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OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL HEDGE-TRIMMERS HT2300A HT2300L CHT2300B CHT2300L 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 : HT2300A CUTTING UNIT 900532 and up...
Read this manual carefully to understand all safety precautions, controls, proper operation and maintenance of your RedMax hedge- trimmers. 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.
Safety Precautions IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER • 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.
Safety Precautions WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING • When using your hedge-trimmer, always be sure to wear strong, durable, work clothing; shirts should be long-sleeved shirts and pants should be full-length pants reaching down to the ankles. • Always be sure to wear and helmet and face protector when using your hedge- trimmer.
Safety Precautions THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER • Before beginning work, look around carefully to get a feel for the shape of the land, the trees, or hedges to be trimmed, and whether or not there are any obstacles which might get in the way while working, and remove any obstacles which can be cleared away before beginning work.
Safety Precautions THINGS TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHEN USING YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER • When using your hedge-trimmer, grip the handles of the hedge-trimmer 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.
Safety Precautions NOTES ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER • In order to maintain your hedge-trimmer in proper working order, perform the maintenance and checking operations described in this manual at regular intervals. In the event that any parts must be replaced or any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual must be performed, please contact a representative...
Set up HT2300A/HT2300L 1. Join the engine unit to the clutch housing of the cutter unit, with the fuel tank on the blade side. 2. Align the mounting holes and tighten the engine securely with the 3 screws. 3. Remove the right handle mounting screw, nut, and washer casually attached on the blade beam.
Set up CHT2300B/CHT2300L 1. Attach the engine to the clutch housing of the cutter unit. Casually fix the front 2 points with the screws(.55" long)(15mm long). 2. After connecting the ground wire, install the rear handle to the clutch housing with the screw(2"...
Fuel WARNING • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least 3m(10ft) away from the fueling stop before starting the engine.
2. Stop the engine by the stop switch. [HT2300A/HT2300L] Press on the stop button until the engine stops completely. [CHT2300B/CHT2300L] Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position. NOTE • Except for an emergency, avoid stopping...
Operation ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED 1. When the engine tends to stop frequently at idling mode, turn the idle set screw clock-wise. 2.When the cutting blades keep moving after releasing the throttle trigger, turn the idle set screw counter-clockwise. NOTE • Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed.
Maintenance WARNING • Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the hedge-trimmer. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury. DAILY INSPECTION • Check all the fasteners for loose or missing ones.
Maintenance MUFFLER WARNING • Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, do not use the hedge-trimmer and have it repaired immediately. • Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire.
Maintenance PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE 1. Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver into the vent, and wipe away any carbon buildup. Wipe away any carbon buildup on the muffler exhaust vent at the same time. 2.
Parts List NOTE : 1. Use KOMATSU ZENOAH genuine parts as specified in the parts list for repair and/or replacement. 2. KOMATSU ZENOAH does not warrant the machines, which have been damaged by the use of any parts other than those specified by the company.
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Parts List Fig.1 CUTTER GROUP — HT2300A & HT2300L...
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Parts List Fig.1 CUTTER GROUP — HT2300A & HT2300L Key# Description Part Number Right handle comp. 3883-12101 Washer 3883-12130 Reinforce 3880-11750 Reinforce 3885-11750 Guide plate 3883-11612 Guide plate 3927-11612 Upper blade 3880-11720 Upper blade 3927-11720 Lower blade 3880-11730 Lower blade 3927-11730 Washer 3880-11780...
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Parts List Fig.2 ENGINE GROUP — HT2300A & HT2300L...
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Parts List Fig.2 ENGINE GROUP — HT2300A & HT2300L Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Cylinder 5602-12110 Gasket, base 5500-12213 Bolt, M5x22 1850-12130 Insulator 5500-13163 Gasket, insulator 5500-13121 Gasket, carb 5500-13131 Screw, M5x20 0263-90520 Muffler ass'y 5603-15100 • Muffler 5603-15110 • Spark arrester 1601-15120 Bolt, M5x50 01252-30550...
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Parts List Fig.3 CUTTER GROUP — CHT2300B & CHT2300L...
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Parts List Fig.3 CUTTER GROUP — CHT2300B & CHT2300L Key# Description Part Number Rear handle ass’y 6845-13100 • Screw, M4x10 3873-13180 • Plate 3873-13170 • Cable end 3873-13210 • Switch ass’y 6845-13130 • Throttle lever 3873-13221 • Snap ring 3873-13230 •...
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Parts List Fig.4 ENGINE GROUP — CHT2300B & CHT2300L...
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Parts List Fig.4 ENGINE GROUP — CHT2300B & CHT2300L Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Cylinder 5602-12110 Gasket, base 5500-12213 Bolt, M5x22 1850-12130 Insulator 5500-13163 Gasket, insulator 5500-13121 Gasket, carb 5500-13131 Screw, M5x20 0263-90520 Muffler ass'y 5603-15100 • Muffler 5603-15110 • Spark arrester...
MANUAL. KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. RECOMMENDS THAT YOU RETAIN ALL RECEIPTS COVERING MAINTENANCE ON YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINE, BUT KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. CAN NOT DENY WARRANTY SOLELY FOR THE LACK OF RECEIPTS OR FOR YOUR FAILURE TO ENSURE THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.
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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 ZENOAH AMERICA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS. BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
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ZENOAH AMERICA INC. au (770)-381-5147 Note importante: vous recevrez une carte d'enregistrement de garantie au moment de l'achat. Veuillez la remplir et l'adresser à RedMax / KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA sous sept (7) jours en prenant soin de conserver une copie pour vous.
Emission Control Label IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA PH1 FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. ENGINE FAMILY : 1KZXS. 0254CD ; EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 22.5cc REFER TO OWNER’S MANUMAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. RedMax INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR Ce moteur conformc aux normcs U.S.
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