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Maintenance
WARNING
• Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the stick edger for problems or
performing maintenance.
• Never alter the stick edger 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 stick edger.
• Things to check before using stick edger
BE SURE TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER
1
Edging mechanism
2
Throttle
3
Throttle wire
4
Engine attachment
5
Fuel tank
6
Muffler
REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
Item to be checked
Engine
Remove grit from cylinder fins
Clean air filter element
Clean and adjust spark plugs
Clean fuel tank
Tighten cylinder bolts
Tighten engine fittings
Decarbonize muffler
Main body
Lubricate gear case
Remove grit from clutch drums
12
Item to be checked
• See if attachment is loose
• Check if edges of blades are dull
• Stiff and difficult to move
• Too loose, too tight
• Stiff and difficult to move
• See if fittings are loose
• See if attachment is loose
• See if fuel pipe is damaged
• See if cap packing is damaged
• See if attachment is loose
Check the stick edger for damage or problems at the intervals shown below.
Interval (number of hours)
20
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25
50
100
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Response
• Tighten screws and bolts
• Sharpen or replace blades
• Repair or replace
• Adjust
• Repair or replace
• Tighten fittings
• Tighten screws and bolts
• Replace
• Replace
• Tighten screws and bolts
Comments
distance of 0.25" (0.65mm)
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