RedMax Edger HE2601 User Guide

T1078-93110(911)  
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL  
STICK EDGERS  
HE2601  
Thank you for purchasing a RedMax  
product.  
WARNING  
Before using our products, 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 000000 and up  
ENGINE UNIT 900101 and up  
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CONTENTS  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2  
PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR STICK EDGER  
WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING  
WARNINGS CONSIDERING HANDLING OF FUEL  
THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER  
THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE  
AVOID NOISE PROBLEM  
THINGS TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHEN USING YOUR STICK EDGER  
NOTES ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR STICK EDGER  
SET UP · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7  
FUEL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8  
HOW TO MIX FUEL  
FUELING THE UNIT  
OPERATION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9  
ADJUSTING HANDLE POSITION  
ADJUSTING WHEEL HEIGHT  
STARTING ENGINE  
STOPPING ENGINE  
ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED  
HOW TO USE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11  
MAINTENANCE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12  
BE SURE TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER  
REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTION  
AIR FILTER  
FUEL FILTER  
SPARK PLUG  
MUFFLER  
SPARK ARRESTER  
GEAR CASE  
INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT  
PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE  
STORAGE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 15  
SPECIFICATIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 16  
PARTS LIST · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17  
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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 STICK EDGER  
• 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 stick edger 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 stick edger.  
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 stick edger 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  
edging 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 stick  
edger to a wide, clear, open space, turn on  
the power, and practice handling the stick  
edger until you are sure that you will be  
able to handle in it properly in actual  
operation.  
• This product is equipped with extremely  
sharp blades, and when used improperly  
these blades can be extremely dangerous.  
For this reason, you should never use this  
stick edger 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 stick edger 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 stick edger.  
• 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  
edging and allow plenty of time for rest.  
Limit the amount of time over which the  
stick edger 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 stick edger, 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 stick edger 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 stick edger 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 and helmet and  
face protector when using your stick edger.  
• When using your stick edger, 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  
stick edger when wearing pants with loose  
cuffs, when wearing sandals, or when  
barefoot.  
• When using your stick edger 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.  
• Smoking while operating the stick edger or  
refilling its fuel tank is extremely  
dangerous. Always be sure to keep lit  
cigarettes away from the stick edger at all  
times.  
• 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 stick  
edger before turning the engine back on  
again.  
• After refueling, screw the fuel cap back  
tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the  
stick edger 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  
STICK EDGER  
THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE STARTING UP  
THE ENGINE  
• Before beginning work, look around  
carefully to get a feel for the shape of the  
land and whether or not there are any  
obstacles which might get in the way while  
working, and remove any obstacles which  
can be cleared away 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 stick edger  
before starting the engine.  
• The area within a perimeter of 50 feet  
(15m) of the person using the stick edger  
should be considered a hazardous area  
into which no one should enter while the  
stick edger 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 stick edgers within the work area so  
as to maintain a distance between each  
person sufficient to ensure safety.  
The RedMax stick edger 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 stick  
edger 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 stick edger 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 stick edger.  
AVOID NOISE PROBLEM  
NOTE  
• Never use the stick edger when the blades  
have been worn down severely or when  
there is any sort of damage which has  
occurred to the blade mechanism.  
Check and follow the local regulations  
as to sound level and hours of  
operations for stick edger.  
• Check to make sure that the handle grip  
and the protective cover have not come  
loose before using the stick edger.  
• In general, operate stick edgers between  
8a.m.and 5p.m.on week days and 9a.m.to  
5p.m.weekends. Avoid using stick edger  
late at night and/or early in the morning.  
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Safety Precautions  
THINGS TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHEN  
USING YOUR STICK EDGER  
• 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 stick edger, grip the  
handles of the stick edger 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 edging 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  
edging.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• When you finish edging in one location and  
wish to continue work in another spot, turn  
off the engine, and turn the stick edger so  
that the blades face away from your body  
before carrying it to the new location.  
