RedMax Trimmer BT280 User Guide

OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL  
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
GRASS TRIMMER  
COUPE-HERBE  
RECORTADORA  
BT280  
WARNING  
AVERTISSEMENT  
ADVERTENCIA  
The engine exhaust from  
this product contains  
chemicals known to the  
State of California to cause  
cancer, birth defects or  
other reproductive harm.  
Les échappements du  
moteur de ce produit  
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.  
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.  
ADVERTENCIA  
WARNING  
AVERTISSEMENT  
Before using our products,  
please read this manual  
carefully to understand the  
proper use of your unit.  
Avant d’utiliser cette  
ce produit, veuillez lire  
attentivement ce manuel  
afin de bien comprendre le  
bon fonctionnement de cet  
appareil.  
Antes de usar nuestros  
productos, lea detenidam-  
ente este manual a fin de  
familiarizarse con el uso  
correcto de este aparato.  
This spark ignition system complies with  
the Canadian standard ICES-002.  
Ce système d’allumage est conforme à la  
norme NMB-002 du Canada.  
Este sistema de la ignición se conforma  
con los requisitos del estándar  
Canadiense ICES-002.  
NÚMEROS DE SERIE APLICABLES:  
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS:  
NUMEROS DE SERIE APPLICABLES:  
MOTEUR 2010-001N00001 et au-delà  
UNIDAD DE MOTEUR 2010-001N00001  
y superior  
ENGINE UNIT 2010-001N00001 and up  
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KEY TO SYMBOLS  
Only intended for trimmer heads.  
Symbols  
WARNING: Clearing saws, brush-  
cutters and trimmers can be dan-  
gerous! 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.  
Use unleaded or quality leaded  
89 or higher octane gasoline  
and ISO--L--EGD certified or  
JASO FD registered two--stroke  
oil mixed at a ratio of 2% (50:1).  
Always wear:  
S Hearing protection  
S Approved eye protection  
Other symbols/decals on the machine  
refer to special certification requirements  
for certain markets.  
Watch out for thrown objects and  
ricochets.  
Stop the engine by pushing  
and holding the stop switch  
in the STOP position until the  
engine stops before carrying  
out any checks or maintenance.  
The operator of the machine  
must ensure, while working,  
that no persons or animals  
come closer than 50 feet  
(15 meters).  
Regular cleaning is required.  
Visual check.  
Arrows which show limits for  
handle positioning.  
Approved eye protection must  
always be used.  
Always wear approved protective  
gloves.  
Wear sturdy, non--slip boots.  
Only use non--metallic, flexible  
cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer  
heads with trimmer line.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
FIRST AID KIT  
Always have a first aid kit nearby.  
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 ef-  
fects of an injury in the event of an  
accident. Ask your dealer for help  
when choosing protective equipment.  
Machine’s safety equipment  
This section describes the machine’s safety  
equipment, its purpose, and how checks and  
maintenance should be carried out to ensure  
that it operates correctly. See the “Know your  
trimmer ” section to locate where this equip-  
ment is positioned on your machine.  
The life span of the machine can be reduced  
and the risk of accidents can increase if  
machine maintenance is not carried out  
correctly and if service and/or repairs are not  
carried out professionally. If you need further  
information please contact your nearest ser-  
vicing dealer.  
IMPORTANT! Listen for warning signals  
or shouts when you are wearing hearing  
protection. Always remove your hearing  
protection as soon as the engine stops.  
GLOVES  
Gloves should be worn when necessary,  
e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.  
WARNING: Never use a machine  
that has faulty safety equipment!  
Carry out the inspection, mainte-  
nance and service routines listed in  
this section. If your machine fails any  
of these checks, contact your service  
agent to get it repaired.  
HEARING PROTECTION  
Wear hearing protection that provides  
adequate noise reduction.  
Stop switch  
Make sure the engine stops when you push  
and hold the stop switch.  
EYE PROTECTION  
Always wear approved eye protection. If  
you use a visor then you must also wear  
approved protective goggles. Approved  
protective goggles must comply with  
standard ANSI Z87.1.  
Cutting attachment guard  
This guard is intended to prevent loose ob-  
jects from being thrown towards the opera-  
tor. The guard also protects the operator  
from accidental contact with the cutting at-  
tachment.  
BOOTS  
Wear sturdy, non--slip boots.  
CLOTHING  
WARNING: Never use a cutting  
attachment without an approved  
guard. See the section on “Technical  
data”. If an incorrect or faulty guard  
is fitted this can cause serious  
personal injury.  
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and  
avoid loose clothing that can catch on  
twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,  
long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shorts  
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is  
above shoulder level.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Cutting equipment  
A trimmer head is intended for trimming  
grass.  
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an  
incorrect cutting attachment increases the  
level of vibration.  
WARNING: Overexposure to  
vibration can lead to circulatory  
damage or nerve damage in people  
who have impaired circulation.  
Contact your doctor if you experi-  
ence symptoms of overexposure to  
vibration. Such symptoms include  
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,  
pricking, pain, loss of strength,  
changes in skin color or condition.  
These symptoms normally appear  
in the fingers, hands or wrists. The  
risk increases at low temperatures.  
Checking, maintaining and  
servicing the machine’s  
safety equipment  
IMPORTANT!  
All servicing and repair work on the machine  
requires special training. This is especially  
true of the machine’s safety equipment.  
If your machine fails any of the checks  
described below you must contact your  
servicing dealer. When you buy any of our  
products we guarantee the availability of  
professional repairs and service. If the retail-  
er who sells your machine is not a servicing  
dealer, ask him for the address of your  
nearest servicing dealer.  
Muffler  
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise  
level and to direct the exhaust gases away  
from the operator.  
CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic  
converter designed to reduce exhaust gas  
emissions.  
Stop switch  
S Start the engine and make sure the engine  
stops when you push and hold the stop  
switch.  
For mufflers, it is very important that you fol-  
low the instructions on checking, maintain-  
ing, and servicing your machine.  
See Checking, maintaining and servicing the  
machine’s safety equipment section.  
CAUTION: Mufflers fitted with cata-  
lytic converters get very hot during use  
and remain so for some time after stop-  
ping. This also applies at idle speed. Con-  
tact can result in burns to the skin. Re-  
member the risk of fire!  
Cutting attachment guard  
S Ensure that the guard is undamaged and  
is not cracked.  
WARNING: The inside of the  
muffler contain chemicals that may  
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact  
with these elements in the event of  
a damaged muffler.  
