Page 2 - INFORMATION; This machine is equipped with an Overload Cancellation
INFORMATION This machine is equipped with an Overload Cancellation Mechanism. When the cutting blades have got into metal wires or thoset w i g s d i ff i c u l t t o c u t , t h e m e c h a n i s m a c t s a s a s h o c kabsorber, and protects the drive gears and the blades fromsevere reaction whic...
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 - (1) Lire le mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser; AVERTISSEMENT; Warning labels on the machine
5 (1) Read owner's manual before operating this machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection.(3) H a n d l i n g t h i s m a c h i n e i m p r o p e r l y c o u l d r e s u l t i n a c c i d e n t s c a u s i n gs e r i o u s i n j u r y o r d e a t h . R e a d t h i smanual carefully and prac...
Page 6 - Symbols on the machine; IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION; 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; 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 9 - IMPORTANT
■ 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 u n d t...
Page 10 - USING THE PRODUCT
10 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 mo...
Page 11 - WARNING
• IF SOMEONE COMES 1. 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 theengi...
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 - BALANCE UNIT
14 6. Set up SE4 ■ ATTACHING THE TRIMMING MECHANISM (SE4) 1. Remove the cap on the end of the main pipe.2. Remove the screw screwed into the end of the trimming mechanism. 3. Insert the end of the trimming mechanism into the main pipe. 4. Line up the hole on the end of the trimming m e c h a n i...
Page 15 - • 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
■ 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 duringcombustion. • T...
Page 16 - FUELING THE UNIT
16 7. 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...
Page 17 - STARTING ENGINE
■ STARTING ENGINE The cutting head will start rotating upon theengine starts. 1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the c u t t i n g h e a d o f f t h e g r o u n d a n d c l e a r o fsurrounding objects as it will start rotating uponstarting of the engine. 2. P u s h t h e p r i m e r p u m...
Page 19 - • Falling branches may fall onto the face or
handling can cause accidents which may inturn lead to serious injury or death. For thisreason, you should always be careful to followt h e f o l l o w i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s w h e n u s i n g y o u rtrimmer. • Never hold the trimmer in a way in which the blades are pointed towards someone els...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE CHART
20 9. Maintenance ■ BLADES (MA1) • When refilling the tank or resting, it is often a g o o d i d e a t o u s e t h e t i m e t o o i l t h e c u t t i n gblades. • If a gap exists between the upper and lower blades, follow the procedure below to adjustthem so that they fit more closely together....
Page 21 - FUEL FILTER
QUICK TIP If the blades become so worn down that it is nolonger possible to eliminate the gap between them,y o u s h o u l d c o n t a c t t h e a u t h o r i z e d R e d M a xservicing dealer from which you purchased yourRedMax® trimmer to have the blades resharpenedor replaced. ■ GEAR CASE T h e r...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting guide
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 is foul...
Page 25 - SHORT REACH TRIMMER
Jun. 2003 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 f...
Page 30 - 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 ...