• Never transport the stick edger over rough  
roads over long distances without first  
removing all fuel from the fuel tank, as  
doing so might cause fuel to leak from the  
tank as a result of shocks absorbed during  
transport.  
• Never operate the stick edger without the  
blade guard in place.  
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.  
• Do not use the stick edger for any job that  
is not recommended by the manufacturer.  
• Should the stick edger start to vibrate  
abnormally, stop the engine immediately  
and check the blade and other parts for the  
cause.  
• 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.  
• Avoid using the stick edger near rocks,  
gravel, stones and similar material that  
could be scattered and cause risk of injury  
or serious damage.  
• Use the stick edger only in daylight or good  
artificial light.  
• Do not use any accessory or attachment  
other than those bearing the RedMax mark  
and recommended for the unit.  
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Safety Precautions  
NOTES ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF  
YOUR STICK EDGER  
• In order to maintain your stick edger 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 stick edger or alter it in any  
way. Doing so might result in the stick  
edger becoming damaged during operation  
or the stick edger 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 blades, be sure to wear thick, sturdy  
gloves and use only proper tools and  
equipment to prevent injury.  
• When replacing blades 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 stick edger.  
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Set up  
1.Insert the shaft tube into the clutch  
housing, then align the positioning holes  
and screw in the lock screw. Tighten the  
clamp bolts.  
5.Split the bracket and install the wheel  
assembly to the shaft tube and clamp at a  
position best for your job.  
2.Insert the driveshaft into the clutch drum,  
then attach the gearbox to the shaft tube  
as aligning the positioning holes. Wipe out  
grease on the tube and the inside of the  
gearbox. Screw in the lock screw and  
fasten the clamp bolt firmly.  
6.Install the J-shaped handle to the shaft  
tube and clamp at a position best for your  
job.  
3.Install the blade guard to the gear case  
with the provided 3 screws, then clamp it  
to the shaft tube with 2 screws.  
7.Open the air cleaner cover and connect  
the throttle cable to the carburetor. Put on  
the cap to the joint to secure the  
connection.  
4.Place the blade between the cutter holders  
(A) and (B) while locking the gear shaft by  
putting the bar, one of the tools provided,  
through the key holes on the holder(A)  
and the gearcase. Use the socket and the  
screwdriver as shown in the picture below  
to tighten the blade mounting bolt.  
8.Connect the switch wires between the  
engine and the main unit. Pair the wires of  
the same color.  
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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 stop  
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 severre 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 or 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.  
8   
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Operation  
The RedMax stick edger Model HE2601 is  
designed for edging lawn in gardens, parks,  
roadsides and so on.  
Before starting the engine, take the  
operating position and adjust the handle  
position and the wheel height as necessary.  
STARTING ENGINE  
1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the  
blade off the ground and clear of the  
surrounding as it will start rotating upon  
starting of the engine.  
2. Pump the priming pump until fuel flows out  
in the clear tube.  
ADJUSTING HANDLE POSITION  
Loosen the handle bracket screws and re-  
position the handle to your best operating  
position. Re-tighten the screws.  
3. Move the choke lever upward to close the  
choke.  
ADJUSTING WHEEL HEIGHT  
• Loosen the clamp lever and change the  
wheel height to obtain desired cutting  
depth.  
4.Set the ignition switch to the “start”  
position. While pulling the throttle lever,  
push the set button, and release the  
throttle, then the throttle lever is in to the  
“start” position.  
START  
STOP  
WARNING  
Ignition  
Switch  
• Never adjust wheel height with the  
engine running.  
Throttle set Button  
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Operation  
5. While pulling the throttle trigger with the  
little finger of your left hand, pull the starter  
rope.  
STOPPING ENGINE  
1.Release the throttle trigger and run the  
engine for a half minute.  
2.Shift the ignition switch to the STOP  
position.  
NOTE  
• Except for an emergency, avoid stopping  
the engine with the trigger pulled on.  
ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED  
1. When the engine tends to stop frequently  
at idling mode, turn the adjusting screw  
clock-wise.  
