Zenoah EXZ2610DL User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
CONVERTIBLE
BRUSHCUTTER
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY WARNINGS
APPROVAL NUMBER OF CE EXHAUST EMISSION REGULATION
DIRECTIVE 97/68/EC AMENDED 2002/88/EC
e13*97/68SH2G3*2002/88*0404*00
WARNING!!!
RISK OF DAMAGING HEARING
Wear head, eye and ear protection.
MODEL
25.4 cm3
SOUND LEVEL VIBRATION LEVEL
ISO 22868
LpAav
ISO 10884
LwA
guaranteed
114 dB(A)
ISO 22867
ahv.eq
6.3 m/s2
A(8)
4.2 m/s2
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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
WARNING
This mark indicates instructions, which must be followed in or-
der to prevent accidents, which could lead to serious bodily in-
jury or death.
IMPORTANT
This mark indicates instructions, which must be followed, or it
leads to mechanical failure, breakdown, or damage.
NOTE
This mark indicates hints or directions useful in the use of the
product.
Contents
1. Parts location .................................................. 4
2. Specifications ................................................. 5
3. Warning labels on the machine ...................... 6
4. Symbols on the machine ................................ 6
5. For safe operation ........................................... 7
6. Set up ........................................................... 11
7. Fuel and chain oil ......................................... 15
8. Operation ...................................................... 16
9. Maintenance ................................................. 25
10. Storage ......................................................... 31
11. Disposal ........................................................ 31
12. Troubleshooting guide .................................. 31
Masahiko GOUDA
1st January 2008
Husqvarna Zenoah Co., Ltd.
80100101 and up

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PS-EX
LRT-EX
HE-EX
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1. Parts location
11. Loop handle
12. Suspension point
13. Stop switch
14. Throttle cable
15. Throttle trigger
16. Throttle set button
17. Shaft tube
18. Knob bolt
19. Spark arrester
10. Stater knob
11. Fuel tank
12. Primer
13. Choke lever
14. Air cleaner cover
15. Cutting attachment guard
16. Angle transmission
17. Cutting line head
18. Blade
19. Transmission
20. Guide bar
21. Saw chain
22. Chain cover
23. Transmission
24. Wheel
25. Blade guard
26. Blade

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2. Specification
Engine
Type ............................................................................ Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline
Model ............................................................................................ Zenoah GZ25N
Displacement ........................................................................................... 25.4 cm3
Max. output .................................................. 1.2 Hp (0.9 kW) at 7500/min-1 (rpm)
Idle speed .......................................................................... 3000 ±200/min-1 (rpm)
Fuel ............................................................................ Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Oil 1)
(when using ZENOAH genuine oil)
Carburetor ........................................................................ Walbro Diaphragm type
Spark plug .......................................................................................... NGK CMR7H
Fuel tank capacity ............................................................................................... 0.65 L
BC-EX
Overall size (L  W  H) ........................................................ 1845  333  322 mm
Dry weight w/o acc. ........................................................................................... 6.0 kg
Transmission ......................................................... Centrifugal clutch, rigid drive shaft
Reduction ratio .................................................................................................... 1.357
Cutting head rotating direction ............................. Counter-clockwise (Operator view)
LRT-EX
Overall size (L  W  H) ....................................................... 2300  330  258 mm
Dry weight w/o acc. ........................................................................................... 6.4 kg
Transmission ......................................................... Centrifugal clutch, rigid drive shaft
Reduction ratio ........................................................................................................ 4.0
Cutting head
Type ............................................................................ Reciprocating Double blade
Tooth ........................................................................................................... 28 teeth
Pitch ............................................................................................................ 30 mm
Effective cut width ........................................................................................ 40 cm
Angle adjust range ................. 90° (±45° from cutting head position aligned shaft)
PS-EX
Overall size (L  W  H) ........................................................ 2100  228  258 mm
Dry weight w/o bar and chain ........................................................................... 5.4 kg
Transmission ......................................................... Centrifugal clutch, rigid drive shaft
Reduction ratio ...................................................................................................... 0.94
Cutting head
Guide bar: Type ................................. OREGON DOUBLE GUARD 109666
Size ............................................................................... 300 mm
Saw chain: Type ........................................................... OREGON 90SG44X
pitch  gauge .................................................. 9.53  1.07 mm
Sprocket ............................................................................................................. 7T
Oil pump ............................................................................................. Plunger type
HE-EX
Overall size (L  W  H) ........................................................ 1860  560  445 mm
Dry weight w/o acc. ........................................................................................... 7.5 kg
Transmission ........ Centrifugal clutch, rigid drive shaft, Bevel gears (Angle: 90 deg.)
