T1077-93110(910)
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
BRUSHCUTTERS
BC2601DL
Thank you for purchasing a RedMax
product.
WARNING
Before using our brushcutters, please
read this manual carefully to understand
the proper use of your unit.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
DRIVE UNIT 900101 and up
ENGINE UNIT 900101 and up
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................. 4
IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR BRUSHCUTTER
WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING
WARNINGS CONSIDERING HANDLING OF FUEL
THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR BRUSHCUTTER
THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE
AVOID NOISE PROBLEM
THINGS TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHEN USING YOUR BRUSHCUTTER
NOTES ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR BRUSHCUTTER
SET UP......................................................................................................... 9
MOUNTING ENGINE
INSTALLING HANDLE
INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD
CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE
CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES
PUTTING ON WAIST PAD
INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD
FUEL........................................................................................................... 10
HOW TO MIX FUEL
FUELING THE UNIT
OPERATION ............................................................................................... 11
STARTING ENGINE
STOPPING ENGINE
ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED
LINE HEAD USAGE
METAL BLADE USAGE
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 15
REFILLING TRIMMING LINE
AIR FILTER
FUEL FILTER
SPARK PLUG
MUFFLER
SPARK ARRESTER
GEAR CASE
STORAGE .................................................................................................. 17
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 18
PARTS LIST ............................................................................................... 19
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Safety Precautions
■
In order to ensure proper and safe
• Avoid running the engine indoors. The
exhaust gases contain harmful carbon
monoxide.
operation of your brushcutter
• Read this Owner/Operator Manual
carefully. Be sure you understand how to
operate this unit properly before you use
it. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury.
• Never use your brushcutter under
circumstances like those described below:
1. When the ground is slippery or when
other conditions exist which might make
it not possible to maintain a steady
posture while using the brushcutter.
2. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any
other times when your field of vision
might be limited and it would be difficult
to gain a clear view of the area where
the brushcutter is to be used to ensure
safety.
3. During rain storms, during lightning
storms, at times of strong or gale-force
winds, or at any other times when
weather conditions might make it unsafe
to use this product.
• Be sure to keep this manual handy so that
you may refer to it later whenever any
questions arise. Also note that you are
requested to contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the product for
assistance in the event that you have any
questions which cannot be answered
herein.
• Always be sure to include this manual
when selling, lending, or otherwise
transferring the ownership of this product.
• This product has been designed for use in
cutting grass, and it should never be used
for any other purpose since doing so could
result in unforeseen accidents and injuries
occurring.
• When using this product for the first time,
before beginning actual work, take the
brushcutter to a wide, clear, open space,
turn on the power, and practice handling
the brushcutter until you are sure that you
will be able to handle in it properly in actual
operation.
• You should never use this brushcutter
when under the influence of alcohol, when
suffering from exhaustion or lack of sleep,
when suffering from drowsiness as a result
of having taken cold medicine, or at any
other time when a possibility exists that
your judgment might be impaired or that
you might not be able to operate the
brushcutter properly and in a safe manner.
Also be sure never to allow children or
anyone unable to fully understand the
directions given in this manual to use this
brushcutter.
• Lack of sleep, tiredness, or physical
exhaustion results in lower attention spans,
and this in turn leads to accidents and
injury. When planning your work schedule,
allow plenty of time to perform the work of
cutting and allow plenty of time for rest.
Limit the amount of time over which the
brushcutter is to be used continuously to
somewhere around 30~40 minutes per
session, and take 10~20 minutes of rest
between work sessions. Also try to keep
the total amount of work performed in a
single day under 2 hours or less.
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Safety Precautions
■Work gear and clothing
■Warnings considering handling of fuel
• When using your brushcutter, always be
sure to wear strong, durable, work clothing;
shirts should be long-sleeved shirts and
pants should be full-length pants reaching
down to the ankles.
• The engine of the RedMax® brushcutter is
designed to run on a mixed fuel which
contains highly flammable gasoline. This
fuel is highly flammable and you should
never store cans of fuel or refill the tank of
the brushcutter in any place where there is
a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks,
welding sparks, or any other source of heat
or fire which might ignite the fuel.
• Always be sure to wear helmet and face
protector when using your brushcutter.
• When using your brushcutter, always be
sure to wear thick work gloves to protect
your hands and non-slip-sole work boots to
prevent you from slipping. Never use your
brushcutter when wearing pants with loose
cuffs, when wearing sandals, or when
barefoot.
• Smoking while operating the brushcutter or
refilling its fuel tank is extremely
dangerous. Always be sure to keep lit
cigarettes away from the brushcutter at all
times.
• When using your brushcutter for an
extended period of time, you should wear
ear protectors to protect yourself from loss
of hearing from overexposure to high levels
of sound.
• When refilling the tank, always turn off the
engine first and take a careful look around
to make sure that there are no sparks or
open flames anywhere nearby before
refueling.