WARNING: Engine exhaust  
fumes contain carbon monoxide,  
which can cause carbon monoxide  
poisoning. DO NOT start or run the  
machine indoors, or anywhere that  
is poorly ventilated. The exhaust  
fumes from the engine are hot and  
may contain sparks which can start  
a fire. Never start the machine in-  
doors or near combustible material!  
S Replace the guard if it has been exposed  
to impact or is cracked.  
S Always use the recommended guard for  
the cutting attachment you are using. See  
section on “Technical data”.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Muffler  
WARNING: Never use a machine  
with faulty safety equipment. The  
machine’s safety equipment must be  
checked and maintained as  
described in this section. If your  
machine fails any of these checks  
contact your servicing dealer to get  
it repaired. Use of a machine with  
faulty safety equipment increases  
the risk of serious personal injury to  
the operator or others.  
S Never use a machine that has a faulty  
muffler.  
IMPORTANT!  
This section describes how to choose and  
maintain your cutting equipment in order to:  
Obtain maximum cutting performance.  
Extend the life of cutting equipment.  
Only use cutting attachments with the guards  
we recommend! See the section on  
Technical data”.  
S Regularly check that the muffler is securely  
attached to the machine.  
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach-  
ment to check the correct way to load the  
trimmer line and the correct line diameter.  
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 arres-  
tor mesh. See the Maintenance section.  
Trimmer head  
S Only use the recommended cutting at-  
tachments. See the section on “Technical  
data”.  
Cutting equipment  
This section describes how to choose and  
maintain your cutting equipment in order to:  
S Obtain maximum cutting performance.  
S Extend the life of cutting equipment.  
S Smaller machines generally require small  
trimmer heads and vice versa. This is be-  
cause when clearing using trimmer line the  
engine must throw out the trimmer line ra-  
dially from the trimmer head and overcome  
the resistance of the grass being cleared.  
S The length of the trimmer line is also im-  
portant. A longer trimmer line requires  
greater engine power than a shorter  
trimmer line of the same diameter.  
General rules:  
1. Only use cutting attachments with the  
guards we recommend! See the section  
on “Technical Data”.  
S Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer  
guard is intact. This is used to cut the  
trimmer line to the correct length.  
S To increase the life of the trimmer line it  
can be soaked in water for a couple of  
days. This will make the line tougher so  
that it lasts longer.  
2. Check the cutting attachment for damage  
or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment  
should always be replaced.  
IMPORTANT!  
Always ensure the trimmer line is wound  
tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise  
the machine will generate harmful vibration.  
WARNING: Always stop the en-  
gine before doing any work on the  
cutting attachment. This continues  
to rotate even after the throttle has  
been released. Ensure that the  
cutting attachment has stopped  
completely and disconnect the  
lead from the spark plug before  
you start to work on it.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
General safety precautions  
WARNING: A faulty cutting at-  
tachment may increase the risk of  
serious personal injury.  
IMPORTANT!  
S The machine is only designed for trimming  
grass.  
Personal protection  
S The only accessories you can operate  
with this engine unit are the cutting at-  
tachments we recommend in the “Tech-  
nical 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 tak-  
ing medication that could affect your vi-  
sion, your judgment or your coordination.  
S Never use the machine in extreme weath-  
er conditions such as severe cold, very hot  
and/or humid climates.  
S Never use a machine that has been modi-  
fied in any way from its original specifica-  
tion.  
S Wear personal protective equipment. See  
instructions in the “Personal protective  
equipment” section.  
S Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry  
out the checks, maintenance and service  
instructions described in this manual.  
Some maintenance and service measures  
must be carried out by trained and quali-  
fied specialists. See instructions in the  
“Maintenance” section.  
S All covers and guards must be fitted before  
starting. Make sure the spark plug cap and  
lead are not damaged. Otherwise you  
could get an electric shock.  
S Always wear boots and  
other equipment described  
in the “Personal protective  
equipment” section.  
S Always wear working  
clothes and heavy--duty  
long pants.  
S Never wear loose fitting  
clothes or jewelry.  
S Persons with long hair  
should (for personal safety)  
put their hair up.  
Safety instructions regarding the  
surroundings  
S Never allow children to use the machine.  
S Ensure no one comes closer than 50 feet  
(15 meters) when working.  
S Never allow anyone else to use the  
machine without first ensuring that they  
have understood the contents of the  
operator’s manual.  
Safety instructions before starting  
work  
S The machine operator must ensure that  
no people or animals come closer than  
50 feet (15 meters) while working.  
S Stay clear of spinning line.  
S Secure or remove loose clothing or cloth-  
ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tas-  
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving  
parts.  
S Being fully covered also helps protect you  
from debris and pieces of toxic plants  
thrown by spinning line.  
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.  
S Always keep the engine on the right hand  
side of your body.  
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.  
S Keep trimmer head below waist level and  
away from all parts of your body. Do not  
raise engine above your waist.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from  
muffler and spinning line. Keep engine be-  
low waist level. A hot muffler can cause  
serious burns.  
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not  
overreach or use from unstable surfaces  
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof-  
tops, etc.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
S Inspect the working area. Remove any  
objects such as stones, broken glass,  
nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be  
thrown or can wrap around the cutting  
head or shaft.  
S Keep others at a safe distance. Children,  
animals, onlookers and helpers should  
stand outside of the safety zone of 50  
feet (15 meters). Bystanders should be  
encouraged to wear safety glasses. Stop  
the machine immediately if anyone  
should approach.  
S Check the entire machine before starting  
work. Replace damaged parts. Check for  
fuel leakage and that all safety guards  
and covers are complete and fastened  
securely. Check all nuts and bolts.  
S Check the cutting head  
for cracks or any other  
damage.  
S Ensure the trimmer guard  
is mounted and not  
damaged.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
S Check that the trimmer head and guard  
S Never start the machine:  
are correctly secured.  
S If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off  
the spillage and allow remaining fuel to  
evaporate.  
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.  
S If you have spilled fuel on yourself or  
your clothes, change your clothes. Wash  
any part of your body that has come in  
contact with fuel. Use soap and water.  
S If the machine is leaking fuel. Check  
regularly for leaks from the fuel cap  
and fuel lines.  
S Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is  
a skin irritant and may even cause skin  
damage.  
Transporting and storage  
Starting  
S Store and transport the machine and fuel  
so that there is no risk of any leakage or  
fumes coming into contact with sparks or  
naked flames, for example, from electri-  
cal machinery, electric motors, electrical  
relays/switches or boilers.  