Reduction ratio ........................................................................................ 2.538 (33.13)
Blade length .................................................................................................... 200 mm
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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 make a mistake.
The port to refuel the “MIX GASOLINE”
Position: FUEL TANK CAP
The direction to close the choke
Position: AIR CLEANER COVER
The direction to open the choke
Position: AIR CLEANER COVER
If you turn the rod by screwdriver follow the arrow to the
“MAX” position, the chain oil flow more, and if you turn to
the “MIN” position, less.
Position: Bottom of the TRANSMISSION
(PS-EX Only)
MIN MAX
3. Warning labels on the machine
Never modify your machine.
We won’t warrant the machine, if you use the
remodeled brushcutter or if you don’t observe
the proper usage written in the manual.
If warning label peels off or becomes 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).
15m (50ft)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
(1) Read owner’s manual before operating this machine.
(2) Wear head, eye and ear protection.
(3) Wear foot protection.
(4) Wear gloves.
(5) Beware of thrown objects.
(6) Warning / Attention
(7) Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the machine.

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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 when-
ever any questions arise. Also
note, if you have any questions
which cannot be answered
herein, contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the prod-
uct.
3. Always be sure to include this
manual when selling, lending, or
otherwise transferring the own-
ership of this product.
4. Never allow children or anyone
unable to fully understand the
directions given in the manual
to use the machine.
WORKING CONDITION
1. When using the product, you
should wear proper clothing and
protective equipment.
(1) Helmet
(2) Ear protectors
(3) Protection goggles or face
protector
(4) Thick work gloves
(5) Non-slip-sole work boots
2. And you should carry with you.
(1) Attached tools
(2) Properly reserved fuel
(3) Spare blade
(4) Things to notify your working
area (rope, warning signs)
(5) Whistle (for collaboration or
emergency)
(6) Hatchet or saw (for removal of
obstacles)
3. Do not wear loose clothing, jew-
elry, short trousers, sandals, or go
barefoot. Do not wear anything
which might be caught by a mov-
ing part of the unit. Secure hair
so it is above shoulder length.
WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE
1. Never start the engine inside a
closed room or building. Exhaust
gases contain dangerous carbon
monoxide.
2. Never use the product,
a. when the ground is slippery
or when you can’t maintain a
steady posture.
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 diffi-
cult 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.
WORKING PLAN
1. You should never use the prod-
uct when under the influence of
alcohol, when suffering from ex-
haustion or lack of sleep, when
suffering from drowsiness as a re-
sult of having taken cold medicine
or at any other time when a pos-
sibility exists that your judgment
might be impaired or that you
might not be able to operate the
product properly and in a safe
manner.
2. When planning your work sched-
ule, 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 ses-
sion, and take 10 ~ 20 minutes of
rest between work sessions. Also
try to keep the total amount of
work performed in a single day
under 2 hours or less.
WARNING
1. If you don’t observe the working
time, or working manner (See
“USING THE PRODUCT”), Re-
petitive Stress Injury (RSI) could
occur.
If you feel discomfort, redness and
swelling of your fingers or any
other part of your body, see a doc-
tor before getting worse.
2. To avoid noise complaints, in gen-
eral, operate product between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays
and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
NOTE
Check and follow the local regula-
tions as to sound level and hours of
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BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE
1. The area within a perimeter of
15 m 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 pe-
rimeter 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.
2. Check the condition of working
area to avoid any accident by hit-
ting hidden obstacles such as
stumps, stones, cans, or broken
glass.
IMPORTANT
Remove any obstacle before begin-
ning work.
3. Inspect the entire unit for loose
fasteners and fuel leakage. Make
sure that the cutting attachment
is properly installed and securely
fastened.
4. Be sure the cutting attachment
guard is firmly attached in place.
5. Always use the harness. Adjust
the strap for comfort before start-
ing the engine. The strap should
be adjusted so the left hand can
comfortably hold the handlebar
grip approximately waist high.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Keep bystanders and animals at
least 15 m away from the operat-
ing point. If you are approached,
immediately stop the engine.
