

• It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation

you can face when using a chainsaw. Always

exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all

situations which you consider to be beyond your

capability. If you still feel uncertain about operating

procedures after reading these instructions, you

should consult an expert before continuing. Do not

hesitate to contact your dealer or us if you have any

questions about the use of the chainsaw. We will

willingly be of service and provide you with advice as

well as help you to use your chainsaw both efficiently

and safely. Attend a training course in chainsaw

usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or

your library can provide information about which

training materials and courses are available.

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Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Read the warning instructions

that follow before you use the product.

• Most chainsaw accidents happen when the saw

chain touches the operator. You must use approved

personal protective equipment whenever you use the

machine. Personal protective equipment cannot

eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the

degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask

your servicing dealer for help in choosing the right

equipment.

• Always wear personal protective equipment. Use

appropriate protections for your arms. Generally

clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your

freedom of movement. Regularly check the condition

of the personal protective equipment.

• Wear an approved protective helmet.

• Wear approved hearing protection. Long-term

exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing

impairment

• Always wear protective glasses or a face visor to

reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A chain

saw is capable of throwing objects, such as wood

chips, small pieces of wood, etc, at great force. This

can result in serious injury, especially to the eyes.

• Wear gloves with saw protection.

• Wear trousers with saw protection.

• Wear boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and

non-slip sole.

• Always have a first aid kit nearby.

• Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain

or other sources. Always have fire extinguishing

tools and a shovel available to help prevent forest

fires.

Safety devices on the product

WARNING: Read the warning instructions

that follow before you use the product.

In this section the product’s safety features and their

function are explained. For inspection and maintenance

see instructions under the heading

Examination,

maintenance and service of the product's safety

equipment on page 21

. See instructions under the

heading

Product overview GZ3500T on page 2

to find

where these parts are located on your product.

The life span of the machine can be reduced and the

risk of accidents can increase if product maintenance is

not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are

not carried out professionally. If you need further

information please contact your nearest servicing dealer.

WARNING: Never use a product with

defective safety components. Safety

equipment must be inspected and

maintained. See instructions under the

heading

Examination, maintenance and

service of the product's safety equipment on

page 21

. If your machine does not pass all

the checks, take the chainsaw to a servicing

dealer for repair.

Chain brake and front hand guard

Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake that is

designed to stop the saw chain if you get a kickback.

The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only

you can prevent them.

WARNING:

Avoid situations where there is a

risk of kickback. Take care when using your

chainsaw and make sure the kickback zone

of the guide bar never touches any object.

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The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by

your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release

mechanism.

The brake is engaged when the front hand guard (B) is

pushed forwards.

A

B

This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism

that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive

system (D) (clutch drum).

D

C

The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate

the chain brake. Another important feature is that it

reduces the risk of your left hand hitting the saw chain if

you lose grip of the front handle.

The chain brake must be engaged when the chainsaw is

started to prevent the saw chain from rotating.

Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when starting

and when moving over short distances, to reduce the

risk of moving chain accidentally hitting your leg or

anyone or anything close by.

To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard

backwards, towards the front handle.

Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most

kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the

chain brake. If this happens you should hold the

chainsaw firmly and not let go.

The way the chain brake is activated, either manually or

automatically by the inertia release mechanism,

depends on the force of the kickback and the position of

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the chainsaw in relation to the object that the kickback

zone of the guide bar strikes. If you get a violent

kickback while the kickback zone of the guide bar is

farthest away from you the chain brake is designed to be

activated by the inertia in the kickback direction.

If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the

guide bar is closer to you the saw chain brake will be

activated manually by the movement of your left hand.

In the felling position the left hand is in a position that

makes manual activation of the chain brake impossible.

With this type of grip, that is when the left hand is placed

so that it cannot affect the movement of the front hand

guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the

inertia action.

Common questions about kickback

• Will my hand always activate the chain brake during

a kickback?

No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard

forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front

hand guard or slips over it, the force may not be

enough to trigger the chain brake. You should also

maintain a firm grip of the chainsaw handles while

working. If you do and experience a kickback, your

hand may never leave the front handle and will not

activate the chain brake, or the chain brake will only

activate after the chainsaw has swung around a

considerable distance. In such instances, the chain

brake might not have enough time to stop the saw

chain before it touches you. There are also certain

positions in which your hand cannot reach the front

hand guard to activate the chain brake; for example,

when the saw chain is held in felling position.