2. When the cutting head keeps rotating after  
releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting  
screw counter-clockwise.  
NOTE  
• Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning  
it by releasing the knob. Such actions can  
cause starter failures.  
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  
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.  
NOTE  
1. After setting up the unit, check play of the  
throttle cable. The normal play is between  
.04" and .08" (1mm and 2mm).  
2. Warm up the engine before adjusting the  
idling speed.  
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How to use  
1. Before starting the engine, adjust the  
wheel height for desired cutting depth(See  
page 9).  
2. Before starting a job, plan your direction of  
travel so that you can always hold the  
edger on you right side and can walk on a  
hard surface as much as possible.  
3. When starting to edge, run the engine at  
full throttle, and slowly have the blade cut  
into the edge groove.  
WARNING  
1. A l w a y s 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 blade guard and the mad  
guard attached in place at all times  
when the unit is operated.  
3. Before starting a job, check the area  
and remove all obstacles and objects  
that could be thrown by the blade.  
NOTE  
• Do not use the HE2601 to make a new  
groove into the ground. Such usage will  
not be covered by RedMax Warranty.  
4. Do not adjust the wheel height or try to  
remove anything entangled to the blade  
with the engine running.  
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Maintenance  
WARNING  
• Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the stick edger for problems or  
performing maintenance.  
• Never alter the stick edger 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 stick edger.  
• Things to check before using stick edger  
BE SURE TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING YOUR STICK EDGER  
Item to be checked  
• See if attachment is loose  
Response  
• Tighten screws and bolts  
• Sharpen or replace blades  
• Repair or replace  
• Adjust  
1
Edging mechanism  
Check if edges of blades are dull  
2
3
Throttle  
• Stiff and difficult to move  
• Too loose, too tight  
Throttle wire  
• Stiff and difficult to move  
• See if fittings are loose  
• See if attachment is loose  
• See if fuel pipe is damaged  
• Repair or replace  
• Tighten fittings  
4
5
Engine attachment  
Fuel tank  
• Tighten screws and bolts  
• Replace  
See if cap packing is damaged  
• Replace  
6
Muffler  
• See if attachment is loose  
• Tighten screws and bolts  
REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTION  
Check the stick edger for damage or problems at the intervals shown below.  
Interval (number of hours)  
Item to be checked  
Engine  
20  
25  
50  
100  
Comments  
Remove grit from cylinder fins  
Clean air filter element  
Clean and adjust spark plugs  
Clean fuel tank  
distance of 0.25" (0.65mm)  
Tighten cylinder bolts  
Tighten engine fittings  
Decarbonize muffler  
Main body  
Lubricate gear case  
Remove grit from clutch drums  
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Maintenance  
• REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A CHAMPION  
RCJ6Y OR THE EQUIVALENT, SUCH AS  
BOSCH WR8E OR NGK BR6S.  
WARNING  
• Make sure that the engine has stopped  
and is cool before performing any  
service to the stick edger. Contact with  
moving cutting head or hot muffler may  
result in a personal injury.  
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.  
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.  
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 stick edger and have it repaired  
immediately.  
• Note that failing to do so may result in  
the engine catching on fire.  
FUEL FILTER  
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.  
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Maintenance  
GEAR CASE  
every 25 hours of use for blockage, and  
remove any waste which has attached itself  
to the stick edger. Note that it is necessary  
to remove the plug guard shown in the  
picture below in order to be able to view the  
upper part of the cylinder.  
• The reduction gears are lubricated by  
multipurpose, lithium-based grease in the  
gear case. At every 20 hours of use, supply  
the gear case with new grease.  
IMPORTANT  
• 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  
stick edger.  
NOTE  
• When removing and installing the cutter  
holder(a), use care not to allow any dirt and  
dust entering in to the gear case.  
INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT  
WARNING  
• 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 stick edger 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 stick  
edger. Note that failing to do so could  
cause the muffler to become  
overheated, and that this in turn could  
cause the stick edger to catch on fire.  
