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T1196-93110(112)
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
BRUSHCUTTERS
BC3401DL
BC4401DW
WARNING
Thank you for purchasing a RedMax
product.
The engine exhaust from this product
Before using our brushcutters, please
contains chemicals known to the State
read this manual carefully to understand
of California to cause cancer, birth
the proper use of your unit.
defects or other reproductive harm.
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
BC3401DL DRIVE UNIT 200101 and up ENGINE UNIT 200101 and up
BC4401DW DRIVE UNIT 2
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Read this manual carefully to understand all safety precautions, controls, proper operation and maintenance of your RedMax brushcutters. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. 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. Note t
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CONTENTS Safety Precautions······················································································· 4 In Order To Ensure Proper And Safe Operation Of Your Brushcutter Work Gear And Clothing Warnings Considering Handling Of Fuel Things To Check Before Using Your Brushcutter Things To Check Before Starting Up The Engine Avoid Noise Problem Things To Be Careful About When Using Your Brushcutter Notes On Care And Maintenance Of Your Brushcutter Set Up··································
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Safety Precautions n In order to ensure proper and safe • Avoid running the engine indoors. The operation of your brushcutter exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide. •Read this Owner/Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this unit properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. •Never use your brushcutter under circumstances like those described below: 1.When the ground is slippery or when • Be sure to keep this manual handy so that
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Safety Precautions n Work gear and clothing n Warnings considering handling of fuel •When using your brushcutter, always be •The engine of the RedMax® brushcutter is sure to wear strong, durable, work clothing; designed to run on a mixed fuel which shirts should be long-sleeved shirts and contains highly flammable gasoline. This pants should be full-length pants reaching fuel is highly flammable and you should down to the ankles. never store cans of fuel or refill the tank of the brushcutter in
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Safety Precautions n Things to check before using your n Things to check before starting up the brushcutter engine •Before beginning work, look around •Take a careful look around to make sure carefully to get a feel for the shape of the that no obstacles exist within a perimeter of land, grass to be trimmed, and whether or 15 feet (5m) or less around the brushcutter not there are any obstacles which might get before starting the engine. in the way while working, and remove any obstacles before b
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Safety Precautions n Things to be careful about when using • Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or your brushcutter other metallic parts of the engine while the • When using your brushcutter, grip the engine is in operation or immediately after handles of the brushcutter firmly with both shutting down the engine. These metallic hands, place your feet slightly apart parts reach high temperatures during (slightly further apart than the width of your operation and doing so could result in shoulde
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Safety Precautions n Notes on care and maintenance of your brushcutter •In order to maintain your brushcutter in proper working order, perform the maintenance and checking operations described in this manual at regular intervals. In the event that any parts 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. •Under no circumstances should you e
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Set Up n MOUNTING ENGINE n CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE •Put the engine onto the clutch side end of 1. Remove the air cleaner cover. the driveshaft assembly, making the fuel tank and the cutter head come to the same side. Attach the engine firmly with the 4 screw provided. 2.Connect the end of the throttle wire to the joint on the top of the carburetor. n INSTALLING HANDLE • Mount the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it at your best operating position. NOTE •When installing the cleaner cover, make
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Set Up n PUTTING ON WAIST PAD (BC4401DW only) •Warp the waist pad around the shaft tube and the throttle wire. n INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD 1.While locking the gear shaft by inserting the attached bar into the upper holder and the gear box, loosen and remove the hexagon bolt(left-handed) 2. Fit the spacer attached to the head assembly between the upper and lower holders. Then screw in the cutting head to the gear shaft over the holders. Hand- tighten it securely. 10
