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CONTENTS Contents CONTENTS Contents 2 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 this product contains chemicals known ... use genuine accessories. Category C = 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A = 300 hours. It 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 . . . . 2 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment 4 ...
CONTENTS Contents CONTENTS Contents 2 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 this product contains chemicals known ... use genuine accessories. Category C = 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A = 300 hours. It 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 . . . . 2 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment 4 ...
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...handle positioning. Approved eye protection must ensure, while working, that no persons or animals come closer than 50 feet (15 meters). trimmer heads with trimmer line. 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 English--- 3 Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to the operator or others. ... i.e. Regular cleaning is required. Only use can be used. Always wear: S Hearing protection S Approved eye protection Watch out for trimmer heads. Always wear approved protective gloves. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before carrying out...
...handle positioning. Approved eye protection must ensure, while working, that no persons or animals come closer than 50 feet (15 meters). trimmer heads with trimmer line. 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 English--- 3 Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to the operator or others. ... i.e. Regular cleaning is required. Only use can be used. Always wear: S Hearing protection S Approved eye protection Watch out for trimmer heads. Always wear approved protective gloves. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before carrying out...
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... correctly. IMPORTANT! When you press the lock (A) (i.e. Always wear heavy, long pants. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment WARNING: Whenever you use a clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective equipment that is approved by two independent return springs. HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that the throttle control is designed...
... correctly. IMPORTANT! When you press the lock (A) (i.e. Always wear heavy, long pants. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment WARNING: Whenever you use a clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective equipment that is approved by two independent return springs. HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that the throttle control is designed...
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... the throttle lock--out and make sure it returns to vibration can cause serious personal injury. Replace the guard if it . Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of strength, changes in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be checked. Stop...
... the throttle lock--out and make sure it returns to vibration can cause serious personal injury. Replace the guard if it . Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of strength, changes in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be checked. Stop...
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...--- 6 Contact can start a fire. Never start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that may contain sparks which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Cutting equipment A trimmer head is poorly ventilated. CAUTION: Mufflers fitted with these elements in burns to reduce exhaust gas emissions. lytic converters get very hot during use the...
...--- 6 Contact can start a fire. Never start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that may contain sparks which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Cutting equipment A trimmer head is poorly ventilated. CAUTION: Mufflers fitted with these elements in burns to reduce exhaust gas emissions. lytic converters get very hot during use the...
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... data". Check the cutting attachment for a couple of days. tachments. See the section on "Technical Data". 2. S Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler S Never use a machine that it . 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 English--- 7 If your cutting...mesh. This is also important. S Make sure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the lead from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of these checks contact your cutting equipment in this unit is wound tightly and evenly around the ...
... data". Check the cutting attachment for a couple of days. tachments. See the section on "Technical Data". 2. S Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler S Never use a machine that it . 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 English--- 7 If your cutting...mesh. This is also important. S Make sure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the lead from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of these checks contact your cutting equipment in this unit is wound tightly and evenly around the ...
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... . S Check the cutting head for cracks or any way from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by trained and qualified specialists. S Ensure the trimmer guard is faulty. See instructions in moving parts. S Keep all safety guards and covers are complete and fastened securely. S Keep firm footing and balance.... stand outside of the safety zone of the operator's manual. Keep engine below waist level and away from muffler and spinning line. S Keep trimmer head below waist level. Safety instructions before starting work . Bystanders should (for trimming grass.
... . S Check the cutting head for cracks or any way from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by trained and qualified specialists. S Ensure the trimmer guard is faulty. See instructions in moving parts. S Keep all safety guards and covers are complete and fastened securely. S Keep firm footing and balance.... stand outside of the safety zone of the operator's manual. Keep engine below waist level and away from muffler and spinning line. S Keep trimmer head below waist level. Safety instructions before starting work . Bystanders should (for trimming grass.
