RedMax BC280 Owners Manual - Page 23

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS RedMax Hi-Performance 2--Stroke engines produce higher HP (horse power) outputs as compared to standard Home Owner Duty or Light Commercial Duty production engines offered by most manufacturers. To help insure trouble free performance of the unit, it is required to use oil which meets the ISO--L--EGD Standard per ISO/CD 13738 and one that is registered under JASO M345/FD Standards. RedMax MaxLifet Synthetic Blend 2-Stroke Oil is a premium 2-stroke oil specifically formulated to meet ISO--L--EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345/FD Standards. The use of un-registered oils designed for other applications, such as for outboard motors or lawnmowers, or low RPM, low HP output engines, can result in severe engine damage, and void your 2--stroke engine warranty. This Hi-Performance Air Cooled 2--Stroke engine requires the use of MINIMUM 89 Octane (mid-grade or premium) clean gasoline. If octane rating of the mid-grade gasoline is lower than 89 octane, use premium unleaded gasoline. Warning: Gasoline with octane rating lower than 89 will greatly increase engines operating temperature. Low octane gasoline will cause detonation (knock) resulting in piston seizures and major internal engine component damage. Engine failures caused by operating engines on gasoline with octane rating lower than 89 are not covered by the RedMax 2--Stroke Engine Warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered for two years, regardless of 2--stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the EPA or California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.) THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE, OR COVER DAMAGE TO THE UNIT OR ENGINE CAUSED BY: 1. Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due to the use of 2--stroke oils that do not meet the ISO--L--EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and are not registered to meet JASO M345/FD Standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO--L--EGD compliant and JASO M345/FD registered oil, WILL VOID the RedMax 2--Stroke Engine Warranty. RedMax MaxLifet synthetic blend 2- stroke Oil meets the ISO--L--EGD and is registered to JASO Standard M345/FD. 2. Damage caused by use of gasohol, containing methanol (wood alcohol), or gasoline containing LESS than 89 OCTANE. Only use gasolines which contain 89 octane or Higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is 50:1 and is listed on the RedMax oil label and covered in your operator's manual. 3. Engine damage caused by use of ether or any starting fluids. Damage caused by pressure or steam cleaning the unit. 4. Overheating and detonation damage caused by use of spark plugs other than those meeting emissions performance requirements listed in the operator's manual. 5. Damage caused by tampering with engine speed governor or emission components, or running engines above specified and recommended engine speeds as listed in your operator's manual. 6. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COV- ER DAMAGE TO THE UNIT OR ENGINE CAUSED BY: Operation of the unit with improperly installed/ removed cutting shields, guards or safety devices. 7. Damage caused by removed/damaged air filter, dirt, abrasives, salt water, moisture corrosion, rust, varnish, stale fuel, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage procedures. 8. Defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, modifications, alterations, normal wear, improper servicing, use of unauthorized attachments, including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator's manual. Pre- ventative maintenance as outlined in the operator's manual is the owner's/ customer's responsibility. 9. Failures due to improper set-up, predelivery service or repair service by anyone other than an authorized RedMax servicing dealer during the warranty period. 10. Certain parts and other items are not warranted, including but not limited to: spark plugs, filters, lubricants, starter cords, sprockets, and debris bags. Overheating or carbon scoring failures due to restricted/clogged exhaust port, blocked spark arrester screen, or com- bustion chamber. 11. Set-up and pre-delivery service, engine tune--ups, including natural discoloration due to ultraviolet light. 12. Adjustments after the first (30) thirty days of purchase and beyond, such as carburetor adjustment and throttle cable adjustment. 115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12 English--- 23