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6. Set up

MOUNTING ENGINE (SE1)

1. Push the driveshaft housing toward the

clutch housing and rotate it by hand to
check that the driveshaft is engaged
with the gears.

2. Insert the driveshaft housing into the

clutch housing until it bottoms, and
align the positioning holes on the both
housings and install the screw.

3. Fasten the clamp securely with 2

screws.

CONNECTING THROTTLE WIRE

1. Remove the air cleaner cover.
2. Connect the end of the throttle wire to

the joint on the top of the carburetor.
(SE2)

CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES 

• Connect the switch wires between the

engine and the main unit. Pair the wires
of the same color.

ATTACHING THE PRUNING
MECHANISM (SE3)

1. Remove the cap on the end of the main

pipe.

2. Remove the screw screwed into the

end of the gear case.

3. Insert the end of the gear case into the

main pipe.

4. Line up the hole on the end of the gear

case into which the screw is to be
inserted with the hole on the main pipe,
and screw the screw firmly in.

5. Using a wrench, screw in the bolt

provided to fix the mechanism into
place. 

(1) Main pipe
(2) Gear case
(3) Screw hole
(4) Fastening bolt
(5) Bolt

A standard package contains the items as
shown below. (SE4) 

(1) Guide bar
(2) Saw chain 
(3) Gear case 
(4) Sprocket 
(5) Chain tension adjust screw 
(6) Nut 
(7) Chain tensioner nut 
(8) Chain cover 

Install the guide bar and the saw chain on
the gear case as follows. 

SE1

SE2

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

SE3

SE4

SE5

SE6

SE7

SE8

The saw chain has very sharp edges.
Use protective gloves for safety. 

1. Loosen a nut and remove the chain

cover. 

2. Mount the guide bar then fit the saw

chain around the bar and
sprocket.(SE5)

Pay attention to the correct direction of
the saw chain 

3. Fit the chain tensioner nut into the

lower hole of the guide bar, then install
the chain cover, and fasten the
mounting nut to finger tightness.
(SE5)(SE6)

(1) Hole 
(2) Moving direction 
(3) Chain tensioner nut 

4. Adjust the chain tension by turning the

tensioner screw until the tie straps just
touch the bottom side of the bar rail.
(SE7)

(1) Chain tension adjusting screw 
(a) Loosen 
(b) Tighten 

5. Tighten the mounting nut securely with

the bar tip held up (SE8)(TORQUE:
8.9~11.7 N.m./90~120 kg-cm). Then
check the chain for smooth rotation and
correct tension while moving it by hand.
If necessary, readjustment. 

(1) Tighten 

It is very important to maintain the
proper chain tension. Rapid wear of
the guide bar or the chain coming off
easily can be caused by improper
tension. Especially when using a new
chain, take good care of it since it
should expand when first used.

BALANCE UNIT

1. Put on strap and attach unit to strap.
2. Depending on the working posture,

slide clamp up or down until unit
balances and the strap fits  your body. 

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Summary of Contents for PSZ2450S

Page 1: ...ngine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Before using our products please read this manual c...

Page 2: ...itical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fai...

Page 3: ...Displacement 1 5cu in 23 6 cm3 Max output 1 15 Hp 0 858 kW at 8000min 1 rpm Idle speed 3000 200min 1 rpm Fuel Mixture Gasoline 50 Oil 1 when using RedMax genuine oil Carburetor Walbro Diaphragm type S...

Page 4: ...anders and helpers 15 meters away from the brushcutter If warning label peel off or become soiled and impossible to read you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order new...

Page 5: ...weather conditions might make it unsafe to use the product 5 For safe operation WORKING PLAN 1 You should never use the product when under the influence of alcohol when suffering from exhaustion or l...

Page 6: ...NG IMPORTANT 5 For safe operation 1 Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand Place your feet slightly apart slightly further apart than the width of your shoulders so that your we...

Page 7: ...he pruner 3 When carrying by hand the chain should be pointing backward 4 Never transport the product over rough roads over long distances by vehicle without removing all fuel from the fuel tank If do...

Page 8: ...ting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that you will not be struck by the moving limb Always stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if...

Page 9: ...st screw 6 Nut 7 Chain tensioner nut 8 Chain cover Install the guide bar and the saw chain on the gear case as follows SE1 SE2 1 2 3 4 5 SE3 SE4 SE5 SE6 SE7 SE8 The saw chain has very sharp edges Use...

Page 10: ...rnal engine components damage Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage sealing rings fuel WARNING NOTE WARNING lines or fuel tank of the engine Failures caused by operating engines on gasoline with o...

Page 11: ...el into the fuel tank to 80 of the full capacity 3 Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit WARNING IMPORTANT 1 Select flat and bare ground for fueling 2 Move at leas...

Page 12: ...s IMPORTANT WARNING OP2 OP1 OP6 2 3 1 OP3 1 3 a b 2 OP4 OP5 7 Move the choke lever downward to open the choke And restart the engine OP3 8 Allow the engine to warm up for a several minutes before star...

Page 13: ...turn Failure to do so could damage the pump and screw 3 With a screwdriver push in on the oil flow rate adjusting screw and turn in the desired direction there are three incremental settings a Clockwi...

Page 14: ...wear of the bar rail Apply a ruler to the bar and the outside of a cutter If a gap is observed between them the rail is normal Otherwise the bar rail is worn Such a bar needs to be corrected or repla...

Page 15: ...WARNING WARNING 025 in 0 655mm MA11 9 Maintenance 1 MA9 1 MA10 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 pl...

Page 16: ...result in severe burns When checking the machine to make sure that it is okay before using it WARNING WARNING check the area around the muffler and remove any wood chips or leaves which have attached...

Page 17: ...orrect fuel carburetor adjustment screw out of normal range adjust to normal range muffler cylinder exhaust port carbon is built up wipe away air cleaner clogged with dust replace cylinder fin fan cov...

Page 18: ...tion center or service center as soon as the 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 your warra...

Page 19: ...ce schedule WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by CARB or EPA may...

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