Always make sure that the muffler is  
clean and free of wood chips, leaves,  
and other waste before use.  
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.  
• Check the intake air cooling vent and the  
area around the cylinder cooling fins after  
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Storage  
Old fuel left in the carburetor may cause  
starting failure. Before storing the unit, empty  
the fuel tank and drain the carburetor with  
the priming pump equipped on it.  
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Specifications  
Model........................................................................................... RedMax stick edger HE2601  
Overall size(LxWxH)......................................................... 72.4x18.1x15.1(in) / 1.8x0.4x0.3(m)  
Dry weight..................................................................................................... 14.5(lbs) / 7.2(kg)  
Engine  
Type........................................................................... Air-cooled 2-stroke gasoline  
Model ............................................................................................... Zenoah G26L  
Displacement ............................................................................................ 25.4(cc)  
Max. output.............................................................................. 1.3(HP)at 7500rpm  
Fuel .............................................................................. Mixture(Gasoline 32:Oil 1)  
Carburetor ........................................................................ Walbro Diaphragm type  
Spark plug ................................................................................. Champion RCJ6Y  
Fuel tank capacity........................................................................................ 25.3(fl.oz) / 0.7( )  
Transmission......................... Centrifugal clutch, Rigid driveshaft, Bevel gears(Angle:90 deg.)  
Reduction ratio...................................................................................................... 2.538(33.13)  
Cutting head rotating direction ................................................. Clockwise(View against blade)  
Blade length................................................................................................. 7.87(in) / 200(mm)  
Use for .................................................................................................................. Lawn edging  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Parts List  
STICK EDGERS  
HE2601  
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 000000 and up  
NOV. 1999  
ENGINE UNIT 900101 and up  
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Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT HE2601 (S/N 000000 and up)  
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Fig.1 DRIVE UNIT HE2601 (S/N 000000 and up)  
Key#  
Description  
Part Number  
Q'ty Key#  
Description  
Part Number  
Q'ty  
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6
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9
PIPE-COMP  
SHAFT  
T3052-12100  
3520-12212  
6367-13000  
6367-13110  
6367-13150  
06000-06201  
3180-13141  
04065-03212  
3541-13212  
6367-13130  
6367-13140  
06000-00609  
06001-00609  
04065-02412  
3210-13330  
3579-33260  
3310-43210  
01643-30823  
01252-30512  
3540-13260  
6367-13120  
06000-06000  
3350-31470  
3541-13241  
3541-13251  
3199-13350  
01641-20608  
3577-32141  
T3002-12200  
6110-14410  
T3002-12220  
T3002-12230  
T3002-12240  
T3002-83100  
T3052-12510  
6425-12552  
6367-14200  
3583-14101  
3583-14111  
3583-14121  
3257-14192  
01252-30522  
01252-30525  
6367-24000  
6367-24100  
6367-24110  
6367-24120  
6367-24131  
0225-30512  
5807-24120  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
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1
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1
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74  
• BOLT  
• WASHER  
• BOLT  
TOOL-SET  
• SOCKET  
• WRENCH  
• WRENCH  
• SPANNER  
• BAR  
BLADE  
COVER  
GOGGLE  
WHEEL-ASS’Y  
• BRACKET  
• CAP-L  
• BOLT  
• LEVER  
• WHEEL-S-ASS’Y  
• • PIPE  
• • BRACKET  
• • BOLT  
• • WHEEL  
• • BOLT  
• • WASHER  
01252-30618  
0290-20615  
3350-31470  
T3052-91000  
T3051-91310  
09007-00425  
09007-00528  
3540-91120  
3540-91110  
6367-15110  
T3052-13610  
T3002-91190  
T3052-25000  
6367-15230  
3583-14121  
01252-30522  
3956-15340  
T3052-25100  
6367-15210  
3808-15230  
01252-30625  
6367-25150  
01010-81060  
01642-21016  
2
2
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
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2
GEARCASE-ASS’Y  
• GEARCASE  
• O-RING  
• BEARING  
• SEAL  
• RING  
• SHAFT  
• GEAR  
• PINION  
• BEARING  
• BEARING  
• RING  
• RING  
• BOLT  
• WASHER  
• WASHER  
• BOLT  
• BOLT  
• COVER  
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48  
49  
50  
• BEARING  
• BOLT  
• HOLDER (A)  