• If any fuel spillage occurs during refueling,
always be sure to use a dry rag to wipe any
fuel which has been spilled onto the
brushcutter before turning the engine back
on again.
• After refueling, screw the fuel cap back
tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the
brushcutter to a spot 10 feet (3m) or more
away from where it was refueled before
turning on the engine.
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Safety Precautions
■ Things to check before using your
■ Things to check before starting up the
brushcutter
engine
• Before beginning work, look around
carefully to get a feel for the shape of the
land, grass to be trimmed, and whether or
not there are any obstacles which might get
in the way while working, and remove any
obstacles before beginning work.
• Take a careful look around to make sure
that no obstacles exist within a perimeter of
15 feet (5m) or less around the brushcutter
before starting the engine.
• The area within a perimeter of 50 feet
(15m) of the person using the brushcutter
should be considered a hazardous area
into which no one should enter while the
brushcutter is in use, and when necessary
yellow warning rope, warning signs, or
some other form of warnings should be
placed around the perimeter of the area.
When work is to be performed
simultaneously by two or more persons,
care should also be taken to constantly
look around or otherwise check for the
presence and locations of other people
using brushcutters within the work area so
as to maintain a distance between each
person sufficient to ensure safety.
•The RedMax brushcutter is equipped with a
centrifugal clutch mechanism which causes
the cutting blades to begin to rotate as
soon as the engine is started by putting the
throttle into the start position. When starting
the engine, place the body of the
brushcutter onto the ground in a flat clear
area and hold it firmly in place so as to
ensure that neither the blades nor the
throttle come into contact with any
obstacles when the engine starts up.
•Never place the throttle into the high speed
position when starting the engine.
•After starting up the engine, check to make
sure that the blades stop rotating when the
throttle is moved fully back to its original
position. If the blades continue to rotate
even after the throttle has been moved fully
back, turn off the engine and take the unit
to your authorized Red Max servicing
dealer for repair.
• Before beginning work, each component of
the brushcutter should be checked to make
sure that it is in proper working order and to
make sure that there are no loose screws
or bolts, fuel leaks, ruptures, dents, or any
other problems which might interfere with
safe operation. Be especially careful at this
time to check that there is nothing wrong
with the blades or with the joints by which
the blades are attached to the brushcutter.
■AVOID NOISE PROBLEM
NOTE
Check and follow the local regulations
as to sound level and hours of
operations for brushcutter.
• In general, operate brushcutters between
8a.m.and 5p.m.on week days and 9a.m.to
5p.m.weekends. Avoid using brushcutter
late at night and/or early in the morning.
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Safety Precautions
■ Things to be careful about when using
your brushcutter
• Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or
other metallic parts of the engine while the
engine is in operation or immediately after
shutting down the engine. These metallic
parts reach high temperatures during
operation and doing so could result in
serious burns.
• When using your brushcutter, grip the
handles of the brushcutter firmly with both
hands, place your feet slightly apart
(slightly further apart than the width of your
shoulders) so that your weight is distributed
evenly across both legs, and always be
sure to maintain a steady, even posture
while working.
• Maintain the speed of the engine at the
level required to perform cutting work, and
never raise the speed of the engine above
the level necessary.
• Always be sure never to allow other
persons to come within the work area while
cutting.
• Be especially careful not to slip if it is
raining or if rain has just stopped, as the
ground is likely to be slippery at such times.
• If the grass or other object gets caught in
the blade during operation, always be sure
to turn off the engine before removing the
object.
• When you finish cutting in one location and
wish to continue work in another spot, turn
off the engine, place the protective cover
over the blades, and turn the brushcutter
so that the blade face away from your body
before carrying it to the new location.
• Never transport the brushcutter over rough
roads over long distances without removing
all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel
might leak from the tank during transport.
• Guard against hazardous situations at all
times. Warn adults to keep pets and
children away from the area. Establish a
safe method for gaining your attention
during operation. Be careful if you are
approached.
•If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts
you while working, always be sure to turn
off the engine before turning around.
• Keep operation area clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Injury
may result from flying debris.
• Never touch the spark plug or plug cord
while the engine is in operation. Doing so
may result in being subjected to an
electrical shock.
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Safety Precautions
■ Notes on care and maintenance of your
brushcutter
• In order to maintain your brushcutter in
proper working order, perform the
maintenance and checking operations
described in this manual at regular
intervals. In the event that any parts must
be replaced or any maintenance or repair
work not described in this manual must be
performed, please contact a representative
from the store nearest RedMax authorized
servicing dealer for assistance.
• Under no circumstances should you ever
take apart the brushcutter or alter it in any
way. Doing so might result in the
brushcutter becoming damaged during
operation or the brushcutter becoming
unable to operate properly.
• Always be sure to turn off the engine before
performing any maintenance or checking
procedures.
