RedMax BC280 User Manual
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GRASS TRIMMER
COUPE-HERBE
RECORTADORA
BC280
WARNING
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.
This spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS:
ENGINE UNIT 2010-001N00001 and up
AVERTISSEMENT
Les échappements du
moteur de ce produit
contiennent des produits
chimiques connus par l’Etat
de Californie comme étant
responsables de cancers,
d’anomalies congénitales
et d’autres atteintes à
l’appareil reproducteur.
AVERTISSEMENT
Avant d’utiliser cette
ce produit, veuillez lire
attentivement ce manuel
afin de bien comprendre le
bon fonctionnement de cet
appareil.
Ce système d’allumage est conforme à la
norme NMB-002 du Canada.
NUMEROS DE SERIE APPLICABLES:
MOTEUR 2010-001N00001 et au-delà
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ADVERTENCIA
Los gases de escape del
motor de este producto
contienen sustancias
químicas conocidas por
el Estado de California
como causantes de cáncer,
malformaciones en recién
nacidos y otros problemas
de reproducción.
ADVERTENCIA
Antes de usar nuestros
productos, lea detenidamente este manual a fin de
familiarizarse con el uso
correcto de este aparato.
Este sistema de la ignición se conforma
con los requisitos del estándar
Canadiense ICES-002.
NÚMEROS DE SERIE APLICABLES:
UNIDAD DE MOTEUR 2010-001N00001
y superior
CONTENTS
Contents
CONTENTS
Contents 2........................
Note the following before starting 2....
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols 3.........................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment 4......
Machine’s safety equipment 4........
Cutting equipment 6.................
Checking, maintaining and servicing
the machine’s safety equipment 6.....
General safety precautions 8.........
Starting 9.........................
Fuel safety 9.......................
Transporting and storage 9...........
General working instructions 9........
Basic safety rules 9.................
Basic working techniques 10..........
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what? 12....................
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the loop handle 13.............
Fitting the trimmer guard and
trimmer head 13.....................
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel 14............................
Fueling 15..........................
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting 16..............
Starting and stopping 16..............
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor 17.......................
Muffler 18..........................
Spark plug 18.......................
Air filter 19..........................
Bevel gear 19.......................
Maintenance schedule 19.............
Trimmer head line loading instructions 20..
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data 21....................
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 22
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT 25.........
Note the following before
starting:
RedMax has a policy of continuous product
development and therefore reserves the right
to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. Long-- term exposure
to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection. Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and system
may be performed by any off-road engine re pair establishment or individual.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred
to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet
Federal emissions requirements.
Category C = 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and
A = 300 hours.
For reference, please fill out the following
information that will be needed for future
servicing of your trimmer:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
WARNING: A clearing saw,
brushcutter or trimmer can be
dangerous if used incorrectly or
carelessly, and can cause serious
or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important
that you read and understand the
contents of this operator’s manual.
WARNING: Under no circum-
stances may the design of the
machine be modified without the
permission of the manufacturer.
Always use genuine accessories.
Non-- authorized modifications
and/or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the
death of the operator or others.
Your warranty may not cover
damage or liability caused by the
use of non--authorized accessories or replacement parts.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols
WARNING: Clearing saws, brush-
cutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use
can result in serious or fatal
injury to the operator or others.
Please read the operator’s manual
carefull y and make sur e you
understand the instructions
before using the machine.
Always wear:
S Hearing protection
S Approved eye protection
Watch out for thrown objects and
ricochets.
The operator of the machine
must ensure, while working,
that no persons or animals
come closer than 50 feet
(15 meters).
Arrows which show limits for
handle positioning.
Always wear approved protective
gloves.
Only intended for trimmer heads.
Use unleaded or quality leaded
89 or higher octane gasoline
and ISO--L--EGD certified or
JASO FD registered two--stroke
oil mixed at a ratio of 2% (50:1).
Other symbols/decals on the machine
refer to special certification requirements
for certain markets.
Stop the engine by pushing
and holding the stop switch
in the STOP position until the
engine stops before carrying
out any checks or maintenance.
Regular cleaning is required.
Visual check.
Approved eye protection must
always be used.
Wear sturdy, non-- slip boots.
Only use non-- metallic, flexible
cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer
heads with trimmer line.
