RedMax EXZ2460S-PH User Manual

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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.

115 37 77-38 (006)

BC-EX3

LRT-EX3

PS-EX

HE-EX2 RMS-EX

EXZ2460S-PH

OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL

EXtreme™

EXZ2460S-PH

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

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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.

NOTE

1. Parts location......................................................................3

2. Specifications .....................................................................4

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

4. Symbols on the machine ....................................................5

5. For safe operation ..............................................................6

6. Set up ...............................................................................10

7. Fuel and Chain Oil............................................................13

8. Operation..........................................................................15

9. Maintenance.....................................................................23

10. Storage.............................................................................28

11. Disposal............................................................................28

12. Troubleshooting guide......................................................28

1. Read this brushcutter Owner/Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this unit properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

2. Be sure to keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note that you are requested to contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product for assistance the event that you have any questions which cannot be answered herein.

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

4. Do not lend or rent your machine without the owner's manual.

5. Be sure that anyone using your unit understands the infomation contained in this manual.

6. Never let a child under 13 years old use the machine.

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1. Parts location

LRT-EX3

PS-EX

HE-EX2

RMS-EX

BC-EX3

1. Loop handle

2. Suspention point

3. Stop switch

4. Throttle cable

5. Throttle trigger

6. Drive shaft housing

7. Knob bolt

8. Spark arrester

9. Starter knob

10. Fuel tank

11. Primer pump

12. Choke lever

13. Air cleaner cover

14. Debris guard

15. Gear case

16. Cutting line head

17. Blade

18. Gear case

19. Guide bar

20. Saw chain

21. Chain cover

22. Gear case

23. Wheel

24. Blade guard

25. Blade

26. Sweeper belt

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2. Specifications

■ Model EXZ2460S-PH Engine

Type···················································································································· Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Model ··················································································································································· GZ23N Displacement······················································································································ 1.5cu-in (23.6cm

)

Max. output···························································································· 1.15Hp (0.858kW)at 8000/min

-1

(rpm)

Idle speed························································································································3000±200/min

-1

(rpm)

Fuel······················································································································ Mixture(Gasoline 50 : Oil 1)

(when using RedMax genuine oil) Carburetor·················································································································· Walbro Diaphragm type Spark plug···································································································································NGK CMR7H

Fuel tank capacity····························································································································21.3 fl.oz (0.63 ) Durability period···············································································································································300hrs.

■ BC-EX3

Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································································· 70.9(1800)x9.8(250)x12.8(325) in(mm) Dry weight w/o acc.···························································································································· 11.5 lbs (5.2kg) Transmission········································································································ Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft Reduction ratio··················································································································································· 1.462 Cutting head rotating direction·············································································· Counter-clockwise(Operator view)

■ LRT-EX3

Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································································· 95.3(2420)x9.8(250)x12.2(310) in(mm) Dry weight w/o acc.····························································································································· 13.9 lbs(6.3kg) Transmission········································································································ Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft Reduction ratio······················································································································································· 4.0 Cutting head

Type ·····················································································································Reciprocating Double blade Tooth ····················································································································································36teeth Pitch······························································································································································30 Effective cut width·························································································································20 in (51cm) Angle adjust range·····························································90°(±45° from cutting head position aligned shaft)

■ PS-EX

Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································································· 83.9(2100)x9.8(250)x12.2(310) in(mm) Dry weight w/o bar and chain·········································································································· 11.1 lbs (5.05 kg) Transmission········································································································ Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft Reduction ratio····················································································································································· 0.94 Cutting head

Guide bar : Type ··············································································· OREGON DOUBLE GUARD 109666

: Size ·················································································································· 12(300) in(mm)

Saw chain : Type ········································································································· OREGON 90SG44X

: pitch x guage ·············································································· 3/8x0.042(9.53x1.07) in(mm) Sprocket ·······················································································································································7T Oil pump·······································································································································Plunger type

■ HE-EX2

Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································································· 71.2(1810)x9.4(240)x13.2(335) in(mm) Dry weight w/o acc.···························································································································· 14.5 lbs (7.2kg) Transmission ·························································· Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft, Bevel gears(Angle:90 deg.) Reduction ratio ······································································································································· 2.538(33.13) Blade length ···································································································································· 7.87(200) in(mm)

■ RMS-EX

Overall size(LxWxH) ······················································································ 71.3(1810)x27(686)x12.2(310) in(mm) Dry weight w/o acc.·························································································································· 20.5 lbs (9.29kg) Transmission········································································································ Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft Reduction ratio························································································································································ 40

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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3. Warning labels on the machine

For safe operation and maintenance, symbols

are carved in relief on the machine. According

to these indications, please be careful not to

take 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

(d) If you turn the rod by screwdriver follow the

arrow to the “MAX” position, the chain oil flow more, and if you turn to the “MIN” position, less.

Position: Bottom of the GEAR CASE

(1) Read owner/operator manual before operating this machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. (3) Warning! Danger of kickback. (4) Beware of thrown objects. (5) Warning/Attention (6) 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

4. Symbols on the machine

(50ft)

(1)(

)(

)

*1: The year will be changed every year of manufacturing. *2: The initial will be changed every year of manufacturing. *3: SP : Sealed tank made of HDPE or PE.

USE JASO FD OR ISO L-EGD GRADE 50:1 OIL

MANUFACTURED:

THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA AND CALI FORNIA EXH / EVP REGS FOR

2010*1

S.O.R.E.

ENGINE FAMILY :

AHQZS.0244BV*2 DISPL.:

24cc

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM :

EXH;EM/EVP;SP*

COMPLIANCE PERIOD : 300 HOURS

REFER TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

■ EMISSION CONTROL

An emission control label is located on the engine.

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•A brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operater or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this Owner's manual.

• Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories and parts. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories or parts can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others.

• 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. Also try to keep the total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or less.

• If you don’t observe the working time, or working manner (See p6), 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.

■ Basic safety rules

1. Never operate the product when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the influence of madication that may make you drowsy, or if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

2. Never use the product; a: When the ground is slippery or when

you can't maintain a steady posture.

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.

3. Wear the following protective equipments when operating the product.

a: Approved helmet to reduce the risk of

falling objects.

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5. For safe operation

b: Approved ear protection to reduce the

risk of hearing loss.

c: Approved (ANSI Z87.1.) eye protection

and foot protection to reduce the risk of injury associated with thrown objects.

d: Face filter mask in dusty conditions to

reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.

e: Wear sturdy rubber-soled shoes or

shoes with some other form of anti-slip protection to help protect you against falling.

f: Wear thick anti-vibration gloves to

reduce the risk of whitefinger disease.

g: Do not wear loose clothing, scarves,

neck chains, unconfineed long hair, and like to reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into air intake and rotating parts.

Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury.

4. The ignition system of your unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker munufacturer before operating this tool.

5. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15 meters) 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.

6. Avoid using the product where stable footing and balance are not assured.

7. All product service, other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual, should be performed by competent service personnel.

8. Always shut off the engine before setting it down.

9. Start the engine only in well ventilated areas. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building and potentially explosive atmosphere. Exhaust fumes

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contain dangerous carbon monoxide.

10. Never to touch the spark plug or plug cord while the engine is in operation Doing so may result in being subjected to an electrical shock.

11.Never to touch the muffler, spark plug, other metallic parts of the engine or engine cover while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. These metallic parts and engine cover reach high temperatures during operation and doing so could result in serious burns.

12.To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing attachments. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing movable parts.

■ Before use

1. Each time before starting the engine,

inspect the entire unit to see if every part is in good order and is securely tightened in place. If any damage is found in the fuel line, the exhaust line, or the ignition wiring, do not use the product until it has been repaired.

2. Before starting operation, always make

sure that the cutting attachment and the debris guard are properly installed and securely fastened.

3. If the cutting head is the metal blade,

change the guard and handle as shown in the Owner's manual (see P17).

4. 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.

■ Starting the engine

1. Keep bystanders and animals at least 50

feet (15 meters) away from the operating point. If you are approached, immediately stop the engine.

2. The product is equipped with centrifugal

clutch mechanism, so the cutting attachment could rotate as soon as the engine is started. When starting the engine, place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in

IMPORTANT

5. For safe operation

place so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the throttle come into contact with any obstacle when the engine starts.

Make sure the throttle is at idle position. Never place the throttle into the high speed position or half throttle position (throttle lock 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 (idle 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 RedMax 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 you detect abnormal vibration or noise during operation, promptly stop the product and check whether something has broken. If a breakedown has occurred, do not operate the product until the problem is fixed.

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

6. 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.

7. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you while working, always be sure to turn off the engine before turning around.

8. After using the product and other

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5. For safe operation

equipment, CLEAN UP!