WARNING: When the engine is  
started with the choke in either the  
choke or start throttle positions the  
cutting attachment will start to  
rotate immediately.  
S When storing and transporting fuel al-  
ways use approved containers intended  
for this purpose.  
S When storing the machine for long peri-  
ods the fuel tank must be emptied. Con-  
tact your local gas station to find out  
where to dispose of excess fuel.  
S Ensure the machine is cleaned and that  
a complete service is carried out before  
long--term storage.  
S Ensure that all of the engine covers and  
housings are properly fitted before the unit  
is started.  
S Never start or attempt to run the unit with  
the clutch, clutch drum, clutch cover, or  
driveshaft removed.  
WARNING: Take care when han-  
dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of  
fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.  
S Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust  
fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.  
S Observe your surroundings and make sure  
that there is no risk of people or animals  
coming into contact with the cutting equip-  
ment.  
General working instructions  
IMPORTANT!  
This section describes the basic safety pre-  
cautions for working with trimmers. If you  
encounter a situation where you are uncer-  
tain how to proceed you should ask an ex-  
pert. Contact your servicing dealer.  
Avoid all usage which you consider to be  
beyond your capability.  
S See the “Starting and Stopping” section for  
complete instructions.  
Fuel safety  
You must understand the difference between  
forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass  
trimming before use.  
S Always use a fuel container with an anti--  
spill valve.  
S Never refuel the machine while the engine  
is running.  
Basic safety rules  
S Always stop the engine and let it cool for a  
few minutes before refueling.  
S Make sure there is plenty of ventilation  
when refueling or mixing fuel (gasoline and  
2--stroke oil).  
S Move the machine at least 10 feet (3 me-  
ters) from the refueling point before start-  
1. Look around you:  
S To ensure that people, animals or other  
things cannot affect your control of the  
machine.  
S To ensure that people, animals, etc.,  
do not come into contact with the cut-  
ting attachment or loose objects that  
are thrown out by the cutting attach-  
ment.  
Min. 10 ft.  
(3 m)  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
S CAUTION! Do not use the machine  
unless you are able to call for help in  
the event of an accident.  
S
Reduce the risk of damaging plants by  
shortening the trimmer line to 4--4 1/2 inches  
(10--12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.  
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.  
S When trimming you should use less than  
full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts  
longer and to reduce the wear on the  
trimmer head.  
Clearing  
3. Make sure you can move and stand safely.  
Check the area around you for possible ob-  
stacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.)  
in case you have to move suddenly. Take  
great care when working on sloping ground.  
S The clearing technique removes all un-  
wanted vegetation. Keep the trimmer  
head just above the ground and tilt it. Let  
the end of the trimmer line strike the  
ground around trees, posts, statues and  
the like. CAUTION! This technique  
increases the wear on the trimmer line.  
4. Switch off the engine before moving to  
another area.  
5. Never put the machine down with the engine  
running or while the cutting attachment is  
rotating.  
S The trimmer line wears quicker and must  
be fed forward more often when working  
against stones, brick, concrete, metal  
fences, etc., than when coming into con-  
tact with trees and wooden fences.  
Basic working techniques  
S Always slow the engine to idle speed after  
each working operation. Long periods at  
full throttle without any load on the engine  
can lead to serious engine damage.  
S It is recommended that the engine not  
be operated for longer than 1 minute at  
full throttle with no load.  
Cutting  
S The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that  
is difficult to reach using a normal lawn  
mower. Keep the trimmer line parallel to  
the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing  
the trimmer head against the ground as  
this can ruin the lawn and damage the  
tool.  
Grass trimming using a trimmer head  
Trimming  
S Hold the trimmer head just above the  
ground at an angle. It is the end of the trim-  
mer line that does the work. Let the trim-  
mer line work at its own pace. Never press  
the trimmer line into the area to be cut.  
S Do not allow the trimmer head to con-  
stantly come into contact with the ground  
during normal cutting. Constant contact  
of this type can cause damage and wear  
to the trimmer head.  
S The trimmer line can easily remove grass  
and weeds up against walls, fences, trees  
and borders, however it can also damage  
sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and  
damage fence posts.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Sweeping  
WARNING: Sometimes  
branches or grass get caught  
between the guard and cutting  
attachment or wrapped around the  
shaft. Neither the operator of the  
machine nor anyone else may at-  
tempt 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 equip-  
ment before you remove material.  
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.  
WARNING: 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 dis-  
tance. 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 ma-  
chine around without first checking  
behind you to make sure no one is  
within the safety zone.  
S When cutting and sweeping you should  
use full throttle to obtain the best results.  
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WHAT IS WHAT?  
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What is what?  
1. Trimmer head  
8. Starter handle  
9. Fuel tank  
10. Choke control  
11. Air purge  
2. Cutting attachment guard  
3. Shaft  
4. Loop handle  
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5. Throttle control  
6. Stop switch  
7. Cylinder cover  
12. Air filter cover  
13. Handle adjustment  
14. Operator’s manual  
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ASSEMBLY  
NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor-  
Fitting the trimmer guard and  
trimmer head  
rectly as shown in this manual.  
Fitting the loop handle  
S Position the handle on the shaft. Note  
that the handle must be mounted be-  
tween 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 twing  
nut as shown in the diagram.  
S Tighten the wing nut.  
C
S Fit the dust cup (C) on the shaft. The nut  
must be completely covered by the dust  
cup.  
S Hold the dust cup with a wrench to pre-  
vent the shaft from rotating.  
S Screw the trimmer head (D) onto the  
shaft.  
D
S To dismantle, follow the instructions in  
the reverse order.  
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FUEL HANDLING  
Fuel  
IMPORTANT! If the octane rating of the  
mid-grade gasoline in your area is lower  
than 89 octane use premium unleaded  
gasoline. The majority of all 2--stroke  
engine manufacturers in the USA and  
Canada recommend using gasoline with 89  
octane or higher.  
Note! The machine is equipped with a  
2--stroke engine and must always be run us-  
ing a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke en-  
gine 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 inaccura-  
cies can drastically affect the ratio of the  
mixture.  
CAUTION! Gasoline with an octane rating  
lower than 89 will greatly increase the en-  
gines operating temperature. Low octane  
gasoline will cause detonation (knock)  
resulting in piston seizures and major inter-  
nal engine components damage.  
Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage  
sealing rings, fuel lines or fuel tank of the  
engine.  