• When sharpening, removing, or reattaching
the blade, be sure to wear thick, sturdy
gloves and use only proper tools and
equipment to prevent injury.
• When replacing blade or any other parts or
when replacing the oil or any lubricants,
always be sure to use only RedMax
products or products which have been
certified by RedMax for use with the
RedMax brushcutter.
• Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those bearing the RedMax mark
and recommended for the unit.
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Set up
■MOUNTING ENGINE
■CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE
1. Loosen the bolts temporarily attached to
the clutch housing.
1. Remove the air cleaner cover.
2. Push the driveshaft toward the gearcase
and rotate it by hand to check that the
driveshaft is engaged with the gears.
3. Insert the shaft tube into the clutch
housing until it bottoms. When difficult to
engage, twist the engine slightly.
4. Align the positioning holes on the clutch
housing and the shaft tube and fit the boss
on the clamp into the holes. And fasten
the bracket with 2 bolts securely.
2. Connect the end of the throttle wire to the
joint on the top of the carburetor.
■ CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES
• Connect the switch wires between the
engine and the main unit. Pair the wires of
the same color.
■INSTALLING HANDLE
• Mount the handle to the shaft tube and
clamp it at your best operating position.
■ INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD
1. While locking the gear shaft by inserting
the attached bar into the upper holder and
the gear box, loosen and remove the
hexagon bolt(left-handed)
2. Fit the spacer attached to the head
assembly between the upper and lower
holders. Then screw in the cutting head to
the gear shaft over the holders. Hand-
tighten it securely.
■INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD
•Put the debris guard on the shaft tube near
the gear box, attach it with the 2 screws
and hardware provided.
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Fuel
•Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage
sealing rings, fuel lines or fuel tank of the
engine.
WARNING
• Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid
smoking or bringing any flame or
sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the
engine and allow it cool before
refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare
ground for fueling and move at least
3m(10ft) away from the fueling point
before starting the engine.
■ HOW TO MIX FUEL
1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and
oil to be mixed.
2. Put some of the gasoline into a clean,
approved fuel container.
3. Pour in all of the oil and agitate well.
4. Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate
again for at least one minute.
5. Put a clear indication on the outside of the
container to avoid mixing up with gasoline
or other containers.
6. Indicate the contents on outside of
container for easy identification.
• The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil
specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle
gasoline engine use. If RedMax oil is not
available, use an anti-oxidant added quality
oil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle
engine use.
■ FUELING THE UNIT
1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the
cap on a dustless place.
2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full
capacity.
RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO
GASOLINE 32:OIL 1
3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up
any fuel spillage around the unit.
WARNING
1. Select bare ground for fueling.
2. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from the fueling point before starting the
engine.
• Exhaust emission are controlled by the
fundamental engine parameters and
components(eq., carburation, ignition
timing and port timing) without addition
of any major hardware or the
introduction of an inert material during
combustion.
3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit.
FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID;
1. FUEL WITH NO OIL(RAW GASOLINE) –
It will cause severe damage to the internal
engine parts very quickly.
2. GASOHOL – It can cause deterioration of
rubber and/or plastic parts and disruption
of engine lubrication.
3. OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE or
WATER COOLED 2-CYCLE ENGINE
USE – It can cause spark plug fouling,
exhaust port blocking, or piston ring
sticking.
4. Mixed fuels which have been left
unused for a period of one month or
more may clog the carburetor and result
in the engine failing to operate properly.
32:1 MIXING CHART
GASOLINE
gal.
1
4
2
8
3
4
5
2-CYCLE OIL fl.oz
12 16 20
GASOLINE
liter
1
2
3
4
5
2-CYCLE OIL ml 32 64 96 128 160
•These engines are certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline.
•Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum
octane number of 90 ROZ(USA/Canada :
pump octane min.87)
• Unleaded gasoline is recommended to
reduce the contamination of the air for the
sake of your health and the environment.
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Operation
■ STARTING ENGINE
5. While pulling the throttle lever with the little
finger of your left hand, pull the starter
rope.
1. 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.
2. Pump the primer until fuel flows out in the
clear tube.
NOTE
• Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning
it by releasing the knob. Such actions can
cause starter failures.
3. Move the choke lever upward to close the
choke.
6.When the engine has started, move the
choke lever gradually downward to open
the choke.
7.Allow the engine to warm up for a half
minute before starting operation.
NOTE
4. Shift the ignition switch to the START
position.
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.
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Operation
■ STOPPING ENGINE
1. Release the throttle lever and run the
engine for a half minute.
1. Hold the unit so the head is off the ground
and is tilted about 20 degrees toward the
sweep direction.
2. Shift the ignition switch to the STOP
position.
2. Use full throttle when cutting.
3. You can avoid thrown debris by sweeping
from your left to the right.
NOTE
4. Use a slow, deliberate action to cut heavy
growth. The rate of cutting motion will
depend on the material being cut. Heavy
growth will require slower action than will
light growth.
