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RedMax PSZ2500 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 :
DRIVE UNIT 000000 and up
POLE SAW
PSZ2500
Before using our machine, please
read this manual carefully to
understand the proper use of your
unit.
CUTTING UNIT 000000 and up
848-A52-93A1 (501)
WARNING
ENGINE UNIT 50100000 and up

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  • Page 1 848-A52-93A1 (501) OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL POLE SAW PSZ2500 WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product Before using our machine, please contains chemicals known to the State read this manual carefully to of California to cause cancer, birth understand the proper use of your defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 3: Parts Location

    16. Choke lever 8. Gear case 17. Air cleaner cover 9. Chain cover 2. Specifications ■ PSZ2500 Overall size(LxWxH)························································ 83.9(2130)x9.8(250)x12.2(310) in(mm) Dry weight w/o bar and chain ············································································ 11.1(5.05) lbs(kg) Engine Type ········································································· Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Model ··························································································· Zenoah GZ25N Displacement ···········································································...

  • Page 4: Warning Labels On The Machine

    3. Warning labels on the machine (1) Read owner's manual before operating (1) Lire le mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser this machine. cette machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. (2) Porter un casque de sécurité, des (3) Handling this machine improperly could lunettes de sécurité...

  • Page 5: Symbols On The Machine

    4. Symbols on the machine For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to take a mistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP (b) The direction to close the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER (c) The direction to open the choke...

  • Page 6: For Safe Operation

    5. For safe operation 1. Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and follow all safety and operating instructions. 2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 7 5. For safe operation b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the working area. c. During rain storms, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any other times when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use the product.
  • Page 8 5. For safe operation ■ BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Make sure there is always good ventilation when operating the pruner. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death. Never run the engine indoors! 2. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15m) of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter.
  • Page 9 5. For safe operation WARNING Never place the throttle into the high speed position when starting the engine. 3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attachment stops rotating when the throttle is moved fully back to its original position.
  • Page 10 3. When replacing any part, or when replacing the oil or any lubricant, always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which have been certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax product. 4. In the event that any part must be replaced or...
  • Page 11 5. For safe operation ■ 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 unit in any place where there...
  • Page 12 5. For safe operation ■ KICKBACK PINCHING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Beware of kickback! Kickback can occur whenever the tip of the guide bar touches an object while the saw is operating. Kickback may force the bar up and back toward the operator with lightning-like speed! Beware of pinching.
  • Page 13 5. For safe operation WARNING • Make sure the chain and sprocket are correctly adjusted before operating the pruner (see page 15,16 for adjustment procedures). Never attempt chain adjustment with the engine running! • Always make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.

  • Page 14: Set Up

    6. Set up ■ MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1) 1. Push the driveshaft housing toward the clutch housing and rotate it by hand to check that the driveshaft is engaged with the gears. 2. Insert the driveshaft housing into the clutch housing until it bottoms, and align the positioning holes on the clutch housing and the shaft tube and install the screw.
  • Page 15 6. Set up A standard package contains the items as shown below. (SE4) (1) Guide bar (2) Saw chain (3) Gase case (4) Sprocket (5) Chain tension adjust screw (6) Nut (7) Chain tensioner nut (8) Chain cover Install the guide bar and the saw chain on the gear case as follows.
  • Page 16 6. Set up 5. Tighten the mounting nut securely with the bar tip held up (SE8)(TORQUE: 8.9~11.7 N.m./90~120 kg-cm). Then check the chain for smooth rotation and correct tension while moving it by hand. If necessary, readjustment. (1) Tighten WARNING It is very important to maintain the proper chain tension.

  • Page 17: Fuel And Chain Oil

    • These engines are certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. • Make sure to use gasoline with a • The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil minimum octane number of 89 RON specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle (USA/Canada: 87AL) gasoline engine use.
  • Page 18 7. Fuel and chain oil again for at least one minute. As some 5. In the case of storing the product for a oils may be difficult to agitate depending long period of time, clean the fuel tank on oil ingredients, sufficient agitation is after rendering it empty.

  • Page 19: Operation

    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) 2. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon starting of the engine.
  • Page 20 8. Operation ■ STOPPING ENGINE (OP4) 1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute. 2. Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position. IMPORTANT • Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine while pulling the throttle lever. ■...
  • Page 21 8. Operation Adjust the pump as follows: 1. Stop the engine and make sure the stop switch is in the OFF position. 2. Place the unit on its side with the oil reservoir up. (OP7) (1) Oil tank (2) Chain cover IMPORTANT The oil flow adjusting screw must be pressed in slightly in order to turn.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    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 every every every system/compornent procedure before hours hours hours note after after after ✔...
  • Page 23 9. Maintenance The bar rail should always be a square. Check for wear of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the outside of a cutter. If a gap is observed between them, the rail is normal. Otherwise, the bar rail is worn. Such needs corrected replaced.(MA4)
  • Page 24 9. Maintenance Place your file on the cutter and push straight forward. Keep the file position as illustrated. (MA6) After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge and file it to the proper level as illustrated. (MA7) WARNING Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.
  • Page 25 9. Maintenance ■ GEAR CASE reduction gears lubricated multipurpose, lithium-based grease in the gearcase. Supply new grease every 25 hours of use or more often depending on the job condition. When adding lubricant, use a grease gun to insert lubricant into the three grease nipples located on the gear case.
  • Page 26 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. (MA12) .025 in • REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A NGK CMR7A.
  • Page 27 9. 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 28: Storage

    ➞ clogged with dust ➞ air cleaner wash ➞ clogged with dust ➞ cylinder fin, fan cover clean When your unit seems to need further service, please consult with our RedMax service shop in your area. 28 ...

  • Page 29: Parts List

    12. Parts list POLE SAW PSZ2500 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.
  • Page 30 12. Parts list Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT PSZ2500 (S/N 000000 and up) Fig.2 CUTTING UNIT PSZ2500 (S/N 000000 and up) 30 ...
  • Page 31 Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT PSZ2500 (S/N 000000 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Key# Description Part Number Q'ty PIPE COMP. T3002-12101 NAME PLATE 848-A52-90R3 SHAFT 3520-12213 GRIP 6442-11332 GRIP 6442-11332 LEVER COMP. T3002-12202 SPRING 6130-11341 • LEVER 6110-14412 • CORD(A) T3002-12220 •...
  • Page 32 12. Parts list Fig.3 ENGINE UNIT PSZ2500 (S/N 50100000 and up) 32 ...
  • Page 33 Fig.3 ENGINE UNIT PSZ2500 (S/N 50100000 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Key# Description Part Number Q'ty CYLINDER 4810-12111 • SCREW, adjuster 1918-81170 GASKET, base 4810-12210 • SCREW 1850-81530 BOLT 1850-12130 • WASHER 5500-81160 INSULATOR 4810-13162 SCREW 0263-90560 GASKET, insulator...

  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    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 35 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 36 KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. 4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500 Norcross, Georgia 30093 © Printed in Japan...

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