Zenoah CHT2301, HT2301 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 HEDGE-TRIMMERS HT2301 CHT2301  Thank you for purchasing a RedMax product. Before using our hedge-trimmers, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper[...]

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SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a symbol concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail. ■ WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL This mark indicates i[...]

1. Parts location ❲ 4 ❳ 1. Right handle 2. Fuel tank 3. Starter 4. Left handle 5. Throttle lever 6. Ignition switch 7. Throttle Cable 8. Muffler 9. Blade 10. Front handle 11. Rear handle 12. Air filter[...]

2. Specifications Engine Type ······················································································ Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Model ························································[...]

❲ 6 ❳ (1) Read owner's manual before operating this machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. 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 new labels and affix them in the required location(s). Never modify your machine. We won't wa[...]

For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make a mistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP (b) The direction to close the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER (c) The direction to open the choke Position: AIR CLEAN[...]

❲ 8 ❳ 5. For safe operation 1 . Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and follow all safety and operating instructions. 2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased th[...]

b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the working area. c. During rain storms, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any other times when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use the product. ■ WO[...]

❲ 10 ❳ ■ BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15m) of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter. If necessary yellow warning rope, warning signs should be placed around the perimeter of the area. When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more [...]

Never place the throttle into the high speed position when starting the engine. 3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attachment stops rotating when the throttle is moved fully back to its original position. If it continues to rotate even after the throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the engine and take the unit[...]

❲ 12 ❳ • IF SOMEONE COMES 1. Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep pets and children away from the area. Be careful if you are approached. Injury may result from flying debris. 2. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you while working, always be sure to turn off the engine before turning around. ■ MAIN[...]

5. For safe operation ■ HANDLING FUEL 1. The engine of the RedMax product is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or refill the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire which might ig[...]

❲ 14 ❳ • 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[...]

container to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other containers. 6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification. ■ FUELING THE UNIT 1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a dustless place. 2 . Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity. 3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillag[...]

❲ 16 ❳ ■ STARTING ENGINE The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts. 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 . Push the primer pump several times until overflown fuel flows out in the clear tube. 3 .[...]

7. Operation 1 . When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, leave the choke open. 2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to start after several attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug and dry it. ■ STOPPING ENGINE (OP2) 1. Release the thrott[...]

• Weather conditions and altitude may effect carburation. • Do not allow anyone to stay close to the hedge-trimmer while working or while adjusting the carburetor. ■ HOW TO USE HANDLE (CHT2301 only) To reduce fatigue when trimming hedges, the handle can be swivelled through 90° to the left or right. (OP6, OP7). Do not press the throttle duri[...]

7. Operation OP8 OP10 OP11 OP9 ❲ 19 ❳ HEDGE TRIMMING TECHNIQUES Trim sides of a hedge first, and then the top. Vertical cut: • With the single-sided blade hedge-trimmer, model HT2301 always cut from the bottom up (OP8). With the 2-sided blade model CHT2301 use an arcing cut from the bottom upwards, then downwards to use both sides of the blad[...]

❲ 20 ❳ 8. Maintenance 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.17) if necessary clea[...]

• Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine. 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. Check and clean the filter element in warm, soapy water as required. Dry completely be[...]

❲ 22 ❳ ■ MUFFLER • Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, stop using the machine and have it repaired immediately. • Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire. ■ INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT • Never touch the cylinder, muffler, or s[...]

8. Maintenance ■ BLADES Oil blades each gas tank filling (MA5). • Make sure that the blade bolts are well tightened. • The blade assembly is designed to automatically compensate for any play between the blades. ■ SHARPENING (MA6) Always keep the file or sharpener at an angle of 45° to the blade, and: • Always grind in the direction of th[...]

10. T roubleshooting 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 i[...]

1 1. Parts list ❲ 25 ❳ 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[...]

1 1. Parts list ❲ 26 ❳ Fig.1 CUTTING UNIT HT2301 (S/N 100101 and up)[...]

Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 SCREW 3960067 5 2 HANDLE 58040143 1 3 NUT 3980014 4 4 PLATE 58040057 2 5 SWITCH GUARD 2317013 1 6 CLUTCH DRUM 58040238 1 7 DRIVE GEAR 58040239 1 9 THROTTLE LEVER 58040084 1 10 SPRING 58040136 1 11 SCREW 3960082B 16 14 REAR HANDLE 58040201 1 15 LEVER 58040085 1 16 SWITCH 2317021 1 17 CABLE 58040207 1 18 THROT[...]

Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT HT2301 (S/N 100101 and up) ❲ 28 ❳ 1 1. Parts list[...]

❲ 29 ❳ Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT HT2301 (S/N 100101 and up) 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 T1146-15110 1 11 Bolt, M5x50 01252-3[...]

1 1. Parts list ❲ 30 ❳ Fig.3 CUTTING UNIT CHT2301 (S/N 100101 and up)[...]

Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 SCREW 3960067 7 2 FRONT HANDLE 58040185A 1 3 NUT 3980014 4 4 PLATE 58040057 2 5 SWITCH GUARD 2317013 1 6 CLUTCH DRUM 58040238 1 7 DRIVE GEAR 58040239 1 8 SPRING 58040080 2 9 THROTTLE LEVER 58040084 1 10 SPRING 58040136 1 11 SCREW 3960057 2 12 SCREW 3960073 5 13 CAP 61040071 1 14 HANDLE 58040181 1 15 LEVER 58[...]

Fig.4 ENGINE UNIT CHT2301 (S/N 100101 and up) ❲ 32 ❳ 1 1. Parts list[...]

❲ 33 ❳ Fig.4 ENGINE UNIT CHT2301 (S/N 100101 and up) 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 T1155-15110 1 11 Bolt, M5x50 01252-[...]

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[...]

 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 CARBUR[...]

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 [...]