RedMax CHT2250 User Manual

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CHT2250

pulling the rope or remove the spark
plug and dry it.

■ STOPPING ENGINE
1. Release the throttle lever and run the

engine at idling speed for a half minute.

2. Slide the ignition switch to the STOP

position.

• Except for an emergency, avoid

stopping the engine while running it at
high speed.

■ ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED
1. When the engine tends to stop

frequently at idling mode, turn the idle
set screw clock-wise.

(1) Idle set screw

2. When the cutting blades keep moving

after releasing the throttle trigger, turn
the idle set screw counter-clockwise.

• Warm up the engine before adjusting

the idling speed.

■ HOW TO USE
• This machine is designed so as to

cut twigs upto 8 mm (0.3 inches)
thick. Cutting too thick twigs or
metal wires can not only break the
blade teeth but also give damage to
the drive mechanism.

• When trimming leaves and thin twigs,

guide the blades as drawing a half
circle on the surface, and you will get a
better finish.

• Running the engine at high speed with

the blades Jammed up can shorten the
life of clutch parts. When the blades
have been jammed by thick twigs, stop
operation at once and draw your unit
off the objects after stopping the
engine. When clipping comparatively
thick twigs, move your unit slowly back
and forth like a saw, and they can be
cut to a fine finish.

• When a new unit is first operated, in the

first few minutes grease may come out
of the gear case. But, since this is

NOTE

7. Operation

■ STARTING ENGINE

Keep the blades clear of the
surrounding as they will start moving
upon starting of the engine.

1. When first starting up after putting fuel

into the machine, push the priming
pump until fuel runs out in the clear
tube. Then close the choke. Choking
may not be necessary when re-starting
right after stopping the engine. (OP1)

(1) Primer pump
(2) Choke lever
(3) CLOSE
(4) OPEN

2. Pull the throttle lever and push the lock

button to set the lever in the START
position. (OP2)

(1) Throttle lever
(2) Lock button

3. Slide the ignition switch to the engine

side to set it in the ON position. (OP3)

4. Rest the unit on a firm place. Pull the

starter knob quickly. (OP4)

• Avoid pulling the rope to its end or

returning it by releasing the knob. Such
actions can cause starter failures.

5. When the engine has started, gradually

open the choke.

6. Allow the engine to warm up for a half

minute before starting operation.

• If the engine won't start after several

attempts, open the choke and repeat

NOTE

WARNING

OP1

OP2

OP3

OP4

OP5

OP6