• Will my inertia activated chain brake always activate

during kickback in the event of a kickback?

No. First, your brake must be in working order.

Testing the brake is simple, see instructions under

the heading

Examination, maintenance and service

of the product's safety equipment on page 21

. We

recommend you do this before you begin each work

session. Second, the kickback must be strong

enough to activate the chain brake. If the chain

brake is too sensitive it would activate all the time,

which would be a nuisance.

• Will my chain brake always protect me from injury in

the event of a kickback?

No. First, the chain brake must be in working order

to provide the intended protection. Second, it must

be activated during the kickback as described above

to stop the saw chain. Third, the chain brake may be

activated but if the guide bar is too close to you the

brake might not have enough time to slow down and

stop the saw chain before the chainsaw hits you.

WARNING:

Only you and proper working

technique can eliminate kickback and its

dangers.

Throttle trigger lockout

The throttle trigger lockout is designed to prevent

accidental operation of the throttle trigger. When you

press the throttle trigger lockout down (A) (in example

when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle

trigger (B). When you let go of the handle, the throttle

trigger and the throttle trigger lockout both return to their

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default positions. This design locks the throttle trigger at

idle setting.

B

A

Chain catcher

The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it

snaps or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain

is properly tensioned (see instructions under the

heading

Assembly on page 12

) and if the bar and chain

are properly serviced and maintained (see instructions

under the heading

Operation on page 13

).

Vibration damping system

Your product is equipped with a vibration damping

system that is designed to minimize vibration and make

operation easier.

The product′s vibration damping system reduces the

transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting

equipment and the product′s handle unit. The body of

the chainsaw, including the cutting equipment, is

insulated from the handles by vibration damping units.

Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more

vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting

with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type

or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.

WARNING: Overexposure to vibration can

lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage

in people who have impaired circulation.

Contact your doctor if you experience

symptoms of overexposure to vibration.

Such symptoms include numbness, loss of

feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of

strength, changes in skin colour or condition.

These symptoms normally appear in the

fingers, hands or wrists. These symptoms

may be increased in cold temperatures.

Start/stop switch

Use the start/stop switch to switch off the engine.

Muffler

The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a

minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the

user.

WARNING:

The exhaust fumes from the

engine are hot and may contain sparks

which can start a fire. Never start the

machine indoors or near combustible

material!

In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of

fires.

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WARNING: The muffler gets very hot during

and after use. This also applies during idling.

Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when

working near flammable substances and/or

vapours.

WARNING: Never use a saw without a

muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A

damaged muffler may substantially increase

the noise level and the fire hazard. Keep fire

fighting equipment handy.

Fuel safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions

that follow before you use the product.

• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when

refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil).

• Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable and can

cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to

come in contact with the skin. For this reason

observe caution when handling fuel and make sure

there is adequate ventilation.

• Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be

aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those

associated with inhalation.

• Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in

the vicinity of fuel.

• Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few

minutes before refuelling.

• When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any

excess pressure is released gently.

• Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.

• Never refuel the product while the engine is running.

• Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away

from the refuelling area and source before starting.

Min. 3m

(10 ft)

After refuelling, there are some situations where you

must never start the product:

• If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product.

Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to

evaporate.

• If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on your

clothes. Change your clothes and wash any part of

your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use

soap and water.

• If the product leaks fuel. Regularly do a check for

leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

Safety instructions for maintenance

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your

cutting equipment in order to:

• Reduce the risk of kickback.

• Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or

jumping off the bar.

• Obtain optimal cutting performance.

• Extend the life of cutting equipment.

• Avoid increasing vibration levels.

WARNING: Read the warning instructions

that follow before you use the product.

• Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination

of bar and saw chain increases the risk of kickback!

Only use the bar/saw chain combinations we

recommend, and follow the filing instructions. See

instructions under the heading

Accessories on page

34

.

• Always use protective gloves when you handle the

saw chain.

• Any contact with a rotating saw chain can cause

extremely serious injuries.

• Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened!

Follow our instructions and use the recommended

file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain

increases the risk of accidents.

• Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow our

instructions and use the recommended depth gauge

clearance. Too large a clearance increases the risk

of kickback.

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• Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is

slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to

increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket.

• Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly

maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely

to break and lead to increased wear on the bar,

chain and drive sprocket.

Some terms that describe the bar and chain

To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment,

you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with

a guide bar and saw chain combinations recommended

by Zenoah. See instructions under the heading

Accessories on page 34

for a list of replacement bar

and chain combinations we recommend.

Guide bar

• Length (inches/cm)

L

• Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T).

• Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive

links of the chain must match the spacing of the

teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket.

PITCH =

D

2

• Number of drive links. The number of drive links is

determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch

and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket.

• Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar

must match the width of the chain drive links.

• Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar

must be matched to the chain saw design.

Saw chain

• Chain pitch (inches)

PITCH =

D

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• Drive link width (mm/inches)

• Number of drive links.

Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback

The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the

kickback zone of the bar never touches anything. By

using cutting equipment with ”built-in” kickback reduction

and keeping the chain sharp and wellmaintained you

can reduce the effects of kickback.

Guide bar

The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of

kickback.

Saw chain

A chain is made up of a number of links, which are

available in standard and low-kickback versions.

WARNING: No saw chain design eliminates

the danger of kickback.

Assembly

Introduction

WARNING: Read and understand the safety

chapter before you assemble the product.

WARNING: Always wear protective gloves

when you assemble the saw chain.

To assemble the guide bar and saw

chain

1. Move the front hand guard towards the front handle

to disengage the chain brake.

2. Remove the bar nuts and the clutch cover. Remove

the transportation guard.

3. Put the guide bar over the bar bolts. Steer the guide

bar to its most rear position. Lift the saw chain above

the drive sprocket and engage it in the groove on the

guide bar. Start on the top edge of the guide bar.

4. Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are

turned forward on the top edge of the guide bar.

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5. Assemble the clutch cover and steer the chain

adjuster pin to the hole in the guide bar. Make sure

that the drive links of the saw chain fit correctly on

the drive sprocket. Also make sure that the saw

chain is correctly engaged in the groove in the guide

bar. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight.

6. Tighten the saw chain by turning the chain

tensioning screw clockwise with the combination

spanner. Tighten the saw chain until it does not sag

from below the guide bar. See instructions under the

heading

To tension the saw chain on page 28

7. The saw chain is tightened correctly as it does not

sag from the below the guide bar, but you can turn it

easily by hand. Hold up the guide bar tip and tighten

the bar nuts with the combination spanner.

8. Do a check of the chain tension frequently, after you

have assembled a new saw chain, until the saw

chain is run-in.

9. Do a check of the chain tension regularly. A correct

chain tension results in good cutting performance

and a long life.

To assemble a spiked bumper

To assemble a spiked bumper, consult your servicing

dealer.

Operation

Introduction

WARNING: Read and understand the safety

chapter before you use the product.

WARNING: Always wear personal protective

equipment. See heading

Personal protective

equipment on page 6

To do a function check before you use

the product

1. Do a check of the chain brake to make sure that it

operates correctly and that it is not damaged.

2. Do a check of the throttle trigger lockout to make

sure that it operates correctly and that it is not

damaged.

3. Do a check of the start/stop switch to make sure that

it operates correctly and that it is not damaged.

4. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles.

5. Do a check of the anti vibration system to make sure

that it operates correctly and that it is not damaged.

6. Do a check of the muffler to make sure that it is

correctly attached and that it is not damaged.

7. Do a check of the chainsaw to make sure that all

parts are correctly attached and not damaged or

missing.

8. Do a check of the chain catcher to make sure that it

is attached correctly.

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9. Do a check of the chain tension.

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Fuel

This product have a two-stroke engine and must always

run on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil.

Gasoline

• Use unleaded or leaded gasoline of a good quality.

• The lowest recommended octane grade is 90 (RON).

There is a risk that use of lower grade causes

knocking. This gives rise to a high engine

temperature and increased bearing load, which

results in serious engine damages.

• We recommend a higher octane when you do work

with continuous high revs, for example when you use

the limbing technique.

Ethanol fuel

Zenoah recommends commercial available fuel with

maximum 10% ethanol contents.

