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CHAIN SAWS

GC3814
GC4016

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING

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Before using our products, please read

this manual carefully to understand the

proper use of your unit.

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Summary of Contents for GC3814

Page 1: ...CHAIN SAWS GC3814 GC4016 OWNER S MANUAL WARNING Before using our products please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit...

Page 2: ...ch must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death This mark indicates instructions which must be followed or it leads to mechanical failure breakdown...

Page 3: ...ion 1 Front hand guard 2 Starter handle 3 Air filter cover 4 Choke knob 5 Throttle trigger lock out 6 Rear handle 7 Throttle trigger 8 Engine switch 9 Fuel tank 10 Oil tank 11 Front handle 12 Saw chai...

Page 4: ...3 Use the chain saw with two hands 4 Warning Danger of kickback 5 Read understand and follow all warnings 2 Symbols on the machine For safe operation and maintenance symbols are carved in relief on th...

Page 5: ...unit 2 Symbols on the machine f The screw under the H stamp is The High speed adjustment screw The screw under the L stamp is The Slow adjustment screw The screw up the T stamp is the Idle adjustment...

Page 6: ...s the directions that the chain brake is released white arrow and activated black arrow Position Front of the chain cover h Shows the direction of the saw chain installation Position Front of the chai...

Page 7: ...l during the felling operation 5 Use safety footwear snug fitting clothing and eye hearing and head protection devices 3 For safe operation 6 Before operate the product Before using our products pleas...

Page 8: ...arting the engine or cutting a wood Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area Children pets and bystanders should be a minimum of 30feet 10m away when you start or operate the chain saw 9 Never...

Page 9: ...ain saw service personnel e g if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch structural damage to the flywheel coul...

Page 10: ...ain in the cut Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may pu...

Page 11: ...the guide bar contact a log branch or any other obstruction which could be hit while you are operating the saw 4 Cut at high engine speeds 5 Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height 6 Follow man...

Page 12: ...itting the saw chain around the guide bar mount the guide bar to the power unit Adjust the position of chain tensioner nut 1 Clutch cover 2 Chain tensioner nut 4 Installing guide bar and saw chain Pay...

Page 13: ...Tighten 3 Chain tension adjusting screw It is very important to maintain the proper chain tension Rapid wear of the guide bar or the chain coming off easily can be caused by improper tension Especiall...

Page 14: ...ouling exhaust port blocking or piston ring sticking HOW TO MIX FUEL 1 Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be mixed 2 Put some of the gasoline into a clean approved fuel container 3 Pour...

Page 15: ...E 1 Untwist and remove the fuel cap Rest the cap on a dustless place 2 Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80 of the full capacity 3 Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the un...

Page 16: ...ng position even if you press down on it with your finger When you wish to return the choke knob to the operating position pull out the throttle lever instead 5 While holding the saw unit securely on...

Page 17: ...nearly empty by the time fuel is used up Be sure to refill the oil tank every time when refueling the saw ADJUSTING CARBURETOR The carburetor on your unit has been factory adjusted but may require fi...

Page 18: ...adjusting screw CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is a device which stops the chain instantaneously if the chain saw recoils due to kickback Normally the brake is activated automatically by inertial force...

Page 19: ...n saws in temperatures of 0 5 C at times of high humidity may result in ice forming within the carburetor and this in turn may cause the output power of the engine to be reduced or for the engine to f...

Page 20: ...ke knob from the cylinder cover 3 Loosen the screws holding the cylinder cover in place i e the three screws on the inside and the one screw on the outside of the cover and then remove the cylinder co...

Page 21: ...to the P t o that are not specified by the manufacturer It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut Apply only light pressure while running the engine at full throttle Racing the engine with the...

Page 22: ...kback Felling a tree 1 Decide the felling direction considering the wind Iean of the tree location of heavy branches ease of job after felling and other factors 2 While clearing the area around the tr...

Page 23: ...log over and cut from the opposite side Cutting a pillowed log In the area A in the picture right above saw up from the bottom one third and finish by sawing down from the top In the area B saw down f...

Page 24: ...23 stepladder 2 Do not overreach 3 Do not cut above shoulder height 4 Always use both hands to grip the saw...

Page 25: ...nst a hard surface To clean dirt in the meshes split the cleaner into halves and brush in gasoline When using compressed air blow from the inside To assemble the cleaner halves press the rim until it...

Page 26: ...ns will cause overheating of the engine Periodically check and clean the cylinder fins after removing the air cleaner and the cylinder cover When installing the cylinder cover make sure that switch wi...

Page 27: ...excessive wear interfering with the chain drive If the wear is considerable replace it with new one Never fit a new chain on a worn sprocket or a worn chain on a new sprocket 5 Front and Rear dampers...

Page 28: ...w in The cut way does not go straight Vibration increases Fuel consumption increases Cutter setting standards Be sure to wear safety gloves Before filing Make sure the saw chain is held securely Make...

Page 29: ...illustrated Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie strap breakage 1 Appropriate gauge checker 2 Make the shoulder round 3 Depth gauge standard Make sure every cut...

Page 30: ...ween them the rail is normal Otherwise the bar rail is worn Such a bar needs to be corrected or replaced 1 Ruler 2 Gap 3 No gap 4 Chain tilts This saw is equipped with the following low kickback bar c...

Page 31: ...30 10 Storage 1 Empty the fuel tank and run the engine out of fuel 2 Empty the oil tank 3 Clean the entire unit 4 Store the unit in a dry place out of the reach of children...

Page 32: ...with no choke working Replace with a new plug 2 Lack of power Poor Check fuel for water or Replace with proper fuel acceleration substandard mixture Rough idling Check air filter and fuel Clean filte...

Page 33: ...l 1 Fuel tank capacity 310ml Chain oil Engine oil SAE 10W 30 Oil tank capacity 210ml Carburetor Diaphragm type Fuel consumption at maximum engine power 560g kw h Idling speed 3200r min Maximum speed w...

Page 34: ...and chain empty tanks 4 2kg Cutting head Guide bar Type Sprocket nose Size GC3814 16in 14in GC4016 16in Cutting length GC3814 370mm 16 330mm 14 GC4016 370mm 12 Specifications Saw chain Type GC3814 Ore...

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