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EXZ2460S-PH
115 37 77-38 (006)
U
S
OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
BC-EX3
EXZ2460S-PH
EXtreme™
PS-EX HE-EX2 RMS-EX
LRT-EX3
EXZ2460S-PH
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.
US-1
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EXZ2460S-PH SAFETY FIRST WARNING Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a symbol 1. Read this brushcutter Owner/Operator concern critical points which must be Manual carefully. Be sure you taken into consideration to prevent understand how to operate this unit possible serious bodily injury, and for this properly before you use it. Failure to do reason you are requested to read all such so could result in serious injury. instructions carefully and follow them 2. Be sur
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EXZ2460S-PH 1. Parts location 13 12 U 11 8 S 10 9 3 2 1 4 5 1. Loop handle 7 2. Suspention point 3. Stop switch 6 4. Throttle cable 5. Throttle trigger 6. Drive shaft housing BC-EX3 7. Knob bolt 15 8. Spark arrester 9. Starter knob 14 10. Fuel tank 11. Primer pump 12. Choke lever 13. Air cleaner cover 16 14. Debris guard LRT-EX3 15. Gear case 16. Cutting line head 18 17. Blade 17 18. Gear case 19. Guide bar 20. Saw chain 21. Chain cover 22. Gear case PS-EX 23. Wheel 22 24. Blade guard 20 25. Bla
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EXZ2460S-PH 2. Specifications ■ Model EXZ2460S-PH Engine Type···················································································································· Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Model ··················································································································································· GZ23N 3 Displacement······················································································································
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15m (50ft) EXZ2460S-PH 3. Warning labels on the machine ()()()()()( ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 U S (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 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
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EXZ2460S-PH 5. For safe operation b: Approved ear protection to reduce the WARNING risk of hearing loss. c: Approved (ANSI Z87.1.) eye protection •A brushcutter or trimmer can be and foot protection to reduce the risk of dangerous if used incorrectly or injury associated with thrown objects. carelessly, and can cause serious or d: Face filter mask in dusty conditions to fatal injury to the operater or others. It reduce the risk of injury associated with is extremely important that you read the i
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EXZ2460S-PH 5. For safe operation contain dangerous carbon monoxide. place so as to ensure that neither the 10. Never to touch the spark plug or plug cord cutting part nor the throttle come into while the engine is in operation Doing so contact with any obstacle when the engine may result in being subjected to an starts. electrical shock. U 11.Never to touch the muffler, spark plug, WARNING S other metallic parts of the engine or engine cover while the engine is in Make sure the throttle is at
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EXZ2460S-PH 5. For safe operation equipment, CLEAN UP! 2. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. ■ Transport 3. Operate the product at the lowest possible 1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before throttle speed to do the job. transporting or storing the product. 4. Check your equipment before operation, 2. When hand-carrying the product, cover especially the muffler, air intakes and air over the cutting part, lift up the product and filters. carr
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EXZ2460S-PH 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 U for use with the RedMax product. S 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
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EXZ2460S-PH 6. Set up ■ MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1) 10inches (25cm) ahead of the throttle 1. Push the driveshaft housing toward the lever), and secure it by tightening the clutch housing and rotate it by hand to knob at the handle base. SE1 check that the driveshaft is engaged SE5 with the gears. ■ JOINT ATTACHMENT (SE5) (1) 2. Insert the driveshaft housing into the • Insert the attachment to the main shaft. clutch housing until it bottoms, and • Tighten the knob bolt securely. align the positionin
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EXZ2460S-PH 6. Set up provided to fix the trimming mechanism 1. Loosen a nut and remove the chain into place. cover. 2. Mount the guide bar then fit the saw PS-EX SE3 (1) Shaft tube chain around the bar and sprocket. (2) Trimming mechanishm (SE3) U (3) Screw hole S (4) Bolt WARNING (5) Fastening bolt Pay attention to the correct direction of ■ BALANCE UNIT the saw chain 1. Put on strap and attach unit to strap. 2. Depending on the working posture, 3. Fit the chain tensioner nut into the slide