5. Never swing the unit so hard as you are in
danger of losing your balance or control of
the unit.
• Except for an emergency, avoid stopping
the engine while pulling the throttle lever.
■ ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED
1. When the engine tends stop frequently at
idling mode, turn the adjusting screw
clockwise.
2. When the cutting head keeps rotating after
releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting
screw counter-clockwise.
6. Try to control the cutting motion with the
hip rather than placing the full workload on
the arm and hands.
7. Take precautions to avoid wire, grass and
dead, dry, long-stem weeds from wrapping
around the head shaft. Such materials can
stall the head and cause the clutch to slip,
resulting in damage to the clutch system if
repeated frequently.
ADJUSTING THE LINE LENGTH
•Your brushcutters is equipped with a semi-
auto type nylon line head that allows the
operator to advance the line without
stopping the engine. When the line
becomes short, lightly tap the head on the
ground while running the engine at full
throttle.
• Each time the head is bumped, the line
advance about 1 inch(25.4 mm). For better
effect, tap the head on bear ground or hard
soil. Avoid bumping in thick, tall grass as
the engine may stall by overload.
NOTE
• Warm up the engine before adjusting the
idling speed.
■ LINE HEAD USAGE
WARNING
1. Always wear eye protection such as safety
goggles. Never lean over the rotating
cutting head. Rocks or other debris could
be thrown into eyes and face and cause
serious personal injury.
2. Keep the debris guard attached in place at
all times when the unit is operated.
TRIMMING GRASS AND WEEDS
• Always remember that the TIP of the line
does cutting. You will achieve better results
by not crowding the line into the cutting
area. Allow the unit to trim at its own pace.
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Operation
■ METAL BLADE USAGE
• Always cut by guiding the head from your
right to left.
• When moving a wide area, start working
from the left side to avoid interference of
cut grass.
The operator must keep his own
path of advance clear due to the
possibility of swinging around and
seriously injuring a bystander or
helper.
•A metal blade cut best up to the point 1/3
from the edge. Use that area for cutting
shrubs, tough and thick weeds. For cutting
young grass, you can use up to 2/3 from
the tip of blade.
CONTROLLING BLADE BOUNCE
• Blade bounce can cause serious personal
injury. Carefully study this section. It is
important that you understand what causes
bounce, how you can reduce the chance of
bounce and how you can remain in control
of the unit if bounce does occur.
1. What causes blade bounce:
• Bounce can occur when the moving blade
contacts an object that it cannot cut. This
contact causes the blade to stop for an
instant and then suddenly move or
”bounce” away from the object that was hit.
The operator can lose control of the unit
and the blade can cause serious personal
injury to the operator or any person nearby
if the blade contacts any part of the body.
NOTE
Do not use the Metal Cutting Blade for
cutting trees or thick branches. The blade
is designed to cut grass, weeds or shrubs
only.
2. How you can reduce the chance of
blade bounce:
a. Recognize that bounce can happen. By
understanding and knowing about
bounce, you can help eliminate the
element of surprise.
b. Cut fibrous weeds and grass only. Do
not let the blade contact materials it
cannot cut such as hard, woody vines
and brush or rocks, fences, metal, etc
c. Be extra prepared for bounce if you
must cut where you cannot see the
blade making contact such as in areas
of dense growth.
d. Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade
increase the chance of bounce.
e. Cut only at full throttle.
f. Avoid feeding the blade too rapidly. The
blade can bounce away from material
being cut if the blade is fed faster than
its cutting capability.
Working on a slope increases the
danger of losing your balance. Do
not use your unit on a slope until
you have mastered its operation.
FOR SAFE OPERATION ON A SLOPE:
1. Always use anti-slip shoes.
2. Do not work in and/or right after the rain
when the ground is wet and slippery.
3. Do not use your unit on a slope where firm
footholds are not secured.
4. Do not cut material above you waist or
below your ankle.
5. Be sure to stop the engine before moving
to the next row.
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Operation
g. Cut only from your right to your left.
h. Keep your path of advance clear of
material that has been cut and other
debris.
TO SHARPEN BLADE:
1. Grind away each cutting edge and its back
evenly and maintain similar shape to
original.
2. Sharpen each cutting edge and make sure
the bottom corner is rounded.
3. How you can maintain the best control:
a. Keep a good, firm grip on the unit with
both hands. A firm grip can help
neutralize bounce. Keep your right and
left hands completely around the
respective handles.
b. Keep both feet spread apart in a
comfortable stance and yet braced for
the possibility that the unit could
bounce. Do not overreach. Keep firm
footing and balance.
c. Always use the shoulder harness.
Adjust the harness for comfort before
starting the engine. The harness should
be adjusted so the left hand can
comfortably hold the handlebar grip
approximately waist high.
• If edge bottom is finished square,
the blade will tend to crack from the
corner during operation.
