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 b l o w e r.Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Instructions labeled as shown at left concern critical steps orprocedures which must be followed ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ················································································ 4 OPERATOR USE OF BLOWER WORKING CONDITION AVOID NOISE PROBLEM AVOID CHANCES OF DAMAGE SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE ······································································· 7 PARTS L...
Page 4 - OPERATOR; Safety Precautions; USE OF BLOWER
• R e a d t h i s B l o w e r O w n e r / O p e r a t o r M a n u a l c a r e f u l l y . B e s u r e y o uu n d e r s t a n d h o w t o o p e r a t e t h i s u n i tproperly before you use it. Failure to doso could result in serious injury. • Be sure to keep this manual handy so that you may refer ...
Page 7 - Symbols on the machine; IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION; INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR
7 Symbols on the machine For safe operation and maintenance, symbols arecarved in relief on the machine. According to theseindications, please be careful not to take a mistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP (b) The direction to close the chokePosition:...
Page 8 - BLOWER PIPE
Parts Location & Specifications Assembly ■ BLOWER PIPE • Align groove in blower pipe with projection on blower housing (or another blower pipe)and slide the pipe onto the blower housing(or another blower pipe).R o t a t e t h e p i p e c l o c k w i s e t o l o c k i t i n t oplace. MODEL HBZ260...
Page 9 - 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 least3m(10ft) away fr...
Page 10 - Operation
10 ■ RESTARTING ENGINE WHILE ENGINE IS HOT 1. When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, leave the choke open. 2. I f t h e e n g i n e w o n ' t s t a r t a f t e r s e v e r a l a t t e m p t s , c l o s e t h e c h o k e a n d r e p e a tpulling the rope or remove the spark plu...
Page 11 - • Make sure that the engine has stopped; WARNING; Maintenance; MAINTENANCE CHART
2. Use neutral detergent and warm water to clean the filter element. After cleaning, airdry the element completely. Place thefilter element into the air cleaner housingand press the cover against the housinguntil it clicks. Never forget to attach thescreen. If the screen is not attached, thec l e a ...
Page 13 - Storage; AIR INLET SCREEN; • N e v e r u s e t h e b l o w e r w i t h o u t t h e
13 Storage BEFORE STORING THE BLOWER:1. Drain a fuel tank and push the primer bulb until it becomes empty of fuel. 2. R e m o v e t h e s p a r k p l u g a n d d r o p a spoonful of 2-cycle oil into the cylider.Crank the engine several time and installthe spark plug. Maintenance ■ AIR INLET SCRE...
Page 14 - Optional vacuum kit usage
14 Attach the adequate accessories, respectively forblower operation and dust-collecting operation. • Use the gloves during operation.• In adjustment of the blower/dust collector or in other types of operation, be sure to stop theengine and detach the spark plug cap. • Never start operation unle...
Page 16 - Troubleshooting guide
Troubleshooting guide Case 1. Starting failure CHECK PROBABLE CAUSES ACTION fuel tank ➞ incorrect fuel ➞ drain it and with correct fuel fuel filter ➞ fuel filter is clogged ➞ clean carburetor adjustment screw ➞ out of normal range ➞ adjust to normal range sparking (no spark) ➞ spark plug is fouled/w...
Page 17 - Parts List; HANDHELD BLOWER
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 22 - 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 23 - Red Max
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS; FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE 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 PART OR PARTS FOUND TOBE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND...
Page 24 - RedMax
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 ...