WARNING: Always ensure there  
is adequate ventilation when han-  
dling fuel.  
Gasoline  
S Use good quality unleaded gasoline.  
IMPORTANT! Failures caused by operating  
engines on gasoline with octane rating low-  
er than 89 are not covered by the RedMax  
2--stroke engine warranty.  
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 refueling  
the unit. Select outdoor bare  
ground for fueling and move at  
least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
the fueling point before starting  
the engine.  
CAUTION! Alternative fuels such as E--15  
(15% ethanol), E--20 (20% ethanol), E--85  
(85% ethanol) are NOT classified as gasoline  
and are NOT approved for use in RedMax  
2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative  
fuels will cause major engine performance  
and durability problems such as: improper  
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor  
lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, de-  
terioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal  
carburetor components, etc. Alternative  
fuels cause high moisture absorption into  
the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel  
separation.  
Gasoline requirements  
S All 2--stroke RedMax products are pow-  
ered by professional-commercial duty,  
hi--performance, hi--RPM, air cooled  
2--stroke engines. RedMax hi--performance  
2--stroke engines produce higher HP  
outputs as compared to standard home  
owner duty or light commercial duty  
production engines offered by most  
manufacturers.  
Oil requirements  
S Use only RedMax “Max Life” synthetic  
blend premium air--cooled 2--stroke en-  
gine oil or oil certified to ISO--L--EGD  
(ISO/CD 1378) standard and one that is  
JASO--FD registered. RedMax air--cooled  
“Max Life” synthetic blend premium  
2--stroke engine oil and ISO--L--EGD  
(ISO/CD 1378) AND JASO--FD oils are  
fully compatible with gasoline’s containing  
10% Ethanol. RedMax air--cooled “Max  
Life” synthetic blend premium 2--stroke  
engine oil and ISO--L--EGD (ISO/CD  
1378) AND JASO--FD oils are universal  
and should be mixed at 50:1 ratio for all  
2--stroke air cooled engines sold in the  
past regardless of mixing ratios specified  
in those manuals.  
S Exhaust emission are controlled by the  
fundamental engine parameters and com-  
ponents (eg. carburation, ignition timing  
and port timing) without addition of any  
major hardware or the introduction of an  
inert material during combustion.  
S The RedMax engines are registered and cer-  
tified with CARB (California Air Resources  
Board) and EPA (Environmental Protection  
Agency) to operate on clean, mid--grade  
89 octane or premium, unleaded (lead--free)  
gasoline and RedMax air--cooled “Max Life”  
synthetic blend premium 2--stroke engine oil  
mixed at 50:1 ratio.  
S Unleaded gasoline is recommended to re-  
duce the contamination of the air for the  
sake of your health and the environment.  
S This hi--performance air cooled 2--stroke  
engine requires the use of minimum 89  
octane [R+M]/2 (mid--grade or premium)  
clean gasoline. Gasoline may contain a  
maximum of 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol)  
or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl tertiary--butyl  
ether). Gasoline containing Methanol  
(Wood Alcohol) is NOT approved.  
S If the oil is registered with JASO, the  
JASO Logo with FD and registration num-  
ber will be displayed on the container.  
The highest JASO rating is “FD”, which  
equals the ISO--L--EGD rating. Lower rat-  
ings are “FC”, “FB”, and “FA”.  
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FUEL HANDLING  
Mixing  
S Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean  
container intended for fuel.  
S Always start by flling half the amount of the  
gasoline to be used. Then add the entire  
amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.  
Add the remaining amount of gasoline.  
S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly be-  
fore filling the machine’s fuel tank.  
S Do not mix more than one month’s supply  
of fuel at a time.  
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 TWO-  
S If the machine is not used for some time, the  
fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned.  
Fueling  
STROKE ENGINE WARRANTY.  
CAUTION! Do not use NMMA (National Ma-  
rine Manufacturers Association), BIA (Boating  
Industry Association), and TCW (two-- cycle  
water cooled) oils designed for mopeds or  
outboard, water cooled marine engines. Do  
not use API (American Petroleum Institute),  
TC (2--cycle) labeled oils. The API--TC test  
standard has been discontinued by API in  
1995 and it no longer exists.  
WARNING! Taking the following  
precautions will lessen the risk of  
fire:  
Do not smoke and do not place any  
hot objects in the vicinity of fuel.  
Always stop the engine and let it  
cool for a few minutes before re-  
fueling.  
When refueling, open the fuel cap  
slowly so that any excess pressure  
is released gently.  
Gasoline/oil mixture recommenda-  
tions  
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after  
refueling.  
Store your gasoline or gasoline/oil mixture  
in a cool, dry area in a tightly sealed ap-  
proved container to limit the entry of mois-  
ture and additional air (oxygen). Moisture  
and air cause the development of varnish  
and gum, making the fuel stale. Stored gas-  
oline and gasoline/oil mixture ages and  
loses its octane rating and volatility. Do not  
mix more gasoline/oil than you intend to use  
in 30 days, and 60 days when fuel stabilizer  
is added. RedMax air--cooled “Max Life”  
synthetic blend premium 2--stroke engine oil  
contains fuel stabilizer and will automatical-  
ly extend your gasoline/oil mixture life up to  
60 days.  
Always move the machine away from  
the refueling area before starting.  
Min. 10 ft.  
(3 m)  
S Clean the area around the fuel cap.  
Contamination in the tank can cause  
operating problems.  
S Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shak-  
ing the container before filling the tank.  
Mixing ratio  
Recommended mixing ratio:  
50:1 for all engines  
WARNING: Fuel and fuel vapors  
are highly flammable. Take care  
when handling fuel . Be aware of  
the risks of fire, explosion and  
those associated with inhalation.  
2-stroke oil  
Gasoline  
2% (50:1)  
Liter  
Liter  
5
0.10  
10  
15  
0.43/0.20  
0.30  
20  
0.40  
U.S. gallon  
1
U.S. fl. oz.  
2 1/2  
2 1/2  
5
6 1/2  
12 7/8  
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STARTING AND STOPPING  
Cold engine  
Check before starting  
Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10  
times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The  
primer bulb need not be completely filled.  
S Inspect the unit before each use. Re-  
place damaged parts. Check for fuel  
leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in  
place and secure. Make sure the cutting  
attachment is properly installed and se-  
curely fastened. Use only flexible, non-  
metallic 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.  
Replace the trimmer head or trimmer  
guard if they have been exposed to  
impact or are cracked.  
Choke: Move the blue engine choke lever  
to the closed position.  