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Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Whenever you use a
clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer
you must wear personal protective
equipment that is approved by the
authorities. Personal protective
equipment does not eliminate the risk
of accidents, but it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an
accident. Ask your dealer for help
when choosing protective equipment.
IMPORTANT! Listen for warning signals
or shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary,
e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If
you use a visor then you must also wear
approved protective goggles. Approved
protective goggles must comply with
standard ANSI Z87.1.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-- slip boots.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and
avoid loose clothing that can catch on
twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,
long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder level.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Machine’s safety equipment
This section describes the machine’s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks
and maintenance should be carried out to
ensure that it operates correctly. See the
“What is what” section to locate where this
equipment is positioned on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If
you need further information please contact
your nearest service workshop.
IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work
on the machine requires special training. This
is especially true of the machine’s safety
equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact
your servicing dealer. When you buy any of
our products we guarantee the av ailability of
professional repairs and service. If the retailer
who sells your machine is not a servicing
dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest servicing dealer.
WARNING: Never use a machine
that has faulty safety equipment!
Carry out the inspection, mainte nance and service routines listed in
this section. If your machine fails any
of these checks, contact your service
agent to get it repaired.
Throttle lock--out
The throttle lock -- out is designed to prevent
accidental operation of the throttle control.
When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you
grasp the handle) it releases the throttle
control (B). When you release the handle,
the throttle control and the throttle lock-- out
both move back to their original positions.
This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement
means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
A
B
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St
h
Make sure the throttle control is locked at
the idle setting when the throttle lock-- out is
released.
op switc
Make sure the engine stops when you push
and hold the stop switch.
Press the throttle lock--out and make sure it
returns to its original position when you release it.
Check that the throttle control and throttle
lock--out move freely and that the return
springs work properly.
See instructions under the heading Start.
Start the machine and apply full throttle.
Release the throttle and check that the
cutting attachment stops and remains at a
standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates
with the throttle in the idle position then the
carburettor idle s etting must be checked.
See instructions under the heading
Maintenance.
Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator
from accidental contact with the cutting attachment.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not
cracked. Replace the guard if it has been
exposed to impact or is cracked.
Always use the recommended guard for the
cutting attachment you are using. See the
“Technical data” section.
WARNING: Never use a cutting
attachment without an approved
guard. See the section on “Technical
data”. If an incorrect or faulty guard
is fitted this can cause serious
personal injury.
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an
incorrect cutting attachment increases the
level of vibration.
WARNING: Overexposure to
vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people
who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength,
changes in skin color or condition.
These symptoms normally appear
in the fingers, hands or wrists. The
risk increases at low temperatures.
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Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise
level and to direct the exhaust gases away
from the operator.
CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic
converter designed to reduce exhaust gas
emissions.
For mufflers, it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining, and servicing your machine.
See Checking, maintaining and servicing the
machine’s safety equipment section.
CAUTION: Mufflers fitted with cata-
lytic converters get very hot during use
and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Re member the risk of fire!
WARNING: The inside of the
muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact
with these elements in the event of
a damaged muffler.
Checking, maintaining and
servicing the machine’s
safety equipment
IMPORTANT!
All servicing and repair work on the
machine requires special training. This is
especially true of the machine’s safety
equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact
your servicing dealer. When you buy any
of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If
the retailer who sells your machine is not a
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of
your nearest servicing dealer.
Stop switch
S Start the engine and make sure the engine
stops when you push and hold the stop
switch.
Cutting attachment guard
WARNING: Engine exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide,
which can cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. DO NOT
machine indoors, or anywhere that
is poorly ventilated. The exhaust
fumes from the engine are hot and
may contain sparks which can start
a fire. Never start the machine in doors or near combustible material!
Cutting equipment
A trimmer head is intended for trimming
grass.
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S Ensure that the guard is undamaged and
is not cracked.
S Replace the guard if it has been exposed
to impact or is cracked.
S Always use the recommended guard for
the cutting attachment you are using. See
section on “Technical data”.
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Muffler
S Never use a machine that has a faulty
muffler.
S Regularly check that the muffler is securely
attached to the machine.
