RedMax HE2601 manual

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    OWNER / OPERA T OR MANUAL T1078-93110(911)  The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING STICK EDGERS HE2601 Thank you for purchasing a RedMax product. Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the prope[...]

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    Read this manual carefully to understand all safety precautions, controls, proper operation and maintenance of your RedMax stick edgers. Failure to do so could result in serious injury . Instructions labeled as shown at left, concern critical steps or procedures which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily[...]

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    CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR STICK EDGER WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING WARNINGS CONSIDERING HANDLING OF FUEL THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE AVOID N[...]

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    ■ IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR STICK EDGER • This product has been designed for use in edging and it should never be used for any other purpose since doing so could result in unforeseen accidents and injuries occurring. • This product is equipped with extremely sharp blades, and when used improperly these blades can be[...]

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    Safety Precautions ■ WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING • When using your stick edger, always be sure to wear strong, durable, work clothing; shirts should be long-sleeved shirts and pants should be full-length pants reaching down to the ankles. • Always be sure to wear and helmet and face protector when using your stick edger. • When using your stick [...]

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    Safety Precautions ■ THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER • Before beginning work, look around carefully to get a feel for the shape of the land and whether or not there are any obstacles which might get in the way while working, and remove any obstacles which can be cleared away before beginning work. • The area within a perimeter o[...]

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    Safety Precautions ■ THINGS TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHEN USING YOUR STICK EDGER • When using your stick edger, grip the handles of the stick edger firmly with both hands, place your feet slightly apart (slightly further apart than the width of your shoulders) so that your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always be sure to maintain[...]

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    Safety Precautions ■ NOTES ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR STICK EDGER • In order to maintain your stick edger 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[...]

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    Set up 1.Insert the shaft tube into the clutch housing, then align the positioning holes and screw in the lock screw. Tighten the clamp bolts. 2.Insert the driveshaft into the clutch drum, then attach the gearbox to the shaft tube as aligning the positioning holes. Wipe out grease on the tube and the inside of the gearbox. Screw in the lock screw a[...]

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    Fuel • 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 stop before starting the engine. • The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formul[...]

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    Operation The RedMax stick edger Model HE2601 is 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. ■ ADJUSTING HANDLE POSITION • Loosen the handle bracket screws and re- position the handle to your best operat[...]

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    Operation 5. While pulling the throttle trigger with the little finger of your left hand, pull the starter rope. • Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter failures. 6. When the engine has started, move the choke lever gradually downward to open the choke. 7. Allow the engine to warm [...]

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    How to use 1. A l w a y s 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 [...]

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    ■ BE SURE TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER Item to be checked Response 1 Edging mechanism • See if attachment is loose • Tighten screws and bolts • Check if edges of blades are dull • Sharpen or replace blades 2 Throttle • Stiff and difficult to move • Repair or replace 3 Throttle wire • Too loose, too tight • [...]

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    Maintenance • Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the stick edger. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury. ■ AIR FILTER • The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Monthly check and clean the filter element in warm, soapy water as req[...]

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    Maintenance ■ GEAR CASE • The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose, lithium-based grease in the gear case. At every 20 hours of use, supply the gear case with new grease. • When removing and installing the cutter holder(a), use care not to allow any dirt and dust entering in to the gear case. ■ INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT • Never to[...]

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    Storage Old fuel left in the carburetor may cause starting failure. Before storing the unit, empty the fuel tank and drain the carburetor with the priming pump equipped on it. ❲ 15 ❳[...]

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    ❲ 16 ❳ Specifications Model........................................................................................... RedMax stick edger HE2601 Overall size(LxWxH)......................................................... 72.4x18.1x15.1(in) / 1.8x0.4x0.3(m) Dry weight .............................................................................[...]

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    Parts List NOTE : 1. Use KOMATSU ZENOAH genuine parts as specified in the parts list for repair and/or replacement. 2. KOMATSU ZENOAH does not warrant the machines, which have been damaged by the use of any parts other than those specified by the company. 3. When placing parts orders for repair and/or replacement, check if the model name and the se[...]

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    Parts List ❲ 18 ❳ Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT HE2601 (S/N 000000 and up)[...]

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    Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT HE2601 (S/N 000000 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 PIPE-COMP T3052-12100 1 2 SHAFT 3520-12212 1 3 GEARCASE-ASS’Y 6367-13000 1 4 • GEARCASE 6367-13110 1 5 • O-RING 6367-13150 1 6 • BEARING 06000-06201 1 7 • SEAL 3180-13141 1 8 • RING 04065-03212 1 9 • SHAFT 3541-13212 1 10 • GEAR 6367-13130 1 11 • [...]

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    Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT HE2601 (S/N 900101 and up) ❲ 20 ❳ Parts List[...]

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    ❲ 21 ❳ Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT HE2601 (S/N 900101 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 CYLINDER 5911-12110 1 2 GASKET, base 5500-12212 1 3 BOLT 1850-12130 2 4 INSULATOR 1920-13162 1 5 GASKET, insulator 5500-13121 1 6 GASKET, carburetor 5500-13131 1 7 SCREW 0263-90520 2 8 MUFFLER ASS'Y 5850-15100 1 9 • ARRESTER 1601-15120 1 10 BOLT [...]

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    The California Air Resources Board and KOMATSU ZENOAH are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. KOMATSU ZENOAH must warrant the emission control system on[...]

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    EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL HE2601, UNIT, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (THE COMPANY), THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY PART OR PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP. EMISSION-RELATED[...]

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    KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093  © Printed in Japan[...]