RedMax EX2-BC, EXZ-PU, EX-HE, EX-LRT manual EX-PS MA7 MA8 MA9,  42 

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9. Maintenance (EX-PS only)

EX-PS

MA7

EX-PS

MA8

EX-PS

MA9

After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge and file it to the proper level as illustrated. (MA7)

WARNING

Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.

(1)Appropriate gauge checker

(2)Make the shoulder round

(3)Depth gauge standard

Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated. (MA8)

(4)Cutter length

(5)Filing angle

(6)Side plate angle

(7)Top plate cutting angle

■GEAR CASE

The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose, lithium-based grease in the gearcase.

Supply new grease every 25 hours of use or more often depending on the job condition.

When adding lubricant, use a grease gun to insert lubricant into the three grease nipples located on the gear case. (MA9)

(1) Grease fitting

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Contents OWNER/OPERATOR Manual 848-J8P-93A0Safety First ContentsParts location  3 EX-PS SpecificationsEX-LRT EX-HE 5  Symbols on the machine  6 Working Circumstance For safe operationWorking Condition  7 Working Plan  8 Before Starting the Engine Starting the Engine 9  Using the Product  10 Handling Fuel MaintenanceIf Someone Comes  11 Transportation  12 Set up  13 Installing Cutting Head SE2 Set up EX2-BC onlyEX2-BC SE1 EX2-BC SE2 EX2-BC SE3 Installing Debris Guard Balance UnitMain pipe Trimming mechanism Screw hole Fastening bolt Set up EX-LRT onlyEX-LRT SE1 Attaching the Trimming Mechanism SE1  15 EX-PS SE2 Set up EX-PS onlyEX-PS SE1 Attaching the Pruning Mechanism SE1 EX-PS SE3Hole Moving direction Chain tensioner nut Chain tension adjusting screw Loosen TightenEX-PS SE4 EX-PS SE5 EX-PS SE6  17 Clamp bolt Lock screw Set up EX-HE onlyEX-HE SE1 EX-HE SE2 EX-HE SE3 EX-HE SE4 BracketFuel and chain oil When using Zenoah genuine oilHOW to MIX Fuel Recommended Mixing Ratio Gasoline 50OIL 20  Fueling the UnitFor Your Engine LIFE, Avoid Chain OIL EX-PS onlyOperation  21 OP6 OP7 OP8 Stopping Engine OP6 22  OP9 Adjusting Throttle CableAdjusting Idling Speed OP10  23 Operation EX2-BC only  24 Operation Optional blade usage EX2-BC only  25 Cutting Method EX2-BC OP4 EX2-BC OP5 EX2-BC OP6Bracket Handle  26 What causes blade thrust EX2-BC OP7 EX2-BC OP8 OperationControlling Blade Thrust  27 How you can reduce the chance of blade thrust How you can maintain the best control 28  EX2-BC OP9 Maintenance Blade Transporting the Unit 29  EX-LRT OP1 Adjusting the Angle of the Cutting Blades OP1Operation EX-LRT only Clamp lever Trimming mechanismEX-PS OP1 EX-PS OP2 Checking OIL Supply Adjusting OIL Flow RateOperation EX-PS only  31  32  Operation EX-HE only EX-HE OP1 33  Maintenance Maintenance Chart 34   35  Muffler MA4 36  Spark ArresterMA6 Procedures to be Performed After Every 100 Hours of USEMA51 Cylinder Intake air cooling vent backEX2-BC MA1 EX2-BC MA2 Refilling Trimming Line MA1 Maintenance EX2-BC onlyFor safety reasons, do not use metalreinforced line Gear Case MA2Quick TIP Maintenance EX-LRT onlyEX-LRT MA1 EX-LRT MA2 Blades MA1 Gear CaseGuide BAR Maintenance EX-PS onlyEX-PS MA1 MA2 MA3 Oiling Port  40 EX-PS MA4 MA5 MA6 SprocketSAW Chain EX-PS MA7 MA8 MA9  42 Maintenance EX-HE only MA1 Gear Case 43  Check Probable Causes Action Troubleshooting guideStorage  44 Parts list EX-LRT ATT EX-PS ATT EX-HE ATTEXZ-PU S/N 60300000 and up  46  47  EX2-BC S/N 50200000 and up  48  49  Engine Unit 60100000 and up  50  51  Description Part Number QtyEX-LRT S/N 000531 and up  52  53  Casing BEX-PS S/N 000000 and up  54  55  EX-HE S/N 000101 and up  56  57  Manufacturer’s warranty coverage Limited Warranty RedMax Garantie limitée