Page 2 - SAFETY FIRST; Notes on types of warnings
Read this manual carefully to understanda l l s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s , c o n t r o l s , p r o p e ro p e r a t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f y o u rR e d M a x b r u s h c u t t e r s . F a i l u r e t o d o s ocould result in serious injury. Instructions labeled as shown at left...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Set Up ·········································································································· 11
CONTENTS Specifications······························································································· 4Emission control label················································································· 5Safety Precautions·························································...
Page 4 - Specifications
4 Specifications ■ BC3401DL Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································· 67.7x12.6x13.6(in) / 1720x320x345(mm)Dry weight w/o acc. ··························································································· 13.4(lbs) / 6.7(kg)Engine Type ··············...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION; CE MOTEUR CONFORMC AUX; THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO; INFORMATION IMPORTANTE; CE MOTEUR CONFORMC AUX; Emission control label
BC3401DL KOMATSU ZENOAH CO. MADE IN JAPAN IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO US EPA PH1 FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. ENGINE FAMILY : 6KZXS.0344UV;EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 34cc REFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE-NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.MANUFACTURED G34L TYPE DE MOTEUR :...
Page 6 - Safety Precautions
6 ■ 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 brushcutter • R e a d t h i s O w n e r / O p e r a t o r M a n u a l carefully. Be sure you understand how tooperate this unit properly before you useit. Failure to do so could result in seriousinjury. • Be sure to ke...
Page 7 - Work gear and clothing
Safety Precautions ■ Work gear and clothing • When using your brushcutter, 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 helmet and face protector when using your br...
Page 10 - Notes on care and maintenance of your
10 Safety Precautions ■ Notes on care and maintenance of your brushcutter • In order to maintain your brushcutter 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 a r...
Page 11 - Set Up
■ MOUNTING ENGINE • Put the engine onto the clutch side end of the driveshaft assembly, making the fueltank and the cutter head come to the sameside. Attach the engine firmly with the 4screw provided. ■ INSTALLING HANDLE • Mount the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it at your best operating positi...
Page 12 - PUTTING ON WAIST PAD; INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD
■ PUTTING ON WAIST PAD (BC4401DW only) • Warp the waist pad around the shaft tube and the throttle wire. ■ INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD 1. While locking the gear shaft by inserting the attached bar into the upper holder andt h e g e a r b o x , l o o s e n a n d r e m o v e t h ehexagon bolt(left-handed)...
Page 13 - Fuel; • Exhaust emission are controlled by the
Fuel 13 ■ RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIOGASOLINE 50:OIL 1(when using ZENOAH genuine oil) • 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...
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
• Keep bystanders and animals at least 50 f e e t ( 1 5 m ) a w a y f r o m t h e o p e r a t i n gp o i n t . I f y o u a r e a p p r o a c h e d ,immediately stop the engine. ■ STARTING ENGINE 1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear ofsurrounding obje...
Page 17 - Optional Blade Usage; CHOOSE THE BLADE; • When sharpening, removing, or reattaching; WARNING
17 Under growth Heavy weeds Light weeds Grass BC3401DL BC4401DW Saw blade 6298-11313 10” 6298-15343 10” 6298-14343 10” PT104 4” PT100 6” 8-teeth blade 4-teeth blade Nylon line head CUTTER APPLICATIONCHART Optional Blade Usage ■ CHOOSE THE BLADE C h o o s e a s u i t a b l e r e c o m m e n d e d...
Page 21 - How you can maintain the best control:
Optional Blade Usage OPT9 3. How you can maintain the best control: a. Keep a good, firm grip on the unit with both hands. A firm grip can help neutralize bounce.Keep your right and left hands completelyaround the respective handles. b. Keep both feet spread apart in a comfortable stance and yet bra...
Page 22 - Maintenance
• Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the brushcutter for problemsor performing maintenance. • Never alter the brushcutter or take the engine apart. • When replacing parts, always be sure to use only RedMax products or productswhich have been certified by RedMax foruse with the RedMa...
Page 24 - Storage
• If waste gets stuck and causes blockage a r o u n d t h e i n t a k e a i r c o o l i n g v e n t o rbetween the cylinder fins, it may cause theengine to overheat, and that in turn maycause mechanical failure on the part of thebrushcutter. ■ P R O C E D U R E S T O B E P E R F O R M E D AFTER EVER...
Page 25 - Parts List; BRUSHCUTTERS
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 34 - RedMax
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE UNIT, RedMax / KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA, INC., THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OFCHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY PART OR PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVEIN MATERIAL AND/OR...