Starting  
Hold the body of the machine on the  
ground using your left hand (CAUTION!  
Not with your foot!).  
Firmly grip the starter rope handle with  
your right hand. DO NOT squeeze  
throttle trigger. Slowly pull out the cord  
until you feel some resistance (the starter  
pawls grip); then quickly and powerfully  
pull the cord.  
Never wrap the starter cord around  
your hand.  
Repeat pulling the cord until the engine  
attempts to start. Move the blue engine  
choke lever to the ½ position. Pull starter  
rope until engine runs. Move the blue en-  
gine choke lever to the opened position.  
S Never use the machine without a guard  
nor with a defective guard.  
Starting and stopping  
WARNING: The complete clutch,  
clutch cover, and shaft must be  
fitted before the machine is started,  
otherwise parts could come loose  
and cause personal injury.  
Always move the machine away  
from the refueling area before  
starting. Place the machine on a  
flat surface. Ensure the cutting at-  
tachment cannot come into contact  
with any object.  
Make sure no unauthorized persons  
are in the working area, otherwise  
there is a risk of serious personal  
injury. The safety distance is 50 feet  
(15 meters).  
NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine  
choke lever to the closed position and  
repeat starting steps.  
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all  
the way out and do not let go of the starter  
handle when the cord is fully extended.  
This can damage the machine.  
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STARTING AND STOPPING  
Warm engine  
Stopping  
With a warm engine, move the blue engine  
choke lever to the ½ position. Pull starter  
rope until engine runs. Move the blue  
Stop the engine by pushing and holding  
the stop switch in the STOP position until  
the engine stops.  
engine choke lever to the opened position.  
WARNING: When the engine is  
started with the choke in the closed  
position the cutting attachment will  
start to rotate immediately.  
MAINTENANCE  
The owner is responsible for the perfor-  
mance of all required maintenance as  
defined in the operator’s manual.  
WARNING: The cutting attach-  
ment may be spinning during carbu-  
retor adjustments. Wear your protec-  
tive equipment and observe all safe-  
ty instructions. Be sure the cutting  
attachment stops turning when the  
engine idles. When the unit is turned  
off, make sure the cutting attach-  
ments has stopped before the unit is  
set down.  
WARNING: Improper mainte-  
nance could result in serious engine  
damage or in serious injury.  
Carburetor  
Your product has been designed and  
manufactured to specifications that reduce  
harmful emissions. After the engine has  
used 8--10 tanks of fuel, the engine will be  
run--in. To ensure that it continues to run at  
peak performance and to minimize harmful  
exhaust emissions after the run--in period,  
ask your servicing dealer to adjust your car-  
buretor.  
CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates  
when the engine is idling the idle adjustment  
screw T should be turned counterclockwise  
until the cutting attachment stops.  
Rec. idle speed:  
See “Technical data” section.  
Recommended max. speed:  
See “Technical data” section.  
WARNING: The complete clutch,  
clutch cover, and shaft must be  
fitted before the machine is started,  
otherwise parts could come loose  
and cause personal injury.  
Fine adjustment of the idle speed--T  
Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjust-  
ment screw--T if it is necessary to readjust.  
First, turn the idle adjustment screw--T  
clockwise until the cutting attachment starts  
to rotate. Then, turn the screw counterc-  
lockwise until the cutting attachment stops.  
The idle speed is correctly adjusted when  
the engine will run smoothly in every posi-  
tion. The idle speed should also be well  
below the speed at which the cutting at-  
tachment starts to rotate.  
Function  
S The carburetor governs the engine’s  
speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel  
are mixed in the carburetor.  
S The T--screw regulates the throttle setting  
at idle speed. If the T--screw is turned  
clockwise this gives a higher idle speed;  
turning it counterclockwise gives a lower  
idle speed.  
Idle Speed  
Screw--T  
Basic setting  
S The basic carburetor settings are ad-  
justed during testing at the factory. Fine  
adjustment should be carried out by a  
skilled technician.  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING: If the idle speed can-  
CAUTION: Mufflers fitted with cata-  
lytic converters get very hot during use  
and remain so for some time after stop-  
ping. This also applies at idle speed. Con-  
tact can result in burns to the skin. Re-  
member the risk of fire!  
not be adjusted so that the cutting  
attachment stops, contact your ser-  
vicing dealer. Do not use the ma-  
chine until it has been correctly ad-  
justed or repaired.  
Unit/Maintenance Safety  
Disconnect the spark plug before perform-  
ing maintenance, except carburetor adjust-  
ments.  
WARNING: The inside of the  
muffler contain chemicals that may  
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact  
with these elements in the event of  
a damaged muffler.  
Muffler  
WARNING: Engine exhaust  
fumes contain carbon monoxide,  
which can cause carbon monoxide  
poisoning. DO NOT start or run the  
machine indoors, or anywhere that  
is poorly ventilated. The exhaust  
fumes from the engine are hot and  
may contain sparks which can start  
a fire. Never start the machine in-  
doors or near combustible material!  
CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic  
converter designed to reduce harmful ex-  
haust gases.  
Spark plug  
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise  
level and to direct the exhaust gases away  
from the operator. The exhaust gases are  
hot and can contain sparks, which may  
cause fire if directed against dry and com-  
bustible material.  
The spark plug condition is influenced by:  
S Incorrect carburetor adjustment.  
S An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or in-  
correct type of oil).  
S A dirty air filter.  
These factors cause deposits on the spark  
plug electrodes, which may result in operat-  
ing problems and starting difficulties.  
If the machine is low on power, difficult to  
start or runs poorly at idle speed: always  
check the spark plug first before taking  
any further action. If the spark plug is dirty,  
clean it and check that the electrode gap is  
0.024(0.6 mm). The spark plug should be  
replaced after about a month in operation or  
earlier if necessary.  
Mufflers are equipped with a special spark  
arrestor mesh. The mesh should be  
checked and, if necessary. cleaned by a  
servicing dealer. If the mesh is damaged,  
it should be replaced. If the mesh is fre-  
quently blocked, this can be a sign that the  
performance of the catalytic converter is  
impaired. Contact your servicing dealer to  
inspect the muffler. A blocked mesh will  
cause the machine to overheat and result  
in damage to the cylinder and piston.  
CAUTION! Always use the recommended  
spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark  
plug can damage the piston/cylinder.  
