OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GRASS TRIMMER COUPE-HERBE RECORTADORA BT280 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.
CONTENTS Contents CONTENTS Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Note the following before starting . . . . 2 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment . . . . . . 4 Machine’s safety equipment . . . . . . . . 4 Cutting equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment . . . . . 5 General safety precautions . . . . . . . . . 7 Starting . . . .
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Only intended for trimmer heads. WARNING: Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: S Hearing protection S Approved eye protection Watch out for thrown objects and ricochets.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment WARNING: Whenever you use a clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective equipment that is approved by the authorities. Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents, but it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment. IMPORTANT! Listen for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration. Cutting equipment A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass. WARNING: Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler S Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. S Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. S The muffler on this unit is equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. The mesh should be checked and, if necessary. cleaned by a servicing dealer. A blocked mesh will cause the machine to overheat, which can lead to serious damage. Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrestor mesh. See the Maintenance section.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions IMPORTANT! S The machine is only designed for trimming grass. S The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the “Technical data” section. S Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgment or your coordination.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S Check that the trimmer head and guard are correctly secured. S When adjusting the carburetor, make sure the lower end is supported and that no one is in the immediate vicinity. S Make sure the cutting head does not rotate when idling. S Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Never use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in relation to the specification. S Only use the machine for the purpose for which it was intended.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident. 2. 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. 3. Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sweeping S The fan effect of the rotating line can be used for quick and easy clearing up. Hold the trimmer line parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro. S When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results. 115391427 Rev. 4 5/15/12 WARNING: Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment or wrapped around the shaft.
WHAT IS WHAT? 4 3 1 7 6 8 13 5 2 1 What is what? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Trimmer head Cutting attachment guard Shaft Loop handle Throttle control Stop switch Cylinder cover 115391427 Rev. 4 5/15/12 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual. Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Fitting the loop handle S Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted between the two arrows on the shaft. S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the wing nut (B). B A S Fit the screw, securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Note! The machine is equipped with a 2--stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. WARNING: Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when handling fuel. Gasoline S Use good quality unleaded gasoline.
FUEL HANDLING Mixing S Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use ISO-L--EGD certified and JASO FD registered oil such as RedMax air--cooled “MaxLife” synthetic blend premium 2--stroke oil WILL VOID THE REDMAX TWOSTROKE ENGINE WARRANTY. CAUTION! Do not use NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association), BIA (Boating Industry Association), and TCW (two-- cycle water cooled) oils designed for mopeds or outboard, water cooled marine engines.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting S Inspect the unit before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened. Use only flexible, nonmetallic line recommended by the manufacturer. Never use, for example, wire or wire rope, which can break off and become a dangerous projectile. S Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked.
STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine With a warm engine, move the blue engine choke lever to the ½ position. Pull starter rope until engine runs. Move the blue engine choke lever to the opened position. Stopping Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch in the STOP position until the engine stops. WARNING: When the engine is started with the choke in the closed position the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: If the idle speed cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops, contact your servicing dealer. Do not use the machine until it has been correctly adjusted or repaired. Unit/Maintenance Safety Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, except carburetor adjustments. Muffler CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic converter designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases.
MAINTENANCE Air filter Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: S Carburetor malfunctions S Starting problems S Loss of engine power S Unnecessary wear to engine parts S Excessive fuel consumption Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty. Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter.
Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 1 2 3 6m 20i 3m 10i 4 5 6 7 8 9 115391427 Rev.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Engine Cylinder volume, cu. in./cm3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/mm Idle speed, rpm Recommended max. speed, rpm Speed of output shaft, rpm Max. engine output, acc.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT RedMax Limited Warranty, provides to the ORIGINAL retail purchaser that this RedMax product is free from DEFECTS in MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purchase. RedMax agrees to repair or replace at our discretion, any defective product, free of charge at any authorized RedMax servicing dealer using original RedMax replacement parts, within the listed below application time periods, limitations and exclusions.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS RedMax Hi-Performance 2--Stroke engines produce higher HP (horse power) outputs as compared to standard Home Owner Duty or Light Commercial Duty production engines offered by most manufacturers. To help insure trouble free performance of the unit, it is required to use oil which meets the ISO--L--EGD Standard per ISO/CD 13738 and one that is registered under JASO M345/FD Standards.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 13. Damage to gears or gear cases caused by dirt contaminated grease, use of incorrect type of gear case grease, and/or failure to comply with recommended greasing intervals. 14. Damage caused by sprayers pumping or spraying caustic or flammable materials, lack of or broken strainers. 15. Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use after operational problem or failure occurs.
U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT IMPORTANT: This product is compliant with U.S. EPA Phase 3 regulations for exhaust and evaporative emissions. To ensure EPA Phase 3 compliance, we recommend using only genuine RedMax brand replacement parts. Use of non-compliant replacement parts is a violation of federal law. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S.
U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all RedMax service centers. Call RedMax at 1--800--291--8251, or send e--mail correspondence to service@redmax.com.
