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G3700

GB-10

Normal operating mode

Anti-freeze mode

Cylinder cover

“Sunshine” mark

“Snow” mark

Switch

Choke knob

Icing cap

1. H and L needles are restricted within the number of

turn as shown below.

H needle :   -1/4
L needle :    -1/4

2. Start the engine and allow it to warm up in low speed

for a few minutes.

3. Turn the idle adjusting screw (T) counterclockwise

so that the saw chain does not turn. If the idling
speed is too slow, turn the screw clockwise.

4. Make a test cut and adjust the H needle for best

cutting power, not for maximum speed.

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CHAIN BRAKE

This machine is equipped with an automatic brake to
stop saw chain rotation upon occurrence of kickback
while in saw cutting operation. The brake is automati-
cally operated by inertial force which acts on the weight
fitted inside the front guard.
This brake can also be operated manually with the front
guard turned down to the guide bar.
To release brake, pull up the front guard toward the front
handle till “click” sound is heard.

[Caution]

Be sure to confirm brake operation on the daily inspec-
tion.

How to confirm:

1) Turn off the engine.
2) Holding the chain saw horizontally, release your hand

from the front handle, hit the tip of the guide bar to a
stump or a piece of wood, and confirm brake op-
eration. Operating level varies by bar size.

In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer inspec-
tion and repairing.
The engine, If being kept rotated at high speed with the
brake engaged, heats the clutch, causing a trouble.
When the brake is operated while in operation, immedi-
ately release your fingers from the throttle lever and stop
the engine.

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STOPPING ENGINE

1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine idling

for a few minutes

2. Put the switch to the “O” (STOP) position.

Carburetor anti-freeze mechanism

Operating the chain 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
fail to operate smoothly.
This product has accordingly been designed with a ven-
tilation hatch on the right side of the surface of the cylin-
der cover to allow warm air to be supplied to the engine
and to thereby prevent icing from occurring.
Under normal circumstances the product should be
used in normal operating mode, i.e., in the mode to which
it is set at the time of shipment. However when the pos-
sibility exists that icing may occur, the unit should be
set to operate in anti-freeze mode before use.

 WARNING

Continuing to use the product in anti-freeze mode
even when temperatures have risen and returned to
normal may result in the engine failing to start prop-
erly or in the engine failing to operate at its normal
speed, and for this reason you should always be sure
to return the unit to normal operating mode if there
is no danger of icing occurring.

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HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN OPERATING MODES

                  

1. Flip the engine switch to turn off the engine.
2. Remove the cover to the air filter, remove the air fil-

ter, and then remove the choke knob from the cylin-
der 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 cover.

4. Press with your finger down on the icing cap located

on the right-hand side of the cylinder cover to re-
move the icing cap.

5. Adjust the icing cap so that the ‘snow’ mark faces

upwards and then return it to its original position in
the cylinder cover.

6. Fix the cylinder cover back into its original position,

and then fix all other parts back into their proper
positions.

 NOTE

When using the unit at times when it is snowing, Zenoah
recommends that you also use a snow protector effec-
tive in preventing the air filter from freezing (e.g., the
separately-sold Z2850-98210 snow protector).

Cylinder

cover

Snow protector

Summary of Contents for G3700

Page 1: ...G3700 G B GB 1 G3700 OWNER S MANUAL CHAIN SAW G B 848C6493A1 704 ...

Page 2: ...erstand and follow all warnings APPROVAL NUMBER OF CE EXHAUST EMISSION REGULATION 2002 88 EC e13 97 68SH2G3 2002 88 0284 00 Never touch hot surface 2002 44 EC A 8 MODEL SOUND LEVEL VIBRATION LEVEL Rear handle 100 3 dB A 112 dB A 3 0 m s2 4 4 m s2 2 0 m s2 3 0 m s2 LwA 2000 14 EC LpA Front handle G3700 EN 608 ISO 7182 ISO 22867 Rear handle Front handle WARNING RISK OF DAMAGING HEARING Wear head eye...

