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PSZ2450S PSZ2450S 848-A59-93A0 (909) OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL POLE SAW WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit.
PSZ2450S Contents US-2 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.
If it continues to rotate even after the throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the engine and take the unit to your authorized RedMax servicing dealer for repair. ■ USING THE PRODUCT IMPORTANT Cut only materials recommended by the manufacturer.
■ 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...
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PSZ2450S 5. For safe operation • Never use a cracked or warped guide bar: replace it with a serviceable one and make sure it fits properly. • If a saw blade should bind fast in a cut, shut off the engine immediately. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the blade.
■ BALANCE UNIT 1. Put on strap and attach unit to strap. 2. Depending on the working posture, slide clamp up or down until unit balances and the strap fits your body. PSZ2450S US-9...
• Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage sealing rings, fuel US-10 lines or fuel tank of the engine. • Failures caused by operating engines on gasoline with octane rating lower than 89 are not covered by the RedMax Two- Stroke engine warranty. WARNING • Alternative Fuels (Not Gasoline)
Do not mix more gasoline/oil than you intend to use in 30 days, and 60 days when fuel stabilizer is added. RedMax Air-Cooled "Max Life" Synthetic blend Premium two-stroke engine oil "Contains fuel stabilizer" and will automatically extend your gasoline/oil mixture life up to 60 days.
PSZ2450S 8. Operation ■ STARTING ENGINE WARNING The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts. 1. Feed fuel and chain oil into their respective tanks and tighten the caps securely. (OP1) (1) Fuel (2) Chain oil 2. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep...
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• Falling branches may fall onto the face or into the eyes, resulting in injuries, scratches, and cuts, and for this reason you should always be sure to wear a helmet and face protector when using your polesaw. PSZ2450S US-13...
PSZ2450S 9. Maintenance Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. ■ MAINTENANCE CHART System/compornent fuel leaks, fuel spillage fuel tank, air filter, fuel filter idle adjusting screw...
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. (MA11) • REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A .025 in 0.655mm CHAMPION RZ7C.
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PSZ2450S 9. Maintenance TIGHTENING TORQUE: 87–121 (in-lbs) (9.8–13.7 N.m.) ■ MUFFLER WARNING • 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.
➞ ➞ carbon is built-up ➞ ➞ clogged with dust ➞ ➞ clogged with dust PSZ2450S ACTION drain it and with correct fuel clean adjust to normal range clean/dry correct (GAP: 0.6 – 0.7 mm) retighten ACTION drain it and with correct fuel...
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As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that the RedMax may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by CARB or EPA may not be used. The use of any non- exempted add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. RedMax will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
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