RedMax BC3400DL manual

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING OWNER / OPERA T OR MANUAL BRUSHCUTTERS T1006-93110(010) BC2300DL BC2600DL BC3400DL BC4400DW  Thank you for purchasing a RedMax product. Before using our brushcutters, please read this manual [...]

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 . 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[...]

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 BRUSH[...]

❲ 4 ❳ ■ In order to ensure proper and safe operation of your brushcutter • 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. • Be sure to keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions aris[...]

Safety Precautions ■ Work gear and clothing • When using your brushcutter, 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 helmet and face protector when using your brushcutter. • When using your brushcutte[...]

❲ 6 ❳ Safety Precautions ■ Things to check before using your brushcutter • Before beginning work, look around carefully to get a feel for the shape of the land, grass to be trimmed, and whether or not there are any obstacles which might get in the way while working, and remove any obstacles before beginning work. • The area within a perim[...]

■ Things to be careful about when using your brushcutter • When using your brushcutter, grip the handles of the brushcutter 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 a steady, even pos[...]

❲ 8 ❳ Safety Precautions ■ 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 manu[...]

■ MOUNTING ENGINE (BC2300DL & BC2600DL) 1. Remove the clamp temporarily attached to the clutch housing. 2. Push the driveshaft toward the gearcase and rotate it by hand to check that the driveshaft is engaged with the gears. 3. Insert the shaft tube into the clutch housing until it bottoms. When difficult to engage, twist the engine slightly.[...]

■ CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES • Connect the switch wires between the engine and the main unit. Pair the wires of the same color. ■ PUTTING ON WAIST PAD (BC4400DW only) • Warp the waist pad around the shaft tube and the throttle wire. ❲ 10 ❳ Set up ■ INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD 1. While locking the gear shaft by inserting the attached bar into[...]

• 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[...]

❲ 12 ❳ • Keep bystanders and animals at least 50 feet (15m) away from the operating point. If you are approached, immediately stop the engine. ■ 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 prim[...]

Operation • The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so the cutting attachment begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started by putting the throttle into the start position. When starting the engine, place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place so as to ensure that neither the cutting [...]

❲ 14 ❳ Operation 2. Use full throttle when cutting. 3. You can avoid thrown debris by sweeping from your left to the right. 4. Use a slow, deliberate action to cut heavy 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[...]

Under growth Heavy weeds Light weeds Grass BC2300DL BC2600DL BC3400DL BC4400DW Saw blade 6298-11313 10” 6298-15343 10” 6298-14343 10” PT104 4” PT100 6” 8-teeth blade 4-teeth blade Nylon line head CUTTER APPLICATION CHART ❲ 15 ❳ Optional blade usage ■ CHOOSE THE BLADE Choose a suitable recommended cutting attachment according to the [...]

❲ 16 ❳ Optional blade usage 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.) Change the loop handle to the J-handle for[...]

Optional blade usage depth according to the condition of object. • 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, a[...]

■ 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 con[...]

Optional blade usage ❲ 19 ❳ OPT9 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[...]

❲ 20 ❳ Maintenance • Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the brushcutter for problems or performing maintenance. • 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 RedMax brushcutter. •[...]

• Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire. ■ SPARK ARRESTER • The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester to prevent red hot carbon from flying out of the exhaust outlet. Periodically inspect and clean as necessary with a wire brush. In the State of California it is required by law (Section 4442 of the Californi[...]

• If waste gets stuck and causes blockage around the intake air cooling vent or between the cylinder fins, it may cause the engine to overheat, and that in turn may cause mechanical failure on the part of the brushcutter. ■ PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE 1. Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver into the vent, and wip[...]

❲ 23 ❳ Specifications ■ BC2300DL Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································· 70.5x12.4x12.8(in) / 1790x315x325(mm) Dry weight w/o acc. ·······························································[...]

❲ 24 ❳ Specifications ■ BC3400DL Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································· 67.7x12.6x13.6(in) / 1720x320x345(mm) Dry weight w/o acc. ·······························································[...]

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[...]

Parts List ❲ 26 ❳ Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT BC2300DL & BC2600DL[...]

Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT BC2300DL & BC2600DL Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 HOUSING, ASS’Y 6460-11002 1 2 CUSHION 6470-31230 1 3 BRACKET (A) 6460-31210 1 4 BRACKET (B) 6460-31220 1 5 BOLT 01252-30514 1 6 BOLT 01252-30530 2 7 DRUM, clutch 6460-12111 1 8 SNAP, ring 04065-02812 1 9 BEARING 06004-06001 1 10 SNAP, ring 04064-01210 1 11 BOLT 6468[...]

Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT BC2300DL ❲ 28 ❳ Parts List[...]

❲ 29 ❳ Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT BC2300DL Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 CYLINDER 5580-12110 1 2 GASKET,base 5500-12212 1 3 BOLT 1850-12130 2 4 INSULATOR 5500-13162 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 –––––– ––––– – 10 ARRESTER 1601[...]

Fig.3 ENGINE UNIT BC2600DL ❲ 30 ❳ Parts List[...]

❲ 31 ❳ Fig.3 ENGINE UNIT BC2600DL 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 –––––– ––––– – 10 ARRESTER 1601[...]

Parts List ❲ 32 ❳ Fig.4 DRIVE UNIT BC3400DL (S/N 980101 and up)[...]

Fig.4 DRIVE UNIT BC3400DL (S/N 980101 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 HOUSING 4050-11110 1 2 CAP 4050-11150 1 3 JOINT 4050-11210 1 4 ABSORBER-F 4050-11250 1 5 ABSORBER-R 4050-11260 1 6 BOLT 01252-30530 4 7 BOLT 01252-30630 1 8 BOLT 01252-30510 1 9 DRUM,clutch 4050-11310 1 10 BEARING 06004-06202 1 11 SNAPRING 04065-03515 1 12 SNAPRI[...]

Fig.5 ENGINE UNIT BC3400DL (S/N 980101 and up) ❲ 34 ❳ Parts List[...]

❲ 35 ❳ Fig.5 ENGINE UNIT BC3400DL (S/N 980101 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 CYLINDER 4700-12110 1 2 BOLT 3310-12281 4 3 GASKET,base 4500-13120 1 4 CRANKCASE COMP. 4500-21100 1 5 • PIN 2629-21130 3 6 GASKET,case 4500-21140 1 7 BEARING 06030-06201 2 8 OIL SEAL 4810-21210 1 9 OIL SEAL 1650-21220 1 10 BOLT 01252-30530 4 11 SNAP[...]

Parts List ❲ 36 ❳ Fig.6 DRIVE UNIT BC4400DW (S/N 980101 and up)[...]

Fig.6 DRIVE UNIT BC4400DW (S/N 980101 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 HOUSING 4050-11110 1 2 CAP 4050-11150 1 3 JOINT 4050-11210 1 4 ABSORBER-F 4050-11250 1 5 ABSORBER-R 4050-11260 1 6 BOLT 01252-30530 4 7 BOLT 01252-30630 1 8 BOLT 01252-30510 1 9 DRUM,clutch 4050-11310 1 10 BEARING 06004-06202 1 11 SNAPRING 04065-03515 1 12 SNAPRI[...]

Fig.7 ENGINE UNIT BC4400DW (S/N 980101 and up) ❲ 38 ❳ Parts List[...]

❲ 39 ❳ Fig.7 ENGINE UNIT BC4400DW (S/N 980101 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 CYLINDER 4500-12110 1 2 BOLT 3310-12281 4 3 GASKET,base 4500-13120 1 4 CRANKCASE COMP. 4500-21100 1 5 • PIN 2629-21130 3 6 GASKET,case 4500-21140 1 7 BEARING 06030-06201 2 8 OIL SEAL 4810-21210 1 9 OIL SEAL 1650-21220 1 10 BOLT 01252-30530 4 11 SNAP[...]

THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S STRINGENT ANTI-SMOG STANDARDS. KOMATSU ZENOAH Co[...]

EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL BC2300DL, BC2600DL, BC3400DL OR BC4400DW 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[...]

Pièces en rapport avec les émissions de gaz d'échappement : KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC., par l'intermédiaire de n'importe quel revendeur RedMax, réparera gratuitement ou remplacera gratuitement pour l'acheteur initial et chaque acheteur successif toute(s) pièce(s) se révélant de constitution et/ou de montage défectueux [...]

EMISSION CONTROL LABEL BC2300DL Made in Japan RedMax IMPORT ANT ENGINE INFORMA TION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS T O US EP A PH1 AND 1995-1998 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULA TIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES. ENGINE F AMIL Y : TKZ025UB24RA ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 22.5cc REFER T O OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICA TIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. Made in Japan RedMax I[...]

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