HTZ2460/HTZ2460L/CHTZ2460/CHTZ2460L HTZ2460 HTZ2460L CHTZ2460 CHTZ2460L 848-D3Z-93A0 (005) OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL HEDGE TRIMMER 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,...
HTZ2460/HTZ2460L/CHTZ2460/CHTZ2460L SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a 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. ■ EMISSION CONTROL An emission control label is located on the engine.
At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any HTZ2460/HTZ2460L/CHTZ2460/CHTZ2460L other times when your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the working area.
If it continues to move 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...
■ 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...
• Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage sealing rings, fuel US-8 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.
HTZ2460/HTZ2460L/CHTZ2460/CHTZ2460L 7. Operation ■ STARTING ENGINE WARNING • The cutting head will start moving upon the engine starts. 1. Feed fuel into the fuel tank and tighten the cap securely. 2. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep...
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• With the single-sided blade hedge- trimmer, model HTZ2460/HTZ2460L always cut from the bottom up (OP9). OP10 • With the 2-sided blade model CHTZ2460/CHTZ2460L use an arcing cut from the bottom upwards, then downwards to use both sides of the blades (OP10). HTZ2460/HTZ2460L/CHTZ2460/CHTZ2460L...
• Starting failure and mis-firing are often caused by a fouled spark plug. 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) US-12 Every Every Procedure...
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MA10 • [HTZ2460/HTZ2460L] Check periodically if the rubber cushions are not deformed or damaged. • [CHTZ2460/CHTZ2460L] Check periodically if the springs are not deformed or damaged. US-13...
HTZ2460/HTZ2460L/CHTZ2460/CHTZ2460L 8. Maintenance ■ PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE 1. Remove the muffler, insert a MA11 screwdriver into the vent, and wipe away any carbon buildup. Wipe away any carbon buildup on the muffler exhaust vent and cylinder exhaust port at the same time.
Put the spark plug back in. 5. Wrap the engine with a plastic sheet. 6. Store the trimmer in a dry place, preferably not in direct contact with the floor and away from heat sources. 10. Disposal •...
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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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