• Do not cool the blade with water in
case of using grinder. It may cause
cracks on blade.
d. Do not cut material waist high or over to
avoid loss of unit control.
e. Do not swing the unit with such force
that you are in danger of losing your
balance.
Stop engine before removing grass
or weed wrappings to avoid injury
from accidental blade rotation.
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Maintenance
5. Hook each end of the line in the slot on
the edge of the spool, and then put the
ends through the eyelets on the housing.
Make sure that the spring and the washers
are in place.
WARNING
•Always be sure to stop the engine before
inspecting the brushcutter for problems
or performing maintenance.
• Never alter the brushcutter or take the
engine apart.
•When replacing parts, always be sure to
use only RedMax products or products
which have been certified by RedMax for
use with the RedMax brushcutter.
• Things to check before using
brushcutter
■ REFILLING TRIMMING LINE
1. For replacement line, use a diameter of
.095 in(2.4 mm). The spool is capable for a
line upto 27 ft(8 m)on the 4” head, and 46
ft(14m)on the 6” head. Avoid using a larger
line as it may cut down the trimming
performance. For safety reasons, do not
use metalreinforced line.
6. While holding the spool against the
housing, pull the line ends to release them
from the slot.
7. Line up the slot on the bottom cap with the
hook on the housing, press the cap
against the housing until it clicks.
2. Pinch the slotted area on the both sides of
the spool housing to unhook the bottom
cap.
WARNING
• Make sure that the engine has stopped
and is cool before performing any
service to the brushcutter. Contact with
moving cutting head or hot muffler may
result in a personal injury.
■ AIR FILTER
• The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the
engine performance. Monthly check and
clean the filter element in warm, soapy
water as required. Dry completely before
installing. If the element is broken or
shrunk, replace with a new one.
3. Take out the spool and pull off the old line.
Put one end of new line through the spool
holes and pull it until the length is equal
between each part of the line.
4. Wind up the line in the correct as indicated
on the spool.
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Maintenance
■ FUEL FILTER
• Note that failing to do so may result in
the engine catching on fire.
• When the engine runs short of fuel supply,
check the fuel cap and the fuel filter for
blockage.
■SPARK ARRESTER
• The muffler is equipped with a spark
arrester to prevent red hot carbon from
flying out of the exhaust outlet. Periodically
inspect and clean as necessary with a wire
brush. In the State of California it is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code) to equip
a spark arrester when a gas powered tool
is used in any forest covered, brush
covered, or grass covered unimproved
land.
■ SPARK PLUG
• Starting failure and mis-firing are often
caused by a fouled spark plug. Periodically
clean the spark plug and check that the
spark gap is in the correct range. For a
replacement plug, use the correct type
specified by RedMax(See SPECIFI-
CATIONS on the page 18).
■ GEAR CASE
• The reduction gears are lubricated by
multipurpose, lithium-based grease in the
gear case. Supply new grease every 50
hours of use or more often depending on
the job condition.
• REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A CHAMPION
RCJ6Y OR THE EQUIVALENT, SUCH AS
BOSCH WSR8E OR NGK BPMR7A.
IMPORTANT
• Note that using any spark plugs other than
those designated may result in the engine
failing to operate properly or in the engine
becoming overheated and damaged.
• To install the spark plug, first turn the plug
until it is finger tight, then tighten it a
quarter turn more with a socket wrench.
■MUFFLER
WARNING
• Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose
fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any
sign of exhaust leakage is found, do not
use the brushcutter and have it repaired
immediately.
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Maintenance
■INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT
IMPORTANT
WARNING
• If waste gets stuck and causes blockage
around the intake air cooling vent or
between the cylinder fins, it may cause the
engine to overheat, and that in turn may
cause mechanical failure on the part of the
brushcutter.
• Never touch the cylinder, muffler, or
spark plugs with your bare hands
immediately after stopping the engine.
The engine can become very hot when
in operation, and doing so could result
in severe burns.
•When checking the brushcutter to make
sure that it is okay before using it,
check the area around the muffler and
remove any wood chips or leaves which
have attached themselves to the
brushcutter. Note that failing to do so
could cause the muffler to become
overheated, and that this in turn could
cause the brushcutter to catch on fire.
Always make sure that the muffler is
clean and free of wood chips, leaves,
and other waste before use.
• Check the intake air cooling vent and the
area around the cylinder cooling fins after
every 25 hours of use for blockage, and
remove any waste which has attached itself
to the brushcutter. Note that it is necessary
to remove the plug guard shown in Figure
20 in order to be able to view the upper
part of the cylinder.
■ PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED
AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE
1. Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver
into the vent, and wipe away any carbon
buildup. Wipe away any carbon buildup on
the muffler exhaust vent at the same time.
2. Tighten all screws, bolts, and fittings.
3. Check to see if any oil or grease has
worked its way in between the clutch lining
and drum, and if it has wipe it away using
oil-free, lead-free gasoline.
