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 - 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 brushcutter If warning label peel off or become soiled and impossible to read, you should contact the dealerfrom whic...
Page 6 - Symbols on the machine; IMPORTANT; AND 2001 CALIFORNIA EMISSION
❲ 6 ❳ F o r s a f e o p e r a t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e ,symbols are carved in relief on the machine.According to these indications, please becareful not to take a mistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP (b) The direction to close the chokePositio...
Page 7 - For safe operation; WORKING CONDITION
❲ 7 ❳ 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 8 - WORKING PLAN; You should never use the product when under; 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 10 - After starting the engine, check to make sure; USING THE PRODUCT; Grip the handles firmly with both hands using
❲ 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 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 theengin...
Page 12 - TRANSPORTATION
❲ 12 ❳ 5. For safe operation refill the tank of the unit in any place where thereis a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks,welding sparks, or any other source of heat orfire which might ignite the fuel. 2. Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank. 3. W h e n r e f i l l...
Page 15 - BALANCE UNIT
❲ 15 ❳ 6. Set up SE10 SE11 ■ INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD (SE10) 1. While locking the gear shaft, by inserting the supplied tool into the upper holder on the gearbox, loosen and remove the hexagon nut(left-handed) 2. Fit the holder attached to the upper holder. Then screw in the cutting head to the gear ...
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 18 - STARTING ENGINE
❲ 18 ❳ ■ 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 ...
Page 21 - REFILLING TRIMMING LINE; MAINTENANCE CHART
9. Maintenance ■ REFILLING TRIMMING LINE 1. For replacement line, use a diameter of .095 in(2.4mm). The spool is capable for a line upto27ft(8m)on the 4” head, and 46ft(14m)on the 6”head. Avoid using a larger line as it may cutdown the trimming performance. F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , d o n o ...
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 - Optional blade usage; CHOOSE THE BLADE; products which have been certified by RedMax.; SET UP; D e t a c h t h e l i n e h e a d a s s e m b l y c o m p l e t e l y .
❲ 26 ❳ Under growth Heavy weeds Light weeds Grass Nylon line head CUTTER APPLICATIONCHART 9” 22-tooth: SST229 9” 24-tooth: SST249 8” 8-tooth: SGB088 9” 8-tooth: SGB089 8” 4-tooth: SGB048 9” 4-tooth: SGB049 11. 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 ...
Page 27 - STARTING THE ENGINE; • The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch; CUTTING METHOD; c) When mowing a wide area, start working from
11. Optional blade usage [ BCZ2500S, BCZ2500SU ]Change to the debris guard which is suitable forthe metal blade. (OPT3) 130~174 in-lbs TIGHTENING TORQUE: (14.7~19.6 N.m.) (1)Guard Ass’y: 6489-24000 (6)Screw: 0277-10412 (2)Guard: 6489-24110 (7)Plate: 6489-24120 (3)Plate Comp.: 6489-24200 (8)Washer: 0...
Page 28 - • If the grass or other object gets caught in the
❲ 28 ❳ 11. Optional blade usage speed is too low, or the blade cuts too deep intoweeds. Adjust the engine speed and cuttingdepth according to the condition of object. • If the grass or other object gets caught in the blade, or if the unit starts to shake or vibrate,turn off the engine and check the ...
Page 30 - MAINTENANCE
❲ 30 ❳ 11. Optional blade usage OPT9 ■ MAINTENANCE BLADE• C h e c k t h e b l a d e a n d t h e f a s t e n e r s f o r looseness, cracking, or bending. • Check the cutting edges and reform with a flat file. Point (OPT9) :1. Keep the end corner sharp.2. Round the root of the edge, using round file.3...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting guide
12. 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 33 - BRUSHCUTTERS; APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
13. 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 35 - OPTIONAL BLADE & ACCESSORIES
101 9” 22-tooth SST229 1 102 9” 24-tooth SST249 1 103 8” 8-tooth SGB088 1 104 9” 8-tooth SGB089 1 105 8” 4-tooth SGB048 1 106 9” 4-tooth SGB049 1 107 GUARD ASS’Y 6489-24000 1 108 • GUARD 6489-24110 1 109 • PLATE COMP. 6489-24200 1 110 • • PLATE 6489-24210 1 111 • • BLADE 6489-24220 1 112 • • SCREW 0...
Page 37 - OPTIONAL BLADE
101 9” 22-tooth SST229 1 102 9” 24-tooth SST249 1 103 8” 8-tooth SGB088 1 104 9” 8-tooth SGB089 1 105 8” 4-tooth SGB048 1 106 9” 4-tooth SGB049 1 107 COVER 3540-13283 1 Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 PIPE-COMP, 1500xø24xT1.7 T3002-12101 1 2 SHAFT, 1536xø7, spline 7T 3520-12213 1 3 GEARCASE-ASSY...
Page 40 - 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 41 - RedMax 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY, KOMATSU ZENOAHAMERICA 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 AND/OR WORKMA...
Page 42 - RedMax Garantie limitée à 2 ans
Pièces en rapport avec les émissions de gaz d'échappement : KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC., parl'intermédiaire de n'importe quel revendeur RedMax, réparera gratuitement ou remplacera gratuitement pourl'acheteur initial et chaque acheteur successif toute(s) pièce(s) se révélant de constitution et/ou de ...