5850-93110 (9809) OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL TRIMMERS / STICK EDGERS BT2200LDC BC2200E BC2200LDC HE2200LDC BT2200LDC BC2200E BC2200LDC WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. HE2200LDC IMPORTANT : Before operating your RedMax product, read this manual carefully and completely.
Thank you for choosing a RedMax trimmer / stick edger. This manual will provide you with full understanding of the necessary instructions for assembly, operation and maintenance of the equipment. Please read this manual carefully before starting operation. For continued safe and reliable operation, use ONLY original RedMax parts and accessories, Adhere to all notes and warnings.
FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ KNOW YOUR UNIT 1. Read this Owner's Manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before operating the unit. 2. Restrict your unit to users who understand and follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual. Children should not be allowed to operate this unit. ■ PLAN AHEAD 1. Dress in a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Wear protective gloves and shoes.
SETUP 1. Install the driveshaft assembly to the engine unit. Clamp it securely with the attached bolt and nut. ■ HE2200LDC 1. Install the blade guard to the gear case with the provided 3 screws. HE2200LDC 2. Connect the throttle cable to the engine. 2. 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 gearcase.
FUEL The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. When RedMax oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added quality oil formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle engine use. RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO GASOLINE 32 : OIL 1 Exhaust emission are controlled by the fundamental engine parameters and components (eq., carburation, ignition timing and port timing) without addition of any major hardware or the introduction of an inert material during combustion.
OPERATION ■ STARTING ENGINE WARING!!! Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon starting of the engine. 1. Press the primer bulb until fuel flows out in the clear tube (5 to 7 times). Lace the choke lever in the full choke position. When restarting the engine right after stopping it, keep the choke open. 2. Put the ignition switch in the "ON" position. NOTE : Avoid pulling the rope to its dead end or returning it by releasing the knob.
OPERATION ■ LINE HEAD USAGE • HOW TO USE WARING!!! 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 debris guard attached in place at all times when the unit is operated. • TRIMMING GRASS AND WEEDS Always remember that the TIP of the line does cutting. You will achieve better results by not crowding the line into the cutting area.
OPERATION ■ METAL BLADE USAGE NOTE : Do not use the Metal Cutting Blade for model BT2200LDC and BC2200E • Always cut by guiding the head from your right to left. • When mowing a wide area, start working from the left side to avoid interference of cut grass. • A metal blade cuts best up to the point 1/3 from the edge. Use that area for cutting shrubs, tough and thick weeds. For cutting young grass, you can use up to 2/3 from the tip of blade.
OPERATION g. Cut only from your right to your left. TO SHARPEN BLADE : h. Keep your path of advance clear of material that has been cut and other debris. 1. Grind away each cutting edge and its back evenly and maintain similar shape to original. 3. How you can maintain the best control: a. Keep a good, firm grip on the unit with both hands. A firm grip can help neutralize bounce. Keep your right and left hands completely around the respective handles. b.
MAINTENANCE I. Bump head for BT2200LDC and BC2200E ■ REPLACING TRIMMING LINE To refill a new trimming line either ; A : Install the prewound reel #153577 or B : Rewind the existing reel. For replacement line, use a diameter of .080 in (2.03 mm). The engine may overheat and fail if you use a larger line. For safety reason, do not use metal-reinforced line. A : REWINDING THE EXISTING SPOOL • DISASSEMBLING THE HEAD 1.
MAINTENANCE • INSTALLING THE REEL 1. Insert each end of the line through the eyelet on the outer spool. Then pull the end firmly to release the line from the holding slot. 2. Hold the inner reel in place and screw in the Bump Knob bolt in the correct direction (clockwise for BT2200LDC and BC2200E). B : INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL 1. Follow the instructions in DISASSEMBLING THE HEAD. 2. Follow the instructions in INSTALLING THE REEL. II. Bump head for BC2200LDC 1 4 6 2 5 7 3.8m (12.5') Ø2.4mm 0.
MAINTENANCE 8 11 14 THIS SIDE UP WIND LINE 1 2 9 10 12 THIS SIDE UP 15 13 11
MAINTENANCE ■ AIR FILTER The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Every 30 days, check and clean the filter element in warm, soapy water as required. Dry completely before installing. If the element is broken or shrunk, replace with a new one. ■ SPARK PLUG Starting failure and mis-firing are often caused by a fouled spark plug. Periodically clean the spark plug and check that the spark gap is within the correct range. For a replacement plug, use Champion RCJ6Y or the equivalent.
SPECFICATIONS ■ BT2200LDC Overall size (LxWxH) ···························································································62.2x9.7x17.9 (in) Dry weight ·························································································································10.
PARTS LIST Fig.1 TRIMMER UNIT FOR BT2200LDC Fig.1 TRIMMER UNIT FOR BT2200LDC Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Curved shaft ass'y ————— 1 17 Guard mount screw 153318 1 2 Flex.
Fig.2 TRIMMER UNIT FOR BC2200E Fig.
Fig.3 TRIMMER UNIT FOR BC2200LDC Fig.3 TRIMMER UNIT FOR BC2200LDC Key# Description 1 Straight shaft ass'y ————— 1 18 Housing UBTR-06 1 2 Flex.
Fig.4 STICK EDGER UNIT FOR HE2200LDC Fig.
Fig.5 ENGINE GROUP FOR BT2200LDC. BC2200E. BC2200LDC.
Fig.5 ENGINE GROUP FOR BT2200LDC. BC2200E. BC2200LDC.
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S STRINGENT ANTI-SMOG STANDARDS.
RedMax TRIMMER / STICK EDGER MODELS BT2200LDC / BC2200E / BC2200LDC / HE2200LDC 2(1) -YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL BT2200LDC OR BC2200E / BC2200LDC OR HE2200LDC UNIT, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (THE COMPANY), THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY PART OR PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP.
KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC.