Muffler bolts  
Spark arrestor mesh  
0.024(0.6 mm)  
CAUTION! Never use a machine that has  
a faulty or loose muffler. Ensure the muffler  
bolts are tight.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Air filter  
Maintenance schedule  
Below you will find some general mainte-  
nance instructions.  
Daily maintenance  
S Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger  
lockout function.  
The air filter must be regularly cleaned to  
remove dust and dirt in order to avoid:  
S Carburetor malfunctions  
S Check that the stop switch works  
correctly.  
S Starting problems  
S Check that there are no fuel leaks from  
the engine, tank or fuel lines.  
S Check that the cutter does not rotate  
when the engine is idling.  
S Loss of engine power  
S Unnecessary wear to engine parts  
S Excessive fuel consumption  
S Clean the outside of the machine.  
S Check that the harness is not damaged.  
S Check that the blade guard is not dam-  
aged or cracked.  
S Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to  
impact or is cracked.  
S A non--balanced trimmer head induces  
heavy vibrations that may damage the  
machine.  
S Check that nuts and screws are tight.  
S Check that the trimmer head is tight.  
Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more  
regularly if conditions are exceptionally  
dusty.  
Weekly maintenance  
S Check the starter and starter cord.  
S Clean the carburetor area.  
Cleaning the air filter  
Remove the air filter cover and take out the  
filter. Wash it clean in warm, soapy water.  
Rinse thoroughly. Ensure that the filter is dry  
before refitting it.  
S Clean the outside of the spark plug. Re-  
move it and check the electrode gap. Ad-  
just the gap to 0.024(0.6 mm), or  
replace the spark plug. Use resistor spark  
plug Champion RCJ--8Y or equivalent.  
S Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and  
check that the air intake near the starter  
is not blocked.  
An air filter that has been in use for a long  
time cannot be cleaned completely. The  
filter must therefore be replaced with a new  
one at regular intervals. A damaged air  
filter must always be replaced.  
S Clean the air filter.  
Monthly maintenance  
S Clean the fuel tank.  
S Clean the outside of the carburetor and  
the space around it.  
S Clean the fan and the area around it.  
S Check fuel lines for cracks or other dam-  
age. Change if necessary.  
S Change the fuel filter in fuel tank.  
S Check the clutch, clutch springs and the  
clutch drum for wear. Replace if neces-  
sary.  
S Check electrical wires and connections.  
S Replace the spark plug. Use resistor  
spark plug Champion RCJ--8Y or equiva-  
lent.  
S Change the air filter.  
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1
2
3
6 m  
20i  
3 m  
10i  
4
6
5
7
8
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TECHNICAL DATA  
Technical data  
BT280  
Engine  
3
Cylinder volume, cu. in./cm  
Cylinder bore, inch/mm  
Stroke, inch/mm  
Idle speed, rpm  
1.7/28  
1.4/35  
1.130/28.7  
2,800--3,200  
10,000  
8,000  
Recommended max. speed, rpm  
Speed of output shaft, rpm  
Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, hp/kW  
Catalytic converter muffler  
1.1/0.8  
Yes  
Yes  
Speed--regulated ignition system  
Ignition system  
Manufacturer/type of ignition system  
Spark plug  
Walbro/CD  
Champion RCJ--8Y  
0.024/0.6  
Electrode gap, inch/mm  
Fuel and lubrication system  
Manufacturer/type of carburetor  
Fuel tank capacity, US pint/liter  
Weight  
Zama  
0.85/0.4  
Weight without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, lbs/kg  
Sound levels  
10/4.4  
94/97  
(see note 1)  
Equivalent sound pressure level at the user’s ear,  
measured according to ANSI B175.3--1997, dB(A),  
min/max:  
Vibration levels  
Vibration levels at handles, measured according to  
2
ANSIB175.3--1997, m/s  
At idle, left/right handles:  
At max. speed, left/right handles:  
3/5  
9/8  
NOTE! This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES--002.  
Note 1: Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time--weighted energy total for  
sound pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution:  
1/2 idle and 1/2 max. speed.  
NOTE! Sound pressure at the user’s ear and vibration on the handles are measured with  
all the machine’s approved cutting equipment fitted.  
Model BT280 (3/8 RH arbor shaft thread)  
Approved accessories Type  
Cutting attachment / guard, part. no.  
Trimmer head  
MT104R  
576 26 08--02 / 545 00 60 49  
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT  
RedMax Limited Warranty, provides to the  
warranty statement. “Lifetime” free of  
charge parts is only for a period of seven  
(7) years after the last date of the complete  
unit’s final production. This warranty does  
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. not cover damage other than that resulting  
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.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXTENDED  
TO THE FIRST, ORIGINAL RETAIL PUR-  
CHASER ONLY, AND IT IS NOT TRANS-  
FERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS.  
This warranty is separate from the Emission  
Control Warranty Statement supplied with  
your new product. Please consult your Emis-  
sion Control Warranty Statement for details.  
from defects in material or workmanship.  
RedMax DOES NOT OFFER AN OVER  
THE COUNTER EXCHANGE PROGRAM.  
Any product sold, serviced or re--built by  
other than a RedMax Authorized Servicing  
Dealer, is sold as is without RedMax stan-  
dard warranty coverage. Repair parts and  
accessories replaced under this warranty  
are warranted only for the BALANCE of the  
original unit or accessory warranty period.  
All parts or products replaced under war-  
ranty become the property of RedMax.  
PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS,  
SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSO-  
RIES  
PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD  
These items carry a 90-day residential, or  
non-income producing use, and 90-day  
commercial, institutional, agricultural, indus-  
trial, income producing, or rental application  
warranty.  
PRODUCTS PURCHASED FOR  
NON-INCOME PRODUCING USE  
(Home Owner)  
Complete units purchased for residential, or  
non-income producing use, will be covered  
by this limited warranty for two (2) years  
from the date of retail purchase. The elec-  
tronic ignition module, the brush cutter/trim-  
mer drive shafts, are warranted for the life*  
of the product on parts only.  
CUTTING ATTACHMENTS  
SUPPLIED WITH PRODUCTS  
All original equipment cutting attachments  
used in residential, or non-income produc-  
ing use, such as, but not limited to, bars,  
chains, sprockets, blades, nylon trimmer  
heads, will be covered for failures due to  
defects in material or workmanship for a  
period of sixty (60) days from the original  
product purchase date. Any misuse from  
contact with, rocks, or other non-approved  
materials and/or structures is not covered  
by this warranty. When used in a commer-  
cial, institutional, agricultural, industrial,  
income producing or rental application, the  
cutting attachment warranty is for thirty  
(30) days.  