2. The product is equipped with a
centrifugal clutch mechanism, so
the cutting attachment begins to
rotate as soon as the engine is
started by putting the throttle into
the start position. 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
part nor the throttle come into
contact with any obstacle when
the engine starts.
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 at-
tachment stops rotating when the
throttle is moved fully back to its
original 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 ZENOAH servic-
ing dealer for repair.
USING THE PRODUCT
IMPORTANT
Cut only materials recommended by
the manufacturer. And use only for
tasks explained in the manual.
1. Grip the handles firmly with both
hands using your whole hand.
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.
2. Keep cutting attachment below
waist level.
3. Maintain the speed of the engine
at the level required to perform
cutting work, and never raise the
speed of the engine above the
level necessary.
4. If the unit starts to shake or vi-
brate, turn off the engine and
check the whole unit. Do not use
it until the trouble has been prop-
erly corrected.
5. Keep all parts of your body away
from rotating cutting attachment
and hot surfaces.
6. Never touch the muffler, spark
plug, or other metallic parts of the
engine while the engine is in op-
eration or immediately after shut-
ting down the engine. Doing so
could result in serious burns or
electrical shock.
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7. Never operate the pruner at an
angle greater than 60° in order to
reduce the risk of being struck by
falling objects during operation.
WARNING
Approaching or contacting elec-
tric power lines with pruning saw
may cause serious injury or death
from electrocution.
Electricity can jump from one
point to another by means of arc-
ing or may be conducted through
damp branches. Maintain a clear-
ance of at least 15m between Pole
saw and any electrical line carry-
ing live current.
• IF SOMEONE COMES
1. Guard against hazardous situa-
tions at all times. Warn adults to
keep pets and children away from
the area. Be careful if you are ap-
proached. Injury may result from
flying debris.
2. If someone calls out or otherwise
interrupts you while working, al-
ways be sure to turn off the en-
gine before turning around.
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 en-
gine and disconnect the spark
plug wire before performing any
maintenance or checking proce-
dures.
WARNING
The metallic parts reach high tem-
peratures immediately after stop-
ping the engine.
3. When replacing the cutting at-
tachment or any other part, or
when replacing the oil or any lu-
bricant, always be sure to use
only ZENOAH products or
products which have been cer-
tified by ZENOAH for use with
the ZENOAH product.
4. 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 ZENOAH
authorized servicing dealer for
assistance.
5. Do not use any accessory or at-
tachment other than those bear-
ing the ZENOAH mark and rec-
ommended for the unit.
6. Under no circumstances should
you ever take apart the product
or alter it in any way. Doing so
might result in the product be-
coming damaged during opera-
tion or the product becoming un-
able to operate properly.
HANDLING FUEL
1. The engine of the ZENOAH prod-
uct is designed to run on a mixed
fuel, which contains highly flam-
mable gasoline. Never store cans
of fuel or 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.
3. When refilling the tank, always
turn off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Take a careful look
around to make sure that there are
no sparks or open flames any-
where nearby before refueling.
4. Wipe spilled fuel completely us-
ing a dry rag if any fuel spillage
occurs during refueling.
5. After refueling, screw the fuel cap
back tightly onto the fuel tank and
then carry the unit to a spot 3 m
or more away from where it was
refueled before turning on the en-
gine.
TRANSPORTATION
1. When hand-carrying the product,
cover over the cutting part if nec-
essary, lift up the product and
carry it paying attention to the
blade.
2. Never transport the product over
rough roads over long distances
by vehicle without removing all
fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so,
fuel might leak from the tank dur-
ing transport.
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1. When you finish cutting in one loca-
tion and wish to continue work in an-
other spot, turn off the engine, lift up
the unit and carry it paying attention
to the blade.
2. Never forget to place the protective
cover over the blades.
3. When hand-carrying the product,
cover over the cutting part if neces-
sary, lift up the product and carry it
paying attention to the blade.
4. Never transport the product over
rough roads over long distances by
vehicle without removing all fuel from
the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might
leak from the tank during transport.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR CHAIN SAW USERS
WARNING
• Kickback may occur when the nose or
tip of the guide bar touches an object,
or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip
contact in some cases may cause a
lightning fast reverse reaction,kicking
the guide bar up and back towards the
operator. Pinching the saw chain along
the top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator. Either of these reactions may
cause you to Iose control of the saw,
which could result in serious personal
injury.
•Do not rely exclusively on the safety
devices built into your saw. As a
chain saw user you should take sev-
eral steps to keep cutting jobs free
from accident or injury.