S The muffler on this unit is equipped with a
special spark arrestor mesh. The mesh
should be checked and, if necessary.
cleaned by a servicing dealer. A blocked
mesh will cause the machine to overheat,
which can lead to serious damage. Never
use a muf fler with a defective spark arrestor mesh. See the Maintenance section.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and
maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
S Obtain maximum cutting performance.
S Extend the life of cutting equipment.
General rules
1. Only us e cutting attachments with the
guards we recommend! See the section
on “Technical Data”.
2. Check the cutting attachment for damage
or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment
should always be replaced.
:
WARNING: Never use a machine
with faulty safety equipment. The
machine’s safety equipment must be
checked and maintained as
described in this section. If your
machine fails any of these checks
contact your servicing dealer to get
it repaired. Use of a machine with
faulty safety equipment increases
the risk of serious personal injury tp
the operator or others.
IMPORTANT!
This section describes how to choose and
maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
Obtain maximum cutting performance.
Extend the life of cutting equipment.
Only use cutting attachments with the guards
we recommend! See the section on
“T echnical data”.
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check the correct way to load the
trimmer line and the correct line diameter.
Trimmer head
S Only use the recommended cutting at-
tachments. See the section on “T echnical
data”.
S Smaller machines generally require small
trimmer heads and vice versa. This is because when clearing using trimmer line the
engine must throw out the trimmer line radially from the trimmer head and overcome
the resistance of the grass being cleared.
S The length of the trimmer line is also im-
portant. A longer trimmer line requires
greater engine power than a shorter
trimmer line of the s ame diameter.
S Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer
guard is intact. This is used to cut the
trimmer line to the correct length.
S To increase the life of the trimmer line it
can be soaked in water for a couple of
days. This will make the line tougher so
that it lasts longer.
IMPORTANT!
Always ensure the trimmer line is wound
tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise
the machine will generate harmful vibration.
WARNING: Always stop the en-
gine before doing any work on the
cutting attachment. This continues
to rotate even after the throttle has
been released. Ensure that the
cutting attachment has stopped
completely and disconnect the
lead from the spark plug before
you start to work on it.
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General safety precautions
IMPORTANT!
S The machine is only designed for trimming
grass.
S The only accessories you can operate
with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the “Technical data” section.
S Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Never use the machine if you are tired, if
you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgment or your coordination.
S Never use the machine in extreme weath-
er cond itions such as severe cold, very hot
and/or humid climates.
S Never use a machine that has been modi-
fied in any way from its original specification.
S Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions in the “Personal protective
equipment” section.
S Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry
out the checks, maintenance and service
instructions described in this manual.
Some maintenance and service measures
must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions in the
“Maintenance” section.
S All covers and guards must be fitted before
starting. Make sure the spark plug cap and
lead are not damaged. Otherwise you
could get an electric shock.
S The machine operator must ensure that
no people or animals come closer than
50 feet (15 meters) while working.
S Stay clear of spinning line.
S Secure or remove loose clothing or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep the engine on the right hand
side of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep trimmer head below waist level and
away from all parts of your body. Do not
raise engine above your waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, s teep slopes, rooftops, etc.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
WARNING: A faulty cutting at-
tachment may increase the risk of
serious personal injury.
Personal protection
S Always wear boots and
other equipment described
in the “Personal protective
equipment” section.
S Always wear working
clothes and heavy-- duty
long pants.
S Never wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry.
S Persons with long hair
should (for pers onal safety)
put their hair up.
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
S Never allow children to use the machine.
S Ensure no one comes closer than 50 feet
(15 meters) when working.
S Never allow anyone else to use the
machine without firs t ensuring that they
have understood the contents of the
operator’s manual.
Safety instructions before starting
work
S Inspect the working area. Remove any
objects such as stones, broken glass,
nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be
thrown or can wrap around the cutting
head or shaft.
S Keep others at a safe distance. Children,
animals, onlookers and helpers should
stand outside of the safety zone of 50
feet (15 meters ). Bystanders should be
encouraged to wear safety glasses. Stop
the machine immediately if anyone
should approach.
S Check the entire machine before starting
work. Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leakage and that all safety guards
and covers are complete and fastened
securely. Check all nuts and bolts.
S Check the cutting head
for cracks or any other
damage.
S Ensure the trimmer guard
is mounted and not
damaged.
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