RedMax HE2200LDC, BC2200E, BC2200LDC, BT2200LDC User Manual

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defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL

TRIMMERS / STICK EDGERS

5850-93110 (9809)

IMPORTANT :
Before operating your RedMax product,
read this manual carefully and completely.

BT2200LDC
BC2200E
BC2200LDC
HE2200LDC

BT2200LDC BC2200E BC2200LDC HE2200LDC

Thank you for choosing a RedMax trimmer / stick edger.
This manual will provide you with full understanding of the
necessary instructions for assembly, operation and
maintenance of the equipment.
Please read this manual carefully before starting operation.
For continued safe and reliable operation, use ONLY
original RedMax parts and accessories, Adhere to all notes
and warnings.

CONTENTS

FOR SAFE OPERATION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2

SETUP · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3

FUEL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4

OPERATION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5

MAINTENANCE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9

SPECIFICATIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13

PARTS LIST · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14

FOR SAFE OPERATION

■ KNOW YOUR UNIT

1.Read this Owner's Manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before operating the unit.

2.Restrict your unit to users who understand
and follow all safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions found in this manual.
Children should not be allowed to operate
this unit.

■ PLAN AHEAD

1.Dress in a long-sleeved shirt and long
pants. Wear protective gloves and shoes.
Eye and ear protection should be worn at
all times. Do not wear loose clothing,
jewelry, short pants or sandals. Do not go
barefoot.

2.Guard against hazardous situations at all
times. Warn adults to keep pets and
children away from the work area. Establish
a safe method for gaining your attention
during operation. Be careful if you are
approached.

3.Do not operate the unit when you are tired,
ill or upset; or if you are under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

4.Inspect the work site before each use.
Remove all debris and objects that could be
thrown, become entangled in the cutting
head, or cause damage during operation.

■ HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

1.Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
(including smoking, open flames, or work
that could cause sparks) in the area where
fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.

2.Mix, pour, and store fuel in an approved,
marked container and in a well ventilated
area.

3.Be sure to stop the engine before refueling
the unit.

4.Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.

5.Wipe up all spills before starting the engine.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and refueling site before starting the
engine.

■ OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

1.Inspect the entire unit before each use for
worn, loose, or damaged parts. Do not use
until the unit is in proper working order.

2.Keep the handles free of oil and fuel.

3.Never start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building, Exhaust fumes
contain dangerous carbon monoxide.

4.Keep the engine idle speed adjusted
properly so that the cutting head comes to a
complete stop when trigger is released.

5.Be sure to stop the engine before refueling,
inspecting or leaving the unit unattended.

6.Always use both hands to hold the unit.

7.Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those bearing the RedMax mark
and are recommended for the unit.

■ MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

1.Disconnect the spark plug before
performing all maintenance except for
carburetor adjustment.

2.Use only recommended, genuine
replacement parts to avoid creating hazard
and/or voiding your warranty.

3.Wear protective gloves when handling or
performing maintenance on metal blades.

4.When transporting or storing the unit, drain
fuel from the fuel tank.

5.Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach an open flame
from hot water heaters, furnaces, and so
on.

6.Store the unit in a dry area out of the of
children.

7.All engine service, other than those
explained in this manual, should be
performed by competent service personnel.
Improper service to the muffler and flywheel
could cause serious accidents, resulting in
bodily injury.

 2 

■ HE2200LDC

1.Install the blade guard to the gear case with
the provided 3 screws.

2.Place the blade between the cutter holders
(A) and (B) while locking the gear shaft by
putting the bar , one of the tools provided,
through the key holes on the holder(A) and
the gearcase. Use the socket and the bar
as shown in the picture below to tighten the
mounting nut.

3.Install the J-shaped handle to the shaft tube
and clamp at a position best for your job.

• ADJUSTING HANDLE POSITION

Loosen the handle bracket screws and
reposition the handle to your best operating
position. Re-tighten the screws.

1.Install the driveshaft assembly to the engine
unit. Clamp it securely with the attached
bolt and nut.

2.Connect the throttle cable to the engine.

3.Mount the handle to the driveshaft casing
and clamp it at a position suitable for
operation.

4.Install the debris guard to the bracket with
screws provided.

SETUP

BT2200LDC

Attach the guard above the clamp and slide
it down. Rotate it a half turn to set in place.

BC2200E

BC2200LDC

HE2200LDC

 3 

FUEL

The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil
specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle
gasoline engine use. When RedMax oil is not
available, use an anti-oxidant added quality oil
formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle engine use.

RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO

GASOLINE 32 : OIL 1

Exhaust emission are controlled by the
fundamental engine parameters and
components (eq., carburation, ignition timing
and port timing) without addition of any major
hardware or the introduction of an inert
material during combustion.
These engines are certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline.