Storage
•Aged fuel is one of major causes of engine
starting failure. Before storing the unit,
empty the fuel tank and run the engine until
it uses all the fuel left in the fuel line and
the carburetor. Store the unit indoor taking
necessary measures for rust prevention.
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Specifications
■ BC2601DL
Overall size(LxWxH)····················································· 71.7x12.4x13.2(in) / 1821x315x335(mm)
Dry weight w/o acc. ····························································································· 9.6(lbs) / 4.8(kg)
Engine Type······················································································ Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline
Model ·········································································································· Zenoah G26L
Displacement ······································································································· 25.4(cc)
Max. output························································································· 1.2(HP)at 7500rpm
Fuel ························································································· Mixture(Gasoline 32:Oil 1)
Carburetor ··················································································· Walbro Diaphragm type
Spark plug ···························································································· Champion RCJ6Y
Fuel tank capacity ···························································································· 25.0(fl.oz) / 0.7( )
Transmission············································································ Centrifugal clutch,Rigid driveshaft
Reduction ratio ····················································································································· 1.357
Cutting head rotating direction ················································ Counter-clockwise(Operator view)
Standard Accessories
4 in. 2-line Head ········································································································ 1 pc.
Shoulder Strap ·········································································································· 1 pc.
Goggle······················································································································· 1 pc.
Tool Kit ······················································································································ 1 pc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Parts List
BRUSHCUTTERS
BC2601DL
NOTE :
1. Use KOMATSU ZENOAH genuine parts as specified in the parts list for repair and/or
replacement.
2. KOMATSU ZENOAH does not warrant the machines, which have been damaged by the
use of any parts other than those specified by the company.
3. When placing parts orders for repair and/or replacement, check if the model name and the
serial number are applicable to those specified in the parts list, then use parts number
described in the parts list.
4. The contents described in the parts list may change due to improvement.
5. The parts for the machine shall be supplied seven (7) years after the machine is
discontinued. [It is possible that some specific parts may be subject to change of their
delivery term and list price within the limit of ten (7) years after the machine is
discontinued. It is also possible that some parts may be available even after the limit of
seven (7) years.]
APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS :
DRIVE UNIT 900101 and up
Oct.1999
ENGINE UNIT 900101 and up
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Parts List
Fig.1 TRIMMER GROUP BC2601DL
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Fig.1 TRIMMER GROUP BC2601DL
Key#
Description
Part Number
Q'ty Key#
Description
Part Number
Q'ty
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PIPE-COMP
SHAFT
T3002-12100
3520-12212
T3002-13001
6489-13110
06000-00626
06000-06000
04065-02612
3565-13130
T3002-13210
6440-13220
T3002-13260
––––––––––
T3002-13310
06001-00609
06000-00609
3210-13330
04065-02412
01252-30510
3350-21320
6440-13242
––––––––––
3199-13350
01641-20608
3577-32141
T3002-12200
T3002-12220
T3002-12230
T3002-12240
T3002-83100
6420-17300
6420-17400
9366-17110
9366-17120
6420-17410
00263-90525
T3051-12510
6425-12552
6420-14100
6420-14311
6420-14320
00263-90535
T3002-24001
T3002-24101
T3002-24121
00263-90516
3320-15310
6489-24120
01252-30514
T3002-17200
T3051-91000
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
• SOCKET
T3051-91310
09007-00425
3540-91120
3540-91110
T3002-91190
PT104
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
• WRENCH
• SPANNER
• BAR
GOGGLE
TAP. HEAD 4"
• CASE
• CORD HOLDER
• COVER
• SPRING
• TRIMMER LINE
• PLATE, large
• PLATE, small
HOLDER (B)
HOUSING, ASS’Y
• CUSHION
• BRACKET (A)
• BRACKET (B)
• BOLT
• BOLT
• DRUM
• SNAPRING
• BEARING
• SNAPRING
BOLT
GEARCASE-ASS’Y
• GEARCASE
• BEARING
• BEARING
• RING
• SEAL
• SHAFT
• GEAR
• NUT
–––––––––
• PINION
• BEARING
• BEARING
• RING
• RING
• BOLT
• BOLT
• HOLDER (A)
–––––––––
• FITTING, grease
• WASHER
GRIP
LEVER-COMP
• CORD (A)
• CORD (B)
• TUBE
6460-15113
6460-15142
6460-15131
6041-99162
6460-15180
3268-15150
3268-15170
6019-13250
T3051-11000
6470-31230
6470-31211
6470-31221
01252-30514
01252-30530
6460-12111
04065-02812
06004-06001
04064-01210
6468-91150
10
11
––
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
––
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
• CABLE
HANGER-ASS’Y
• HANGER-COMP
• • HANGER
• • CLAMP
• • SLEEVE
• SCREW
PLATE-NAME
PLATE
HANDLE-ASS’Y
• HANDLE
• CLAMP
• SCREW
GUARD-ASS’Y
• GUARD COMP
• • BLADE
• • SCREW
• • NUT
• PLATE
• BOLT
STRAP-ASS’Y
TOOL-SET
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Fig.2 ENGINE GROUP BC2601DL
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Fig.2 ENGINE GROUP BC2601DL
Key#
Description
Part Number
Q'ty Key#
Description
Part Number
Q'ty
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CYLINDER
GASKET, base
BOLT
INSULATOR
GASKET, insulator
GASKET, carburetor
SCREW
MUFFLER ASS'Y
• ARRESTER
BOLT
GASKET, muffler
PLATE, muffler
SCREW
CRANKCASE COMP.
