RedMax BC225DL User Manual

OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL

BRUSHCUTTERS

T3108-93110(012)

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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit.

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DRIVE UNIT 000101 and up ENGINE UNIT 000101 and up

APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :

BC225DL

SAFETY FIRST

Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a symbol concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail.

■ WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL

This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death.

This mark indicates instructions which must be followed, or it leads to mechanical failure, breakdown, or damage.

This mark indicates hints or directions useful in the use of the product.

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CONTENTS

1. Parts location …………………………………4

2. Specifications …………………………………4

3. Warning labels on the machine ……………5

4. Symbols on the machine ……………………6

5. For safe operation ……………………………7

6. Set up…………………………………………13

7. Fuel……………………………………………15

8. Operation ……………………………………17

9. Maintenance …………………………………20

10. Storage ………………………………………24

11. Optional blade usage ………………………25

12. Troubleshooting guide………………………30

13. Parts list………………………………………31

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IMPORTANT

2. Specifications

■ BC225DL

Overall size(LxWxH)······················································ 70.8(1800)x12.8(325)x13.0(330) in(mm) Dry weight w/o acc.······························································································· 10.0 lbs (5.0kg) Engine Type······················································································ Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline

Model········································································································ Zenoah G24LS Displacement ······················································································· 1.4cu-in (22.5cm3) Max. output························································································ 1.08Hp at 8000 rpm Fuel ······················································································· Mixture(Gasoline 50 : Oil 1) Carburetor ··················································································· Walbro Diaphragm type Spark plug ···························································································· Champion RCJ6Y

Fuel tank capacity································································································ 20.3 fl.oz (0.6

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Transmission··········································································· Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft Reduction ratio ····················································································································· 1.462 Cutting head rotating direction ················································ Counter-clockwise(Operator view) Durability period··················································································································300hrs. Standard Accessories

4 in. 2-line Head ········································································································ 1 pc. Goggle······················································································································· 1 pc.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1. Parts location

1. Loop handle

2. Ignition switch

3. Throttle cable

4. Throttle lever

5. Drive shaft housing

6. Debris guard

7. Cutting line head

8. Gear case

9. Spark arrester

10. Starter knob

11. Fuel tank

12. Primer pump

13. Choke lever

14. Air cleaner cover

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(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 dealer from which you purchased the product to order new labels and affix them in the required location(s).

Never modify your brushcutter. We won't warrant the machine, if you use the remodeled brushcutter or you don't observe the proper usage written in the manual.

WARNING

3. Warning labels on the machine

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IMPORTANT

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For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make a mistake.

(a)The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP

(b)The direction to close the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER

Position: AIR CLEANER COVER

4. Symbols on the machine

Made in Japan

RedMax

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION

THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH1 AND

2001 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS

FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES WITH AN

EMISSION DURABILITY PERIOD OF 300 HOURS.

ENGINE FAMILY : 1KZXS. 0254CD

ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 22.5cc

REFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE-

NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.

MANUFACTURED

Made in Japan

RedMax

INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR

Ce moteur est conformc aux normcs U.S. EPA PH1 et 2001 ainsi

qu’aux autres dispositions ultérieures de la réglementation

concernant la pollution de l’air pour les petits moteurs tout-terrain

avec une période de durabilité opour les émissions de 300 heures.

Type de moteur : 1KZXS. 0254CD

Cylindrée du moteur : 22,5cc

Se référer au Manuel de l’utilisateur pour les spécifications

d’entretien et les réglages.

Manufacturé

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5. For safe operation

1. Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and follow all safety and operating instructions.

2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product.

3. Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the ownership of this product.

4. Never allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the directions given in the manual to use the machine.

■ WORKING CONDITION

1. When using the product, you should wear proper clothing and protective equipment.

(1)Helmet (2)Ear protectors (3)Protection goggles or face protector (4)Thick work gloves (5)Non-slip-sole work boots

2. And you should carry with you.

(1)Attached tools and files (2)Properly reserved fuel (3)Spare blade (4)Things to notify your working area (rope,

warning signs) (5)Whistle (for collaboration or emergency) (6)Hatchet or saw (for removal of obstacles)

3. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short trousers, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear anything which might be caught by a moving part of the unit. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.

■ WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE

1. Never start the engine inside a closed room or building. Exhaust gases contain dangerous carbon monoxide.

2. Never use the product, a. when the ground is slippery or when you can’t

maintain a steady posture.