PRODUCTS PURCHASED FOR  
COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL,  
AGRICULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL, OR  
INCOME PRODUCING USE  
Complete units used for commercial, institu-  
tional, agricultural, industrial, or income pro-  
ducing use will be covered by this limited  
warranty for a period of two (2) years, from  
the date of retail purchase. Chainsaws,  
BT280, BC280, TR2301S/2350S, CHT2200/  
2250, and Sprayers are covered for one (1)  
year. Exceptions are Models: GZ400,  
BT250, BC250, HB250/280, and HE250F.  
These EXCEPTIONS are covered for  
ninety (90) days. The electronic ignition  
module and the brush cutter/trimmer drive  
shafts, are warranted for the life* of the  
product on parts only.  
All Maxtreme Series, Split Shaft attach-  
ments carry the same warranty duration  
as the units they are designed to fit.  
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES  
Any implied warranty is limited to the dura-  
tion of the limited warranty. Otherwise, this  
limited warranty is in lieu of all other ex-  
pressed or implied warranties, including any  
warranty of FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE OR USE and any implied war-  
ranty of MERCHANTABILITY otherwise  
applicable to this product. RedMax and its  
affiliated companies shall not be liable for  
any special incidental or consequential  
damage, including lost profits. There are no  
warranties extended other than as provided  
herein. This warranty may be modified only  
by RedMax.  
RENTAL APPLICATION  
Complete units for rental use will be cov-  
ered against defects in material and work-  
manship for a period of ninety (90) days  
from the date of purchase.  
The following carry No Rental Warranty.  
They are: GZ400, BT250, BC250,  
TR2301S/2350S, HB250/280, CHT2200/  
2250 and HE250F. These products have  
NO Rental Warranty.  
RedMax liability under the “Lifetime”  
coverage is limited to furnishing parts only  
after the Standard Warranty coverage  
expires as specified under the PRODUCT  
WARRANTY PERIOD section of this  
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Gasohol which contains a maximum  
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. RedMax MaxLifet  
Synthetic Blend 2-Stroke Oil is a premium  
2-stroke oil specifically formulated to meet  
ISO--L--EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO  
M345/FD Standards.  
The use of un-registered oils designed for  
other applications, such as for outboard mo-  
tors or lawnmowers, or low RPM, low HP  
output engines, can result in severe engine  
damage, and void your 2--stroke engine  
warranty. This Hi-Performance Air Cooled  
2--Stroke engine requires the use of  
MINIMUM 89 Octane (mid-grade or pre-  
mium) clean gasoline. If octane rating of  
the mid-grade gasoline is lower than 89  
octane, use premium unleaded gasoline.  
Warning: Gasoline with octane rating lower  
than 89 will greatly increase engines oper-  
ating temperature. Low octane gasoline will  
cause detonation (knock) resulting in piston  
seizures and major internal engine compo-  
nent damage. Engine failures caused by  
operating engines on gasoline with octane  
rating lower than 89 are not covered by the  
RedMax 2--Stroke Engine Warranty.  
(Emission related parts only are covered for  
two years, regardless of 2--stroke oil used,  
per the statement listed in the EPA or  
California Emission Defect Warranty  
Explanation.)  
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT IN-  
CLUDE, OR COVER DAMAGE TO  
THE UNIT OR ENGINE CAUSED BY:  
1. Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due  
to the use of 2--stroke oils that do not  
meet the ISO--L--EGD (ISO/CD 13738)  
and are not registered to meet JASO  
M345/FD Standards. Engine problems  
due to inadequate lubrication caused by  
failure to use an ISO--L--EGD compliant  
and JASO M345/FD registered oil,  
WILL VOID the RedMax 2--Stroke  
Engine Warranty. RedMax MaxLifet  
synthetic blend 2 -stroke Oil meets  
the ISO--L--EGD and is registered to  
JASO Standard M345/FD.  
10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15%  
MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is  
also approved. The prescribed mixing  
ratio of gasoline to oil is 50:1 and is listed  
on the RedMax oil label and covered in  
your operator’s manual.  
3. Engine damage caused by use of  
ether or any starting fluids. Damage  
caused by pressure or steam clean-  
ing the unit.  
4. Overheating and detonation damage  
caused by use of spark plugs other than  
those meeting emissions performance  
requirements listed in the operator’s  
manual.  
5. Damage caused by tampering with  
engine speed governor or emission  
components, or running engines above  
specified and recommended engine  
speeds as listed in your operator’s  
manual.  
6. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COV-  
ER DAMAGE TO THE UNIT OR EN-  
GINE CAUSED BY: Operation of the  
unit with improperly installed/  
removed cutting shields, guards or  
safety devices.  
7. Damage caused by removed/damaged  
air filter, dirt, abrasives, salt water, mois-  
ture corrosion, rust, varnish, stale fuel,  
or any adverse reaction due to incorrect  
storage procedures.  
8. Defects, malfunctions or failures resulting  
from abuse, misuse, neglect, modifica-  
tions, alterations, normal wear, improper  
servicing, use of unauthorized attach-  
ments, including failure to provide or per-  
form required maintenance services as  
prescribed in the operator’s manual. Pre-  
ventative maintenance as outlined in  
the operator’s manual is the owner’s/  
customer’s responsibility.  
9. Failures due to improper set-up, pre-  
delivery service or repair service by  
anyone other than an authorized RedMax  
servicing dealer during the warranty  
period.  
10. Certain parts and other items are not  
warranted, including but not limited to:  
spark plugs, filters, lubricants, starter  
cords, sprockets, and debris bags.  
Overheating or carbon scoring failures  
due to restricted/clogged exhaust port,  
blocked spark arrester screen, or com-  
bustion chamber.  
11. Set-up and pre-delivery service, engine  
tune--ups, including natural discoloration  
due to ultraviolet light.  
2. Damage caused by use of gasohol,  
containing methanol (wood alcohol), or  
gasoline containing LESS than 89  
OCTANE. Only use gasolines which  
contain 89 octane or Higher.  
12. Adjustments after the first (30) thirty days  
of purchase and beyond, such as carbu-  
retor adjustment and throttle cable adjust-  
ment.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT  
13. Damage to gears or gear cases caused  
IMPORTANT OWNER’S RESPONSI-  
BILITY  
by dirt contaminated grease, use of incor-  
rect type of gear case grease, and/or fail-  
ure to comply with recommended greas-  
ing intervals.  
