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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 PORT ABLE GAS DRILL 6325-93110 (003) EDG2300 Thank you for purchasing a RedMax product. Before using our portable gas drill, 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 portable gas drill. 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 [...]
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CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................. 4 IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR PORTABLE GAS DRILL WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING WARNINGS CONSIDERING HANDLING OF FUEL THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE GAS DRILL THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE AVOID[...]
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■ In order to ensure proper and safe operation of your portable gas drill • 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 arise. [...]
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Safety Precautions ■ Work gear and clothing • When using your portable gas drill, 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 portable gas drill. • When usi[...]
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❲ 6 ❳ Safety Precautions ■ Things to check before using your portable gas drill • 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 wi[...]
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■ Things to be careful about when using your portable gas drill • When using your portable gas drill, grip the handles of the portable gas drill 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 mainta[...]
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❲ 8 ❳ Safety Precautions ■ Notes on care and maintenance of your portable gas drill • In order to maintain your portable gas drill 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 describe[...]
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Parts Location & Specifications Setup 1 . Attach the grip and the drill chuck to the power unit securely by hand. 2 . Insert the drill into the chuck, and tighten firmly. MODEL EDG2300 Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) (in) 14.3x12.1x9.1 (357x302x227) Dry Weight (lbs) 10.6 (5.3kg) Transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch and reduction gears Reduction[...]
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• 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 formulated [...]
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Operation • The throttle lock makes starting easier. Always use it when starting the engine. 5 . While firmly holding the auger as illustrated, vigorously pull the starter rope. 6. When engine has ignited first, open the choke (move the choke lever backward), pull the starter rope again and the engine will start. • Keep the drill clear of every[...]
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Operation ■ Stopping Engine • Release the throttle lever and press on the red button until the engine comes to a complete stop. ■ Boring operation • Keep the engine running at full throttle during operation. • Keep the drill going straight. Tilted boring can cause the drill to bend. • Avoid touching the spark plug lead during operation.[...]
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❲ 13 ❳ Maintenance • Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your unit, make sure that engine has stopped and is cool. Disconnect the spark plug terminal to avoid accidental engine starts. ■ Daily Inspection • Remove grass or dust, from the entire body. • Check that all nuts and screws are securely tightened, and no parts are missing. [...]
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❲ 14 ❳ Storage ■ Before Long-term Storage • Drain fuel tank and run engine out until all fuel in the carburetor is used up. • Remove the spark plug and drop a spoonful 2 cycle oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine several times and replace the plug. Pull starter until compression is felt. • Brush off dirt from the drill surface and ap[...]
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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 : EDG2300 ❲ 16 ❳ Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT and T OOLS (S/N 901 1 12 and up)[...]
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EDG2300 Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT and T OOLS (S/N 901 1 12 and up) Key# Part Number Description Q'ty 1 3871-21100 Right handle comp. 1 2 3871-21120 • Grip 1 3 3871-21320 Stay 1 4 3545-14240 Bolt 1 5 01641-21423 Washer 1 6 3524-14400 Lever, Throttle 1 7 0280-10504 Nut 1 8 01601-20513 Washer 1 9 0263-30516 Screw 2 10 0280-10504 Nut 2 11 3872-21510 Brac[...]
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Parts List : EDG2300 ❲ 18 ❳ Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT (S/N 901 1 12 and up)[...]
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EDG2300 Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT (S/N 901 1 12 and up) Key# Part Number Description Q'ty 1 5602-12110 CYLINDER 1 2 5500-12212 GASKET, base 1 3 1850-12130 BOLT M5x12 2 4 5500-13162 INSULATOR 1 5 5500-13121 GASKET, INSULATOR 1 6 5500-13131 GASKET, CARB 1 7 0263-90520 SCREW M5x20 2 8 5602-15100 MUFFLER ASSY 1 9 5602-15110 • MUFFLER 1 10 1601-15120 •[...]
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KOMA TSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093 RedMax ® PORT ABLE GAS DRILL MODEL EDG2300 2-YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY For two (2) years [1 year if used commercially] from the date of original purchase of the model EDG2300 unit, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (the “Company”), through any RedMax ® dealer, wil[...]
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Débroussailleuse à deux lames réciproques Modèle EDG2300 Garantie limitée à 2 ans Par l'intermédiaire de n'importe quel revendeur RedMax, réparera gratuitement ou remplacera gratuitement pour l'acheteur initial toute(s) pièce (s) se révélant de constitution et/ou de montage défectueux pendant deux (2) ans en cas d’utili[...]
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KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093 © Printed in Japan[...]