RedMax BC250 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Page 1 848-JAC-93A0 (404) OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL BRUSHCUTTERS BC250 WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product Before using our brushcutters, contains chemicals known to the State please read this manual carefully to of California to cause cancer, birth understand the proper use of your defects or other reproductive harm.
Page 3: 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 4: Parts Location
11. Starter knob 12. Fuel tank 13. Primer pump 14. Choke lever 15. Air cleaner cover 2. Specifications ■ BC250 Overall size(LxWxH) ·············································································· 72.0(1830)x9.0(228)x9.5(241) in(mm) Dry weight ··················································· 11.1 lbs (5.04kg) (11.9 lbs (5.40kg) Including tap head) Engine Type······················································································ Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline Model······································································································...
Page 5: Warning Labels On The Machine
3. Warning labels on the machine (1) Read owner's manual before operating this machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. (3) Warning/Attention (4) Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the brushcutter IMPORTANT If warning label peel off or become soiled and impossible to read, you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order new labels and affix them in the required location(s).
Page 6: 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 A to close the choke The direction B to open the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER...
Page 7: 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 8 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 9 5. For safe operation ■ BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. 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. If necessary yellow warning rope, warning signs should be placed around the perimeter of the area.
Page 10 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 11 ■ 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 11 ...
Page 12 5. For safe operation refill the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel. 2. Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank.
Page 13: Set Up
6. Set up ■ INSTALLING HANDLE • Mount the handle to the shaft tube and clamp it at a location that is comfortable to you. (SE1) (1) About 19 inches (48cm) ■ INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD • Put the debris guard on the tube, attach it with the 2 screws and clamp provided.
Page 14: Fuel
• 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 15 7. Fuel again for at least one minute. As some long period of time, clean the fuel tank oils may be difficult to agitate depending after rendering it empty. Next, activate the on oil ingredients, sufficient agitation is engine and empty the carburetor of the necessary for the engine to last long.
Page 16: Operation
8. Operation ■ STARTING ENGINE WARNING The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts. 1. 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 17 8. Operation ■ STOPPING ENGINE (OP3) 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 18 8. Operation 3. Use a slow, deliberate action to cut heavy growth. The rate of cutting motion will depend on the material being cut. Heavy growth will require slower action than will light growth. 4. Never swing the unit so hard as you are in danger of losing your balance or control of the unit.
Page 19: 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 20 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. (MA4) • When you take off the spark plug, twist (1) and pull off the cap (2). (MA5) .025 in...
Page 21 9. Maintenance ■ 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. • Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire.
Page 22 9. Maintenance sure that the muffler is clean and free of wood chips, leaves, and other waste before use. • Check the intake air cooling vent and the area around the cylinder cooling fins after every 25 hours of use for blockage, and remove any waste which has attached itself to the brushcutter.
Page 23: Storage
10. Storage • Aged fuel is one of major causes of engine starting failure. Before storing the unit, empty the fuel tank and run the engine until it uses all the fuel left in the fuel line and the carburetor. Store the unit indoor taking necessary measures for rust prevention.
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
➞ 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. 24 ...
Page 25: Parts List
12. Parts list BRUSHCUTTERS BC250 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 26 12. Parts list Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT BC250 (S/N 40400101 and up) 26 ...
Page 27 Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT BC250 (S/N 40400101 and up) Key# Part Number Description Q'ty Key# Part Number Description Q'ty 848-JAC-58A0 PIPE T3195-24103 • GUARD COMP. 848-JA3-58B0 BUSH T3002-24121 • • BLADE 848-JAC-58C0 LINER T4960-51431 • • SCREW TORX 848-JA3-58D0 • SEAL 3320-15310 •...
Page 28 12. Parts list Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT BC250 (S/N KU40001 and up) 28 ...
Page 29 Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT BC250 (S/N KU40001 and up) Key# Part Number Description Q'ty Key# Part Number Description Q'ty 6634401 SCREW 3099904 COVER ASSY 3075406 FRONT HOUSING 5946101 KNOB 6635301 SCREW CLUTCH 9506501 DECAL 6969601 WASHER CURVED 9506009 DECAL(To Start) 3075603 CLUTCH ASSY...
Page 30 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and KOMATSU ZENOAH are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards.
Page 31: 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 32 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...

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