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RedMax BC2300DL Owner's/Operator's Manual

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OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
BC2300DL
DRIVE UNIT 500000000 and up
BC2600DL
DRIVE UNIT 500000000 and up
BC3400DL
DRIVE UNIT 980101 and up
BC4400DW
DRIVE UNIT 980101 and up
BRUSHCUTTERS
BC2300DL
BC2600DL
BC3400DL
BC4400DW
Thank you for purchasing a RedMax
product.
Before using our brushcutters, please
read this manual carefully to understand
the proper use of your unit.
ENGINE UNIT 990639 and up
ENGINE UNIT 978729 and up
ENGINE UNIT 980101 and up
ENGINE UNIT 980101 and up
T1006-93110(010)

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  • Page 1 BC3400DL DRIVE UNIT 980101 and up BC4400DW DRIVE UNIT 980101 and up T1006-93110(010) Thank you for purchasing a RedMax product. Before using our brushcutters, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit. ENGINE UNIT 990639 and up...

  • Page 2: Safety First

    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. Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TRANSPORTING THE UNIT MAINTENANCE ························································································· 20 REFILLING TRIMMING LINE AIR FILTER FUEL FILTER SPARK PLUG MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTER GEAR CASE STORAGE ·································································································· 22 SPECIFICATIONS ······················································································ 23 PARTS LIST BC2300DL·························································································································· 26. 28 BC2600DL·························································································································· 26. 30 BC3400DL·························································································································· 32. 34 BC4400DW ························································································································ 36. 38 CONTENTS...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions 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. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • Page 5: Work Gear And Clothing

    Warnings considering handling of fuel • The engine of the RedMax® brushcutter is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline. This fuel is highly flammable and you should...

  • Page 6: Things To Check Before Using Your Brushcutter

    15 feet (5m) or less around the brushcutter before starting the engine. • The RedMax brushcutter is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism which causes the cutting blades to begin to rotate as soon as the engine is started by putting the throttle into the start position.

  • Page 7: Things To Be Careful About When Using Your Brushcutter

    Safety Precautions 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 apart than the width of your shoulders) so that your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture while working.

  • Page 8: Notes On Care And Maintenance Of Your Brushcutter

    • When replacing blade or any other parts or when replacing the oil or any lubricants, always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which have been certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax brushcutter.

  • Page 9: Set Up

    Set up MOUNTING ENGINE (BC2300DL & BC2600DL) 1. Remove the clamp temporarily attached to the clutch housing. 2. Push the driveshaft toward the gearcase and rotate it by hand to check that the driveshaft is engaged with the gears. 3. Insert the shaft tube into the clutch housing until it bottoms.

  • Page 10: Connecting Switch Wires

    Set up CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES • Connect the switch wires between the engine and the main unit. Pair the wires of the same color. PUTTING ON WAIST PAD (BC4400DW only) • Warp the waist pad around the shaft tube and the throttle wire. INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD 1.

  • Page 11: Fuel

    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.

  • Page 12: Operation

    3. Move the choke lever upward to close the choke. 4. Shift the ignition switch to the START position. approached, 5. (For BC2300DL/BC2600DL/BC3400DL) • While pulling the throttle lever with the little finger of your left hand, pull the starter rope. (For BC4400DW) •...

  • Page 13: Stopping Engine

    Operation WARNING • 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. When starting the engine, place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the...
  • Page 14 Operation 2. Use full throttle when cutting. 3. You can avoid thrown debris by sweeping from your left to the right. 4. Use a slow, deliberate action to cut heavy growth. The rate of cutting motion will depend on the material being cut. Heavy growth will require slower action than will light growth.

  • Page 15: Optional Blade Usage

    (OPT1) • When replacing blade always be sure to use products which have been certified by RedMax. WARNING • When sharpening, removing, or reattaching the blade, be sure to wear thick, sturdy gloves and use only proper tools and equipment to prevent injury.

  • Page 16: Starting Engine

    Optional blade usage OPT3 FOR BC3400DL, BC4400DW OPT4 FOR BC3400DL OPT5 OPT6 IMPORTANT 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...

  • Page 17: Operation

    • If you find any error to the blade, discard it and change new one which is certified by RedMax. By using the shoulder strap, hang the unit on your right side. Adjust the strap length so that the cutting head may become parallel to the ground.(OPT8)

  • Page 18: Controlling Blade Bounce

    Optional blade usage WARNING 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.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Optional blade usage 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. Keep your right and left hands completely around the respective handles. b.

  • Page 20: 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. • Things check brushcutter REFILLING TRIMMING LINE 1.

  • Page 21: Fuel Filter

    For a replacement plug, use the correct type specified by RedMax(See SPECIFI- CATIONS on the page 23). • REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A CHAMPION RCJ6Y OR THE EQUIVALENT, SUCH AS BOSCH WSR8E OR NGK BPMR7A.

