4. Clean the spark arrester screen with a wire brush.
To do a check of the blades and blade guard
The outer part of the blades has the function of a blade
guard. The blade guard prevents cut injuries.
1. Stop the engine and make sure that the blades stop.
2. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
3. Put on protective gloves.
4. Make sure that the blade and blade guard is not
damaged or bent. Always replace a damaged or
bent blade, or a damaged blade guard.
5. Make sure that the screws to the blades and blade
guard are tight.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let
the product dry.
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If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If
you get fuel on your body, use soap and water to
remove the fuel.
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Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
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Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes
are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
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Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
Introduction
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you use the product.
1074 - 001 - 18.03.2019
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Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
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Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
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Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
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Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not
sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because
of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
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Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
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Move the product a minimum of 3 m / 10 ft from the
position where you filled the tank before a start.
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Do not fill the fuel tank fully. Heat causes the fuel to
expand. Keep a space at the top of the fuel tank.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Stop the engine and make sure that the cutting
equipment stops. Let the product become cool
before you do the maintenance.
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Disconnect the spark plug cap before you do the
maintenance.
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The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon
monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and very
dangerous gas that can cause death. Do not run the
product indoors or in closed spaces.
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The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can
contain sparks. Do not run the product indoors or
near flammable material.
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Accessories and changes to the product that are not
approved by the manufacturer, can cause serious
injury or death. Do not change the product. Always
use original accessories.
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If the maintenance is not done correctly and
regularly, there is an increased risk of injury and
damage to the product.
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Only do the maintenance as this operator's manual
recommends. Let an approved Redmax service
agent do all other servicing.
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Let an approved Redmax service agent do servicing
on the product regularly.
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Replace damaged, worn or broken parts.
Operation
Fuel
This product has a two-stroke engine.
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