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G3801/G3801EZ

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GB-13

WARNING:

This saw is equipped with one of the following low kick-
back bar/chain combinations:

Zenoah Part Number

Saw Model

Chain Type

Guide Bar

Saw Chain

G3801/G3801EZ

91VG

3608-52112

2932-52210

G3801/G3801EZ

95VP

2939-52110

2939-52210

side of a cutter. If a gap is observed between them,
the rail is normal. Otherwise, the bar rail is worn.
Such a bar needs to be corrected or replaced.

9. Troubleshooting Guide

Case 1.  Starting failure

Make sure the icing prevention system is not
working.

Check fuel for water
or substandard mix-
ture.

Replace with proper
fuel.

Check for engine
flooding.

Check spark ignition.

Remove and dry the
spark plug.
Then pull the starter
again with no choke.

Replace with a new
plug.

Case 2. Lack of power/Poor acceleration/

Rough idling

Case 3.  Oil does not come out

Check fuel for water
or substandard mix-
ture.

Check air filter and
fuel filter for clog-
ging.

Check carburetor
for inadequate ad-
justment.

If the unit seems 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.

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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 and edge
angles as illustrated.

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Guide Bar

Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear.

The bar rail should always be square. Check for wear
of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the out-

Cutter length

Filing angle

Side plate angle

Top plate cutting angle

Ruler

Gap

No gap

Chain tilts

10. Disposal

When you dispose of the machine, do not disas-
semble the machine.

When you dispose of the machine, fuel, chain oil,
be sure to follow your local regulations.

Summary of Contents for G3801EZ

Page 1: ...G3801 G3801EZ G B GB 1 G3801 G3801EZ OWNER S MANUAL CHAIN SAW G B Original Language 115 39 06 38 007 ...

Page 2: ...ain Oil 7 5 Operating the Engine 8 6 Sawing 10 7 Maintenance 11 8 Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar 12 9 Troubleshooting Guide 13 10 Disposal 13 11 Specifications 14 Read operator s instruction book before operating this machine Wear head eye and ear protection Use the chain saw with two hands Warning Danger of kickback Read understand and follow all warnings Never touch hot surface ...

Page 3: ...ing tree 9 Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when the engine is run ning Use a firm grip with thumb and fingers encircling the chain saw handles 10 Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is run ning 11 Before you start the engine make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything 12 Always carry the chain saw with the engine stopped the guide bar and saw...

Page 4: ...m grip with thumbs and fin gers encircling the chain saw handles A firm grip will help you re duce kickback and maintain control of the saw 3 Make certain that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstruc tions Do not let the nose of 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 overreac...

Page 5: ... the aircleaner cover The screw under the H stamp is The High speed adjustment screw The screw under the L stamp is The Slow speed adjustment screw The screw at the left of the T stamp is the Idle adjustment screw Position Rear left side of the cylinder cover The indication regarding the operating mode sun mark normal operating mode snow mark anti freeze mode Position Icing cap located on the righ...

Page 6: ...ily derail or cause rapid wear of itseif 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 The saw chain has very sharp edges Use thick protective gloves for safety 1 Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover 2 Gear the chain to the sprocket and ...

Page 7: ...k after rendering it empty Next activate the engine and empty the carburetor of the composite fuel 6 In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil con tainer 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 normal wear and change in product with no functional influence are not covered by th...

Page 8: ...l prop erly mixed When adjusting take the following steps Note Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain attached 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...

Page 9: ...circumstances the product should be used in the normal operating mode i e in the mode to which it is set at the time of shipment However when the possibility exists that icing may occur the unit should be set to operate in the anti freeze mode before use Please switch between modes in the repair specialty store Continuing to use the product in the anti freeze mode even when temperatures have risen...

Page 10: ... is caught in the cut do not attempt to pull it out by force but use a wedge or a lever to open the way If the guide bar and saw chain becomes caught in wood while operating it stop the engine Do not pry the handle with excessive force Use a wedge to remove the chain instead FELLING A TREE 1 Decide the felling direction considering the wind lean of the tree location of heavy branches ease of compl...

Page 11: ... limb is bent Then make the initial cut from the bent side and finish by sawing from the opposite side Be alert to the springing back of a cut limb Pruning of Standing Tree Cut up from the bottom finish down from the top 3 Guide bar When the guide bar is dismounted remove sawdust in the bar groove and the oiling port Grease the nose sprocket from the feeding port on the tip of the bar 4 Others Che...

Page 12: ...re not to allow filter fibers or dust inside the suction pipe 3 Oil tank With a wire hook take out the oil filter through the filler port and clean in gasoline When putting the filter back into the tank make sure that it comes to the front right corner Also clean off dirt in the tank 8 Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar Appropriate gauge checker Make the shoulder round Depth gauge standard 0 0...

Page 13: ...heck fuel for water or substandard mix ture Check air filter and fuel filter for clog ging Check carburetor for inadequate ad justment If the unit seems 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 ...

Page 14: ...m Pointless TCl Spark plug Champion RCJ 7Y Oil feeding system Automatic pump with adjuster Sprocket Teeth x Pitch for 91VG 6T x 3 8 9 53 for 95VP 7T x 0 325 8 26 Dimensions L x W x H mm 370 x 235 x 270 Dry weight Power unit only kg G3801 4 15 G3801EZ 4 3 CUTTING HEAD Guide bar Type Sprocket nose Size mm in 400 16 Saw chain Oregon 91VG Pitch mm in 9 53 3 8 Gauge mm in 1 27 0 05 Saw chain Oregon 95V...

Page 15: ...EPLACEMENT 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 FAIRURE OF A WARRANTED PARTS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THOSE UNITS WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAG...

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