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Fuel •Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage WARNING sealing rings, fuel lines or fuel tank of the engine. • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or n HOW TO MIX FUEL sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the 1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and engine and allow it cool before oil to be mixed. refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare 2.Put some of the gasoline into a clean, ground for fueling and move at least approved fuel container. 3m(10ft) away from the fu
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Operation 4. Shift the ignition switch to the START WARNING position. • Keep bystanders and animals at least 50 feet (15m) away from the operating point. If you are approached, immediately stop the engine. n STARTING ENGINE 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.Pump the primer until fuel flows out in the clear tube. 5. Pull the starter rope. 3.Move the choke lever up
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Operation n ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED NOTE 1.When the engine tends stop frequently at • Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning idling mode, turn the adjusting screw it by releasing the knob. Such actions can clockwise. cause starter failures. 2. When the cutting head keeps rotating after releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting 6.When the engine has started, move the screw counter-clockwise. choke lever gradually downward to open the choke. 7.Allow the engine to warm up for a half minute b
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Operation growth. The rate of cutting motion will depend on the material being cut. Heavy growth will require slower action than will light growth. 5. Never swing the unit so hard as you are in danger of losing your balance or control of the unit. 6.Try to control the cutting motion with the hip rather than placing the full workload on the arm and hands. 7.Take precautions to avoid wire, grass and dead, dry, long-stem weeds from wrapping around the head shaft. Such materials can stall the head a
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Optional Blade Usage Saw blade 8-teeth blade 4-teeth blade Nylon line OPT1 head CUTTER APPLICATION 6298-11313 6298-15343 6298-14343 PT104 PT100 CHART 10” 10” 10” 4” 6” BC3401DL BC4401DW Under growth Heavy weeds Light weeds Grass n CHOOSE THE BLADE Choose a suitable recommended cutting attachment according to the object to be cut. (OPT1) • When replacing blade always be sure to use products which have been certified by RedMax. WARNING • When sharpening, removing, or reattaching the blade, be
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Optional Blade Usage OPT3 IMPORTANT Change to the debris guard which is suitable for the metal blade. (OPT3) (1) Bolt : 3540-24130 x 2 pieces (2) Spring washer : 0290-20615 x 2 pieces (3) Clamp : 3541-24121 (4) Guard : 3541-24112 (5) Guard ass’y : 3541-24001 130~174 in-lbs TIGHTENING TORQUE: (14.7~19.6 N.m.) OPT4 IMPORTANT Change the loop handle to the J-handle for safe operation. (OPT4) (1) Bracket : 3532-14102 (2) J-handle : 6367-14200 FOR BC3401DL n STARTING ENGINE Please refer to P.12 n STA
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Optional Blade Usage depth according to the condition of object. WARNING • If the grass or other object gets caught in the blade, or if the unit starts to shake or vibrate, turn off the engine and check the whole unit. Change the blade if it has been damaged. • Turn off the engine and make sure the blade has completely stop before checking the blade, and removing any object got caught in. n OPERATION OPT7 1. Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the bolt has no fault, and no abrasion. 2
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Optional Blade Usage WARNING n CONTROLLING BLADE BOUNCE • Kick out can cause serious personal injury. Carefully study this section. It is important that you understand what causes kick out, how you can reduce the chance of kick out and how you can remain in control of the unit if kick out does occur. 1. What causes kick out: • Kick out can occur when the moving blade contacts an object that it cannot cut. This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or ”bounce” aw
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Optional Blade Usage 3. How you can maintain the best control: a. Keep a good, firm grip on the unit with both hands. A firm grip can help neutralize bounce. Keep your right and left hands completely around the respective handles. b. Keep both feet spread apart in a comfortable stance and yet braced for the possibility that the unit could bounce. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance. OPT9 n MAINTENANCE BLADE • Check the blade and the fasteners for looseness, cracking, or bending. • Ch
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Maintenance 5.Hook each end of the line in the slot on WARNING the edge of the spool, and then put the • Always be sure to stop the engine before ends through the eyelets on the housing. inspecting the brushcutter for problems Make sure that the spring and the washers or performing maintenance. are in place. •Never alter the brushcutter 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 RedM
