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8. Operation
English
■ STOPPING ENGINE (OP3)
1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a
half minute.
2. Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position.
• Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine
while pulling the throttle lever.
■ ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE
• The normal play is 1 or 2mm when measured at the
carburetor side end. Readjust with the cable adjuster
as required. (OP5)
(1) cable adjuster
■ ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED (OP6)
1. When the engine tends stop frequently at idling
mode, turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
2. When the sweeping head keeps rotating after
releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting screw
counter-clockwise.
(1) idle adjusting screw
• Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling
speed.
■ BREAK-IN OPERATION
The Properly Dressed Operator (OP7)
(1) ALWAYS wear hearing protective devices.
(2) ALWAYS wear eye protection such as goggles or
safety glasses.
(3) ALWAYS wear a mask to protect against dust or
other airborne particles.
(4) ALWAYS wear close fitting clothes. Gloves offer
added protection and are strongly recommended.
Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get
caught in machinery.
(5) ALWAYS wear leather or heavy-rubber shoes.
NEVER work barefooted!
(6) BEWARE of thrown debris!
(7) DIRECTION OF ROTATION
• The RedMax Sweeper works best when its rubber
fins can quickly slide or "skim" over the surface
being swept.
• New or replacement sweeper belts tend to grip or
NOTE
IMPORTANT
(1)
OP6
.04 in
(1~2mm)
(1)
OP5
OP7