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...where to the specification. S Never refuel the machine while the engine is leaking fuel. S If the machine is running. Fuel is in contact with trimmers. General working with fuel. Fuel safety S Always use a machine that there is no one is a skin irritant and may even cause skin damage... machine. S To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come in the immediate vicinity. S Ensure the machine is cleaned and that the trimmer head and guard are properly fitted before the unit is started with the clutch, clutch drum, clutch cover, or driveshaft removed. S Make sure the...
...where to the specification. S Never refuel the machine while the engine is leaking fuel. S If the machine is running. Fuel is in contact with trimmers. General working with fuel. Fuel safety S Always use a machine that there is no one is a skin irritant and may even cause skin damage... machine. S To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come in the immediate vicinity. S Ensure the machine is cleaned and that the trimmer head and guard are properly fitted before the unit is started with the clutch, clutch drum, clutch cover, or driveshaft removed. S Make sure the...
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... can easily remove grass and weeds up against the ground as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc. 3. Working in the event of the trimmer line strike the ground around you for cutting grass that does the work at full throttle without any load on trees and bushes, and damage ... engine before moving to idle speed after each working operation. Do not use the machine in case you are able to reach using a trimmer head Trimming S Hold the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it can also damage sensitive bark on the engine can ruin the lawn and damage the...
... can easily remove grass and weeds up against the ground as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc. 3. Working in the event of the trimmer line strike the ground around you for cutting grass that does the work at full throttle without any load on trees and bushes, and damage ... engine before moving to idle speed after each working operation. Do not use the machine in case you are able to reach using a trimmer head Trimming S Hold the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it can also damage sensitive bark on the engine can ruin the lawn and damage the...
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... nor anyone approaches. The bevel gear can be used for quick and easy clearing up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury. Hold the trimmer line parallel to and above the area to and fro. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should use and may attempt to make sure no one...
... nor anyone approaches. The bevel gear can be used for quick and easy clearing up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury. Hold the trimmer line parallel to and above the area to and fro. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should use and may attempt to make sure no one...
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Grease filler cap 11. Primer bulb 6. Throttle control 16. Drive disc 9. Cylinder cover 2. Fuel tank 4. Choke control 18 5. Handle adjustment 8. Throttle lock--out 18. Bevel gear 12. Starter handle 3. Loop handle 15. 12 3 4 1 WHAT IS WHAT? 5 6 89 10 11 16 17 7 15 13 14 12 What is what? 1. Cutting attachment guard 13. Stop switch 17. Operator's manual (EPA) 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 English--- 12 Air filter cover 7. Shaft 14. Trimmer head 10.
Grease filler cap 11. Primer bulb 6. Throttle control 16. Drive disc 9. Cylinder cover 2. Fuel tank 4. Choke control 18 5. Handle adjustment 8. Throttle lock--out 18. Bevel gear 12. Starter handle 3. Loop handle 15. 12 3 4 1 WHAT IS WHAT? 5 6 89 10 11 16 17 7 15 13 14 12 What is what? 1. Cutting attachment guard 13. Stop switch 17. Operator's manual (EPA) 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 English--- 12 Air filter cover 7. Shaft 14. Trimmer head 10.
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...hole in the gear housing. S Turn the shaft until one of rotation. A A S Fit the drive disc (B) on the trimmer head (H) in the drive disc aligns with the trimmer head. S Insert hex wrench (C) in the diagram. Note that the handle must be mounted be- H S To dismantle, follow... the instructions in this manual. S Screw on the output shaft. Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Fitting the loop handle S Position the handle on the shaft and secure with the bolt (D). Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft. tween the two arrows on...
...hole in the gear housing. S Turn the shaft until one of rotation. A A S Fit the drive disc (B) on the trimmer head (H) in the drive disc aligns with the trimmer head. S Insert hex wrench (C) in the diagram. Note that the handle must be mounted be- H S To dismantle, follow... the instructions in this manual. S Screw on the output shaft. Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Fitting the loop handle S Position the handle on the shaft and secure with the bolt (D). Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft. tween the two arrows on...
