Ross rgcs38cc, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ng all safety information warnings and cautions Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and or damage to product or property Please retain instructions for future reference RGCS38CC ROSSGARDEN 38CC 16INCH CHAINSAW ...

Page 2: ...d chain Vibration Front handle Vibration Read handle Spark Plug gap Spark plugs HUADE Champion BOSCH NGK 37 2 cm3 1 2 kW 10000 rpm 3000 rpm 310 ml 25 1 210 ml OREGAN 16 OREGAN 91P 5 1Kg 8 01m s2 6 35m s2 0 6 0 7mm L8RTF CJ 6Y WS7F BPM7A INDEX PAGE SPECIFICATIONS 2 GENERAL SAFETY 3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6 PROPER USE 7 ASSEMBLY 7 FUEL AND LUBRICATION 8 GETTING STARTED 10 OPERATION 12 MAINTENANCE 16 T...

Page 3: ...s and a sound proof helmet ear plugs or the like to protect your hearing Wear a safety helmet if there is a risk of objects falling on you from above WEAR gloves to protect your hands WEAR safety shoes to protect your feet WARNING Danger DO not operate a chain saw with one hand BE aware of the of kickback MAKE sure that the chain brake is released Pull back the handle chain brake before operating ...

Page 4: ...that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch in the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when ...

Page 5: ...NCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the guide bar may PULL the saw forward away from the operator Fig 2 A B PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Fig 2 B C ANY of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in seri ous personal injury or death Fig 1 Fig 2 With a basic understanding of kickb...

Page 6: ...ons for the saw chain Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1 Chain bar 2 Saw chain 3 Chain tensioning screw 4 Bucking spikes 5 Chain brake lever front hand guard 6 Front handle 7 Starter handle 8 Spark plug under the air filter cover 9 Air filter cover 10 Ignition switch 11 Safety lock 12 Oil tank cap 13 Fan housing 14 Fuel tank ...

Page 7: ...SEMBLY WARNING Do not start the engine until the saw is fully assembled WARNING Wear protective gloves at all times when handling the chain Check that the Chain brake is released before proceeding Attach the bucking spikes to the front of the saw body so the spikes point upward Fig 4 A B Remove the Bar fastening nuts Fig 3 18 and then remove the Chain brake clutch cover Fig 3 21 Note the position ...

Page 8: ...y when it is new and it will occasionally be necessary to adjust and tighten it New chain will require adjustment in less than 5 cuts Re adjust it as often as necessary FUEL AND LUBRICATION Fuel Use standard grade unleaded fuel mixed in a ratio of 25 1 with 2 stroke engine oil Mixing fuel Mix fuel with 2 stroke oil in an approved container Shake gently and ensure thorough mix Replace the Chain bra...

Page 9: ... starve the bar and chain of oil Running the saw with too little oil will decrease cutting efficiency shorten saw chain life cause rapid dulling of chain and cause excessive wear of bar from overheating Too little oil is evidenced by smoke bar discolouration or pitch build up New chains bars should be lubricated by hand before starting AUTOMATIC OILER Your chain saw is equipped with an automatic o...

Page 10: ... or lever does not move into either position do not use your saw Take it immediately to a professional Service Centre for repair Fill The fuel tank Fig 9 A with 25 1 fuel oil mix Fill The oil tank Fig 9 B with chain oil NOTE Whenever you refill the fuel tank with fuel you must also top up the level of chain oil in the chain oil tank STARTING Fig 10 Push the chain brake lever forward to engage the ...

Page 11: ...ply part throttle and maintain the unit at a low to Medium speed for a further 10 second Disengage the chain brake by pulling back the chain bake lever and bringing the motor to cutting speed Place the saw on a firm and level surface Hold the saw securely with your foot as illustrated Pull the starter up to 10 times Watch the chain in case it runs ...

Page 12: ...nly The use of a chain saw by an inexperienced person can be extremely danger ous If you are unsure please seek the assistance of a professional or get suitable training before using the chain saw WARNING Before every use check the operation of the chain break and oil pump Bucking spikes The chainsaw has bucking spikes Fig 13 A to assist with cutting and reduce the chance of kickback Keep the buck...

Page 13: ...d off the ground first saw up from the bottom one third through the log then finish by sawing down from the top To saw a log in the middle of two supports holding it off the ground first saw down from the top one third through the log then finish by sawing up from the bottom When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side NOTE Be careful that the chain does not cut into the ground when buc...

Page 14: ...ated Fig 17 NOTE Direction of fall Fig 17 B is controlled by the notching cut Before any cuts are made consider the location of larger branches and natural lean of the tree to determine the way the tree will fall Fig 18 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING TREES Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting opera tions notching Fig 18 C and making the felling cut Fig 18 D Start making the upper notch cut ...

Page 15: ...e a hinge Fig 18 F The hinge guides the tree If the trunk is completely cut through control over the felling direction is lost Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move This will prevent the bar from binding in the felling cut if you have misjudged the falling direction Make sure no bystanders have entered the range of the falling tree befo...

Page 16: ...e lever Fig 21 C 6 Chain should stop abruptly When it does immedi ately release the throttle trigger 7 If chain brake functions properly turn the engine off and return the chain brake to the DIS ENGAGED position Fig 21 WARNING If chain does not stop turn engine off and take your unit to the nearest authorised service centre for service Air filter Do not operate saw without the air filter Dust and ...

Page 17: ...outlet Chain bar Turning the chain bar The bar should be reversed every 8 working hours to ensure uniform wear Keep the bar groove and lubrication hole clean Check the bar rails frequently for wear and if necessary remove the burs and square up the rails using the flat file WARNING Never fit a new chain to a worn chain bar Chain Chain sharpening requires special tools to ensure that cutters are sh...

Page 18: ...ar the gap be tween the chain and the bar should be 6 to 8mm See Page 7 Fig 7 Breaking in a new saw chain A new chain will need to be readjusted after as few as 5 cuts This is normal during the break in period future adjustments will be required less often Oil passages Oil passages on the bar should be cleaned to ensure proper lubrication of the bar and chain during operation NOTE The condition of...

Page 19: ...nce Cont Returning the saw back into operation Remove spark plug Clean the spark plug and check that the electrode gap is correct Fill fuel tank with proper fuel oil mixture Fill the chain oil tank See Fuel and Lubrication Section TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING During normal operation the chain brake clutch cover bar and chain are lubricated with chain oil After use oil will drain for many weeks and poo...

Page 20: ... Centre or J W Ross In order to obtain warranty service the purchaser must present the store receipt showing the name of the retailer and the date of purchase The period of the warranty begins from the original date of purchase notwithstanding any subsequent repair or parts replacement Purchaser shall be responsible for all transport charges to and from the Authorised Service Centre Damage in tran...