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BCZ3050S/T/SW
848-JCS-93A0 (908)
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OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
BRUSHCUTTERS
BCZ3050S BCZ3050SW
BCZ3050T
BCZ3050S
BCZ3050T
BCZ3050SW
Use as a trimmer only
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.
WARNING
For BCZ3050T:
This trimmer is designed for use
as a trimmer only.
Me
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 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 s
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 1. Parts location BCZ3050S BCZ3050SW 15 BCZ3050T 14 3 17 3 2 13 U 10 2 5 S 4 4 1 12 5 1. Loop handle 11 2. Suspention point 16 3. Stop switch 4. Throttle cable 5. Throttle trigger 6. Shaft tube 6 6 7. Cutting attachment guard 8. Cutting line head 9. Gear case 10. Spark arrester 9 9 18 11. Starter knob 8 8 7 7 12. Fuel tank 7 13. Primer 14. Choke lever 15. Air cleaner cover 16. Handle 17. Hip pad 18. Metal blade 2. Specifications ■ BCZ3050S/BCZ3050T/BCZ3050SW Overall size (L x W x H
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15m (50ft) BCZ3050S/T/SW 3. Warning labels on the machine ()()()()()( ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (1) Read owner's 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 order ne
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 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 U d: Face filter mask in dusty conditions to fatal injury to the operater or others. It S reduce the risk of injury associated with is extremely important that you read
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 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. 11.Never to touch the muffler, spark plug, WARNING other metallic parts of the engine or engine cover while the engine is in Make sure the throttle is at id
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 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, U 2. When hand-carrying the product, cover especially the muffler, air intakes and air S over the cutting part, lift up the product and filters
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 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 for use with the RedMax product. 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 a
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 6. Set up ■ INSTALLING LINE HEAD (SE4) IMPORTANT 1. While locking the gear shaft, by SE4 inserting the supplied tool into the Tighten the screws gradually by turns. upper holder on the gear box, loosen and remove the hexagon nut(left- ■ INSTALLING HANDLE U SE1 handed) • Mount the handle to the shaft tube and S 2. Fit the line head assembly to the gear clamp it at a location that is comfortable shaft over the holders. Hand-tighten it to you. (SE1) securely. (1) (1) About 19 inches
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 7. Fuel ■ 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 flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and rating lower than 89 are not covered by the RedMax Two- 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 starting the e
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 7. Fuel 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. U • Gasoline/Oil mixture Storage Recommendations 3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit. At that time, be S Store your gasoline or gasoline/oil mixture in a cool dry area in sure to sufficiently agitate the mixed gasoline in the a tightly sea
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 8. Operation ■ STARTING ENGINE 6. Move the choke lever downward to open the choke. And restart engine. (OP2) WARNING 7. Allow the engine to warm up for several The cutting head will start rotating minutes before starting operation. upon the engine starts. NOTE 1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and 1. When restarting the engine clear of surrounding objects as it will immediately after stopping it, leave the start rotating upon starting of t
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 8. Operation ■ CUTTING WORK (LINE HEAD USAGE) WARNING 1. Always wear eye protection such as U safety goggles. Never lean over the S rotating cutting head. Rocks or other debris could be thrown into eyes and face and cause serious personal injury. 2. Keep the cutting attachment guard in place at all times when the unit is operated. TRIMMING GRASS AND WEEDS • Always remember that the TIP of the line does cutting. You will achieve better results by not crowding the line into the cutt
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 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. ■ 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 ✔ fuel tank, air filter, fuel filter inspect/clean ✔✔ replace, if necessary see ■ADJUSTING replace carburetor idle adjusting screw ✔ IDLING SPEED (p.12)
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 9. Maintenance Twist and load installation (MA1-c) MA1-c WARNING 1. Align notch on bump knob with either insert arrow. • Make sure that the engine has 2. Insert the two ends of a 20 feet piece of stopped and is cool before trimmer line into each eyelet. Pushing performing any service to the U line into the channel of the spool machine. Contact with moving S approximately 2 inches. cutting head or hot muffler may 3. Hold housing of trimmer head and turn result in a personal injury.
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 9. Maintenance ■ MUFFLER that this in turn could cause the engine to catch on fire. Always make sure that the muffler is clean WARNING and free of wood chips, leaves, and • Inspect periodically, the muffler for other waste before use. loose fasteners, any damage or • Check the intake air cooling vent and corrosion. If any sign of exhaust the area around the cylinder cooling leakage is found, stop using the fins after every 25 hours of use for machine and have it repaired blockage,
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 12. Optional blade usage (for BCZ3050S/SW only) WARNING WARNING •When sharpening, removing, or reattaching the blade, be sure to wear thick, sturdy gloves and use only proper tools [ BCZ3050T ] and equipment to prevent injury. U S This trimmer is designed for use as ■ CHOOSE THE BLADE a trimmer only. Choose a suitable recommended cutting attachment according to the object to be cut. (OPT3) Metal blades should never be used • When replacing blade always be sure to use products whic
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 12. Optional blade usage (for BCZ3050S/SW only) ■ STARTING THE ENGINE •Make sure that the blade is not bent, Please refer 5.For safe operation (P.6), warped, cracked, broken or 8.Operation (P.12). 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 OPT9 the cutting attachment could rotate unit on your right side. Ad
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 12. Optional blade usage (for BCZ3050S/SW only) d. Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade ■ MAINTENANCE increase the chance of blade thrust. BLADE e. Avoid feeding the blade too rapidly. • Check the blade and the fasteners for looseness, cracking, or The blade can bounce away from bending. material being cut if the blade is fed • Check the cutting edges and reform with a flat file. U faster than its cutting capability. S f. Cut only from your right to your left. OPT10 g. Keep your path
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BCZ3050S/T/SW 13. Troubleshooting guide Case 1. Starting failure CHECK PROBABLE CAUSES ACTION fuel tank ➞ incorrect fuel ➞ drain it and with correct fuel fuel filter ➞ fuel filter is clogged ➞ clean carburetor adjustment screw ➞ out of normal range ➞ adjust to normal range sparking (no spark) ➞ spark plug is fouled/wet ➞ clean/dry ➞ plug gap is incorrect ➞ correct (GAP: 0.9 – 1.0 mm) spark plug ➞ disconnected ➞ retighten Case 2. Engine starts but does not keep running/Hard re-starting. CHECK PR
