RedMax HEZ230F Owner's manual

OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE
INSTRUCCIONES
STICK EDGERS COUPE-BORDURES CORTACÉSPEDES
114 13 05-49
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
AVERTISSEMENT
AVERTISSEMENT
ADVERTENCIA
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Before using our products,
please read this manual carefully
to understand the proper use of
your unit.
Los gases de escape del motor de
este producto contienen
sustancias químicas conocidas
por el Estado de California como
causantes de cáncer,
malformaciones en recién nacidos
y otros problemas de
reproducción.
Les échappements du moteur de
ce produit contiennent des
produits chimiques connus par
l’Etat de Californie comme étant
responsables de cancers,
d’anomalies congénitales et
d’autres atteintes à l’appareil
reproducteur.
Antes de usar nuestros productos,
lea detenidamente este manual a
fin de familiarizarse con el uso
correcto de este aparato.
Avant d’utiliser cette
ce produit ,
veuillez lire attentivement ce
manuel afin de bien comprendre le
bon fonctionnement de cet
appareil.
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This spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule
est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Este sistema de ignición por chispa de vehículo
es conforme con la norma ICES-002 del Canadá.

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OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
STICK EDGERS
HEZ230F/HEZ260F
114 13 05-49
HEZ230F
HEZ260F
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,
please read this manual carefully
to understand the proper use of
your unit.
This spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.

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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.
■WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL
This mark indicates instructions which must
be followed in order to prevent accidents
which could lead to serious bodily injury or
death.
This mark indicates instructions which must
be followed, or it leads to mechanical failure,
breakdown, or damage.
This mark indicates hints or directions useful
in the use of the product.
NOTE
IMPORTANT
WARNING
1. Parts location......................................................................3
2. Specifications .....................................................................3
3. Warning labels on the machine ..........................................4
4. Symbols on the machine ....................................................4
5. For safe operation ..............................................................5
6. Set up .................................................................................9
7. Fuel...................................................................................10
8. Operation..........................................................................12
9. Maintenance.....................................................................14
10. Storage.............................................................................17
11. Disposal............................................................................17
12. Troubleshooting guide......................................................17
Contents
1. Read this stick edger 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.
2. Be sure to keep this manual handy so
that you may refer to it later whenever
any questions arise. Also note that you
are requested to contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the product for
assistance the event that you have any
questions which cannot be answered
herein.
3. Always be sure to include this manual
when selling, lending, or otherwise
transferring the ownership of this
product.
4. Do not lend or rent your machine
without the owner's manual.
5. Be sure that anyone using your unit
understands the infomation contained in
this manual.
6. Never let a child under 13 years old use
the machine.
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1. Parts location
1. Loop handle
2. Stop switch
3. Throttle cable
4. Throttle lever
5. Blade guard
6. Grease filler cap
7. Wheel
8. Spark arrester
9. Starter knob
10. Fuel tank
11. Air purge
12. Choke lever
13. Air cleaner cover
14. Locking nut
15. Support flange
16. Blade
17. Drive disk
18. Combination spanner
19. Locking pin
20. Operator's manual
2. Specifications
■HEZ260F
Overall size(LxWxH) ··············································································· 69.0 (1752)x11.1 (283)x11.4 (290) in (mm)
Dry weight w/o acc. ······················································································································ 14.6 (6.63) lbs (kg)
Engine Type·················································································································· Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline
Model ················································································································································· GZ26S
Displacement ················································································································· 1.6 cu-in (25.4 cm3)
Max. output ························································································ 1.27 Hp (0.95 kW) at 7500/min-1(rpm)
Idle speed····················································································································3000 ± 200/min-1(rpm)
Fuel ·················································································································· Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Oil 1)
··················································································································(when using RedMax genuine oil)
Carburetor ··············································································································· Walbro Diaphragm type
Spark plug ······························································································································NGK BPMR8Y
Fuel tank capacity···························································································································22.3 fl.oz (0.66 )
Transmission···································································································· Centrifugal clutch, Flexible driveshaft
Reduction ratio····················································································································································· 1.25
Cutting head rotating direction··················································································· Clockwise (Vew against blade)
Durability period··············································································································································300 hrs.
