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 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 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
❲ 2 ❳ ■ 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
❲ 4 ❳ 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 ❲ 6 ❳ ■ 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 - Set up; NOTE
Set up ■ HT2300A/HT2300L 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 11 - Fuel
❲ 9 ❳ • 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 ) ...
Page 12 - Operation
❲ 10 ❳ ■ 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 b...
Page 13 - ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED
Operation ■ ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED 1. When the engine tends to stop frequently a t i d l i n g m o d e , t u r n t h e i d l e s e t s c r e wclock-wise. 2.When the cutting blades keep moving after releasing the throttle trigger, turn the idleset screw counter-clockwise. • Warm up the engine before ...
Page 14 - Maintenance
❲ 12 ❳ 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. • Bru...
Page 16 - P R O C E D U R E S T O B E P E R F O R M E D
Storage ❲ 14 ❳ 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, ...
Page 17 - Specifications
❲ 15 ❳ ■ HT2300A [HT2300L] Type ············································································· Reciprocating single-sided dual bladesBlade size ··················································································· (29.5 [40] in)(750 [1000] mm)Dry weight ·················...
Page 19 - 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/...
Page 28 - 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 29 - RedMax 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY, KOMATSU ZENOAHAMERICA INC. (THE COMPANY), THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE,FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY PART OR PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE INMATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANS...
Page 30 - RedMax Garantie limitée à 2 ans
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 31 - Emission Control Label
Emission Control Label Made in Japan RedMax IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA PH1 FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. ENGINE FAMILY : 1KZXS. 0254CD ; EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 22.5ccREFER TO OWNER’S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE-NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. Made in Japan RedMax INFO...