Page 2 - SAFETY FIRST; Notes on types of warnings
Read this manual carefully to understanda l l s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s , c o n t r o l s , p r o p e ro p e r a t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f y o u rR e d M a x b r u s h c u t t e r s . F a i l u r e t o d o s ocould result in serious injury. Instructions labeled as shown at left...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions
❲ 4 ❳ ■ I n o r d e r t o e n s u r e p r o p e r a n d s a f e operation of your brushcutter • R e a d t h i s O w n e r / O p e r a t o r M a n u a l carefully. Be sure you understand how tooperate this unit properly before you useit. Failure to do so could result in seriousinjury. • Be sure to ke...
Page 5 - Work gear and clothing
Safety Precautions ■ Work gear and clothing • When using your brushcutter, always be sure to wear strong, durable, work clothing;shirts should be long-sleeved shirts andpants should be full-length pants reachingdown to the ankles. • Always be sure to wear helmet and face protector when using your br...
Page 8 - Notes on care and maintenance of your
❲ 8 ❳ Safety Precautions ■ Notes on care and maintenance of your brushcutter • In order to maintain your brushcutter in p r o p e r w o r k i n g o r d e r , p e r f o r m t h em a i n t e n a n c e a n d c h e c k i n g o p e r a t i o n sd e s c r i b e d i n t h i s m a n u a l a t r e g u l a ri...
Page 9 - Set up
■ MOUNTING ENGINE (BC2300DL & BC2600DL)1. Remove the clamp temporarily attached to the clutch housing. 2. Push the driveshaft toward the gearcase and rotate it by hand to check that thedriveshaft is engaged with the gears. 3 . I n s e r t t h e s h a f t t u b e i n t o t h e c l u t c h housing...
Page 10 - CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES; PUTTING ON WAIST PAD; INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD
■ CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES • C o n n e c t t h e s w i t c h w i r e s b e t w e e n t h e engine and the main unit. Pair the wires ofthe same color. ■ PUTTING ON WAIST PAD (BC4400DW only)• Warp the waist pad around the shaft tube and the throttle wire. ❲ 10 ❳ Set up ■ INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD 1. Whil...
Page 11 - Fuel
• G a s o l i n e i s v e r y f l a m m a b l e . A v o i d s m o k i n g o r b r i n g i n g a n y f l a m e o rsparks near fuel. Make sure to stop thee n g i n e a n d a l l o w i t c o o l b e f o r erefueling the unit. Select outdoor bareground for fueling and move at least3 m ( 1 0 f t ) a w a ...
Page 12 - WARNING; Operation
❲ 12 ❳ • Keep bystanders and animals at least 50 f e e t ( 1 5 m ) a w a y f r o m t h e o p e r a t i n gp o i n t . I f y o u a r e a p p r o a c h e d ,immediately stop the engine. ■ STARTING ENGINE 1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear ofsurroundi...
Page 15 - Optional blade usage; CHOOSE THE BLADE; SET UP
Under growth Heavy weeds Light weeds Grass BC2300DL BC2600DL BC3400DL BC4400DW Saw blade 6298-11313 10” 6298-15343 10” 6298-14343 10” PT104 4” PT100 6” 8-teeth blade 4-teeth blade Nylon line head CUTTER APPLICATIONCHART ❲ 15 ❳ Optional blade usage ■ CHOOSE THE BLADE C h o o s e a s u i t a b l e r e...
Page 19 - How you can maintain the best control:
Optional blade usage ❲ 19 ❳ OPT9 3. How you can maintain the best control: a. Keep a good, firm grip on the unit with both hands. A firm grip can help neutralize bounce.Keep your right and left hands completelyaround the respective handles. b. Keep both feet spread apart in a comfortable stance and ...
Page 20 - Maintenance
❲ 20 ❳ Maintenance • Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the brushcutter for problemsor performing maintenance. • Never alter the brushcutter or take the engine apart. • When replacing parts, always be sure to use only RedMax products or productswhich have been certified by RedMax fo...
Page 23 - Specifications
❲ 23 ❳ Specifications ■ BC2300DL Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································· 70.5x12.4x12.8(in) / 1790x315x325(mm)Dry weight w/o acc. ··························································································· 9.5(lbs) / 4.75(kg)Engine Type ·············...
Page 25 - Parts List; BRUSHCUTTERS
Parts List NOTE : 1. Use KOMATSU ZENOAH genuine parts as specified in the parts list for repair and/or replacement. 2. KOMATSU ZENOAH does not warrant the machines, which have been damaged by the use of any parts other than those specified by the company. 3. When placing parts orders for repair and/...
Page 40 - CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S STR...
Page 41 - Red Max TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL BC2300DL, BC2600DL, BC3400DL OR BC4400DW UNIT, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (THE COMPANY), THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY P...
Page 42 - Débroussailleuse à deux lames réciproques
Pièces en rapport avec les émissions de gaz d'échappement : KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC., parl'intermédiaire de n'importe quel revendeur RedMax, réparera gratuitement ou remplacera gratuitement pourl'acheteur initial et chaque acheteur successif toute(s) pièce(s) se révélant de constitution et/ou de ...
Page 43 - EMISSION CONTROL LABEL
EMISSION CONTROL LABEL BC2300DL Made in Japan RedMax IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO US EPA PH1 AND 1995-1998 CALIFORNIA EMISSIONREGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES.ENGINE FAMILY : TKZ025UB24RA ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 22.5ccREFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE-NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJ...