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T1146-93110 (202)
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
HEDGE-TRIMMERS
HT2301
CHT2301
Thank you for purchasing a RedMax
WARNING
product.
The engine exhaust from this product Before using our hedge-trimmers,
contains chemicals known to the State please read this manual carefully to
of California to cause cancer, birth
understand the proper use of your unit.
defects or other reproductive harm.
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : 100101 and up
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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. n WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL WARNING This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death. IMPORTANT This mark indicat
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1. Parts location 1. Right handle 2. Fuel tank 3. Starter 4. Left handle 5. Throttle lever 6. Ignition switch 7. Throttle Cable 8. Muffler 9. Blade 10. Front handle 11. Rear handle 12. Air filter 4
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2. Specifications Engine Type······················································································ Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Model········································································································ Zenoah G23LH 3 Displacement ······················································································· 1.4cu-in (22.5cm ) -1 Max. output ··································································· 0.7Hp (0.5kW)at 6500/min (r
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3. Warning labels on the machine (1) Read owner's manual before operating this machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. IMPORTANT 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). WARNING Never modify your machine. We won't warrant the machine, if you use the remodeled hedge-trimmer or you don't observe the proper usage written in the manual.
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4. Symbols 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 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 (c) The direction to open the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION Ce moteur conformc aux normcs U.S. EPA PH1 pour
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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 an
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5. For safe operation 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. n WORKING PLAN 1. You should never use the product when under the influence of alcohol, when suffering from exhaustion or lack of sle
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5. For safe operation n 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
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5. For safe operation WARNING 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. n USING THE PRODUCT IMPORTANT Cut only materials recommended by
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5. For safe operation • 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. n MAINTENANCE 1. In order to maintain your product in proper working order, perform the maintenance and checking operations described in the manual a
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5. For safe operation n 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 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 t
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6. Fuel WARNING • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least 3m(10ft) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. • The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If RedMax oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for
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6. Fuel container to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other containers. 6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification. n FUELING THE UNIT 1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a dustless place. 2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity. 3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit. WARNING 1. Select bare ground for fueling. 2. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling point before starting th
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7. Operation n STARTING ENGINE WARNING The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts. OP1 1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon starting of the engine. 2. Push the primer pump several times until overflown fuel flows out in the clear tube. 3. Move the choke lever to the closed position. (OP1) 4. Set the ignition switch to the “START” position. (OP2) OP2 (2) (1) choke lever (2)
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7. Operation NOTE 1. When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, leave the choke open. 2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to start after several attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug and dry it. n STOPPING ENGINE (OP2) 1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute. 2. Shift the ignition switch to the “STOP” position. IMPORTANT • Except for an emergency, avoid stopp
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7. Operation WARNING • Weather conditions and altitude may effect carburation. • Do not allow anyone to stay close to the hedge-trimmer while working or while adjusting the carburetor. n HOW TO USE HANDLE (CHT2301 only) To reduce fatigue when trimming hedges, the handle can be swivelled through 90° to the left or right. (OP6, OP7). Do not press the throttle during this operation! OP6 (2) Proceed as follows: 1. Free the handle by pressing the locking lever; (OP6) 2. Turn the handle until the lock
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7. Operation HEDGE TRIMMING TECHNIQUES OP8 Trim sides of a hedge first, and then the top. Vertical cut: • With the single-sided blade hedge-trimmer, model HT2301 always cut from the bottom up (OP8). With the 2-sided blade model CHT2301 use an arcing cut from the bottom upwards, then downwards to use both sides of the blades (OP9). Horizontal cut: OP9 • In order to get the best cutting results, slightly tilt the blade (5÷10°) towards the cutting direction (OP10, OP11). Cut slowly, specially w
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8. Maintenance n MAINTENANCE CHART every every every 25 50 100 system/compornent procedure before hours hours hours note use after after after fuel leaks, fuel spillage wipe out 4 fuel tank, air filter, fuel filter inspect/clean 44 replace, if necessary see n ADJUSTING replace carburetor idle adjusting screw 4 IDLING SPEED (p.17) if necessary clean and readjust GAP: .025in(0.6~0.7mm) spark plug 4 plug gap replace, if necessary cylinder fins, intake air cooling vent clean 4 muffler, spark arreste
