Page 3 - SAFETY FIRST; s y m b o l c o n c e r n; NOTE; CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within thism a n u a l m a r k e d w i t h a s y m b o l c o n c e r n c r i t i c a l p o i n t s w h i c h m u s t b e t a k e n i n t oc o n s i d e r a t i o n t o p r e v e n t p o s s i b l e s e r i o u sb o d i l y i n j u r y , a n d f o r t h...
Page 5 - Warning labels on the machine; WARNING
5 3. Warning labels on the machine (1) Read owner's manual before operating this machine.(2) Wear head, eye and ear protection.(3) Warning/Attention(4) Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the machine. If warning label peel off or become soiled and impossible to read, yo...
Page 6 - Symbols on the machine; INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR; INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR
6 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 choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER (c)...
Page 7 - For safe operation; WORKING CONDITION
5. For safe operation 1. R e a d t h i s m a n u a l c a r e f u l l y u n t i l y o u completely understand and follow all safetyand operating instructions. 2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Alsonote, if you have any questions which cannotbe a...
Page 8 - WORKING PLAN; You should never use the product when under; If you don’t observe the working time, or
8 b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other t i m e s w h e n y o u r f i e l d o f v i s i o n m i g h t b elimited and it would be difficult to gain a clearview of the working area. c. During rain storms, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at anyother...
Page 10 - IMPORTANT
10 the throttle is moved fully back to its originalposition. If it continues to rotate even after thethrottle has been moved fully back, turn off theengine and take the unit to your authorized RedMax servicing dealer for repair. ■ USING THE PRODUCT C u t o n l y m a t e r i a l s r e c o m m e n...
Page 12 - HANDLING FUEL
12 5. For safe operation ■ HANDLING FUEL 1. The engine of the RedMax product is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highlyflammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel orrefill the tank of the unit in any place where thereis a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks,welding sparks,...
Page 14 - • 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
14 7. 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 during...
Page 17 - ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE
8. Operation 17 • Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can causestarter failures. 6. Move the choke lever downward to open the choke. And restart engine. (OP3) 7. A l l o w t h e e n g i n e t o w a r m u p f o r a s e v e r a l minutes before sta...
Page 19 - BE SURE TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER; ENGINE; MAINTENANCE CHART
• Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the stick edger for problems or performing maintenance. • Never alter the stick edger or take the engine apart.• When replacing parts, always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which have been certified by RedMax for use with the Red...
Page 20 - • The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine; FUEL FILTER; • When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check; SPARK PLUG; • Starting failure and mis-firing are often caused; Champion RCJ6Y; • Note that using any spark plug other than those
20 • Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to themachine. Contact with moving cutting heador hot muffler may result in a personal injury. ■ AIR FILTER • The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Check and clean the filter elementi n...
Page 21 - MUFFLER; • I n s p e c t p e r i o d i c a l l y , t h e m u f f l e r f o r l o o s e; • Note that failing to do so may result in the; • The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester to; GEAR CASE; • T h e r e d u c t i o n g e a r s a r e l u b r i c a t e d b y
■ MUFFLER • I n s p e c t p e r i o d i c a l l y , t h e m u f f l e r f o r l o o s e fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any signo f e x h a u s t l e a k a g e i s f o u n d , s t o p u s i n g t h emachine and have it repaired immediately. • Note that failing to do so may result in the engin...
Page 22 - • Attention to the direction of the; INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT; • Check the intake air cooling vent and the area
22 9. Maintenance ■ BLADE (MA7) • Place the blade between holders (A) and (B) while locking the gear shaft by putting the bar,through the key holes on the holder(A) and thegearcase. Use the socket and the screwdriverto tighten the blade mounting bolt. (1) Blade mounting nut (Left-handed) Tightni...
Page 23 - PROPECTOR; • W h e n y o u r e p l a c e p r o t e c t o r , u s e n e w b o l t
10. Storage • A g e d f u e l i s o n e o f m a j o r c a u s e s o f e n g i n e starting failure. Before storing the unit, empty thefuel tank and run the engine until it uses all thefuel left in the fuel line and the carburetor. Storethe unit indoor taking necessary measures forrust prevention. ...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting guide
24 11. 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 ...
Page 25 - STICK EDGERS; ENGINE UNIT
12. 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 ...
Page 32 - RedMax
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 TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL ...