Zenoah GZ7000 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	4
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	5
Important	5
Always use common sense	5
Personal protective equipment	6
Machine′s safety equipment	6
Cutting equipment	9
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	15
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	16
Fuelling	17
Fuel safety	17
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	18
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	20
General working instructions	20
How to avoid kickback	27
MAINTENANCE
General	28
Carburettor adjustment	28
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	29
Mufﬂer	31
Starter	32
Air ﬁlter	33
Spark plug	33
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	33
Needle bearing lubrication	34
Adjustment of the oil pump	34
Cooling system	34
”Dust Free” centrifugal cleaning	34
Winter use	35
Maintenance schedule	36
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	37
Bar and chain combinations	38
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	38
EC-declaration of conformity	38
LIMITED WARRANTY
Limited warranty	39

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Contents Operator’s manual KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerInjuries Some terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar ChainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentWhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Protect your hands from injury AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFuelling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut Directional cutsCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburettor adjustmentGeneral Checking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburettorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearImmediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMufﬂer Changing a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springMust always be replaced Air ﬁlterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpDust Free centrifugal cleaning Running when making adjustmentsTemperature 0C or colder Winter useFitting the winterising kit Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyLimited warranty Limited Warranty1151332-26