(1) With a basic understanding of kick-
back you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
(2) Keep a good grip on the saw with both
hands, the right hand on the rear
handle, and the left hand on the front
handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fin-
gers encircling the chain saw handles.
A firm grip will help you reduce kick-
back and maintain control of the saw.
(3) Make certain that the area in which
you are cutting is free from obstruc-
tions. Do not let the nose of the guide
bar contact a log, branch, or any
other obstruction which could be hit
while you are operating the saw.
(4) Cut at high engine speeds.
(5) Follow the manufacturer’s sharpen-
ing and maintenance instructions for
the saw chain.
(6) Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer
or the equivalent.
WARNING
•
Make sure the chain and sprocket are
correctly adjusted before operating the
pruner (see page 32~35 for adjustment
procedures). Never attempt chain ad-
justment with the engine running!
•Always make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
•Never use a cracked or warped guide
bar: replace it with a serviceable one
and make sure it fits properly.
•If a saw blade should bind fast in a
cut, shut off the engine immediately.
Push the branch or tree to ease the
bind and free the blade.
•Do not operate the pole pruner with
the muffler removed.
• When cutting a limb that is under ten-
sion, be alert for springback so that you
will not be struck by the moving limb.
•Always stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the machine be-
comes tangled. Do not operate with
broken or damaged equipment.
IMPORTANT
•Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions or substitutions to the guide bar
or chain.
•Never allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
•Keep the pruner as clean as possible.
Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud,
etc
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Insert the cable
to the end of
adjuster Full on stopper
Idling adjust screw
M3 screw
Adjuster
MOUNTING ENGINE
1. Push the shaft tube toward the clutch housing and
rotate it by hand to check that the drive shaft is en-
gaged with the gears.
2. Insert the shaft tube into the clutch housing until it
bottoms, and align the positioning holes on the clutch
housing and the shaft tube and install the screw. When
difficult to engage, twist the engine slightly.
3. Fasten the clamp securely with two screws.
IMPORTANT
Tighten the screws gradually by turns.
CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE
1. Remove the air cleaner cover.
2. Connect the end of the throttle wire to the joint on the
top of the carburetor.
1. Connect throttle wire with carburetor. Insert the cable
to the end of adjuster fix the throttle cable by tighten-
ing M3 screw. (Tightening torque: 0.4 ~ 0.8 N.m.)
2. Make sure the ‘STOPPER-PLATE’ of carburetor moves
to contact with ‘IDLING ADJUST SCREW’ and the
‘SWING-ARM’ of carburetor moves to contact with
‘FULL ON STOPPER’ by gripping throttle lever.
CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES
•Connect the switch wires between the engine and the
main unit. Pair the wires of the same color.
SUSPENSION POINT
NOTE
Be the SUSPENSION POINT in
the location of the arrow mark.
6. Set up
•Mount the handle to the shaft tube and suspension point
it at a location that is comfortable to you.
(PS-EX only)
•Insert the grip to the shaft tube.
•Fasten the clamps with screws.
(HE-EX only)
•Install the J-shaped handle to the shaft tube and clamp
at a position best for your job.
JOINT ATTACHMENT
• Insert the attachment to the main shaft.
•Tighten the knob bolt securely.
Knob bolt
MIN
SPACING
About 19 inches (48 cm)
INSTALLING HANDLE
(BC-EX, LRT-EX only)
NOTE
The handle is put during the arrow mark.
arrow mark
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(2)
(3)
6. Set up (BC-EX only)
INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT GUARD
•Put the cutting attachment guard on the gearbox, at-
tach it with the 4 screws and hardware provided.
(1) Cutting attachment guard
(2) Plate
(3) Screw
INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD
1. While locking the gear shaft, by inserting the supplied
tool into the upper holder on the gearbox, loosen and
remove the hexagon nut (left-handed).
2. Then screw in the cutting head to the gear shaft over
the holders. Hand-tighten it securely.
HARNESS
(1)
WARNING
ALWAYS WEAR THE PROVIDED HARNESS WHEN
USING THE MACHINE!
Always make sure the machine is hooked securely
to the harness.
If you don't, you will be unable to control the machine
safely. This can result in injury to yourself or others.
Never use a harness with a defective quick release
or any other damage.
HOW TO WEAR
1. Wear the provided harness without twisted bands, with
the hanger on your right side.