■ Transport

1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before transporting or storing the product.

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

3. Secure the unit carefully to prevent movement when it is transported.

4. A unit that receives a strong shock during transport and unloading may malfunction.

■ Fuel safety

1. Always use caution when handling fuel. It is highly flammable. Wipe up all spills, screw the fuel cap back tightly, and then move the product at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point before starting the engine.

2. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (i.e. smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.

3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the product.

4. Do not refuel a hot engine.

5. Do not refuel a running engine.

6. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.

7. Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.

■ Storage

1. Always store the product and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, electric moters, relays/switches, boilers and the like.

2. When storing the product, the fuel tank should be emptied.

3. When storing the product, choose a space indoors free from moisture and out of the reach of children.

■ Avoid noise problem

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

1. Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances.

IMPORTANT

2. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time.

3. Operate the product at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job.

4. Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes and air filters.

■ For protecting your body from vibration

Prolonged use of the product, exposing the operater to vibrations and cold may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon), which symptoms are tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. All factors which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking diseases or physical conditions as well as long periods of exposure to vibration are mentioned as factors. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease, the following precautions are strongly recommended.

a: Keep your body warm. Never use the

product during rains.

b: Wear thick anti-vibration gloves. c: Take more than 5 minutes of break in

warm place frequently.

d: Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not

squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures.

e: If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling

of your fingers or any other part of your body, see a doctor before getting worse.

■ 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 and disconnect the spark plug before performing any maintenance or checking procedures.

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

3. Examine the product at intervals for loose fasteners and rusted or damaged parts. Use special care around the fuel line, the

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5. For safe operation

muffler, and the ignition wiring.

4. When replacing the any other part, 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.

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

■ Disposal

When disposing your machine, fuel or oil for the machine, be sure to allow your local regulations.

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6. Set up

■ MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1)

1. Push the driveshaft housing toward the clutch housing and rotate it by hand to check that the driveshaft is engaged with the gears.

2. Insert the driveshaft housing into the clutch housing until it bottoms, and align the positioning holes on the clutch housing and the shaft tube and install the screw. When difficult to engage, twist the engine slightly.

3. Fasten the clamp securely with two screws.

Tighten the screws gradually by turns.

■ CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE

1. Remove the air cleaner cover.

2. Connect the end of the throttle wire to the joint on the top of the carburetor. (SE2)

■ CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES

• Connect the switch wires between the engine and the main unit. Pair the wires of the same color.

■ INSTALLING HANDLE

(BC-EX3, LRT-EX3 only) (SE3)

• Install the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it at a location that is comfortable to you.

(1) About 19 inches (48 cm)

(RMS-EX only) (SE4)

1. Remove both screws from the handle.

2. While spreading the handle at the mounting hole, position the handle on the outer tube as shown.

3. Reinstall the two mounting screws in the handle, but do not tighten them at this time.

One side of the handle is recessed to receive the hex nuts.

4. Locate the handle at the best position for operator comfort (usually about

NOTE

SE1

SE2

(1)

SE3

SE4

(1)

SE5

BC-EX3 SE1

LRT-EX3 SE1

BC-EX3 SE2

BC-EX3 SE3

(BC-EX3 only)

■ INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD

• Attach the debris guard with the bolts provided to the shaft. (SE1)

■ INSTALLING LINE HEAD (SE2)

1. While locking the gear shaft, by inserting the supplied tool into the upper holder on the gear box, loosen and remove the hexagon nut(lefthanded)

2. Fit the line head assembly to the gear shaft over the holders. Hand-tighten it securely.

■ BALANCE UNIT

1. Put on strap and attach unit to strap.

2. Slide clamp up or down until unit balances with head just touching on the ground. (SE3)

(LRT-EX3 only)

■ ATTACHING THE TRIMMING MECHANISM (SE1)

1. Remove the screw screwed into the end of the trimming mechanism.

2. Insert the end of the trimming mechanism into the shaft tube.

3. Line up the hole on the end of the trimming mechanism into which the screw is to be inserted with the hole on the shaft tube, and screw the screw firmly in.

4. Using a wrench, screw in the bolt

10inches (25cm) ahead of the throttle lever), and secure it by tightening the knob at the handle base.

■ JOINT ATTACHMENT (SE5)

• Insert the attachment to the main shaft.

• Tighten the knob bolt securely.

(1) Knob bolt

IMPORTANT

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