RedMax PSZ2460S manual Operation

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PSZ2460S

8. Operation

STARTING ENGINE

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cutting head will start rotating

 

upon the engine starts.

 

1. Feed fuel and chain oil into their

OP1

 

 

respective tanks and tighten the caps

 

 

securely. (OP1)

(1)Fuel

(2)Chain oil

2.Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon starting of the engine.

OP2

3. Push the primer pump several times

 

 

until overflown fuel flows out in the

 

clear tube. (OP2)

7.Move the choke lever downward to open the choke. And restart the engine. (OP3)

8.Allow the engine to warm up for a several minutes before starting operation.

NOTE

1.When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, leave the choke open.

2.Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to start after several attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug and dry it.

STOPPING ENGINE (OP4)

1.Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute.

2.Shift the ignition switch to the “Stop” position. (OP4)

IMPORTANT

OP3

 

 

(1)

 

(2)

 

(3)

OP4

(3)

 

(2)

 

(1)

(a)

 

 

(b)

OP5

 

4.Move the choke lever to the closed position. (OP3)

(1)choke lever

(2)close

(3)open

5.Set the stop switch to the "RUN" position. Place the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head clear of everything around it. (OP4)

(1)stop switch

(2)RUN

(3)STOP

(a)lockout lever

(b)throttle trigger

6.Firmly grasp (a) and (b) with left hand (OP4), pull the starter knob quickly until engine fires. Release throttle trigger after engine starts. (OP5)

IMPORTANT

Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter failures.

OP6

Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine while pulling the throttle lever.

CHECKING OIL SUPPLY

After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the figure.

(OP6)

(1) Chain oil

NOTE

The oil reservoir has a capacity sufficient to provide about 40 minutes of cutting time (when set to deliver the minimum flow rate, or about as long as you'll get from a tank of fuel). Be sure to refill the oil tank every time when refueling the saw.

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Contents PSZ2460S PSZ2460S Contents Parts location SpecificationsEmission Control Symbols on the machineManufactured Working Condition For safe operationWorking Circumstance Working PlanMaintenance Using the ProductStarting the Engine If Someone ComesHandling Fuel Kickback and Pinching Safety PrecautionsTransportation For safe operation Set up Fuel and Chain Oil WarrantyFuel Gasoline RequirementsFor Your Engine LIFE, Avoid HOW to MIX Fuel Recommended Mixing Ratio Gasoline 50 OILFueling the Unit Chain OILOperation Adjusting Throttle Cable Adjusting OIL Flow RateAdjusting Idling Speed OP9 OP8Maintenance SAW Chain Replacement Plug is a NGK CMR7HMA8 MA6Tightening Torque Procedures to be Performed After Every 100 Hours of USEMuffler Spark Arrester MA12Storage Troubleshooting guideDisposal Case 1. Starting failureOwners Warranty Responsibilities Manufacturers Warranty CoverageWarranty Commencement Date What is CoveredWhat is not Covered Emission Warranty Parts ListHOW to File a Claim Where to GET Warranty Service