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848-A41-93A1 (501)
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
STICK EDGERS
HE225F
HEZ2500F
WARNING WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product Before using our product, 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 :
(HE225F) 50100000 and up
DRIVE UNIT 200001 and up ENGINE UNIT
(HEZ2500F) 50100000 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. ■ 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 8. Wheel 2. Ignition switch 9. Spark arrester 3. Throttle cable 10. Starter knob 4. Throttle lever 11. Fuel tank 5. Throttle set button 12. Primer pump 6. Blade guard 13. Choke lever 7. Blade 14. Air cleaner cover 2. Specifications ■ HE225F/HEZ2500F Overall size(LxWxH) ································ 68.1(1730)x12.3(313)x12.3(312) / 69.8(1773)x12.6(320)x12.3(312) 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) Warning/Attention (4) Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the machine. 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,
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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 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 (c) The direction to open the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER [ HE225F ] INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME A LA THIS ENGINE
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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. ■ 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 ■ 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 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. ■ USING THE PRODUCT IMPORTANT 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 ap
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5. For safe operation ■ MAINTENANCE 1. In order to maintain your product in proper working order, perform the maintenance and checking operations described in the manual at regular intervals. 2. Always be sure to turn off the engine before performing any maintenance or checking procedures. WARNING The metallic parts reach high temperatures immediately after stopping the engine. 3. When replacing any part, or when replacing the oil or any lubricant, always be sure to use only RedMax products or
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5. For safe operation ■ 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 ■ MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1) SE1 1. Push the driveshaft housing toward the clutch housing and rotate it by hand to check that the [HE225F] 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. [HEZ2500F] 3. Fasten the clamp securely with two screws. IMPORTANT Tighten the screws(1) gradu
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7. Fuel ■ RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO WARNING GASOLINE 50:OIL 1 • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid 50:1 MIXING CHART smoking or bringing any flame or GASOLINE gal. 1 2345 sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the 2-CYCLE OIL fl.oz 2.6 5.2 7.8 10.4 13 engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least GASOLINE liter 1 2345 3m (10ft) away from the fueling point 2-CYCLE OIL ml 20 40 60 80 100 before starting the engine. • Exhaust emis
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7. Fuel again for at least one minute. As some 5. In the case of storing the product for a oils may be difficult to agitate depending long period of time, clean the fuel tank on oil ingredients, sufficient agitation is after rendering it empty. Next, activate the necessary for the engine to last long. Be engine and empty the carburetor of the careful that, if the agitation is insufficient, composite fuel. there is an increased danger of early 6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed piston sei
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8. Operation The RedMax stick edgers are designed for edging lawn in gardens, parks, roadsides and so on. Before starting the engine, take the operating position and adjust the handle position and the wheel height as necessary. OP1 ■ ADJUSTING WHEEL HEIGHT 1. Loosen the wing nut and change the wheel height to obtain desired cutting depth. (OP1) (1) (1) Deep cut (2) Shallow cut (2) (3) Wing nut (3) 2. After adjusting the height, tighten the wing nut securely. Tightening Torque: 51~68in-lbs (6~
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8. Operation OP5 IMPORTANT • Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter failures. 6. Move the choke lever downward to open the choke. And restart engine. (OP3) 7. Allow the engine to warm up for a several minutes before starting 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 seve
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8. Operation ■ HOW TO USE WARNING 1 Always wear eye protection such as safety goggles. Never lean over the rotating cutting head. Rocks or other debris could be thrown into eyes and face and cause serious personal injury. 2 Keep the blade guard and the mad guard attached in place at all times when the unit is operated. 3 Before starting a job, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown by the blade. OP8 4 Do not adjust the wheel height or try to remove anything e
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9. Maintenance Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING •Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the stick edger for problems or performing maintenance. • Never alter the stick edger or take the engine apart. •When replacing parts, always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which have been certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax stick edger. ■ BE S
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9. Maintenance WARNING •Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury. ■ AIR FILTER MA1 • The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Check and clean the filter element in warm, soapy water as required. Dry completely before installing. If the element is broken or shrunk, replace with a new one. (MA1) (1) air filter (1) ■ FUEL FILTER MA2 • When the