Blade length ···································································································································7.87 (200) in (mm)
Use for ·················································································································································· Lawn edging
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
■HEZ230F
Overall size(LxWxH) ··············································································· 68.9 (1749)x11.1 (282)x11.4 (289) in (mm)
Dry weight w/o acc. ························································································································· 14 (6.35) lbs (kg)
Engine Type·················································································································· Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline
Model ················································································································································· GZ22S
Displacement ················································································································· 1.4 cu-in (22.5 cm3)
Max. output ·························································································· 1.0 Hp (0.75 kW) at 8000/min-1(rpm)
Idle speed····················································································································3000 ± 200/min-1(rpm)
Fuel ·················································································································· Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Oil 1)
··················································································································(when using RedMax genuine oil)
Carburetor ··············································································································· Walbro Diaphragm type
Spark plug ······························································································································NGK BPMR8Y
Fuel tank capacity···························································································································21.6 fl.oz (0.64 )
Transmission···································································································· Centrifugal clutch, Flexible driveshaft
Reduction ratio····················································································································································· 1.25
Cutting head rotating direction··················································································· Clockwise (Vew against blade)
Durability period··············································································································································300 hrs.
Blade length ···································································································································7.87 (200) in (mm)
Use for ·················································································································································· Lawn edging
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3. Warning labels 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
Position: AIR CLEANER COVER
4. Symbols on the machine
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).
Never modify your machine.
We won't warrant the machine, if you use
the remodeled machine or you don't
observe the proper usage written in the
manual.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
*1: The year will be changed every year of manufacturing.
*2: The first letter of the family name will be changed every year of
manufacturing.
*3: SP : Sealed tank made of HDPE or PE.
2015
■ EMISSION CONTROL
An emission control label is located on the engine.
(1)(2)(3)
(4)(5)(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
Symbols
(1) WARNING! Edgers can be dangerous! Careless
or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal
injury to the operator or others. It is extremely
important that you read and understand the
contents of the operator’s manual.
(2) Please read the operator’s manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
(3) Max. speed of output shaft, rpm
(4) Always wear:
• A protective helmet where there is a risk of
falling objects
• Approved hearing protection
• Approved eye protection
(5) Always wear approved protective gloves.
(6) Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
(7) Watch out for thrown objects and ricochets.
(8) Warning for rotating blade. Keep hands and feet
clear.
(9) WARNING! The-blade continues to rotate even
after the engine has stopped When the engine
has stopped, stop the blade from rotating by
letting the blade from rotating by letting the blade
come in contact with the ground.
(10) The operator of the machine must ensure, while
working, that no persons or animals come
closer than 15 meters.
(11) Arrows which show limits for handle
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•An edger can be dangerous if used
incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause
serious or fatal injury to the operater or
others. It is extremely important that
you read and understand the contents
of this Owner's manual.
•Under no circumstances may the
design of the machine be modified
without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use genuine
accessories and parts. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories or
parts can result in serious personal
injury or the death of the operator or
others.
•When planning your work schedule,
allow plenty of time to rest. Limit the
amount of time over which the product
is to be used continuously to
somewhere around 30 ~ 40 minutes per
session. Also try to keep the total
amount of work performed in a single
day under 2 hours or less.
•If you don’t observe the working time,
or working manner (See p6), Repetitive
Stress Injury(RSI) could occur.
If you feel discomfort, redness and
swelling of your fingers or any other
part of your body, see a doctor before
getting worse.
■Basic safety rules
1. Never operate the product when you are
fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the
influence of medication that may make you
drowsy, or if you are under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
2. Never use the product;
a: When the ground is slippery or when
you can't maintain a steady posture.
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.
3. Wear the following protective equipments
when operating the product.
a: Approved helmet to reduce the risk of
falling objects.
b: Approved ear protection to reduce the
risk of hearing loss.
WARNING
5. For safe operation
c: Approved (ANSI Z87.1.) eye protection
and foot protection to reduce the risk of
injury associated with thrown objects.
d: Face filter mask in dusty conditions to
reduce the risk of injury associated with
the inhalation of dust.
e: Wear sturdy rubber-soled shoes or
shoes with some other form of anti-slip
protection to help protect you against
falling.
f: Wear thick anti-vibration gloves to
reduce the risk of whitefinger disease.
g: Do not wear loose clothing, scarves,
neck chains, unconfineed long hair, to
reduce the risk of injury associated with
objects being drawn into air intake and
rotating parts.
