RedMax GZ5000, Operator'S Manual

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Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance
Sharpen the saw chain and do a
check of its tension. Refer to
To
sharpen the saw chain on page 26 .
Do a check of the chain drive sprock-
et. Refer to
To do a check of the spur
sprocket on page 29 .
Clean the air intake on the starter.
Make sure that nuts and screws are
tightened.
Do a check of the stop switch. Refer
to
To do a check of the start/stop
switch on page 24
.
Make sure that these are no fuel
leaks from the engine, tank or fuel
lines.
Make sure that the saw chain does
not rotate when the engine is at idle
speed.
Make sure that there is no damage
on the right hand guard.
Make sure that the muffler is correct-
ly attached, has no damages and
that no parts of the muffler are miss-
ing.
Maintenance and checks of the safety
devices on the product
To do a check of the brake band
1. Use a brush to remove wood dust, resin and dirt
from the chain brake and clutch drum. Dirt and wear
can decrease the function of the brake.
2. Do a check of the brake band. The brake band must
be at a minimum of 0.6 mm/0.024 in thick at its
thinnest point.
To do a check of the front hand guard and the
chain brake activation
1. Make sure that the front hand guard is not damaged
and that there are no defects, such as cracks.
2. Make sure that the front hand guard moves freely
and that it is attached safely to the clutch cover.
3. Hold the product with 2 hands above a stump or
other stable surface.
WARNING: The engine must be off.
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