Page 2 - SAFETY FIRST; Notes on types of warnings
Read this manual carefully to understand allsafety precautions, controls, proper operationa n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f y o u r R e d M a x h e d g e -t r i m m e r s . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c o u l d r e s u l t i nserious injury. Instructions labeled as shown at left, concern critical steps ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING WARNINGS CONSIDERING HANDLING OF FUEL THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE STARTING UP TH...
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 HEDGE-TRIMMER • This product has been designed for use in trimming leaves and branches from treesand hedges, and it should never be usedfor any other purpose since doing so couldresult in unforeseen accidents and injur...
Page 5 - WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING
Safety Precautions ■ WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING • When using your hedge-trimmer, 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 and helmet and f a c e p r o t e c t o r w...
Page 6 - THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR
6 Safety Precautions ■ THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER • B e f o r e b e g i n n i n g w o r k , l o o k a r o u n d carefully to get a feel for the shape of theland, the trees, or hedges to be trimmed,and whether or not there are any obstacleswhich might get in the way while wor...
Page 7 - THINGS TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHEN
• Never touch the spark plug or plug cord while the engine is in operation. Doing som a y r e s u l t i n b e i n g s u b j e c t e d t o a nelectrical shock. • N e v e r t o u c h t h e m u f f l e r , s p a r k p l u g , o r other metallic parts of the engine while theengine is in operation or imm...
Page 8 - NOTES ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF
Safety Precautions 8 ■ NOTES ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER • In order to maintain your hedge-trimmer 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 ...
Page 9 - Parts Location & Specifications
Parts Location & Specifications ■ HT2200 Type ·············································································Reciprocating single-sided dual bladesBlade size ·······················································································································24 (i...
Page 10 - Emission Control Label; IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
10 Emission Control Label IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2005 U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES. COMPLIANCE PERIOD : CATEGORY A ENGINE FAMILY : 5KZXS. 0254CD : EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 23cc REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTE-NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS...
Page 11 - Set up; NOTE
11 Set up ■ HT2200 1. Join the engine unit to the clutch housing of the cutter unit, with the fuel tank on theblade side. 2. Align the mounting holes and tighten the engine securely with the 3 screws. 3. Remove the right handle mounting screw, nut, and washer casually attached on theblade beam. ...
Page 13 - Fuel; • Exhaust emission are controlled by the
Fuel ■ RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIOGASOLINE 50:OIL 1 • Exhaust emission are controlled by the fundamental engine parameters andcomponents(eq., carburation, ignitiont i m i n g a n d p o r t t i m i n g ) w i t h o u taddition of any major hardware or theintroduction of an inert material duringcombustion...
Page 14 - FUELING THE UNIT
14 Fuel again for at least one minute. As someoils may be difficult to agitate dependingon oil ingredients, sufficient agitation isnecessary for the engine to last long. Becareful that, if the agitation is insufficient,t h e r e i s a n i n c r e a s e d d a n g e r o f e a r l yp i s t o n s e ...
Page 15 - Operation
■ STARTING ENGINE • K e e p t h e b l a d e s c l e a r o f t h e surrounding as they will start movingupon starting of the engine. 1. When first starting up after putting fuel into the machine, push the priming pump untilfuel runs out in the clear tube. Then closethe choke. Choking may not be neces...
Page 17 - Maintenance
Maintenance • Make sure that the engine has stopped a n d i s c o o l b e f o r e p e r f o r m i n g a n yservice to the hedge-trimmer. Contactwith moving cutting head or hot mufflermay result in a personal injury. ■ DAILY INSPECTION • Check all the fasteners for loose or missing ones. • Brush off ...
Page 19 - P R O C E D U R E S T O B E P E R F O R M E D
Maintenance ■ P R O C E D U R E S T O B E P E R F O R M E D AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE 1. Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver into the vent, and wipe away any carbonbuildup. Wipe away any carbon buildup onthe muffler exhaust vent at the same time. 2. Tighten all screws, bolts, and fittings.3 ...
Page 20 - Storage
20 Storage • Old fuel left in the carburetor can cause s t a r t i n g f a i l u r e . B e f o r e s t o r i n g t h e u n i t ,e m p t y t h e f u e l t a n k a n d d r a i n t h ecarburetor with the priming pump equippedon it.
Page 21 - Parts List
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/...