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STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting . Never use, for fuel leaks. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are not damaged or cracked. Move the blue en- Make sure no unauthorized persons are in ... engine Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until engine runs. S Inspect the unit before the machine is fully extended. S Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are cracked. Replace damaged parts. Slowly pull out the cord until the engine attempts to the closed position and repeat starting steps. Pull...
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting . Never use, for fuel leaks. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are not damaged or cracked. Move the blue en- Make sure no unauthorized persons are in ... engine Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until engine runs. S Inspect the unit before the machine is fully extended. S Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are cracked. Replace damaged parts. Slowly pull out the cord until the engine attempts to the closed position and repeat starting steps. Pull...
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...air filter Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter. Bevel gear The bevel gear is tight. aged or cracked. S Check that the trimmer head is filled with the right quantity of the carburetor and the space around it . Weekly maintenance S Check the starter and starter cord. age.... does not rotate when the engine is cracked. S Clean the outside of the spark plug. S Replace the blade guard if it . S A non--balanced trimmer head induces heavy vibrations that the stop switch works correctly. Re- S Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake near...
...air filter Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter. Bevel gear The bevel gear is tight. aged or cracked. S Check that the trimmer head is filled with the right quantity of the carburetor and the space around it . Weekly maintenance S Check the starter and starter cord. age.... does not rotate when the engine is cracked. S Clean the outside of the spark plug. S Replace the blade guard if it . S A non--balanced trimmer head induces heavy vibrations that the stop switch works correctly. Re- S Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake near...
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Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6m 20i 3m 10i 6 7 8 9 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 English--- 20
Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6m 20i 3m 10i 6 7 8 9 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 English--- 20
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...--weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working conditions with the Canadian standard ICES--002. Model BC280 (M10 LH arbor shaft thread) Approved accessories Type Trimmer head MT104 Cutting attachment / guard, part. NOTE! speed, left /right handles: At max. to ISO...the following time distribution: 1/2 idle and 1/2 max. Sound pressure at handles, measured according to ANSIB175.3--1997, m/s2 At idle, left /right handles: BC280 1.7/28 1.4/35 1.130/28.7 2,800--3,200 10,000 8,000 1.1/0.8 Yes Yes Walbro/CD Champion RCJ--8Y 0.024/0.6 Zama 0.85/0.4 11/4.8 94/97...
...--weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working conditions with the Canadian standard ICES--002. Model BC280 (M10 LH arbor shaft thread) Approved accessories Type Trimmer head MT104 Cutting attachment / guard, part. NOTE! speed, left /right handles: At max. to ISO...the following time distribution: 1/2 idle and 1/2 max. Sound pressure at handles, measured according to ANSIB175.3--1997, m/s2 At idle, left /right handles: BC280 1.7/28 1.4/35 1.130/28.7 2,800--3,200 10,000 8,000 1.1/0.8 Yes Yes Walbro/CD Champion RCJ--8Y 0.024/0.6 Zama 0.85/0.4 11/4.8 94/97...
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...applicable to this warranty are covered for the life* of the product on parts only. The electronic ignition module, the brush cutter/trimmer drive shafts, are designed to repair or replace at our discretion, any defective product, free of charge at any special incidental or ...or non-income producing use , will be modified only by this warranty statement. Chainsaws, BT280, BC280, TR2301S/2350S, CHT2200/ 2250, and Sprayers are warranted only for ninety (90) days. RedMax DOES NOT OFFER AN OVER THE COUNTER EXCHANGE PROGRAM. Repair parts and accessories replaced under the PRODUCT...
...applicable to this warranty are covered for the life* of the product on parts only. The electronic ignition module, the brush cutter/trimmer drive shafts, are designed to repair or replace at our discretion, any defective product, free of charge at any special incidental or ...or non-income producing use , will be modified only by this warranty statement. Chainsaws, BT280, BC280, TR2301S/2350S, CHT2200/ 2250, and Sprayers are warranted only for ninety (90) days. RedMax DOES NOT OFFER AN OVER THE COUNTER EXCHANGE PROGRAM. Repair parts and accessories replaced under the PRODUCT...