RedMax BC280 User Manual
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CONTENTS
Contents
CONTENTS
Contents
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Note the following before starting
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment
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Machine’s safety equipment
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Cutting equipment
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Checking, maintaining and servicing
the machine’s safety equipment
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General safety precautions
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Starting
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Fuel safety
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Transporting and storage
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General working instructions
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Basic safety rules
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Basic working techniques
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WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what?
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ASSEMBLY
Fitting the loop handle
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Fitting the trimmer guard and
trimmer head
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FUEL HANDLING
Fuel
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Fueling
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STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting
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Starting and stopping
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MAINTENANCE
Carburetor
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Muffler
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Spark plug
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Air filter
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Bevel gear
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Maintenance schedule
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Trimmer head line loading instructions
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TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 22
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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Note the following before
starting:
RedMax has a policy of continuous product
development and therefore reserves the right
to modify the design and appearance of prod-
ucts without prior notice. Long--term exposure
to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection. Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and system
may be performed by any off-road engine re-
pair establishment or individual.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred
to on the Emissions Compliance label indi-
cates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet
Federal emissions requirements.
Category C = 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and
A = 300 hours.
For reference, please fill out the following
information that will be needed for future
servicing of your trimmer:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
WARNING:
A clearing saw,
brushcutter or trimmer can be
dangerous if used incorrectly or
carelessly, and can cause serious
or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important
that you read and understand the
contents of this operator’s manual.
WARNING:
Under no circum-
stances may the design of the
machine be modified without the
permission of the manufacturer.
Always use genuine accessories.
Non--authorized modifications
and/or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the
death of the operator or others.
Your warranty may not cover
damage or liability caused by the
use of non--authorized accesso-
ries or replacement parts.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.