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
CONTENTS Safety Precautions······················································································· 4 In Order To Ensure Proper And Safe Operation Of Your BrushcutterWork Gear And ClothingWarnings Considering Handling Of FuelThings To Check Before Using Your BrushcutterThings To Check...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions
❲ 4 ❳ ■ 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 5 - 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 8 - Notes on care and maintenance of your
❲ 8 ❳ 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 ri...
Page 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - Fuel
• 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 s m o k i n g o r b r i n g i n g a n y f l a m e o rsparks near fuel. Make sure to stop thee n g i n e a n d a l l o w i t c o o l b e f o r erefueling the unit. Select outdoor bareground for fueling and move at least3 m ( 1 0 f t ) a w a ...
Page 12 - • T h e p r o d u c t i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a; WARNING; Operation
4 . S h i f t t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o t h e S T A R T position. 5. Pull the starter rope. • T h e p r o d u c t i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so thecutting attachment begins to rotate assoon as the engine is started by puttingthe throttle into the start po...
Page 15 - Optional Blade Usage; CHOOSE THE BLADE; SET UP
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 ❲ 15 ❳ 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 19 - How you can maintain the best control:
Optional Blade Usage ❲ 19 ❳ 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 ...
Page 20 - Maintenance
❲ 20 ❳ 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 fo...
Page 23 - Storage
❲ 23 ❳ Storage • Aged fuel is one of major causes of engine s t a r t i n g f a i l u r e . B e f o r e s t o r i n g t h e u n i t ,empty the fuel tank and run the engine untilit uses all the fuel left in the fuel line andthe carburetor. Store the unit indoor takingnecessary measures for rust preve...
Page 24 - Specifications
❲ 24 ❳ 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 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 - CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S STR...
Page 35 - Red Max
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 ...
Page 37 - EMISSION CONTROL LABEL; 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 : 1KZXS.0344UV;EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 33.6ccREFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE-NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.MANUFACTUR...