Running-in

Do not run the engine at unloaded full throttle for

extended periods during the first 10 hours.

Two-stroke oil

• For best results and performance use Zenoah two-

stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two-

stroke engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).

• If Zenoah two-stroke oil is not available, use a

different two-stroke oil of good quality that is

formulated for air-cooled engines. Consult your

servicing dealer when you select an oil.

• Do not use two-stroke oil for water-cooled outboard

engines, also referred to as outboard oil.

• Do not use oil intended for four-stroke engines.

Gasoline, l

Two-stroke oil,

l

2% (1:50)

5 0,10

10 0,20

15 0,30

20 0,40

To mix gasoline and two-stroke oil

CAUTION: There is a risk that small errors

influence the ratio of the mixture drastically

when you mix small quantities of fuel.

Carefully measure the quantity of oil to be

mixed to make sure that you get the correct

mixture.

1. Fill half the quantity of the gasoline to be used.

2. Add the full quantity of oil and mix (shake) the fuel

mixture.

3. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline.

4. Carefully mix (shake) the fuel mixture and fill the fuel

tank of the product.

5. Empty and clean the fuel tank if you do not use the

product for some time.

Note: Do not mix fuel for more than 1 month at a time

and always mix gasoline and oil in a clean container

intended for fuel.

Chain oil

All Zenoah chainsaws have an automatic chain

lubrication system. On some models the oil flow is also

adjustable.

Chain oil must show good adherence to the saw chain

and also keep its flow characteristics during warm

summer and cold winter weather.

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The chain oil from Zenoah has a vegetable oil base and

is also biodegradable. We recommend you to use of our

chain oil for maximum saw chain life and to minimise

environmental damage. If this chain oil is not available,

we recommend you to use a standard chain oil.

The fuel runs out before the chain oil from the two tanks.

This is a safety feature and it is necessary that you

follow the requirements below:

• Use an oil of the right grade (suitable viscosity

range) to agree with the air temperature. If the oil is

too thin it will run out before the fuel. In temperatures

below 0°C (32°F) some oils become too viscous.

This can cause the oil pump to overload and result in

damage to the oil pump components.

• Adjust the carburetor as recommended. A lean

mixture causes the chain oil tank to empty before the

fuel tank.

• Use the recommended cutting equipment. A guide

bar that is too long will use more chain oil.

WARNING: Do not use waste oil! Waste oil

is dangerous to you and the environment.

Waste oil also causes damage to the oil

pump, the guide bar and the saw chain.

WARNING: Deficiente lubrication of the

cutting equipment can cause the saw chain

to break, which can cause serious injury or

death.

Consult your servicing dealer when you select a chain

oil.

To fill the fuel tank

1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.

2. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is

fully mixed.

3. Fill the fuel tank and the chain oil tank at the same

time. The capacities of the chain oil tank and fuel

tank are carefully correlated.

4. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.

5. Move the product 3 m (10 ft) or more away from the

refueling area and source before starting.

CAUTION: Contamination in the tanks

causes malfunction. Clean the fuel tank and

chain oil tank regularly and replace the fuel

filter one time a year or more.

To start the product

Note: There is a simplified start reminder with

illustrations, that shows you how to start the product, on

the rear edge of the product.

To prepare start with a cold engine

1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the

chain brake.

WARNING: The chain brake must be

engaged when the chainsaw is started to

decrease the risk that the saw chain

touches you during start.

2. Press the air purge again and again until fuel starts

to fill the buld. The bulb does not need to be

completely filled up.

3. Set the start/stop switch to the start position.

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4. Set the choke control in the choke position.

To prepare start with a warm engine

1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the

chain brake.

WARNING: The chain brake must be

engaged when the chainsaw is started to

decrease the risk that the saw chain

touches you during start.

2. Press the air purge again and again until fuel starts

to fill the buld. The bulb does not need to be

completely filled up.

3. Set the start/stop switch to the start position.

Note:

Do not set the choke control in the choke position.

To start the product

1. Hold the front handle with your left hand and press

the product against the ground.

WARNING: Make sure you have safe

stands and that the saw chain cannot

touch anything.

2. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull

out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance

(as the starter pawls engage). Pull the starter cord

firm and quickly until the engine starts.

WARNING: Do not twist the starter cord

around your hand.

