GardenMaster GM45CS3, Safety And Operating Manual

Page 1: ...SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL 45cc PETROL CHAIN SAW GM45CS3...

Page 2: ...plan your sawing operation in advance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned retreat path Do not operate the chainsaw near a naked...

Page 3: ...y well ventilated place and use an approved marked container for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw 4 Move at least 3 meters from fueling site before starting engine 5 Turn...

Page 4: ...rd is pushed towards the bar the chain should stop immediately A chain brake does not prevent kick back the chain brake should be cleaned and tested daily Low kickback chain Low kickback saw chain is...

Page 5: ...user and machinery No smoking and naked flames Gloves with saw protection Boots with saw protection steel toe cap and non slip sole Always grip the machine with two hands Kickback never cut with the...

Page 6: ...f the unit Choke position indication Pulling the choke knob out will close the choke Position rear right of the unit Chain oil adjuster nut idication MIN direction the oil flow will decrease MAX direc...

Page 7: ...7 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 21 20 19 18 14 13 12 15 17 16 7 9 8...

Page 8: ...rigger 12 Guide bar 13 Starter rope 14 Ignition switch 15 Chain oil filler cap 16 Fuel mix fill cap 17 Starter housing Easy start 18 Screwdriver 19 Chain adjustment Spark plug tool 20 File 21 Chain gu...

Page 9: ...speed 3000 min Bar length 46cm 18 Chain pitch 0 325 Chain gauge 0 058 Chain link number 72 Volume of fuel tank 550ml Volume of oil tank 260ml Petrol and oil ratio 25 1 Weight with bar chain 6 2kg Spa...

Page 10: ...guard back toward the front handle as far as possible CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 5 minutes of operation Ensure the engine is always SWITCH OFF before fitti...

Page 11: ...ction Fig D E WARNING Cutters must face in direction of rotation 6 Lift the chain over and behind clutch retainer fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket Fig F CAUTION Do not insert the ch...

Page 12: ...hain is too tight it will not rotate around the guide bar If the chain is too loose it will sag below the guide bar Adjusting the tension Fig J Chain tension is very important Chain stretch occurs dur...

Page 13: ...an approved container 3 MIXING FUEL AND OIL Warning Read Safety Tips for Fueling before you begin 1 This engine is designed to operate on unleaded petrol This product requires pre mixing petrol and 2...

Page 14: ...thanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system...

Page 15: ...the ground put the toe of your right foot into the rear handle and press down With your right hand pull out the starter pull cord slowly until you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk...

Page 16: ...sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step 5 Push the choke lever 10 in to the OPEN CHOKE position Fig M3 6 Pull the starter rope 13...

Page 17: ...ing take the following steps NOTE Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain attached 1 Stop engine and screw in both H and L needles until they stop Never force Then set them back the initia...

Page 18: ...ely Fig O1 9 OPERATING TIPS Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood buil...

Page 19: ...a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain Use a plumb or level to determine the direction of tree lean Weight and branches on one side Surrounding trees and obstacles Look for dec...

Page 20: ...fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned retreat path DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly...

Page 21: ...he underside of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pressure Hold saw firmly and maintains control The saw will tend to push back toward you Fig V1 V2 WARNING Ne...

Page 22: ...limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip toward you or pull you off balance Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material Be alert for spring back Watch out for branches th...

Page 23: ...AMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts NOTE It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after engine stops Do not confuse...

Page 24: ...uneven use a flat file to restore square edges and sides Replace guide bar when the groove is worn the guide bar is bent or cracked or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs If replacemen...

Page 25: ...cover make sure that switch wires and grommets are positioned correctly in place NOTE Be sure to block the air intake hole Spark plug Fig AA2 Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset the gap t...

Page 26: ...much metal Cutter setting standards Before filing Make sure the saw chain in held securely Make sure the engine is stooped Use a round file of proper size for your chain Chain type 21 VB File size 3 1...

Page 27: ...in saw is to be stored for a period of time Clean saw thoroughly before storage Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or...

Page 28: ...Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Disengage chain brake 4 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Too much oil mixed with gasoline 1 Empty fuel t...

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