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GZ3500T
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OWNER’S MANUAL
CHAIN SAW
GZ3500T
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GZ3500T 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. IMPORTANT This mar
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GZ3500T G B DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TO MACHINES DIRECTIVE (Directive 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC) and to the regulations governing transposition Internal control production MANUFACTURER : Husqvarna Zenoah Co., Ltd. No. 9, 1-Chome MINAMIDAI, KAWAGOE City SAITAMA, JAPAN DECLARES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE MACHINE DESCRIBED BELOW : Model : GZ3500T Serial no. : 800001 and up Make : Husqvarna Zenoah CONFORMS TO THE REQUIRMENTS OF THE MODIFIED MACHINES DIRECTIVE (Directive 98/37/EC) AND TO THE NATIONAL REGULA
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GZ3500T 1. For safe operation WARNING This chainsaw has been especially designed for tree maintenance and should therefore only be used by trained operators when working on trees. 1. Never operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the influence of medication that may 10. Keep all parts of your body away from make you drowsy, or if you are under the saw chain when the engine is run- the influence of alcohol or drugs. ning. 2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing a
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GZ3500T 20. Operate the chain saw only in well (2) Keep a good grip on the saw with ventilated areas. Never start or run both hands, the right hand on the rear the engine inside a closed room or handle, and the left hand on the front building and potentially explosive at- handle, when the engine is running. mosphere. Exhaust fumes contain Use a firm grip with thumbs and fin- dangerous carbon monoxide. gers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you re- 21. Do not operate the cha
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GZ3500T WORKING WITH TREE SERVICE CHAIN-SAWS The saw should only be attached to the recommended FROM A ROPE AND HARNESS attachment points on the harness. These may be at This chapter sets out working practices to reduce the mid-point (front or rear) or at the sides. Where possible risk of injury from tree service chainsaws when working attaching the saw to centre rear mid-point will keep it at height from a rope and harness. While it may form clear of climbing lines and support its weight cen
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GZ3500T One-hand use of the chainsaw Operators should not use tree service chainsaws one- handed in place of unstable work positioning or in pref- erence to a handsaw when cutting small diameter wood at the branch tips. Tree service chainsaws should only be used one-handed where: • the operator cannot gain a work position enabling two- G handed use; and B •they need to support their working position with one hand; and • the saw is being used at full stretch, at right angles to Gaining a good foo
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GZ3500T 2. Symbols on the Machine For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. WARNING According to these indications, please be careful not to make any mistake. The port to refuel “MIX GASOLINE” Position: Recoil case (in front of the fuel cap) The port to top up chain oil Position: Recoil case (under the oil cap) Setting the switch to the “O” position, the engine stops immediately. Position: Right side of the rear handle Starting the engine. If you turn th
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GZ3500T 3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated. Bar protector Bar protector Power unit Plug wrench Plug wrench G B Guide bar Guide bar Saw chain Saw chain Screwdriver for Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment carburetor adjustment Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw 5. While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain chain on the power unit as follows: tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie straps just
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GZ3500T 4. Fuel and Chain Oil ■ FUEL 4. Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate again for at least one minute. As some oils may be difficult to WARNING agitate depending on oil ingredients, sufficient agi- tation is necessary for the engine to last long. Be • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure careful that, if the agitation is insufficient, there is an increased danger of early piston seizing due to ab- to stop the engine and allow
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GZ3500T 5. Operating the Engine in very dangerous. WARNING 6. When engine has ignited, turn in the choke knob to It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts broken the closed position and then pull the starter again to parts or lacks any parts. start the engine. Before starting engine, make sure that all the parts includ- 7. Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever ing bar and chain are installed properly. G pulled slightly. B ■ STARTING THE ENGINE ■ CHECKING THE OIL SUPPLY
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GZ3500T 1. H and L needles are restricted within the number of WARNING turn as shown below. • When the brake operates, release the throttle lever to slow down the engine speed. Continuous opera- H needle : -1/4 tion with the brake engaged will generate heat from L needle : -1/4 the clutch and may cause trouble. • At machine inspection prior to each job, check the 2. Start the engine and allow it to warm up in low speed operating condition of the brake following the steps. for a few minu
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GZ3500T • This saw is equipped with a chain A log lying on the ground 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 G Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from should stop immediately with the B the opposite side. engine at full speed. If the chain is slow to stop or does not stop,
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GZ3500T 7. Maintenance WARNING WARNING Before cleaning, the inspecting or repairing the unit, make sure When returning the filter, use a pinch not to be folded the suc- that engine has stopped and is cool. Disconnect the spark tion pipe. plug to prevent accidental starting. 3. Oil filter ■ MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE 1. With a wire hook, take out the oil filter from the feeding 1. Air filter port. Loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner cover. Take off the filter elements and tap off atta
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GZ3500T 7. Muffler 3. Removing the spark arrester Lift up the claw of the guide muffler to take it off in the up- WARNING ward direction, and remove the arrester. Regularly inspect the muffler for loose fastening screws, Guide muffler damage and rust. If you find that exhaust gas leaked out, remove the muffler and insert a screwdriver into the exhaust Spark arrester port to remove the carbon. At the same time, inspect also the spark arrestor. 1. Removing the underside guard G WARNING Confir
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GZ3500T side of a cutter. If a gap is observed between them, WARNING 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. Ruler Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated. Gap Cutter length No gap Filing angle Chain tilts Side plate angle WARNING: This saw is equipped with one of the following low kickback bar/chain combinati
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GZ3500T 11. Specifications Power unit: Cutting head: 3 Displacement (cm ): ............................................. 35.2 Fuel: ................ Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Two-cycle oil 1) Sprocket: .................................................................. 6T (when using ZENOAH genuine oil) Chain speed at max. power ......................... 19.1 (m/s) 3 Fuel tank capacity (cm ): ....................................... 245 Guide bar G Chain oil: .........................
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GZ3500T 12. Limited warranty Should any failure occur on the product under normal SHALL NOT REDUCE THE WARRANTY OBLIGATION operating conditions within the applicable warranty pe- OF THE COMPANY. riod, the failed part will be replaced or repaired free of charge by a ZENOAH authorized dealer. THE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF WARRANTY PERIOD: 1 year (6 months if used profes- A WARRANTED PART STILL UNDER WARRANTY. sionally, and 30 days if used for