Page 3: ...89 336 EEC and to the regulations governing transposition Internal control production MANUFACTURER ZENOAH CO LTD No 9 1 Chome MINAMIDAI KAWAGOE City SAITAMA JAPAN DECLARES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE MACHINE DESCRIBED BELOW Model G3700 Serial no 600101 and up Make ZENOAH CO LTD CONFORMS TO THE REQUIRMENTS OF THE MODIFIED MACHINES DIRECTIVE Directive 98 37 EC AND TO THE NATIONAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING IT...

Page 4: ...uel mixture 20 Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Exhaust fumes contain dan gerous carbon monoxide 21 Do not operate the chain saw in a tree unless specially trained to do so 1 For safe operation 1 Never operate a chain saw when you are fatigued ill or upset or under the influence of medication that may make you drowsy...

Page 5: ...s the upward motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw chain at the nose of the guide bar contacts an object Kickback can lead to dan gerous loss of control of the chain saw 23 When transporting your chain saw make sure the appropriate guide bar scabbard is in place 24 Never touch the cover guide bar saw chain or nut with bare hands while the engine is in operation or immedi ately after sh...

Page 6: ...oke knob at the back right of the rear handle to the point of the arrow you can set the starting mode as follows First stage position starting mode when the engine is warm warm start Second stage position starting mode when the engine is cold cold start Position Upper right of the aircleaner cover Shows the directions that the chain brake is released white arrow and activated black ar row Position...

Page 7: ...se Check and readjust the tension frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of itself and the guide bar 3 Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw chain on the power unit as follows WARNING The saw chain has very sharp edges Use thick pro tective gloves for safety 1 Pu...

Page 8: ...ring it empty Next activate the engine and empty the carburetor of the composite fuel 6 In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil container scrap it only at an authorized repository site NOTE As for details of quality assurance read the description in the section Limited Warranty carefully Moreover nor mal wear and change in product with no functional in fluence are not covered by the warranty A...

Page 9: ...When adjusting take the following steps NOTE Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain attached WARNING It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts broken parts or lacks any parts Before starting engine make sure that all the parts including bar and chain are installed properly STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively and tighten the caps securely 2 Put the...

Page 10: ...f 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 fail to operate smoothly This product has accordingly been designed with a ven tilation hatch on the right side of the surface of the cylin der cover to allow warm air to be supplied to the engine and to thereby prevent icing from occurring Un...

Page 11: ... the tree arrange a good foothold and retreat path 3 Make a notch cut one third of the way into the tree on the felling side 4 Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch and at a level slightly higher than the bottom of the notch WARNING When you fell a tree be sure to warn neighboring workers of the danger Bucking and Limbing WARNING Always ensure your foothold Do not stand on the log...

Page 12: ... to major parts especially handle joints and guide bar mounting If any defects are found make sure to have them repaired before operating again PERIODICAL SERVICE POINTS 1 Cylinder fins Dust clogging between the cylinder fins will cause overheat ing of the engine Periodically check and clean the cylinder fins after removing the air cleaner and the cylinder cover When installing the cylinder cover ...

Page 13: ...ith a wire brush and reset the gap to 0 65 mm as necessary 5 Sprocket Check for cracks and for 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 Fuel filter 8 Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar Appropriate gauge checker Make the shoulder round Depth gauge standard Saw Ch...

Page 14: ...ms to need further service please consult with an authorized service shop in your area Replace with proper fuel Clean Readjust speed needles Check oil for sub standard quality Check oil passage and ports for clog ging Replace Clean a d d a a d d a a a d a a WARNING Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie strap breakage Make sure every cutter has the same length ...

Page 15: ...FOR REPLACEMENT AS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME UP TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT POINT FOR THE PART ANY REPLACEMENT PART THAT IS EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY MAY BE USED IN NON WARRANTY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS AND SHALL NOT REDUCE THE WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF THE COMPANY THE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS CAUSED BY THE FAILU...

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