CAUTION: Do not pull the starter cord to

full extension and do not let go of the

starter handle when the starter cord is

fully extended. This can cause damage

the product.

3. Push down the choke control as soon as the engine

fires, which can be heard through a "puff" sound.

4. Pull the cord powerfully until the engine starts.

5. Apply full throttle as soon as possible when the

engine starts. The throttle start lock will disengage

automatically.

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6. The speed of the engine must be set to idle when

the chain brake is still engaged. Quickly disengage

the throttle trigger lockout. This prevents too much

wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.

7. Pull the front hand guard back towards the front

handle to disengage the chain brake. Use the

product.

To start the product in the tree

1. Engage the chain brake.

2. Hold the product on the left or right side of your body

when you start the product.

a) If you choose to hold the product on your left

side, hold the product with the left hand on the

front handle. Hold the starter handle with your

right hand and thrust the product away from your

body when you start the product.

b) If you choose to hold the product on the right

side, hold the product with the right hand on

either handle. Hold the starter handle with your

left hand and thrust the product away from your

body when you start the product.

3. Make sure that you have sufficient fuel before you

undertake critical cuts.

WARNING:

The chain brake must

always be engaged when you lower the

product onto its strop.

To stop the product

1. Push the start/stop switch to the stop position.

General information about working

technique

Below we provide some general advice when you use

this product.

WARNING: The information related to

working technique in this operator's manual

is not considered proper training to operate

this tree-service product. This product must

be used by trained tree-service operators

only! Use without proper training can result

in severe injuries. Do not attempt any task

that you feel unsure of!

• To cut from above = To cut on the pull stroke. This

means that the saw chain pulls through the tree and

that the chainsaw body lies on the trunk when you

cut. To cut on the pull stroke gives the operator

better control of the chainsaw and the position of the

kickback zone.

• To cut from below = To cut on the push stroke. This

means that the saw chain tries to push the chainsaw

against the operator.

WARNING:

Be careful when you cut with

the top edge of the guide bar. If the saw

chain gets caught in the trunk, the

chainsaw can be pushed against you.

Unless you prevent this force there is a

risk that the only the kickback zone of

the guide bar touches the tree, which will

lead to a kickback.

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• Always use full throttle when you cut.

• Reduce the speed to idle after every cut.

CAUTION: If you run the engine for too

long at full throttle and without any load,

for example without resistance from the

saw chain when you cut, this can lead to

serious engine damage.

• Set the spiked bumper (if one is fitted) into the trunk

and use it as a lever then you apply cutting feed

force.

What is kickback?

WARNING:

Kickback can happen very

suddenly and violently; kicking the

chainsaw, guide bar and saw chain back at

the user. If this happens when the saw chain

is moving it can cause very serious, even

fatal injuries. It is vital you understand what

causes kickback and that you can avoid it by

taking care and using the correct working

technique. By being prepared you reduce

the risk.

The word kickback is used to describe the sudden

reaction that causes the chainsaw and guide bar to jump

off an object when the upper quadrant of the tip of the

bar, known as the kickback zone, touches an object.

Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the guide

bar. Normally the chainsaw and guide bar are thrown

backwards and upwards towards the user. However, the

chainsaw may move in a different direction depending

on the way it was being used when the kickback zone of

the guide bar touched the object.

Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the guide

bar touches an object.

To prepare the product for use in the

tree

1. Do a check of, fuel, start and warm up the product.

This should be done by the ground worker.

2. Engage the chain brake.

3. During tree maintenance work above ground level

the product must be secured. Fit the product with a

suitable strop as an attachment to the operator's

harness.

a) Attach one end of the strop around the rope

eyelet on the rear of the product.

Note:

The strop is a fail safe where if the

operator loses control of the product, the strop

will prevent the product from falling to the

ground. The recommended primary securing

method is the belt eyelet to be attached to the

sequiring hook on the operator's harness.

However, if the strop is used as a primary

securing method, the product must be lowered to

the full extent of the safety line and not dropped

from working height to the end of the safety rope.

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b) Provide suitable karabiners to allow indirect (via

the strop) and direct (at the attachment point on

the product) attachment of the product to the

operator's harness.

CAUTION: The belt eyelet is not

dimensioned for use with a so-called

safety rope. Use the rope eyelet for

this purpose.

c) Send the product up to the operator in the tree

and attach the other end of the strop to the

operator's harness.

