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T1503-93110(912)
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
LONG REACH TRIMMER
LRTZ2500
WARNING WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product Before using our trimmers, please
contains chemicals known to the State read this manual carefully to
of California to cause cancer, birth understand the proper use of your
defects or other reproductive harm. unit.
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
DRIVE UNIT 000000 and up CUTTING UNIT 000000 and up ENGINE UNIT 000479 and up
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INFORMATION This machine is equipped with an Overload Cancellation Mechanism. When the cutting blades have got into metal wires or those twigs difficult to cut, the mechanism acts as a shock absorber, and protects the drive gears and the blades from severe reaction which could give damage to those parts. When the blades are frequently caught by twigs, please check the following points: 1. Size of the twigs. NEVER TRY TO CUT TWIGS THICKER THAN 3/16” (5mm). 2. Condition of the blade edges. REP
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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. Loop handle 9. Gear case 2. Shoulder strap hanger 10. Spark arrester 3. Ignition switch 11. Starter knob 4. Throttle cable 12. Fuel tank 5. Throttle lever 13. Primer pump 6. Throttle set button 14. Choke lever 7. Drive shaft housing 15. Air cleaner cover 8. Blade 2. Specifications n LRTZ2500 Overall size(LxWxH)························································ 90.1(2300)x9.8(250)x12.2(310) in(mm) Dry weight w/o acc. ·····················································
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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. (3) Handling this machine improperly could result in accidents causing serious injury or death. Read this manual carefully and practice using the trimmer until you are fully acquainted with all operations and have learned to use it correctly. (4) Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the brushcutter (5) Keep hands away from cutting blades IMPORTAN
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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. Set up n MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1) 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. SE2 IMPORTANT Tighten the screws gradually by turns. n CO
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6. Set up n ATTACHING THE TRIMMING MECHANISM (SE4) 1. Remove the cap on the end of the main pipe. 2. Remove the screw screwed into the end of the trimming mechanism. SE4 3. Insert the end of the trimming mechanism into the main pipe. 4. Line up the hole on the end of the trimming mechanism into which the screw is to be inserted with the hole on the main pipe, and screw the screw firmly in. 5. Using a 10-mm wrench, screw in the hexagonal bolt provided to fix the trimming mechanism into place. (1
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7. 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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7. 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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8. Operation n STARTING ENGINE OP1 WARNING The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts. 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 OP2 (1) starting of the engine. 2. Push the primer pump several times until overflown fuel flows out in the clear tube. (OP1) 3. Move the choke lever to the closed position. (2) (OP2) 4. Set the ignition switch to the “start” position. (3) While pulling t
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8. Operation n STOPPING ENGINE (OP3) 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 stopping the engine while pulling the throttle lever. n ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE OP5 • The normal play is 1 or 2mm when measured at the carburetor side end. Readjust with the cable adjuster as required. (OP5) (1) cable adjuster .04 in (1) (1~2mm) n ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED (OP6) 1. When the engine tend
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8. Operation is in operation. • Always be sure to turn off the engine before changing the angle of the blades, removing branches which have become stuck in the blades, or at any other time when coming into close proximity with the blades. • Always wear work gloves made of leather or some other sturdy material when using the trimmer. • Always place the blade cover provided with the trimmer over the blades when not in use. • Falling branches may fall onto the face or into the eyes, resulting in in
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9. 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
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9. Maintenance QUICK TIP If the blades become so worn down that it is no longer possible to eliminate the gap between them, you should contact the authorized RedMax servicing dealer from which you purchased your RedMax® trimmer to have the blades resharpened or replaced. n GEAR CASE The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose, lithium-based grease in the MA2 gearcase. Supply new grease every 25 hours of use or more often depending on the job condition. When adding lubricant, use a greas