Personal protective equipment cannot
eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce
the degree of injury.
4. The ignition system of your unit produces
an electromagnetic field of a very low
intensity. This field may interfere with some
pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious
or fatal injury, persons with pacemaker
should consult their physician and the
pacemaker munufacturer before operating
this tool.
5. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15
meters) 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.
When work is to be performed
simultaneously by two or more persons,
care should also be taken to constantly
look around or otherwise check for the
presence and locations of other people
working so as to maintain a distance
between each person sufficient to ensure
safety.
6. Avoid using the product where stable
footing and balance are not assured.
7. All product service, other than the items
listed in the Owner's Manual, should be
performed by competent service
personnel.
8. Always shut off the engine before setting it
down.
9. Start the engine only in well ventilated
areas. Never start or run the engine inside
a closed room or building, it could
potentially cause an explosive atmosphere.
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10. Never to touch the spark plug or plug cord
while the engine is in operation Doing so
may result in being subjected to an
electrical shock.
11.Never to touch the muffler, spark plug,
other metallic parts of the engine or
engine cover while the engine is in
operation or immediately after shutting
down the engine. These metallic parts
and engine cover reach high
temperatures during operation and doing
so could result in serious burns.
12.To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, stop the
engine before installing or removing
attachments. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or
accessing movable parts.
■Before use
1. Each time before starting the engine,
inspect the entire unit to see if every part
is in good order and is securely tightened
in place. If any damage is found in the fuel
line, the exhaust line, or the ignition wiring,
do not use the product until it has been
repaired.
2. Before starting operation, always make
sure that the cutting attachment and the
debris guard are properly installed and
securely fastened.
3. Check the condition of working area to
avoid any accident by hitting hidden
obstacles such as stumps, stones, cans, or
broken grass.
Remove any obstacle before beginning work.
■Starting the engine
1. Keep bystanders and animals at least 50
feet (15 meters) away from the operating
point. If you are approached, immediately
stop the engine.
2. The product is equipped with centrifugal
clutch mechanism, so the cutting
attachment could rotate as soon as the
engine is started. When starting the
engine, place the product onto the ground
in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in
place so as to ensure that neither the
cutting attachment nor the throttle come
into contact with any obstacle when the
engine starts.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
5. For safe operation
Make sure the throttle is at idle position.
Never place the throttle into the high
speed position or half throttle position
(throttle lock 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 (idle position). If
it continues to rotate 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.
■GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
This section takes up the basic safety
precautions for working with an edger.
If you encounter a situation where you are
uncertain how to proceed you should ask an
expert. Contact your dealer or your service
workshop.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be
beyond your capability.
BASIC SAFETY RULES
1. Look around you:
•To ensure that people, animals or other
things cannot affect your control of the
machine.
•To ensure that people, animals, etc., do
not come into contact with the cutting
attachment or loose objects that are
thrown out by the cutting attachment.
•CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless
you are able to call for help in the event of
an accident.
2. Inspect the working area. Remove all loose
objects, such as stones, broken glass,
nails, steel wire, string, etc. that could be
thrown out or become wrapped around the
cutting attachment.
3. Do not use the machine in bad weather,
such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong
wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad
weather is tiring and often brings added
risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable
felling direction, etc.
4. Make sure you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible
obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches,
etc.) in case you have to move suddenly.
Take great care when working on sloping
ground.
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5. For safe operation
5. Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
6. Always hold the machine with both hands.
Hold the machine on the right side of your
body.
7. Keep the cutting attachment below waist
level.
8. Keep all parts of your body away from
rotating cutting attachment.
9. The engine must be switched off before
moving.
10. If someone calls out or otherwise
interrupts you while working, always be
sure to turn off the engine before turning
around.
11. Never put the machine down with the
engine running unless you have it in clear
sight.
12. After using the product and other
equipment, CLEAN UP!
Neither the operator of the machine nor
anyone else may attempt to remove the
cut material while the engine is running or
the cutting equipment is rotating, as this
can result in serious injury.
Stop the engine and cutting equipment
before you remove material that has
wound around the blade shaft as
otherwise there is a risk of injury. The
bevel gear can get hot during use and
may remain so for a while afterwards. You
could get burnt if you touch it.
Watch out for thrown objects. Always
wear approved eye protection. Never lean
over the cutting attachment guard.
Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up
into the eyes causing blindness or serious
injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be kept outside the safety zone of
15 m. Stop the machine immediately if
anyone approaches. Never swing the
machine around without first checking
behind you to make sure no-one is within
the safety zone.
■TRANSPORT
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before
transporting or storing the product.
2. When hand-carrying the product, cover
over the cutting attachment, lift up the
product and carry it paying attention to the
WARNING
WARNING
blade.
3. Secure the unit carefully to prevent
movement when it is transported.
4. A unit that receives a strong shock during
transport and unloading may malfunction.
■FUEL SAFETY
1. Always use caution when handling fuel. It
is highly flammable. Wipe up all spills,
screw the fuel cap back tightly, and then
move the product at least 10 feet (3
meters) from the fueling point before
starting the engine.
2. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
(i.e. smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel
is mixed, poured, or stored.
3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the product.
4. Do not refuel a hot engine.
5. Do not refuel a running engine.
6. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
7. Always store fuel in an approved container
designed for that purpose.
■STORAGE
1. Always store the product and fuel so that
there is no risk of leakages or fumes
coming into contact with sparks or naked
flames from electrical equipment, electric
motors, relays/switches, boilers and the
like.
2. When storing the product, the fuel tank
should be emptied.
3. When storing the product, choose a space
indoors free from moisture and out of the
reach of children.
■AVOID NOISE PROBLEM
Check and follow the local regulations as to
sound level and hours of operations for the
product.
1. Operate power equipment only at
reasonable hours not early in the morning
or late at night when people might be
disturbed. Comply with times listed in local
ordinances.
2. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
3. Operate the product at the lowest possible
throttle speed to do the job.
4. Check your equipment before operation,
especially the muffler, air intakes and air
filters.
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5. For safe operation
■FOR PROTECTING YOUR BODY FROM
VIBRATION
Prolonged use of the product, exposing
the operater to vibrations and cold may
produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's
phenomenon), which symptoms are
tingling and burning sensations followed
by loss of color and numbness in the
fingers.
All factors which contribute to whitefinger
disease are not known, but cold weather,
smoking diseases or physical conditions
as well as long periods of exposure to
vibration are mentioned as factors. In
order to reduce the risk of whitefinger
disease, the following precautions are
strongly recommended.
a: Keep your body warm. Never use the
product during rains.
b: Wear thick anti-vibration gloves.
c: Take more than 5 minutes of break in
warm place frequently.
d: Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not
squeeze the handles with constant,
excessive pressures.
e: If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling
of your fingers or any other part of your
body, see a doctor before getting worse.
■MAINTENANCE
1. In order to maintain your product in proper
working order, perform the maintenance
and checking operations described in the
manual at regular intervals.
2. Always be sure to turn off the engine and
disconnect the spark plug before
performing any maintenance or checking
procedures.
The metallic parts and engine cover reach
high temperatures immediately after
stopping the engine.
3. Examine the product at intervals for loose
fasteners and rusted or damaged parts.
Use special care around the fuel line, the
muffler, and the ignition wiring.
4. When replacing any other part, 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.
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5. In the event that any part must be replaced
or any maintenance or repair work not
described in this manual must be
performed, please contact a representative
from the store nearest RedMax authorized
servicing dealer for assistance.
6. Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those bearing the RedMax mark
and recommended for the unit.
7. Under no circumstances should you ever
take apart the product or alter it in any
way. Doing so might result in the product
becoming damaged during operation or the
product becoming unable to operate
properly.
■DISPOSAL
When disposing your machine, fuel or oil for
the machine, be sure to follow your local
regulations.
■MUFFLER
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels
to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes
away from the user. A muffler fitted with a
catalytic converter is also designed to reduce
harmful exhaust gases.
In countries that have a warm and dry
climate there is a significant risk of fire.
We therefore fit certain mufflers with a
spark arrestor screen. Check whether the
muffler on your machine is fitted with this
kind of screen.
For mufflers it is very important that you
follow the instructions on checking,
maintaining and servicing your machine.
Never use a machine that has a faulty
muffler.
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters
get very hot during use and remain so for
some time after stopping. This also
applies at idle speed. Contact can result in
burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire!
The inside of the muffler contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic.
Avoid contact with these elements in the
event of a damaged muffler.
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