Stout Designs TB-001, Operation Manual

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DURING FUELING
!WARNING!
Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire:
Mix and pour fuel outdoors, where there are no sparks or flames.
Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refueling.
When refueling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refueling.
Always move the machine away from the refueling area and source before starting.
 Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.
 If you have spilt fuel on it, wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause operating
problems.
ITEMS TO CHECK BEFORE STARTING

Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the
center hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have
been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used
with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found and only use approved replacement
blades.
 Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too
much. Discard the support flange if it is cracked.

Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force.
 All saw blade lock nuts should be torqued to 266 ft-lbs.
 Check that the belt and shaft guards are not damaged, loose or missing. Replace any
guards if they have been exposed to impact or have been damaged.
 Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard.
 All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine.

Remove orange blade cover. Replace blade cover at any time when machine is not
in use to prevent accidental injury from contact with the blade teeth.
TO START:

Check your surroundings. If all is clear, while seated on your ATV, raise the throttle up
approximately ¼”, pull choke out and pull start engine. Once engine starts, push choke
in and all engine to idle at less than 2000 RPM. When you are ready to cut, reach up and
increase throttle to around 3200-3600 RPM and proceed to cut brush and limbs.