RedMax BC280 - Manual

English --- 5 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock--out is released. Press the throttle lock--out and make sure it returns to its original position when you re- lease it. Check that the throttle control and t...

English --- 6 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic converter designed to reduce exhaust gas emissions. For mufflers, it is very import...

English --- 8 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions regarding the surroundings S Never allow children to use the machine. S Ensure no one comes closer than 50 feet (15 meters) when working. S Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have ...

English --- 9 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S Check that the trimmer head and guard are correctly secured. S When adjusting the carburetor, make sure the lower end is supported and that no one is in the immediate vicinity. S Make sure the cutting head does not rotate when idling. S Ma...

English --- 10 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible ob- stacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground. 4. Switch off the engi...

English --- 13 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 ASSEMBLY F itting the trimmer guard and trimmer head S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt (D). NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor- ...

English --- 14 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 FUEL HANDLING Fuel Note! The machine is equipped with a 2--stroke engine and must always be run us- ing a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke en- gine oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is...

English --- 15 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 FUEL HANDLING Mixing ratio Recommended mixing ratio: 50:1 for all engines Gasoline 2-- stroke oil 2% (50:1) Liter Liter 5 0.10 10 0.43/0.20 15 0.30 20 0.40 U.S. gallon U.S. fl. oz. 1 2 1/2 2 1/2 6 1/2 5 12 7/8 S Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication ca...

English --- 16 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting S Inspect the unit before each use. Re- place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and se- curely fastened. Use ...

English --- 17 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine With a warm engine, move the blue engine choke lever to the ½ position. Pull starter rope until engine runs. Move the blue engine choke lever to the opened position. WARNING: When the engine is started with the choke in the cl...

English --- 18 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 MAINTENANCE WARNING: If the idle speed can- not be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops, contact your ser- vicing dealer. Do not use the ma- chine until it has been correctly ad- justed or repaired. Unit/Maintenance Safety Disconnect the spark plug be...

English --- 19 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 MAINTENANCE Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: S Carburetor malfunctions S Starting problems S Loss of engine power S Unnecessary wear to engine parts S Excessive fuel consumption Clean the filter eve...

English --- 20 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 20 i 10 i 3 m 6 m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

English --- 21 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data BC280 Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in./cm 3 1.7/28 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1.4/35 Stroke, inch/mm 1.130/28.7 Idle speed, rpm 2,800--3,200 Recommended max. speed, rpm 10,000 Speed of output shaft, rpm 8,000 Max. engine output, acc. to...

English --- 22 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT warranty statement. “Lifetime” free of charge parts is only for a period of seven (7) years after the last date of the comp l ete unit’s final production. This warranty does not cover damage other than that resulting from defects in ...

English --- 23 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is 50:1 and is listed on the RedMax oil label and covered in your...

English --- 24 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT IMPORTANT OWNER’S RESPONSI- BILITY IT IS A CUSTOMER’S AND/OR DEAL- ER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE AND RETURN WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE DATE OF PURCHASE, THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD SUPPLIED WITH YOUR REDMAX PRODUCT. YOUR RECEIPT OF P...

English --- 25 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT IMPORTANT: This product is compliant with U.S. EPA Phase 3 regulations for ex- haust and evaporative emissions. To ensure EPA Phase 3 compliance, we recommend using only genuine Re...

English --- 26 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE- LATED PARTS: Any RedMax approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission rela...