IT IS A CUSTOMER’S AND/OR DEAL-  
ER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE  
AND RETURN WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE  
DATE OF PURCHASE, THE WARRANTY  
REGISTRATION CARD SUPPLIED WITH  
YOUR REDMAX PRODUCT.  
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. Should opera-  
tional problem or failure occur, the product  
should not be used, but delivered as is to  
an authorized RedMax Servicing Dealer.  
YOUR RECEIPT OF PURCHASE IN-  
CLUDING DATE, MODEL AND ENGINE  
SERIAL NUMBER MUST BE MAINTAINED  
AND PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED  
REDMAX SERVICING DEALER FOR  
WARRANTY SERVICE. PROOF OF  
PURCHASE RESTS SOLELY WITH THE  
OWNER-CUSTOMER.  
IMPORTANT OWNER’S RESPONSI-  
BILITY  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN-  
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO  
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES  
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU  
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH  
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable  
care and use, and follow preventative  
maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage  
as prescribed in the enclosed operator’s  
manual. Should a product difficulty occur  
within the applicable warranty period, you  
must, at your expense, deliver or ship your  
RedMax unit to an authorized RedMax  
Servicing Dealer only for warranty repairs  
and arrange for pick--up or return of your  
unit after the repairs have been made. If  
you do not know the location of your near-  
est authorized RedMax Servicing Dealer,  
consult your telephone yellow pages or call  
RedMax at 1-800-291-8251 during the  
hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Stan-  
dard time, or visit www.redmax.com.  
Should you require assistance or have  
questions concerning this Warranty State-  
ment, you may contact us at  
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN ONLY BY  
REDMAX.  
Our address is:  
1-800-291-8251 during the hours of 8:00  
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard  
time or contact us through the web at  
RedMax  
9335 Harris Corners Parkway  
Charlotte, NC 28269  
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U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
IMPORTANT: This product is compliant  
with U.S. EPA Phase 3 regulations for ex-  
haust and evaporative emissions. To ensure  
EPA Phase 3 compliance, we recommend  
using only genuine RedMax brand replace-  
ment parts. Use of non-compliant replacement  
parts is a violation of federal law.  
If you have any questions regarding your  
warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
should contact your nearest authorized  
service center, call RedMax at  
1--800--291--8251, or send e--mail correspon-  
dence to [email protected].  
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT  
DATE:  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND  
OBLIGATIONS:  
The warranty period begins on the date the  
small off-road engine is purchased.  
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,  
California Air Resources Board, Environment  
Canada and RedMax are pleased to explain  
the emissions control system warranty on  
your year 2012 and later small off-road en-  
gine. In California, all small off-road engines  
must be designed, built, and equipped to meet  
the State’s stringent anti--smog standards.  
RedMax must warrant the emission control  
system on your small off-road engine for the  
periods of time listed below provided there  
has been no abuse, neglect, or improper  
maintenance of your small off-road engine.  
Your emission control system includes parts  
such as the carburetor, the ignition system  
and the fuel tank. Where a warrantable condi-  
tion exists, RedMax will repair your small  
off-road engine at no cost to you. Expenses  
covered under warranty include diagnosis,  
parts and labor.  
LENGTH OF COVERAGE:  
This warranty shall be for a period of two  
years from the initial date of purchase, or  
until the end of the product warranty (which-  
ever is longer).  
WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR  
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.  
Repair or replacement of any warranted part  
will be performed at no charge to the owner at  
an approved RedMax servicing center. If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should contact  
your nearest authorized service center, call  
RedMax at 1--800--291--8251, or send e--mail  
correspondence to [email protected].  
WARRANTY PERIOD:  
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for  
replacement as required maintenance, or  
which is scheduled only for regular inspection  
to the effect of “repair or replace as neces-  
sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war-  
ranted part which is scheduled for replace-  
ment as required maintenance shall be war-  
ranted for the period of time up to the first  
scheduled replacement point for that part.  
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY  
COVERAGE:  
If any emissions related part on your engine  
(as listed under Emissions Control Warranty  
Parts List) is defective or a defect in the mate-  
rials or workmanship of the engine causes  
the failure of such an emission related part,  
the part will be repaired or replaced by  
RedMax.  
DIAGNOSIS:  
The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic  
labor which leads to the determination that a  
warranted part is defective if the diagnostic  
work is performed at an approved RedMax  
servicing center.  
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSI-  
BILITIES:  
As the small off-road engine owner, you  
are responsible for the performance of the  
required maintenance listed in your opera-  
tor’s manual. RedMax recommends that  
you retain all receipts covering maintenance  
on your small off-road engine, but RedMax  
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of  
receipts or for your failure to ensure the per-  
formance of all scheduled maintenance. As  
the small off-road engine owner, you should  
be aware that RedMax may deny you war-  
ranty coverage if your small off-road engine  
or a part of it has failed due to abuse,  
neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved  
modifications, or the use of parts not made  
or approved by the original equipment  
manufacturer. You are responsible for pre-  
senting your small off-road engine to a  
RedMax authorized repair center as soon  
as a problem exists. Warranty repairs  
should be completed in a reasonable  
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:  
RedMax may be liable for damages to other  
engine components caused by the failure of a  
warranted part still under warranty.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or  
improper maintenance are not covered.  
ADD--ON OR MODIFIED PARTS:  
The use of add--on or modified parts can be  
grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.  
RedMax is not liable to cover failures of  
warranted parts caused by the use of add--  
on or modified parts.  
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM:  
If you have any questions regarding your  
warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
should contact your nearest authorized  
service center, call RedMax at  
1--800--291--8251, or send e--mail corre-  
spondence to [email protected].  
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U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY  
SERVICE:  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY  
PARTS LIST:  
Warranty services or repairs shall be pro-  
vided at all RedMax service centers. Call  
RedMax at 1--800--291--8251, or send e--mail  
correspondence to [email protected].  
Carburetor, air filter (covered up to mainte-  
nance schedule), ignition system: spark  
plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),  
ignition module, muffler including catalyst (if  
equipped), fuel tank, line and cap.  
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT  
AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE-  
LATED PARTS:  
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT:  
The owner is responsible for the perfor-  
mance of all required maintenance as de-  
fined in the operator’s manual.  
Any RedMax approved replacement part  
used in the performance of any warranty  
maintenance or repair on emission related  
parts will be provided without charge to the  
owner if the part is under warranty.  
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:  
Moderate (50 hours)  
Intermediate (125 hours)  
Extended (300 hours)  
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