RedMax CHT2300B manual

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    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 HEDGE-TRIMMERS HT2300A HT2300L CHT2300B CHT2300L  Thank you for purchasing a RedMax product. Before using our hedge-trimmers, please read this manual carefully to un[...]

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    Read this manual carefully to understand all safety precautions, controls, proper operation and maintenance of your RedMax hedge- trimmers. 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 bod[...]

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    CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING WARNINGS CONSIDERING HANDLING OF FUEL THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE AVO[...]

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    ❲ 2 ❳ ■ IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER • This product has been designed for use in trimming leaves and branches from trees and hedges, 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 s[...]

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    Safety Precautions ■ WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING • When using your hedge-trimmer, 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 hedge- trimmer. • When using your h[...]

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    ❲ 4 ❳ Safety Precautions ■ THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER • Before beginning work, look around carefully to get a feel for the shape of the land, the trees, or hedges to be trimmed, 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 [...]

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    • Never touch the spark plug or plug cord while the engine is in operation. Doing so may result in being subjected to an electrical shock. • Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or other metallic parts of the engine while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. These metallic parts reach high temperatures durin[...]

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    Safety Precautions ❲ 6 ❳ ■ NOTES ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER • In order to maintain your hedge-trimmer 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 [...]

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    Set up ■ HT2300A/HT2300L 1. Join the engine unit to the clutch housing of the cutter unit, with the fuel tank on the blade side. 2. Align the mounting holes and tighten the engine securely with the 3 screws. 3. Remove the right handle mounting screw, nut, and washer casually attached on the blade beam. 4. Set the right handle on the beam making t[...]

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    ❲ 8 ❳ ■ CHT2300B/CHT2300L 1. Attach the engine to the clutch housing of the cutter unit. Casually fix the front 2 points with the screws(.55" long)(15mm long). 2. After connecting the ground wire, install the rear handle to the clutch housing with the screw(2" long)(50mm long) and the nut. 3. Put the screw(1.6" long)(40mm long)[...]

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    ❲ 9 ❳ • 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 f[...]

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    ❲ 10 ❳ ■ STARTING ENGINE • Keep the blades clear of the surrounding as they will start moving upon starting of the engine. 1. When first starting up after putting fuel into the machine, push the priming pump until fuel runs out in the clear tube. Then close the choke. Choking may not be necessary when re-starting right after stopping the en[...]

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    Operation ■ ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED 1. When the engine tends to stop frequently at idling mode, turn the idle set screw clock-wise. 2.When the cutting blades keep moving after releasing the throttle trigger, turn the idle set screw counter-clockwise. • Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed. NOTE ■ HOW TO USE • This machine is [...]

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    ❲ 12 ❳ Maintenance • Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the hedge-trimmer. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury. ■ DAILY INSPECTION • Check all the fasteners for loose or missing ones. • Brush off dirt on the blades and apply a light coating of oi[...]

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    overheated, and that this in turn could cause the hedge-trimmer to catch on fire. Always make sure that the muffler is clean and free of wood chips, leaves, and other waste before use. • Check the intake air cooling vent and the area around the cylinder cooling fins after every 25 hours of use for blockage, and remove any waste which has attached[...]

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    Storage ❲ 14 ❳ Maintenance ■ PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE 1. Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver into the vent, and wipe away any carbon buildup. Wipe away any carbon buildup on the muffler exhaust vent at the same time. 2. Tighten all screws, bolts, and fittings. 3. Check to see if any oil or grease has worked[...]

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    ❲ 15 ❳ ■ HT2300A [ HT2300L ] Type ············································································· Reciprocating single-sided dual blades Blade size ····················································?[...]

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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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    Fig.1 CUTTER GROUP — HT2300A & HT2300L ❲ 18 ❳ Parts List[...]

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    Key# Description Part Number Note Fig.1 CUTTER GROUP — HT2300A & HT2300L 2300A 2300L Q’ty ❲ 19 ❳ Parts List 1 Right handle comp. 3883-12101 1 1 2 Washer 3883-12130 1 1 3A Reinforce 3880-11750 1 - 3B Reinforce 3885-11750 - 1 4A Guide plate 3883-11612 1 - 4B Guide plate 3927-11612 - 1 5A Upper blade 3880-11720 1 - 5B Upper blade 3927-1172[...]

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    Fig.2 ENGINE GROUP — HT2300A & HT2300L ❲ 20 ❳ Parts List[...]

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    Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Note 1 Cylinder 5602-12110 1 2 Gasket, base 5500-12213 1 3 Bolt, M5x22 1850-12130 2 4 Insulator 5500-13163 1 5 Gasket, insulator 5500-13121 1 6 Gasket, carb 5500-13131 1 7 Screw, M5x20 0263-90520 2 8 Muffler ass'y 5603-15100 1 9 • Muffler 5603-15110 1 10 • Spark arrester 1601-15120 1 11 Bolt, M5x50 01[...]

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    Fig.3 CUTTER GROUP — CHT2300B & CHT2300L ❲ 22 ❳ Parts List[...]

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    Fig.3 CUTTER GROUP — CHT2300B & CHT2300L ❲ 23 ❳ Parts List Key# Description Part Number Note 2300B 2300L Q’ty 1 Rear handle ass’y 6845-13100 1 1 2 • Screw, M4x10 3873-13180 1 1 3 • Plate 3873-13170 1 1 4 • Cable end 3873-13210 1 1 5 • Switch ass’y 6845-13130 1 1 6 • Throttle lever 3873-13221 1 1 7 • Snap ring 3873-13230 [...]

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    Fig.4 ENGINE GROUP — CHT2300B & CHT2300L ❲ 24 ❳ Parts List[...]

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    Fig.4 ENGINE GROUP — CHT2300B & CHT2300L ❲ 25 ❳ Parts List Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Note 1 Cylinder 5602-12110 1 2 Gasket, base 5500-12213 1 3 Bolt, M5x22 1850-12130 2 4 Insulator 5500-13163 1 5 Gasket, insulator 5500-13121 1 6 Gasket, carb 5500-13131 1 7 Screw, M5x20 0263-90520 2 8 Muffler ass'y 5603-15100 1 9 • Muff[...]

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    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[...]

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    EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY, 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 PARTS ARE: THE CARBURETOR[...]

  • Page 30

    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 [...]

  • Page 31

    Emission Control Label Made in Japan RedMax IMPORT ANT ENGINE INFORMA TION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EP A PH1 FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. ENGINE F AMIL Y : 1KZXS. 0254CD ; EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 22.5cc REFER T O OWNER’S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICA TIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. Made in Japan RedMax INFORMA TION IMPORT ANTE CONCERNANT LE MO T[...]

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