• HOLDER (B)  
• FITTING  
• WASHER  
GRIP  
LEVER-COMP  
• LEVER  
• CORD (A)  
• CORD (B)  
• TUBE  
• CABLE-COMP  
NAME-PLATE  
CAUTION-PLATE  
HANDLE-COMP  
BRACKET-ASS’Y  
• BRACKET  
• CAP-L  
• CAP-U  
• BOLT  
• BOLT  
GUARD-ASS’Y  
• GUARD-COMP  
• • GUARD  
• • PLATE  
• • PLATE  
• • BOLT  
• CLAMP  
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Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT HE2601 (S/N 900101 and up)  
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Fig.2 ENGINE UNIT HE2601 (S/N 900101 and up)  
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  
1881-81140  
–––––––––  
1918-81170  
1751-81180  
1881-81130  
1751-81240  
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1
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1
2
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1
2
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129  
130  
131  
• JET  
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  
T1078-91120  
1897-31911  
1140-72231  
T3051-11000  
6470-31211  
6470-31221  
01252-30530  
01252-31514  
6470-31230  
6460-12111  
06004-06001  
04065-02812  
04064-01210  
6468-91150  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
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1
1
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1
1
1
1
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1
1
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2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
• Rebuilt Kit  
• • Body ASS’Y  
• • • Screen  
• • • Valve  
• • • Spring  
• • • Screw  
• • • Pin  
• • • Lever  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
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52  
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58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
• • 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  
SCREW  
GUARD, plug  
SCREW  
SPARKPLUG  
GROMMET  
CORD COMP.  
TANK ASS'Y  
• CAP ASS'Y  
• • HOLDER  
• • CAP, holder  
• • VALVE  
• • PACKING  
• PIPE COMP.  
• FILTER ASS'Y  
• CLIP  
SCREW  
SCREW  
CLIP  
LABEL  
STAND  
CLAMP  
HOUSING-ASS’Y  
• BRACKET(A)  
• BRACKET(B)  
• BOLT  
• ROPE  
• KNOB  
• PLATE, stopper  
PULLEY ASS'Y  
• RATCHET  
• SPRING  
SCREW  
CARBURETOR ASS'Y  
• SCREW  
• BRACKET  
• RING  
• SWIVEL  
• BOLT  
• CUSHION  
• DRUM  
• BEARING  
• SNAPRING  
• SNAPRING  
BOLT  
• VALVE ASS'Y  
• SCREW, adjuster  
• NUT, adjuster  
• RING  
• O-RING  
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS  
The California Air Resources Board and KOMATSU ZENOAH are pleased to explain the  
emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later small off-road engine. In California,  
new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent  
anti-smog standards. KOMATSU ZENOAH must warrant the emission control system on your  
small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse,  
neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.  
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system.  
Where a warrantable condition exists, KOMATSU ZENOAH will repair your small off-road engine  
at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.  
Manufacturer’s warranty coverage:  
The 1995 and later small off-road 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.  
Owner’s warranty responsibilities:  
– As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the  
required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. KOMATSU ZENOAH  
recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road  
engine, but KOMATSU ZENOAH can not deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or  
for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.  
– As the small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however, that KOMATSU  
ZENOAH may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has  
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modification.  
– You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a KOMATSU ZENOAH  
distribution center as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be  
completed in e reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.  
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should  
contact KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. at (770)-381-5147 or you can write to  
KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC.  
4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500  
Norcross, Georgia 30093  
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Red Max STICK EDGER  
MODEL HE2601  
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL  
HE2601, 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 HE2601 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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KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC.  
4344 Shackleford Road Suite 500  
Norcross, Georgia 30093  
© Printed in Japan  
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