(1) Hanger
BALANCE THE UNIT
1. Hook your machine to the hanger.
2. Adjust the bands of the harness to have the blade
parallel to the ground when standing in your normal
working position to provide you most effectiveness
and comfort on operating the machine.
3. In order to prevent the hanger position to change
during operation, turn up the extra part of the band
from the buckle.
QUICK RELEASE
The harness is equipped with a "QUICK RELEASE"devise.
To release the machine from the harness in emergency
situations, please follow the procedure as explained
below.
WARNING
Make sure to check proper working of the QUICK RE-
LEASE device BEFORE operating the machine.
Make sure to hold the unit securely when using the
QUICK RELEASE.
While holding the unit by your right hand securely, press
both sides of the
buckle. sides of the buckle.
(1) Buckle
4. When correctly adjusted, check the correct working
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(2)
(3) (4)
(5)
6. Set up (PS-EX only)
6. Set up (LRT-EX only)
ATTACHING THE TRIMMING MECHANISM
(1) Main pipe
(2) Trimming mechanism
(3) Screw hole
(4) Screw
(5) Fastening bolt
1. Remove the screw screwed into the end of the trim-
ming mechanism.
2. Insert the end of the trimming mechanism into the
main pipe.
3. Line up the hole on the end of the trimming mecha-
nism into which the screw is to be inserted with the
hole on the main pipe, and screw the screw firmly in.
4. Using a wrench, screw in the bolt provided to fix the
trimming mechanism into place.
BALANCE UNIT
1. Put on strap and attach unit to strap.
2. Depending on the working posture, slide clamp up
or down until unit balances and the strap fits your
body.
ATTACHING THE PRUNING MECHANISM
(1) Main pipe (2) Transmission
(3) Screw hole (4) Fastening bolt
(5) Bolt
1. Remove the cap on the end of the main pipe.
2. Remove the screw screwed into the end of the trans-
mission.
3. Insert the end of the gear case into the main pipe.
4. Line up the hole on the end of the transmission into
which the screw is to be inserted with the hole on the
main pipe, and screw the screw firmly in.
5. Using a wrench, screw in the bolt provided to fix the
mechanism into place.
WARNING
The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use protec-
tive gloves for safety.
1. Loosen a nut and remove the chain cover.
2. Mount the guide bar then fit the saw chain around the
bar and sprocket.
WARNING
Pay attention to the correct direction of the saw
chain.
A standard package contains the items as shown below.
(1) Guide bar (2) Saw chain
(3) Transmission (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 transmis-
sion as follows.
3. Fit the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the
guide bar, then install the chain cover, and fasten the
mounting nut to finger tightness.
(1) Hole
(2) Moving direction
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6. Set up (HE-EX only)
4. Adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw
until the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the
bar rail.
(1) Chain tension adjusting screw
(a) Loosen (b) Tighten
5. Tighten the mounting nut securely with the bar tip held
up (TORQUE: 8.9 ~ 11.7 N.m./90 ~ 120 kg-cm). Then
check the chain for smooth rotation and correct ten-
sion while moving it by hand. If necessary, readjust.
(1) Tighten
1. Insert the drive shaft into the clutch drum, then attach
the gearbox to the shaft tube as aligning the position-
ing holes. Wipe out grease on the tube and the inside
of the gearbox. Screw in the lock screw and fasten
the clamp bolt firmly.
2. Install the blade guard to the angle transmission with
the provided 3 screws, then clamp it to the shaft tube
with 2 screws.
3. Place the blade between the cutter holders (A) and
(B) while locking the gear shaft by putting the bar,
one of the tools provided, through the key holes on
the holder (A) and the angle transmission. Use the
socket and the screwdriver as shown in the picture
below to tighten the blade mounting bolt.
(1) Blade mounting bolt (Left-handed)
(2) Cutter holder (B)
(3) Blade
(4) Bar
(5) Cutter holder (A)
4. Split the bracket and install the wheel assembly to
the shaft tube and clamp at a position best for your
job.
Bracket
(1) Clamp bolt
(2) Lock screw
6. Set up (PS-EX only)
WARNING
It is very important to maintain the proper chain
tension. Rapid wear of the guide bar or the chain
coming off easily can be caused by improper ten-
sion. Especially when using a new chain, take good
care of it since it should expand when first used.
BALANCE UNIT
1. Put on strap and attach unit to strap.
2. Depending on the working posture, slide clamp up or
down until unit balances and the strap fits your body.