The fuel is highly flammable. Do not
smoke or bring any flame or sparks near
fuel.

■ HOW TO MIX FUEL

1.Mix the fuel and oil at 32 : 1

2.Put some of the gasoline into a clean,
approved fuel container.

3.Pour in all of the oil and agitate well.

4.Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate
again for at least one minute.

5.Put a clear indication on the outside of the
container to avoid mixing up with gasoline
or other containers.

WARING!!!

■ FUELING UNIT

1.Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the
cap on a dustless place.

2.Put fuel into the fuel tank to 8O% of the full
capacity.

3.Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up
any fuel spillage around the unit.

CAUTION :

1.Select bare ground for fueling.

2.Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
the fueling point before starting the engine.

3.Stop the engine before refueling the unit.

TO KEEP YOUR ENGINE WORKING
EFFICIENTLY

1.FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW GASOLINE) —
It will cause severe damage to the system.

2.GASOHOL — It can cause deterioration of
rubber and/or plastic parts and disruption of
engine lubrication.

3.OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE or
WATER COOLED 2-CYCLE ENGINE USE
— It can cause spark plug fouling, exhaust
port blocking, or piston ring sticking.

 4 

■ STARTING ENGINE

Keep the cutting head off the ground and
clear of surrounding objects as it will start
rotating upon starting of the engine.

1.Press the primer bulb until fuel flows out in
the clear tube (5 to 7 times). Lace the
choke lever in the full choke position. When
restarting the engine right after stopping it,
keep the choke open.

2.Put the ignition switch in the "ON" position.

3.Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. While
pulling the throttle trigger with the little
finger of your left hand, pull the starter rope
quickly.

WARING!!!

NOTE :

Avoid pulling the rope to its dead end or
returning it by releasing the knob. Such
actions can cause starter failures.

4.When the engine has started, move the
choke lever gradually upward to open
choke.

5.Allow the engine to warm up for a half
minute before starting operation.

NOTE :

1.When restarting the engine immediately
after stopping it, leave choke open.

2.Overchoking can make the engine hard to
start due to excess fuel. When the engine
fails to start after several attempts, open
choke and repeat pulling the rope or
remove the spark plug and dry it.

■ STOPPING ENGINE

1.Release the throttle trigger and run the
engine for a half minute.

2.Put the ignition switch in the "OFF" position.

NOTE :

Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the
engine while the trigger is on.

■ ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED

1.When the engine tends to stop frequently at
idling mode, turn the adjusting screw
clockwise.

Idling speed : 2800rpm

2.When the cutting head keeps rotating after
releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting
screw counter clockwise.

NOTE :

Warm up the engine before adjusting the
idling speed.

OPERATION

 5 

■ LINE HEAD USAGE

• HOW TO USE

1.Always wear eye protection such as
safety goggles. Never lean over the
rotating cutting head. Rocks or other
debris could be thrown into eyes and
face and cause serious personal Injury.

2.Keep the debris guard attached in place
at all times when the unit is operated.

• TRIMMING GRASS AND WEEDS

Always remember that the TIP of the line
does cutting. You will achieve better results
by not crowding the line into the cutting area.
Allow the unit to trim at its own pace.

1.Hold the unit so the cutting head is off the
ground and tilted about 30 degrees toward
the sweep direction.

2.Use full throttle when cutting.

3.You can avoid thrown debris by sweeping in
the correct direction, I.e., from your right to
the left for BT2200LDC & BC2200E, and
from your left to the right for BC2200LDC.

4.Use a slow, deliberate action to cut heavy
growth. The rate of cutting motion will
depend on the material being cut. Heavy
growth will require slower action than will
light growth.

5.Never swing the unit too hard because you
may lose your balance or control of the unit.

6.Try to control the cutting motion with the hip
rather than placing the full workload on the
arms and hands.

7.Take precautions to avoid wire, grass and
dead, dry, long-stem weeds from wrapping
around the cutting head shaft. Such
materials can stall the cutting head and
cause the clutch to slip, resulting in damage
to the clutch system, if repeated frequently.

WARING!!!

• ADJUSTING LINE LENGTH

Your trimmer is equipped with a bump head
that allows the operator to advance the line
without stopping the engine. When the line
becomes short, lightly tap the head on the
ground while running the engine at full
throttle. Each time the head is bumped, the
line advances about 1 inch (25.4 mm). For
best results, tap the head on bare ground or
hard soil. If line release is attempted in tall
grass, the engine may stall.

NOTE :

Always keep the trimming line fully extended.
Line release becomes difficult as the cutting
line becomes shorter.

OPERATION

 6 