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 6 - Warning labels on the machine
6 (1) Read owner's manual before operating this machine.(2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. If warning label peel off or become soiled and impossible to read, you should contact the dealerfrom which you purchased the product to order new labels and affix them in the requiredlocation(s). Never...
Page 7 - Symbols on the machine; IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION; INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR
For safe operation and maintenance, symbols arecarved in relief on the machine. According to thesei n d i c a t i o n s , p l e a s e b e c a r e f u l n o t t o m a k e amistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP (b) The direction to close the choke Position:...
Page 8 - For safe operation; WORKING CONDITION
8 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 9 - WORKING PLAN; You should never use the product when under; If you don’t observe the working time, or
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 times...
Page 10 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; Check the condition of working area to avoid any; STARTING THE ENGINE; Keep bystanders and animals at least 50feet; IMPORTANT
10 ■ 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 ...
Page 11 - USING THE PRODUCT
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 moved ful...
Page 12 - WARNING
12 • 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 ...
Page 13 - HANDLING FUEL
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, or any...
Page 14 - • 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
14 6. 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 15 - FUELING THE UNIT
6. Fuel 15 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 16 - STARTING ENGINE; P u s h t h e p r i m e r p u m p s e v e r a l t i m e s u n t i l
16 ■ 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 18 - Turn the handle until the locking lever clicks into
• Weather conditions and altitude may effect carburation. • D o n o t a l l o w a n y o n e t o s t a y c l o s e t o t h e h e d g e - t r i m m e r w h i l e w o r k i n g o r w h i l eadjusting the carburetor. ■ HOW TO USE HANDLE (CHTZ2400 only) T o r e d u c e f a t i g u e w h e n t r i m m i n...
Page 19 - HEDGE TRIMMING TECHNIQUES; Trim sides of a hedge first, and then the top.
7. Operation OP9 OP11 OP12 OP10 19 HEDGE TRIMMING TECHNIQUES Trim sides of a hedge first, and then the top. Vertical cut: • W i t h t h e s i n g l e - s i d e d b l a d e h e d g e - t r i m m e r , model HTZ2400 always cut from the bottom up(OP9). With the 2-sided blade model CHTZ2400use an ar...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE CHART; ENGINE
20 8. Maintenance every every every 25 50 100 system/compornent procedure before hours hours hours note use after after after fuel leaks, fuel spillage wipe out ✔ fuel tank, air filter, fuel filter inspect/clean ✔ ✔ replace, if necessary see ■ ADJUSTING replace carburetor idle adjusting screw ✔ ...
Page 21 - • 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 NGK CMR7A.; • Note that using any spark plug other than those
• 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 w a r ...
Page 22 - MUFFLER; • I n s p e c t p e r i o d i c a l l y , t h e m u f f l e r f o r l o o s e; • Note that failing to do so may result in the; • Clean the cylinder fins with compressed air or a
22 ■ MUFFLER • I n s p e c t p e r i o d i c a l l y , t h e m u f f l e r f o r l o o s e fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any signo f e x h a u s t l e a k a g e i s f o u n d , s t o p u s i n g t h emachine and have it repaired immediately. • Note that failing to do so may result in th...
Page 23 - • Remove all burr from the edge of the blade with; REDUCTION GEARBOX
8. Maintenance ■ BLADES Oil blades each gas tank filling (MA5). • M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e b l a d e b o l t s a r e w e l l tightened. • T h e b l a d e a s s e m b l y i s d e s i g n e d t o a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o m p e n s a t e f o r a n y p l a ybetween the blades. ■ SHARPENING (MA...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting guide; Case 1. Starting failure
10. 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 32 - 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 33 - 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 ...