Ross rgcs38cc Instructions Manual

38CC 16INCH

CHAINSAW

Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information, warnings, and cautions. Failure to
comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to product or property.

Please retain instructions for future reference!

ROSSGARDEN

RGCS38CC

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INDEX PAGE

SPECIFICATIONS 2
GENERAL SAFETY 3
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6
PROPER USE 7
ASSEMBLY 7
FUEL AND LUBRICATION 8
GETTING STARTED 10
OPERATION 12

MAINTENANCE 16

TROUBLE SHOOTING 19

WARRANTY 20

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine displacement
Maximum engine capacity
Maximum speed with cutting
equipment
Idling speed
Fuel Tank capacity
Fuel/Oil Mix Ratio
Chain Oil tank capacity 210 ml
Bar Type
Bar length
Chain type
Weight with bar and chain
Vibration @ Front handle
Vibration @ Read handle
Spark Plug gap
Spark plugs;
HUADE
Champion
BOSCH
NGK

37.2 cm3

1.2 kW
10000 rpm
3000 rpm
310 ml
25:1
210 ml
OREGAN
16”
OREGAN 91P

5.1Kg

8.01m/s2

6.35m/s2

0.6 - 0.7mm

L8RTF
CJ-6Y
WS7F
BPM7A

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GENERAL SAFETY

WHEN using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid
injuries and damage to the saw.

READ the operating instructions carefully and comply with them at all times.

KEEP this manual in a safe place, so that the information is readily available at all times.

IF you give the equipment to another person, It is important for them to read the operating

instructions prior to use.
WHEN using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid

injuries and damage to the saw.

READ the operating instructions carefully and comply with them at all times.

KEEP this manual in a safe place, so that the information is readily available at all times.

IF you give the equipment to another person, It is important for them to read the operating

instructions prior to use.

Explanation of the symbols and warning signs on the machine

READ the user manual before using the machine.

ALWAYS wear safety goggles to guard your eyes from flying

materials/objects and a sound-proof helmet, ear plugs or the like to protect
your hearing.
Wear a safety helmet if there is a risk of objects falling on you from above.

WEAR gloves to protect your hands.

WEAR safety shoes to protect your feet.

WARNING! Danger!

DO not operate a chain saw with one hand!
BE aware of the of kickback!

MAKE sure that the chain brake is released. Pull

back the handle/chain brake before operating

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General Safety Cont ...

• DO NOT operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by­standers, etc may result from one handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two
handed use.

• DO NOT operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.

• Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, and eye, hearing and head

protection equipment.

• Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3m)
from the fuelling point before starting the engine.

• DO NOT allow other persons to be near when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.

• DO NOT start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat
path from the falling tree.

• Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.

• Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything.

• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and

the muffler away from your body.

• DO NOT operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control
trigger is released.

• Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.

• Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material

may catch in the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be
struck when the tension in the wood fibres is released.

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.

• Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.

• DO NOT operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so.

• All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the user manual safety and mainte-

nance instructions, should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel.

• When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard.

• DO NOT operate your chain saw near or around flammable liquids or gases whether in or

out of doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.

• DO NOT lubricate, fill with fuel or oil when the chain saw engine is running.

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL: Cut wood only. Do not use the chain saw for purposes for which it

was not intended. For example, do not use the chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry, or
building materials.

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DANGER! BEWARE OF KICKBACK!

Fig 1

Fig 2

WARNING: Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and
result in serious or fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing close by.
Always be alert. Rotational kickback and pinch-kickback are major chain saw opera­tional dangers and the leading cause of most accidents.

KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP (Fig 1 B) of the guide bar touches an object, or
when wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.

TIP contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and back toward the operator. (Fig 1 A)

PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the guide bar may PULL the saw forward away
from the operator. (Fig 2 A-B)

PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. (Fig 2 B-C)

ANY of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in seri­ous personal injury or death.

With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element
of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.

• Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and
the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs
and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and
maintain control of the saw. Don’t let go.

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BEWARE OF KICKBACK! Cont …..

• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. 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.

• Cut at high engine speeds.

• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

• Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Fig 3

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1. Chain bar

2. Saw chain

3. Chain tensioning screw

4. Bucking spikes

5. Chain brake lever / front hand guard

6. Front handle

7. Starter handle

8. Spark plug (under the air filter cover)

9. Air filter cover

10. Ignition switch

11. Safety lock

12. Oil tank cap

13. Fan housing

14. Fuel tank cap

15. Rear handle / bootstrap

16. Chain guard

17. Choke / (carburettor setting)

18. Bar fastening nuts

19. Throttle lever

20. Chain catcher

21. Chain brake / clutch cover

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