  • Page 22: Storage

    Maintenance INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT WARNING • Never touch the cylinder, muffler, or spark plugs with your bare hands immediately after stopping the engine. The engine can become very hot when in operation, and doing so could result in severe burns. •...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications BC2300DL Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································· 70.5x12.4x12.8(in) / 1790x315x325(mm) Dry weight w/o acc. ··························································································· 9.5(lbs) / 4.75(kg) Engine Type······················································································ Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Model ·········································································································· Zenoah G23L Displacement ······································································································· 22.5(cc) Max. output ························································································· 1.0(HP)at 7500rpm Fuel ························································································· Mixture(Gasoline 32:Oil 1) Carburetor ··················································································· Walbro Diaphragm type Spark plug ·····························································································Champion RCJ6Y...
  • Page 24 Specifications BC3400DL Overall size(LxWxH) ····················································· 67.7x12.6x13.6(in) / 1720x320x345(mm) Dry weight w/o acc. ··························································································· 13.4(lbs) / 6.7(kg) Engine Type······················································································ Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Model ·········································································································· Zenoah G34L Displacement ······································································································· 33.6(cc) Max. output ························································································· 1.6(HP)at 7000rpm Fuel ························································································· Mixture(Gasoline 32:Oil 1) Carburetor ··················································································· Walbro Diaphragm type Spark plug ····························································································...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    (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 : BC2300DL DRIVE UNIT 500000000 and up BC2600DL DRIVE UNIT 500000000 and up...
  • Page 26 Parts List Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT BC2300DL & BC2600DL...
  • Page 27 Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT BC2300DL & BC2600DL Key# Description HOUSING, ASS’Y CUSHION BRACKET (A) BRACKET (B) BOLT BOLT DRUM, clutch SNAP, ring BEARING SNAP, ring BOLT HANGER COMP. HANGER CLAMP SCREW LEVER ASS'Y THROTTLE LEVER SCREW SCREW SPRING STOP SWITCH CORD, red CORD, black CABLE COMP.
  • Page 28 Parts List Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT BC2300DL...
  • Page 29 Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT BC2300DL Key# Description CYLINDER GASKET,base BOLT INSULATOR GASKET,insulator GASKET,carburetor SCREW MUFFLER ASS'Y –––––– ARRESTER BOLT GASKET,muffler PLATE,muffler SCREW CRANKCASE COMP. GASKET,case BEARING OIL SEAL OIL SEAL SNAP RING SCREW PISTON RING SNAP RING BEARING WASHER CRANKSHAFT COMP.
  • Page 30 Parts List Fig.3 ENGINE UNIT BC2600DL...
  • Page 31 Fig.3 ENGINE UNIT BC2600DL Key# Description CYLINDER GASKET,base BOLT INSULATOR GASKET,insulator GASKET,carburetor SCREW MUFFLER ASS'Y –––––– ARRESTER BOLT GASKET,muffler PLATE,muffler SCREW CRANKCASE COMP. GASKET,case BEARING OIL SEAL OIL SEAL SNAP RING SCREW PISTON RING SNAP RING BEARING WASHER CRANKSHAFT COMP. SHOE,clutch SCREW SPRING...
  • Page 32 Parts List Fig.4 DRIVE UNIT BC3400DL (S/N 980101 and up)
  • Page 33 Fig.4 DRIVE UNIT BC3400DL Key# Description HOUSING JOINT ABSORBER-F ABSORBER-R BOLT BOLT BOLT DRUM,clutch BEARING SNAPRING SNAPRING BOLT PIPE COMP GRIP DRIVE SHAFT HANGER ASSY • HANGER • CLAMP • SPACER • SCREW LEVER ASSY CORD(A),black CORD(B),red CABLE COMP TUBE GEARCASE ASSY •...
  • Page 34 Parts List Fig.5 ENGINE UNIT BC3400DL (S/N 980101 and up)
  • Page 35 Fig.5 ENGINE UNIT BC3400DL Key# Description CYLINDER BOLT GASKET,base CRANKCASE COMP. • PIN GASKET,case BEARING OIL SEAL OIL SEAL BOLT SNAP RING PISTON RING RING BEARING WASHER CRANKSHAFT COMP. SHOE,clutch SPRING SCREW WASHER WASHER ROTOR COIL ASS'Y • CORD • CAP •...
  • Page 36 Parts List Fig.6 DRIVE UNIT BC4400DW (S/N 980101 and up)
  • Page 37 Fig.6 DRIVE UNIT BC4400DW Key# Description HOUSING JOINT ABSORBER-F ABSORBER-R BOLT BOLT BOLT DRUM,clutch BEARING SNAPRING SNAPRING BOLT PIPE COMP DRIVE SHAFT HANGER ASSY • HANGER • CLAMP • SPACER • SCREW BRACKET ASSY • BRACKET • ABSORBER • CAP,Upper •...
  • Page 38 Parts List Fig.7 ENGINE UNIT BC4400DW (S/N 980101 and up)
  • Page 39 Fig.7 ENGINE UNIT BC4400DW Key# Description CYLINDER BOLT GASKET,base CRANKCASE COMP. • PIN GASKET,case BEARING OIL SEAL OIL SEAL BOLT SNAP RING PISTON RING RING BEARING WASHER CRANKSHAFT COMP. SHOE,clutch SPRING SCREW WASHER WASHER ROTOR COIL ASS'Y • CORD • CAP •...

  • Page 40: California Emission Control Warranty Statement

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 BC2300DL/BC2600DL/BC3400DL/BC4400DW. 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...

  • Page 43: Emission Control Label

    EMISSION CONTROL LABEL BC2300DL IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO US EPA PH1 AND 1995-1998 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES. ENGINE FAMILY : TKZ025UB24RA ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 22.5cc REFER TO OWNER'S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
  • Page 44 KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093 © Printed in Japan...

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