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EXZ2460S-PH 6. Set up 4. Use a cotter pin to secure the drum (HE-EX2 only) assembly on the axle (see inset) . The 1. Attach the gearbox to the shaft tube as HE-EX2 SE1 cotter pin is designed to fit tightly aligning the positioning holes and against the outboard end of the drum, fasten the screw (A). Fasten the clamp so you may need to compress the drum bolt (B) firmly. (SE1) face slightly during installation. 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 to install the (A) Screw remaining axle and drum assembly. (B) (
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EXZ2460S-PH 7. Fuel and Chain Oil FUEL lines or fuel tank of the engine. WARNING NOTE • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any • Failures caused by operating engines on gasoline with octane U flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and rating lower than 89 are not covered by the RedMax Two- S allow it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare Stroke engine warranty. ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) away from the fueling point before
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EXZ2460S-PH 7. Fuel and Chain Oil test standard has been discontinued by API in 1995 and it no WARNING longer exists. 1. Select flat and bare ground for fueling. 2. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling point IMPORTANT before starting the engine. • Gasoline/Oil mixture Storage Recommendations 3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit. At that time, be Store your gasoline or gasoline/oil mixture in a cool dry area in sure to sufficiently agitate the mixed gasoline in the a tig
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EXZ2460S-PH 8. Operation 4. Move the choke lever to the closed (HE-EX2 only) OP4 position. (OP4) The RedMax stick edger is designed for (1) edging lawn in gardens, parks, roadsides (1) choke lever and so on. (2) close (2) Before starting the engine, take the U (3) open operating position and adjust the handle S (3) position and the wheel height as necessary. 5. Set the stop switch to the "RUN" position. Place the unit on a flat, firm OP5 ADJUSTING WHEEL HEIGHT place. Keep the cutting head
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EXZ2460S-PH 8. Operation throttle lever. slower action than will light growth. 4. Never swing the unit so hard as you ■ ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE are in danger of losing your balance or OP7 • The normal play is 1 or 2mm when control of the unit. measured at the carburetor side end. 5. Try to control the cutting motion with Readjust with the cable adjuster as the hip rather than placing the full required. (OP7) workload on the arm and hands. .04 in 6. Take precautions to avoid wire, grass (1) (1~2
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EXZ2460S-PH 8. Operation (BC-EX3 only) Optional blade usage WARNING WARNING • For security reason, in case of mounting the blade on this •When sharpening, removing, or reattaching the blade, be product and use it, purchase the blade kit (966 42 40-01) sure to wear thick, sturdy gloves and use only proper tools and change guard, handle from the original ones, and use and equipment to prevent injury. U shoulder strap. (OPT1 – OPT4) S ■ CHOOSE THE BLADE OPT1 Blade Kit : 966 42 40-01 Choose a suita
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EXZ2460S-PH 8. Operation (BC-EX3 only) Optional blade usage ■ STARTING THE ENGINE •Make sure that the blade is not bent, Please refer 5.For safe operation (P.7), warped, cracked, broken or 8.Operation (P.15). damaged. • If you find any error to the blade, discard it and change new one WARNING which is certified by RedMax. • The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so ■ By using the shoulder strap, hang the OPT11 the cutting attachment could rotate unit on your right side. Ad
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EXZ2460S-PH 8. Operation (BC-EX3 only) Optional blade usage areas of dense growth. ■ MAINTENANCE d. Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade BLADE increase the chance of blade thrust. • Check the blade and the fasteners for looseness, cracking, or e. Avoid feeding the blade too rapidly. bending. The blade can bounce away from • Check the cutting edges and reform with a flat file. U material being cut if the blade is fed S faster than its cutting capability. OPT12 f. Cut only from your right to your l
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EXZ2460S-PH 8. Operation (1) Clamp lever (LRT-EX3 only) (2) Trimming mechanism (3) Tighten WARNING (4) Loosen This product is equipped with extremely sharp blades, and when used improperly these blades can be extremely dangerous, and improper (PS-EX only) handling can cause accidents which ■ CHECKING OIL SUPPLY may in turn lead to serious injury or After starting the engine, run the chain at PS-EX OP1 death. For this reason, you should medium speed and see if chain oil is always be careful to
