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848D3G93A0 (312) OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL HEDGE-TRIMMERS HTZ2400 CHTZ2400 Thank you for purchasing a RedMax WARNING product. Before using our hedge-trimmers, The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State please read this manual carefully to of California to cause cancer, birth understand the proper use of your unit.
SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a 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. ■...
WARNING Never modify your machine. We won't warrant the machine, if you use the remodeled hedge-trimmer or you don't observe the proper usage written in the manual. 6 ...
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. KOMATSU ZENOAH CO. Use RedMax 50:1 Oil ! 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.
5. For safe operation 8 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 the product.
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5. For safe operation 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.
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5. For safe operation 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.
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5. For safe operation WARNING 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.
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3. When replacing the cutting attachment or any other part, or when replacing the oil or any lubricant, always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which have been certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax product.
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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...
3m (10ft) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. • The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If RedMax oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle engine use.
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6. Fuel again for at least one minute. As some oils may be difficult to agitate depending on oil ingredients, sufficient agitation is necessary for the engine to last long. Be careful that, if the agitation is insufficient, there is an increased danger of early piston seizing due to abnormally lean mixture.
7. Operation [HTZ2400] [CHTZ2400] 16 ■ STARTING ENGINE WARNING 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.
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IMPORTANT RUNNING IN THE ENGINE • During the first 20 working hours, do not use the hedge-trimmer at maximum power for long periods. ■ ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED • Before adjusting the carburetor, clean the air filter and warm up the engine.
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• Do not allow anyone to stay close to the hedge-trimmer while working or while adjusting the carburetor. ■ HOW TO USE HANDLE (CHTZ2400 only) To reduce fatigue when trimming hadges, the handle can be swivelled through 90° to the left or right. (OP7, OP8).
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Vertical cut: • With the single-sided blade hedge-trimmer, model HTZ2400 always cut from the bottom up (OP9). With the 2-sided blade model CHTZ2400 use an arcing cut from the bottom upwards, then downwards to use both sides of the blades (OP10).
8. Maintenance ■ MAINTENANCE CHART system/compornent fuel leaks, fuel spillage fuel tank, air filter, fuel filter idle adjusting screw spark plug cylinder fins, intake air cooling vent clean muffler, spark arrester, cylinder exhaust port clean throttle lever, ignition switch cutting parts gear case screws/nuts/bolts blade guard...
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Clean the spark plug and check that the plug gap is in the correct range. For a replacement plug, use the correct type specified by RedMax. (MA3) • REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A NGK CMR7A. IMPORTANT •...
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• 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 hedge-trimmer. The engine can...
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8. Maintenance ■ BLADES Oil blades each gas tank filling (MA5). WARNING • 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°...
(exhaust port) ➞ carbon is built-up air cleaner cylinder fin, fan cover When your unit seems to need further service, please consult with our RedMax service shop in your area. 24 • Oil the blade to prevent rust.
(7) years after the machine is discontinued. It is also possible that some parts may be available even after the limit of seven (7) years.] APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS : 40100101 and up HEDGE-TRIMMERS HTZ2400 CHTZ2400 December 2003 25 ...
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11. Parts list Fig.1 CUTTING UNIT HTZ2400 (S/N 40100101 and up) HTZ2400-L (S/N 40100101 and up) 26 ...
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11. Parts list Fig.3 ENGINE UNIT HTZ2400/CHTZ2400 (S/N 40100101 and up) HTZ2400-L/CHTZ2400-L (S/N 40100101 and up) 30 ...
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Fig.3 ENGINE UNIT HTZ2400/CHTZ2400 HTZ2400-L/CHTZ2400-L (S/N 40100101 and up) Key# Part Number Description T1551-12110 CYLINDER 848F0112B0 GASKET, base 4820-12130 BOLT TORX M5XL22 T27 848F0014A2 INSULATOR T1551-13121 GASKET, insu T1551-13131 GASKET, carb T4950-52001 BOLT TORX M5xL20 T27 T1551-16110 COVER, tr T1551-16142...
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 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.
ZENOAH AMERICA INC. AT (770)-381-5147. IMPORTANT: YOU WILL RECEIVE A WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AT TIME OF PURCHASE.PLEASE FILL OUT THE CARD AND SEND IT TO RedMax / KOMATSU ZENOA AMERICA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS.BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
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Telles sont les limites de la garantie. Le coût du transport de l'unité jusqu'au revendeur RedMax et depuis celui-ci sera à la charge de l'acheteur. L'acheteur ne supportera pas le coût de main d'oeuvre du diagnostic qui amène à la conclusion qu'une pièce garantie est défectueuse, si ce diagnostic est effectué...