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 ENGINE INFORMATION; INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR
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 choke Positi...
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 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 - 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 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 - 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 - INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD; • Put the debris guard on the gear box, attach it; BALANCE UNIT
15 6. Set up (BCZ3000S/BCZ3000SW) SE10 SE11 ■ INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD • Put the debris guard on the gear box, attach it with the 2 screws. (SE9) 2 k i n d s o f d e b r i s g u a r d a r e p a c k e d i n w i t hB C 3 0 0 0 S W . C h o o s e t h e g u a r d s u i t a b l e f o r acutting head. I...
Page 16 - • 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
16 7. Fuel ■ 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 during...
Page 17 - FUELING THE UNIT
7. Fuel 17 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 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 20 - ADJUSTING THE LINE LENGTH
20 1. Hold the unit so the head is off the ground and is t i l t e d a b o u t 2 0 d e g r e e s t o w a r d t h e s w e e pdirection. (OP7) 2. You can avoid thrown debris by sweeping from your left to the right. 3. U s e a s l o w , d e l i b e r a t e a c t i o n t o c u t h e a v y growth. Th...
Page 21 - MAINTENANCE CHART
9. Maintenance ■ REFILLING TRIMMING LINE (MA1) 1. For replacement line, use a diameter of .095in (2.4mm). The spool is capable for a line upto 20ft(6m) on the 4” head. Avoid using a larger line asit may cut down the trimming performance. F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , d o n o t u s emetalreinforc...
Page 22 - • The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine; FUEL FILTER; • When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check; SPARK PLUG; • Starting failure and mis-firing are often caused; • REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A CHAMPION RZ7C.; • Note that using any spark plug other than those
22 • Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to themachine. Contact with moving cutting heador hot muffler may result in a personal injury. ■ AIR FILTER • The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Check and clean the filter elementi n...
Page 25 - Optional blade usage; CHOOSE THE BLADE; products which have been certified by RedMax.; • When sharpening, removing, or reattaching
11. Optional blade usage 25 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 OPT1 ■ 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...
Page 26 - SET UP THE BLADE
26 11. Optional blade usage ■ SET UP THE BLADE 1. Detach the line head assembly. (OPT2)2. Put on the blade, making the marked side face the shaft side, put the holder and the cover on,and fasten the blade with the nut. (OPT2) (1) Cover: 3540-13283 (2) Holder (B): 6019-13250 (STANDARD) (3) Nut: T...
Page 27 - c) When mowing a wide area, start working from
11. Optional blade usage started by putting the throttle into the startposition. When starting the engine, place theproduct onto the ground in a flat clear areaand hold it firmly in place so as to ensurethat neither the cutting part nor the throttlecome into contact with any obstacle whenthe engine ...
Page 29 - How you can maintain the best control:
11. Optional blade usage 29 OPT10 t h e b l a d e i s f e d f a s t e r t h a n i t s c u t t i n gcapability. f. Cut only from your right to your left. g. Keep your path of advance clear of material that has been cut and other debris. 3. How you can maintain the best control: a. Keep a good, fi...
Page 30 - 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 31 - BRUSHCUTTERS; APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
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 for repair ...
Page 38 - CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
The California Air Resources Board and KOMATSU ZENOAH are pleased to explain the emission 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 ZEN...
Page 39 - 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 ...
