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 6 - Warning labels on the machine; WARNING
❲ 6 ❳ 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 7 - Symbols on the machine; IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
❲ 7 ❳ 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: AIR CLEANER COVER (c) ...
Page 8 - For safe operation; WORKING CONDITION
❲ 8 ❳ 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 cann...
Page 9 - WORKING PLAN; You should never use the product when under; If you don’t observe the working time, or
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 times...
Page 10 - IMPORTANT
❲ 10 ❳ ■ BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15m) of t h e p e r s o n u s i n g t h e p r o d u c t s h o u l d b econsidered a hazardous area into which no oneshould enter. If necessary yellow warning rope,w a r n i n g s i g n s s h o u l d b e p l a c e d a r o ...
Page 11 - After starting the engine, check to make sure; USING THE PRODUCT; Grip the handles firmly with both hands using
Never place the throttle into the high speedposition when starting the engine. 3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attachment stops rotating whenthe throttle is moved fully back to its originalposition. If it continues to rotate even after thethrottle has been moved ful...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE
❲ 12 ❳ • IF SOMEONE COMES1. Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep pets and children awayfrom the area. Be careful if you are approached.Injury may result from flying debris. 2. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you while working, always be sure to turn off t...
Page 13 - HANDLING FUEL
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, or any...
Page 17 - FUELING THE UNIT
container to avoid mixing up with gasoline orother containers. 6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification. ■ FUELING THE UNIT 1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a dustless place. 2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity. 3. Fasten the ...
Page 19 - ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE
8. Operation ❲ 19 ❳ rope quickly until engine fires. (OP6) (1) choke lever (2) close (3) open(4) ignition switch (5) start (6) stop(7) throttle set button • Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can causestarter failures. 6. Move the choke lever downwa...
Page 21 - ENGINE; MAINTENANCE CHART
9. Maintenance ❲ 21 ❳ ■ BE SURE TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER Item to be checked Response 1 Edging mechanism • See if attachment is loose • Tighten screws and bolts • Check if edges of blades are dull • Sharpen or replace blades 2 Throttle • Stiff and difficult to move • Repai...
Page 22 - • 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; • REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A NGK CMR7A.; • Note that using any spark plug other than those
❲ 22 ❳ • 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 25 - • 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
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 26 - Troubleshooting guide
❲ 26 ❳ 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 27 - STICK EDGERS
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 - CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
The California Air Resources Board and KOMATSU ZENOAH are pleased to explain theemission control system warranty on your 1995 and later small off-road engine. In California,new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringentanti-smog standards. KOMATSU ZENOA...
Page 33 - RedMax STICK EDGER
KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093 EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL HEZ2500S UNIT, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (THE COMPANY), THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, F...