6325-93110 (003) OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL PORTABLE GAS DRILL EDG2300 (NOTE: Drill is optional part.) WARNING 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 : Thank you for purchasing a RedMax product. Before using our portable gas drill, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit.
Read this manual carefully to understand all safety precautions, controls, proper operation and maintenance of your RedMax portable gas drill. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a symbol concern critical 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 fail.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................
Safety Precautions ■ In order to ensure proper and safe operation of your portable gas drill • Avoid running the engine indoors. The exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide. • 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. • Be sure to keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise.
Safety Precautions ■ Work gear and clothing ■ Warnings considering handling of fuel • When using your portable gas drill, 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 portable gas drill is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline.
Safety Precautions ■ Things to check before using your portable gas drill ■ 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.
Safety Precautions ■ Things to be careful about when using your portable gas drill • When using your portable gas drill, grip the handles of the portable gas drill 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.
Safety Precautions ■ Notes on care and maintenance of your portable gas drill • In order to maintain your portable gas drill 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.
Parts Location & Specifications Spark plug Muffer Stop switch Reduction unit Chuck Drill Throttle lever Front grip Rear grip Starter grip Air cleaner Fuel cap MODEL EDG2300 Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) Dry Weight Transmission Reduction Ratio Recommended drill size Engine Type Displacement Max. Output Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug Starting Stopping Standard Accessory (in) (lbs) 14.3x12.1x9.1 (357x302x227) 10.6 (5.
Fuel 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. • The RedMax engines are lubricated by oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If RedMax oil is not available.
Operation ■ Throttle Cable Adjustment Check the throttle cable play and adjust to .04 or .08 in. (1~2mm) at the carburetor side. Throttle cable .04 or .08 in. (1~2mm) Adjusting screw NOTE • The throttle lock makes starting easier. Always use it when starting the engine. 5. While firmly holding the auger as illustrated, vigorously pull the starter rope. Lock nut ■ Starting Engine 1.
Operation ■ Stopping Engine • Release the throttle lever and press on the red button until the engine comes to a complete stop. Stop button ■ Adjustment of Idling Speed • The engine idling speed is preadjusted at the factory so that the engine keeps running without moving the drill when releasing the throttle lever to the idling position. However, due to changes in engine conditions, it may be necessary to adjust the idling.
Maintenance WARNING • Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your unit, make sure that engine has stopped and is cool. Disconnect the spark plug terminal to avoid accidental engine starts. ■ Daily Inspection • Remove grass or dust, from the entire body. • Check that all nuts and screws are securely tightened, and no parts are missing. • Check for leakage of fuel. • Check and clean the spark plug. Adjust the electrode gap to .024~.028in (0.6~0.7mm) if necessary. .024 ~ .028 in (0.6~0.
Storage ■ Before Long-term Storage • Drain fuel tank and run engine out until all fuel in the carburetor is used up. • Remove the spark plug and drop a spoonful 2 cycle oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine several times and replace the plug. Pull starter until compression is felt. • Brush off dirt from the drill surface and apply rust protective oil. • Store the machine in a dry, dust-free place.
Parts List PORTABLE GAS DRILL EDG2300 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.
Parts List : EDG2300 Fig.
EDG2300 Fig.
Parts List : EDG2300 Fig.
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RedMax® PORTABLE GAS DRILL MODEL EDG2300 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years [1 year if used commercially] from the date of original purchase of the model EDG2300 unit, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (the “Company”), through any RedMax® dealer, will repair or replace, free of charge, for the original purchaser, any part found to be defective in material and/or workmanship. This is the exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall bear costs of transporting the model EDG2300 to and from the RedMax® dealers.
Débroussailleuse à deux lames réciproques Modèle EDG2300 Garantie limitée à 2 ans Par l'intermédiaire de n'importe quel revendeur RedMax, réparera gratuitement ou remplacera gratuitement pour l'acheteur initial toute(s) pièce (s) se révélant de constitution et/ou de montage défectueux pendant deux (2) ans en cas d’utilisation privée [un (1) an pour toute autre utilisation] à compter de la date de livraison initiale d’une unité du modèle EDG2300. Telles sont les limites de la garantie.
KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC.
