Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BC4401DW RedMax
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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 BRUSHCUTTERS T1196-93110(112) BC3401DL BC4401DW Thank you for purchasing a RedMax product.
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 .
CONTENTS Safety Precautions······················································································.
❲ 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.
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.
❲ 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.
■ 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.
❲ 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.
■ MOUNTING ENGINE • Put the engine onto the clutch side end of the driveshaft assembly, making the fuel tank and the cutter head come to the same side. Attach the engine firmly with the 4 screw provided. ■ INSTALLING HANDLE • Mount the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it at your best operating position.
■ PUTTING ON WAIST PAD (BC4401DW only) • Warp the waist pad around the shaft tube and the throttle wire. ■ INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD 1. While locking the gear shaft by inserting the attached bar into the upper holder and the gear box, loosen and remove the hexagon bolt(left-handed) 2.
• 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.
4. Shift the ignition switch to the START position. 5. Pull the starter rope. • 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.
• 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 up for a half minute before starting operation.
❲ 14 ❳ Operation 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 are in danger of losing your balance or control of the unit.
Under growth Heavy weeds Light weeds Grass BC3401DL BC4401DW 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 object to be cut.
❲ 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.
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.
■ 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.
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.
❲ 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.
• 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.
❲ 23 ❳ Storage • Aged fuel is one of major causes of engine starting failure. Before storing the unit, empty the fuel tank and run the engine until it uses all the fuel left in the fuel line and the carburetor. Store the unit indoor taking necessary measures for rust prevention.
❲ 24 ❳ Specifications ■ BC3401DL Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································· 67.
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.
Parts List ❲ 26 ❳ Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT BC3401DL (S/N 200101 and up).
Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT BC3401DL (S/N 200101 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 .
Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT BC3401DL (S/N 200101 and up) ❲ 28 ❳ Parts List.
❲ 29 ❳ Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT BC3401DL (S/N 200101 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 CYLINDER T1151-12110 1 2 BOLT 1850-12130 4 3 GASKET, base 4500-13120 1 4 CRANKCASE COMP.
Parts List ❲ 30 ❳ Fig.3 DRIVE UNIT BC4401DW (S/N 200101 and up).
Fig.3 DRIVE UNIT BC4401DW (S/N 200101 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 .
Fig.4 ENGINE UNIT BC4401DW (S/N 200101 and up) ❲ 32 ❳ Parts List.
❲ 33 ❳ Fig.4 ENGINE UNIT BC4401DW (S/N 200101 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 CYLINDER 4500-12110 1 2 BOLT 1850-12130 4 3 GASKET, base 4500-13120 1 4 CRANKCASE COMP.
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.
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE 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.
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.
EMISSION CONTROL LABEL BC3401DL KOMA TSU ZENOAH CO. MADE IN JAP AN IMPORT ANT ENGINE INFORMA TION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS T O US EP A PH1 FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. ENGINE F AMIL Y : 1KZXS.0344UV ;EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 33.6cc REFER T O OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICA TIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
KOMA TSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093 © Printed in Japan.
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