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7. Fuel and chain oil
■ 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 refuel-
ing the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling
and move at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the fueling
point before starting the engine.
•The Zenoah engines are lubricated by oil specially
formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use.
If Zenoah oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added
quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle en-
gine use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO EGC GRADE).
•Do not use BIA or TCW (2-stroke water-cooling type)
mixed oil.
■RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO
GASOLINE 50 : OIL 1
(when using ZENOAH genuine oil)
•Exhaust emission are controlled by the funda-
mental engine parameters and components (eq.,
carburation, ignition timing and port timing) with-
out addition of any major hardware or the introduc-
tion of an inert material during combustion.
•These engines are certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline.
•Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane
number of 89RON (USA/Canada: 87AL).
•If you use a gasoline of a lower octane value than pre-
scribed, there is a danger that the engine tempera-
ture may rise and an engine problem such as piston
seizing may consequently occur.
•Unleaded gasoline is recommended to reduce the
contamination of the air for the sake of your health and
the environment.
•Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage sealing
rings, fuel lines or fuel tank of the engine.
■ HOW TO MIX FUEL
WARNING
•Pay attention to agitation.
1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be
mixed.
2. Put some of the gasoline into a clean, approved fuel
container.
3. Pour in all of the oil and agitate well.
4. Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate again for at
least one minute. As some oils may be difficult to
agitate depending on oil ingredients, sufficient agi-
tation is necessary for the engine to last long. Be
careful that, if the agitation is insufficient, there is an
increased danger of early piston seizing due to ab-
normally lean mixture.
5.
Put a clear indication on the outside of the container
to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other containers.
6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy
identification.
■ FUELING THE UNIT
1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a
dustless place.
2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity.
3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel
spillage around the unit.
WARNING
1. Select flat and bare ground for fueling.
2. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fu-
eling point before starting the engine.
3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit. At that
time, be sure to sufficiently agitate the mixed gaso-
line in the container.
■ FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID:
1. FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW GASOLINE) – It will cause
severe damage to the internal engine parts very quickly.
2. GASOHOL – It can cause deterioration of rubber and/
or plastic parts and disruption of engine lubrication.
3. OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE – It can cause spark
plug fouling, exhaust port blocking, or piston ring stick-
ing.
4. Mixed fuels which have been left unused for a pe-
riod of one month or more may clog the carburetor
and result in the engine failing to operate properly.
5. In the case of storing the product for a long period of
time, clean the fuel tank after rendering it empty. Next,
activate the engine and empty the carburetor of the
composite fuel.
6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil container,
scrap it only at an authorized repository site.
NOTE
As for details of quality assurance, read the description
in the section Limited Warranty carefully. Moreover, nor-
mal wear and change in product with no functional influ-
ence are not covered by the warranty. Also, be careful
that, if the usage in the instruction manual is not observed
as to the mixed gasoline, etc. described therein, it may
not be covered by the warranty.
■ CHAIN OIL
Use motor oil SAE #10W-30 all year round or SAE
#30 ~ #40 in summer and SAE #20 in winter.
NOTE
Do not use wasted or regenerated oil that can cause
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STARTING ENGINE
(HE-EX only)
The ZENOAH stick edger is designed for edging lawn in
gardens, parks, roadsides and so on.
Before starting the engine, take the operating position
and adjust the handle position and the wheel height as
necessary.
ADJUSTING HANDLE POSITION
•Loosen the handle bracket screws and re-position the
handle to your best operating position. Re-tighten the
screws.
ADJUSTING WHEEL HEIGHT
•Loosen the clamp lever and change the wheel height
to obtain desired cutting depth.
(1) Deep cut (2) Shallow cut
WARNING
Never adjust wheel height with the engine running.
8. Operation
WARNING
The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine
starts.
1. Feed fuel into the fuel tank and tighten the cap se-
curely.
(1)
(PS-EX only) Feed the chain oil into the oil tank and
tighten the cap securely, too.
(2)
(1) Fuel (2) Chain oil
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.
3. Push the primer several times until overflown fuel flows
out in the clear tube.
4. Move the choke lever to the closed position.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Choke lever (2) Close (3) Open

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1
2
3
(1)
(1) Stop switch
8. Operation
5. Set the stop switch to the “ - ” position. Set the throttle
trigger to the start position (1 → 2 → 3).