WARNING: Make sure that the

product is securely attached when

you send it up to the operator in the

tree.

d) Make sure that the product is secured to the

harness before you disconnect from the means

of ascent. This should be done by the operator in

the tree.

4. The product should only be attached to the

recommended attachment points on the harness.

There are four attachment points which are mid-point

front and rear and on the sides.

Note: If you attach the product to the centre rear

mid-point you will keep the product clear from

climbing lines and support its weight centrally down

your spine.

WARNING: Make sure that the product

is secured in the new position when you

move it from any attachment point to

another, before you release it from the

previous attachment point.

To use the product in the tree

• Aim for a secure work position when you use the

product when you cut horizontal sections at hip level

and when you cut vertical sections at solar plexus

level. This allows you to hold the product with both

hands and should be considered as a general rule.

• Where you work close into vertical stems with a low

lateral forces on your work position a good footing

may be all that you need to maintain a secure work

position. However, as you move away from the stem

you will need to take steps to remove or counteract

the increasing lateral forces. This can be done if you

redirect the main line via a supplementary anchor

point or if you use a adjustable strop directly from the

harness to a supplementary anchor point.

• To gain a good footing at the work position can be

assisted if you use a temporary foot stirrup that is

created from an endless sling.

WARNING: An analysis of accidents with

these products during tree service

operations shows primary cause as being

inappropriate one-handed use of the

product. In the vast majority of accidents,

operators fail to adopt a secure work

position which allows them to hold both

handles of the product. This results in

increased risk of injury due to:

• that the operator doesn't have a firm grip

on the product in an event of a kickback.

• a lack of control of the product such that

it is more liable to contact climbing lines

and the operator's body (particularly the

left hand and arm).

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• that the operator looses control from

insecure work position that results in

contact with the product. One example is

unexpected movement during operation

of the product.

To free a trapped product

Do the following if the product becomes trapped when

you cut in the tree:

1. Switch off the product.

2. Attach the product securely to the tree inboard (in

example towards the truck side) of the cut or to at

separate tool line.

3. Pull the product from the kerf and lift the branch as

much as you need to at the same time.

4. Use a handsaw or a second chainsaw to release the

trapped product if necessary. Cut a minimum of 30

cm away from the trapped product.

Note: Don't try to pull the product free. If you do you may

be injured by the saw chain then the product suddenly

breaks free. Use a lever to open up the cut and free the

product. Wheather a handsaw or a second chainsaw is

used to free a stuck product, the release cuts should

always be outboard (toward the tips of the branch) in

order to prevent the product from being taken with the

section and further complicating the situation.

Maintenance

Introduction

WARNING: Read and understand the safety

chapter before you carry out any

maintenance work on the product.

WARNING: Always wear approved

protective gloves and protective goggles or

a visor.

Note: The user must only carry out the maintenance and

service work described in this Operator's Manual. More

extensive work must be carried out by a servicing

dealer.

Carburettor adjustment

Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation

your chain saw is equipped with movement limiters on

the carburetor adjuster screws. These limit the

adjustment possibilities to a maximum of a 1/2 turn.

1/2

H

L

Your Zenoah product has been designed and

manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful

exhaust fumes.

Function

• The carburetor governs the speed of the engine via

the throttle trigger. Air and fuel are mixed in the

carburetor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct

adjustment is essential to get the best performance

from the product.

• The setting of the carburetor means that the engine

is adapted to local conditions, for example the

climate, altitude, fuel and the type of 2-stroke oil.

• The carburetor has three adjustment controls: L (low

jet speed), H (high jet speed) and T (idle adjustment

screw).

T

L

H

• The L- and H-jets are used to adjust the supply of

fuel to match the rate that air is admitted, which is

controlled with the throttle. If they are screwed

clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less fuel)

and if they are turned anti-clockwise the ratio

becomes richer (more fuel). A lean mixture gives a

higher engine speed and a rich mixture gives a lower

engine speed.

• The T-screw regulates the throttle setting at idle

speed. If the T-screw is turned clockwise this gives a

higher idle speed; turning it anti-clockwise gives a

lower idle speed.

Basic settings and running in

The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing

at the factory.

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