• PIN
GASKET, case
BEARING
OIL SEAL
OIL SEAL
SNAP RING
SCREW
PISTON
RING
PIN
SNAP RING
BEARING
WASHER
CRANKSHAFT COMP.
NUT
KEY
SHOE, clutch
SCREW
SPRING
WASHER
WASHER
ROTOR
COIL ASS'Y
• CORD
• CAP
CAP, plug
SPRING
GROMMET
SPACER
BOLT
RECOIL ASS'Y
• CASE COMP.
• REEL
• SPRING, spiral
• SCREW
5911-12110
5500-12212
1850-12130
1920-13162
5500-13121
5500-13131
0263-90520
5850-15100
1601-15120
01252-30550
5910-15211
5500-15220
0263-90416
5500-21100
2629-21130
5500-21141
06030-06001
2169-21210
1850-21220
04065-02812
01252-30530
5910-41110
5910-41210
1600-41310
1260-41320
1140-41330
1101-41340
5500-42001
1650-43230
1000-43240
1140-51111
1140-51250
1970-51221
1140-51230
1970-51241
5501-71110
5501-71201
5500-71220
2616-71320
1900-72111
1900-72120
5500-72130
1260-71261
3310-72150
5500-75100
5500-75110
1850-75120
1850-75130
1850-75151
1850-75160
1140-75320
5500-75170
1850-75201
1850-75221
1850-75230
0263-90416
5911-81000
1752-81110
5500-81120
1751-81130
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
1
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
• SWIVEL
1881-81140
–––––––––
1918-81170
1751-81180
1881-81130
1751-81240
5500-81251
5602-06030
1850-81450
–––––––––
–––––––––
–––––––––
–––––––––
–––––––––
–––––––––
5602-06020
–––––––––
–––––––––
–––––––––
–––––––––
1850-81490
1751-81510
1850-81520
1850-81530
5500-81160
0263-30555
5500-82102
1970-82190
5500-82131
5500-82140
2630-33610
5500-82171
5600-82202
5500-82221
5500-82230
5501-31111
0263-90520
5580-32112
1850-32160
1900-31410
5500-32210
0263-90514
5602-73110
1852-72121
5500-73201
5911-85002
5601-85200
5601-85230
5600-85240
5600-85250
5500-85220
5911-85300
5500-85400
1260-85460
5500-85510
5910-85510
1950-86120
T1077-91120
1897-31911
1140-72231
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
–
–
–
–
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
• VALVE ASS'Y
• SCREW, adjuster
• NUT, adjuster
• RING
• O-RING
• JET
• Rebuilt Kit
• • Body ASS’Y
• • • Screen
• • • Valve
• • • Spring
• • • Screw
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
• • • Pin
• • • Lever
• • Gasket kit
• • • Washer
• • • Gasket, pump
• • • Diaphragm, pump
• • • Gasket, diaphragm
• BODY, purge
• PUMP, priming
• COVER, pump
• SCREW
• WASHER
SCREW
BODY ASS'Y
• SLEEVE
• PLATE, choke
• LEVER, choke
• SCREW
ELEMENT
COVER ASS'Y
• KNOB
• RING
COVER, fan
SCREW
COVER, engine
SCREW
100 SCREW
101 GUARD, plug
102 SCREW
103 SPARKPLUG
104 GROMMET
105 CORD COMP.
106 TANK ASS'Y
107 • CAP ASS'Y
108 • • HOLDER
109 • • CAP, holder
110 • • VALVE
111 • • PACKING
112 • PIPE COMP.
113 • FILTER ASS'Y
114 • CLIP
115 SCREW
116 SCREW
117 CLIP
118 LABEL
119 STAND
120 CLAMP
• ROPE
• KNOB
• PLATE, stopper
PULLEY ASS'Y
• RATCHET
• SPRING
SCREW
CARBURETOR ASS'Y
• SCREW
• BRACKET
• RING
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO
EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND
GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN
EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S
STRINGENT ANTI-SMOG STANDARDS.
KOMATSU ZENOAH Co, MUST WARRANT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ON YOUR LAWN AND
GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE FOR THE PERIODS OF TIME LISTED BELOW PROVIDED THERE HAS
BEEN NO ABUSE, NEGLECT OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN
EQUIPMENT ENGINE.