Place the unit on a flat, firm place.
Keep the cutting head clear of everything around it.
6. While holding the unit firmly, pull out the starter rope
quickly until engine fires.
WARNING
The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch
mechanism, so the cutting attachment begins to ro-
tate as soon as the engine is started by putting the
throttle into the start position. When starting the en-
gine, 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 part nor the throttle come into
contact with any obstacle when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT
•Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by re-
leasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter fail-
ures.
7. Move the choke lever downward to open the choke.
And restart engine.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Choke lever (2) Close (3) Open
8. Allow the engine to warm up for a several minutes
before starting operation.
NOTE
1. When restarting the engine immediately after stop-
ping it, leave the choke open.
2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due
to excess fuel. When the engine failed to start after
several attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling
the rope, or remove the spark plug and dry it.
STOPPING ENGINE
1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for half
a minute.
2. Shift the stop switch to the STOP position.
IMPORTANT
•Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine
while pulling the throttle lever.
IMPORTANT
•When it doesn’t stop at the stop switch, move the choke
level to the closed position.
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8. Operation
ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE
•The normal play is 1 or 2 mm when measured at the
carburetor side end. Readjust with the cable adjuster
as required.
(1)
(1) Cable adjuster
ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED
(1)
(1) Idle adjusting screw
1. When the engine tends to stop frequently at idling
mode, turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
2. When the cutting head keeps rotating after releasing
the trigger, turn the adjusting screw counter-clockwise.
NOTE
•Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed.
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CUTTING WORK (LINE HEAD USAGE)
WARNING
1. Always wear eye protection such as safety
goggles. Never lean over the rotating cutting head.
Rocks or other debris could be thrown into eyes
and face and cause serious personal injury.
2. Keep the cutting attachment guard in place at all
times when the unit is operated.
TRIMMING GRASS AND WEEDS
•Always remember that the TIP of the line does cut-
ting. You will achieve better results by not crowding
the line into the cutting area. Allow the unit to trim at
its own pace.
1. Hold the unit so the head is off the ground and is tilted
about 20 degrees toward the sweep direction.
2. You can avoid thrown debris by sweeping from your
left to the right.
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.
5. Try to control the cutting motion with the hip rather
than placing the full workload on the arm and hands.
6. Take precautions to avoid wire, grass and dead, dry,
long-stem weeds from wrapping around the head
shaft. Such materials can stall the head and cause
the clutch to slip, resulting in damage to the clutch
system if repeated frequently.
ADJUSTING THE LINE LENGTH
•Your brush cutters are equipped with a semi- auto
type nylon line head that allows the operator to ad-
vance the line without stopping the engine. When the
line becomes short, lightly tap the head on the ground
while running the engine at full throttle.
•Each time the head is bumped, the line advances
about 1 inch (25.4 mm). For better effect, tap the head
on bear ground or hard soil. Avoid bumping in thick,
tall grass as the engine may stall by overload.
8. Operation (BC-EX only)

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CHOOSE THE BLADE
Choose a suitable recommended cutting attachment
according to the object to be cut.
•When replacing blade always be sure to use prod-
ucts, which have been certified by ZENOAH.
WARNING
When sharpening, removing, or reattaching the blade,
be sure to wear thick, sturdy gloves and use only
proper tools and equipment to prevent injury.
SET UP
(1)
(2)
(1) Cover: 3540-13283
(2) Holder: 6019-13250 (Attachment)
1. Detach the line head assembly completely.
2. Put on the blade, making the marked side face the
holder, put on the outer holders, and fasten the blade
with the blade nut.
8. Operation (Optional blade usage BC-EX only)
Heavy
weeds
Light
weeds
Grass
Nylon line
head
848-BV3-6914
CUTTER
APPLICATION
CHART
9” 8-tooth:
6298-15343
9” 4-tooth:
6298-14243
CUTTER APPLI-
CATION CHART
Heavy
weeds
Light
weeds
Grass
9" 8-tooth: 9" 4-tooth: Nylon line
head
1.5 ~ 2.0 N.m.
(0.15 ~ 0.2 kg.m.)
IMPORTANT
Change the cutting attachment guard, which is suitable
for the metal blade.
IMPORTANT
Change the loop handle to the J-handle for safe opera-
tion.
(1) Bracket: 3583-14101
(2) J-handle: 6367-14200
TIGHTENING TORQUE:
(2)
(1)