RedMax SRTZ2500 Owner's manual

OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL

SHORT REACH TRIMMER

T3075-93110(003)

SRTZ2500

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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 trimmers, please

read this manual carefully to

understand the proper use of your

unit.

WARNING

DRIVE UNIT 000000 and up CUTTING UNIT 000000 and up ENGINE UNIT 000479 and up

APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :

INFORMATION

This machine is equipped with an Overload Cancellation

Mechanism.

When the cutting blades have got into metal wires or those

twigs difficult to cut, the mechanism acts as a shock

absorber, and protects the drive gears and the blades from

severe reaction which could give damage to those parts.

When the blades are frequently caught by twigs, please

check the following points:

1. Size of the twigs. NEVER TRY TO CUT TWIGS

THICKER THAN 3/16” (5mm).

2. Condition of the blade edges. REPLACE THE WORN

OUT BLADES.

For the detail of the mechanism, please see below.

Thank you for choosing our product.

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

CONTENTS

1. Parts location …………………………………4

2. Specifications …………………………………5

3. Warning labels on the machine ……………6

4. Symbols on the machine ……………………7

5. For safe operation ……………………………8

6. Set up…………………………………………14

7. Fuel……………………………………………16

8. Operation ……………………………………18

9. Maintenance …………………………………21

10. Storage ………………………………………25

11. Troubleshooting guide………………………26

12. Parts list………………………………………27

1. Parts location

1. Loop handle

2. Shoulder strap hanger

3. Ignition switch

4. Throttle cable

5. Throttle lever

6. Throttle set button

7. Drive shaft housing

8. Blade

9. Gear case

10. Spark arrester

11. Starter knob

12. Fuel tank

13. Primer pump

14. Choke lever

15. Air cleaner cover

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2. Specifications

■SRTZ2500

Overall size(LxWxH)························································ 67.9(1725)x9.8(250)x12.2(310) in(mm)

Dry weight w/o acc.···························································································· 13.2 (6.0) lbs(kg)

Engine Type ········································································· Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline

Model ··························································································· Zenoah GZ25N

Displacement··········································································· 1.6cu-in (25.4cm3)

Max. output······················································· 1.2Hp (0.9kW)at 7500/min-1(rpm)

Idle speed ·············································································3000±200/min-1(rpm)

Fuel··········································································· Mixture(Gasoline 50 : Oil 1)

Carburetor······································································· Walbro Diaphragm type

Spark plug ························································································NGK CMR7A

Fuel tank capacity·······························································································22.0 fl.oz (0.65 )

Transmission··········································································· Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft

Reduction ratio ························································································································· 4.0

Durability period················································································································· 300 hrs

Standard operation speed·····················································································8000~9500 rpm

Cutting head Type···········································································Reciprocating Double blade

Tooth·········································································································42 teeth

Pitch ···························································································1.18 (30) in (mm)

Effective cut width ····································································24.2 (615) in (mm)

Angle adjust range··················90°(±45° from cutting head position aligned shaft)

Standard Accessories

Shoulder Strap······························································································ 1 pc.

Goggle··········································································································· 1 pc.

Tool Kit·········································································································· 1 pc.

Blade Cover ·································································································· 1 pc.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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(1)Read owner's manual before operating

this machine.

(2)Wear head, eye and ear protection.

(3)Handling this machine improperly

could result in accidents causing

serious injury or death. Read this

manual carefully and practice using

the trimmer until you are fully

acquainted with all operations and

have learned to use it correctly.

(4)Keep hands away from cutting blades.

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 trimmer.

We won't warrant the machine, if you use

the remodeled trimmer or you don't

observe the proper usage written in the

manual.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

(1)Lire le mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser

cette machine.

(2)Porter un casque de sécurité, des

lunettes de sécurité et un casque

antibruit.

(3)Lorsque cet l'appareil est utilisé

incorrectement, des accidents peuvent

entraîner des blessures graves ou

mortelles. Lire attentivement ce mode

d'emploi et s'entraîner avec le taille-

haies pour se familiariser avec toutes

les fonctions afin de l'utiliser

correctement.

(4)Eloigner les mains des lames de

coupe.

Si les étiquettes d’avertissement se

décollent, deviennent sales ou impossible à

lire, commander de nouvelles étiquettes

auprès du revendeur pour les remplacer.

Ne pas modifier la machine.

La garantie sera annulée si la machine a

été modifiée ou utilisée de manière non

conforme aux instructions de ce mode

d’emploi.

AVERTISSEMENT

IMPORTANT

3. Warning labels on the machine

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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

4. Symbols on the machine

THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S.EPA PH1 AND 2000

AND LATER CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULA-

TIONS FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES WITH AN

EMISSION DURABILITY PERIOD OF 300 HOURS.

ENGINE FAMILY : XKZXS.0254QR

ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 25.4cc

REFERTO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTE-

NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION

Ce moteur est conformc aux normcs U.S.

EPA PH1 et 2000 ainsi qu’aux autres dispositions

ultérieures de la réglementation concernant la pollution

de l’air pour les petits moteurs tout-terrain avec une

période de durabilité opour les émissions de 300 heures.

Type de moteur : XKZXS.0254QR

Cylindrée du moteur : 25,4cc

Se référer au Manuel de l’utilisateur pour les

spécifications d’entretien et les réglages.

INFORMATION IMPORTANTE

CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR

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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.

3. Always be sure to include this manual when

selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the

ownership 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 and files

(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, jewelry, short

trousers, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear

anything which might be caught by a moving

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.

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.

■WORKING PLAN

1. You should never use the product when under

the influence of alcohol, when suffering from

exhaustion or lack of sleep, when suffering from

drowsiness as a result of having taken cold

medicine or at any other time when a possibility

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 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,

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.

1. If you don’t observe the working time, or

working manner (See ■USING THE

PRODUCT), 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.

2. To avoid noise complaints, in general,

operate product between 8a.m. and 5p.m. on

weekdays and 9a.m. to 5p.m. weekends.

Check and follow the local regulations as to sound

level and hours of operations for the product.

NOTE

WARNING

5. For safe operation

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■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. 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 hitting hidden obstacles such as

stumps, stones, cans, or broken grass.

Remove any obstacle before beginning 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. Always use the shoulder strap. Adjust the strap

for comfort before starting the engine. The strap

should be adjusted to fit your body according as

your working posture.

■STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Keep bystanders and animals at least 50feet

(15m) away from the operating 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.

IMPORTANT

5. For safe operation

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