YOUR EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. MAY INCLUDE PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, THE
IGNITION SYSTEM, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ALSO INCLUDED MAY BE THE HOSES, BELTS,
CONNECTORS AND OTHER EMISSION-RELATED ASSEMBLIES.
WHERE A WARRANTABLE CONDITION EXISTS, KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. WILL REPAIR YOUR LAWN
AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE AT NO COST TO YOU INCLUDING DIAGNOSIS, PARTS AND
LABOR.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
THE 1995 AND LATER UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES ARE
WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS. IF ANY EMISSION-RELATED PART ON YOUR ENGINE IS
DEFECTIVE, THE PART WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED BY KOMATSU ZENOAH Co.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
—AS THE LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE OWNER, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE LISTED IN YOUR OWNER'S
MANUAL. KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. RECOMMENDS THAT YOU RETAIN ALL RECEIPTS
COVERING MAINTENANCE ON YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINE, BUT KOMATSU
ZENOAH Co. CAN NOT DENY WARRANTY SOLELY FOR THE LACK OF RECEIPTS OR FOR
YOUR FAILURE TO ENSURE THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.
—AS THE LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE OWNER, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE,
HOWEVER, THAT KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. MAY DENY YOU WARRANTY COVERAGE IF
YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE OR A PART HAS FAILED DUE TO ABUSE,
NEGLECT, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR UNAPPROVED MODIFICATION.
—YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRESENTING YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT
ENGINE TO A KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. DISTRIBUTION CENTER AS SOON AS A PROBLEM
EXISTS. THE WARRANTY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT
OF TIME, NOT TO EXCEED 30 DAYS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOU WARRANTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. AT (770)-381-5147.
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Red Max TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER
MODEL BC2601DL
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL
BC2601DL UNIT, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (THE COMPANY),
THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH
SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY PART OR PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR
WORKMANSHIP. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS ARE:
THE CARBURETOR ASSY, COIL ASSY, ROTOR, SPARKPLUG,
AIR FILTER, FUEL FILTER, INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND THE GASKETS
ALL OTHER PARTS EXCEPT ABOVE PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS OF HOME USE [ ONE (1) YEAR FOR ANY OTHER
USE ] FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL ANY DELIVERY OF THE MODEL BC2601DL UNIT, THE COMPANY,
THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER,
ANY PART OF PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY.
THE PURCHASER SHALL BEAR COSTS OF TRANSPORTING THE UNIT TO AND FROM THE RedMax DEALER.
THE PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE CHARGED FOR DIAGNOSTIC LABOR WHICH LEADS TO THE DETERMINATION
THAT A WARRANTED PART IS DEFECTIVE, IF THE DIAGNOSTIC WORK IS PERFORMED AT THE RedMax DEALER.
THE PURCHASER OR OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE AS
DEFINED BY THE MANUFACTURER IN THE OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL.
ANY WARRANTED PART WHICH IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT AS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE, OR
WHICH IS SCHEDULED ONLY FOR REGULAR INSPECTION TO THE EFFECT OF "REPAIR OR REPLACE AS
NECESSARY" SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD.ANY WARRANTED PART WHICH IS
TIME UP TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMNET POINT FOR THE PART.
ANY REPLACEMENT PART THAT IS EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DULABILITY MAY BE USED IN NON-
WARRANTY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS, AND SHALL NOT REDUCE THE WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF THE
COMPANY.
THE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS CAUSED BY THE FAIRURE OF A
WARRANTED PARTS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THOSE UNITS WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE OF
INSTRUCTION LISTED IN THE OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL FOR PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE UNITS,
ACCIDENT MISHANDLING, ALTERATION, ABUSE, IMPROPER LUBULICATION, USE OF ANY PARTS OR ACCESSARIES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE COMPANY, OR OTHER CAUSES BEYOND THE CONPANY'S CONTROL.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THOSE PARTS REPLACED BY NORMAL WEAR OR HARMLESS CHANGES IN
THEIR APPEARANCE.
THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ARE LIMITED TO TWO (2) YEARS OF HOME USE [ ONE (1) YEAR FOR ANY OTHER USE ] FROM THE ORIGINAL
DELIVERY DATE.
LIABILITIES FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES
ARE EXCLUDED.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMINATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
IF YOU NEED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER, PLEASE CALL KOMATSU
ZENOAH AMERICA INC. AT (770)-381-5147.
IMPORTANT: YOU WILL RECEIVE A WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AT TIME OF PURCHASE.PLEASE FILL
OUT THE CARD AND SEND IT TO RedMax / KOMATSU ZENOA AMERICA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS.BE SURE TO KEEP
A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC.
4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500
Norcross, Georgia 30093
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4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500
Norcross, Georgia 30093
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