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b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other

times when your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the working area.

c. During rain storms, during lightning storms, at

times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any other times when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use the product.

■ WORKING PLAN

1. You should never use the product when under the influence of alcohol, when suffering from exhaustion or lack of sleep, when suffering from drowsiness as a result of having taken cold medicine or at any other time when a possibility exists that your judgment might be impaired or that you might not be able to operate the product properly and in a safe manner.

2. When planning your work schedule, allow plenty of time to rest. Limit the amount of time over which the product is to be used continuously to somewhere around 30~40 minutes per session, and take 10~20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Also try to keep the total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or less.

1. If you don’t observe the working time, or working manner (See ■USING THE PRODUCT), Repetitive Stress Injury(RSI) could occur. If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling of your fingers or any other part of your body, see a doctor before getting worse.

2. To avoid noise complaints, in general, operate product between 8a.m. and 5p.m. on weekdays and 9a.m. to 5p.m. weekends.

Check and follow the local regulations as to sound level and hours of operations for the product.

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5. For safe operation

WARNING

■ BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

1. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15m) of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter. If necessary yellow warning rope, warning signs should be placed around the perimeter of the area. When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more persons, care should also be taken to constantly look around or otherwise check for the presence and locations of other people working so as to maintain a distance between each person sufficient to ensure safety.

2. Check the condition of working area to avoid any accident by hitting hidden obstacles such as stumps, stones, cans, or broken grass.

Remove any obstacle before beginning work.

3. Inspect the entire unit for loose fasteners and fuel leakage. Make sure that the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened.

4. Be sure the debris guard is firmly attached in place.

5. If the cutting head is the metal blade, use the shoulder strap. Adjust the strap for comfort before starting the engine. The strap should be adjusted so the left hand can comfortably hold the handlebar grip approximately waist high.

■ STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Keep bystanders and animals at least 50feet (15m) away from the operating point. If you are approached, immediately stop the engine.

2. The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so the cutting attachment begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started by putting the throttle into the start position. When starting the engine, place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the throttle come into contact with any obstacle when the engine starts.

IMPORTANT

5. For safe operation

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Never place the throttle into the high speed position when starting the engine.

3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attachment stops rotating when the throttle is moved fully back to its original position. If it continues to rotate even after the throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the engine and take the unit to your authorized Red Max servicing dealer for repair.

■ USING THE PRODUCT

Cut only materials recommended by the manufacturer. And use only for tasks explained in the manual.

1. Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand. Place your feet slightly apart (slightly further apart than the width of your shoulders) so that your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture while working.

2. Keep cutting attachment below waist level.

3. Maintain the speed of the engine at the level required to perform cutting work, and never raise the speed of the engine above the level necessary.

4. If the unit start to shake or vibrate, turn off the engine and check the whole unit. Do not use it until the trouble has been properly corrected.

5. Keep all parts of your body away from rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces.

6. Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or other metallic parts of the engine while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. Doing so could result in serious burns or electrical shock.

IMPORTANT

5. For safe operation

WARNING

• IF SOMEONE COMES

1. Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep pets and children away from 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 the engine before turning around.

■ MAINTENANCE

1. In order to maintain your product in proper working order, perform the maintenance and checking operations described in the manual at regular intervals.

2. Always be sure to turn off the engine before performing any maintenance or checking procedures.

The metallic parts reach high temperatures immediately after stopping the engine.

3. When replacing the cutting attachment or any other part, or when replacing the oil or any lubricant, always be sure to use only RedMax

products or products which have been certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax product.

4. In the event that any part must be replaced or any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual must be performed, please contact a representative from the store nearest RedMax authorized servicing dealer for assistance.

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

6. Under no circumstances should you ever take apart the product or alter it in any way. Doing so might result in the product becoming damaged during operation or the product becoming unable to operate properly.

■ HANDLING FUEL

1. The engine of the RedMax product is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or

WARNING

5. For safe operation

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5. For safe operation

refill the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel.

2. Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank.

3. When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Take a careful look around to make sure that there are no sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before refueling.

4. Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if any fuel spillage occurs during refueling.

5. After refueling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the unit to a spot 10feet (3m) or more away from where it was refueled before turning on the engine.

■ TRANSPORTATION

1. When hand-carrying the product, cover over the cutting part if necessary, lift up the product and carry it paying attention to the blade.

2. Never transport the product over rough roads over long distances by vehicle without removing all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might leak from the tank during transport.

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