RedMax HEZ3050S, HEZ2450S User Manual

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OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL

STICK EDGERS

115256926 (909)

HEZ2450S HEZ3050S

APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :

DRIVE UNIT 90800101 and up ENGINE UNIT 90800101 and up

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.

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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 .....................................................................3

3. Warning labels on the machine ..........................................4

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

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

6. Set up .................................................................................9

7. Fuel...................................................................................10

8. Operation..........................................................................12

9. Maintenance.....................................................................14

10. Storage.............................................................................17

11. Disposal............................................................................17

12. Troubleshooting guide......................................................17

Contents

1. Read this stick edger 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

1. Loop handle

2. Stop switch

3. Throttle cable

4. Throttle trigger

5. Blade guard

6. Blade

7. Wheel

8. Spark arrester

9. Starter knob

10. Fuel tank

11. Primer

12. Choke lever

13. Air cleaner cover

2. Specifications

■ HEZ2450S

Overall size(LxWxH) ············································································· 72.6 (1845) x 9.5 (240) x 12.8 (325) in (mm) Dry weight w/o acc. ······················································································································ 14.9 (6.75) lbs (kg) Engine Type·················································································································· Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline

Model················································································································································· GZ23N Displacement ·················································································································· 1.5cu-in (23.6 cm

)

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

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

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(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 ) Transmission ······················································· Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft, Bevel gears (Angle : 90 deg.) Reduction ratio ······································································································································ 2.538 (33.13) Cutting head rotating direction··················································································· Clockwise (Vew against blade) Durability period············································································································································· 300 hrs. Blade length ···································································································································7.87 (200) in (mm) Use for ·················································································································································· Lawn edging Standard Accessories

Goggle··················································································································································· 1 pc. Tool Kit ·················································································································································· 1 pc.

■ HEZ3050S

Overall size(LxWxH) ············································································· 73.0 (1855) x 9.5 (240) x 13.2 (335) in (mm) Dry weight w/o acc. ······················································································································ 14.9 (6.74) lbs (kg) Engine Type·················································································································· Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline

Model················································································································································· GZ30N Displacement ·················································································································· 1.8cu-in (29.5 cm

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Max. output ······························································································ 1.4Hp (1.0kW) at 8500 min

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Fuel tank capacity····························································································································24.3 fl.oz (0.72 ) Transmission ······················································· Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft, Bevel gears (Angle : 90 deg.) Reduction ratio ······································································································································ 2.538 (33.13) Cutting head rotating direction··················································································· Clockwise (Vew against blade) Durability period············································································································································· 300 hrs. Blade length ···································································································································7.87 (200) in (mm) Use for ·················································································································································· Lawn edging Standard Accessories

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

4. Symbols on the machine

(50ft)

(1)(

)(

)

*1: The year will be changed every year of manufacturing. *2: The initial number 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

2009*1

S.O.R.E.

ENGINE FAMILY :

9HQZS.0244XY*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

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

2009*1

S.O.R.E.

ENGINE FAMILY :

9HQZS.0294NO*2 DISPL.:

29cc

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.

(1) Read owner's 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 machine.

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 machine. We won't warrant the machine, if you use the remodeled machine or you don't observe the proper usage written in the manual.

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[ HEZ2450S ]

[ HEZ3050S ]

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

IMPORTANT

5. For safe operation

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 equipment, CLEAN UP!

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