3
WARNINGS
AND
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Operator
safety
○
A
dust
fi
lter
mask
should
be
worn
during
operation.
○
Always
wear
a
safety
face
shield
or
goggles.
○
Always
wear
heavy,
long
pants,
boots
and
gloves.
Do
not
wear
loose
clothing,
jewelry,
short
pants,
sandals
or
go
barefoot.
Secure
hair
so
it
is
above
shoulder
length.
○
Do
not
operate
this
tool
when
you
are
tired,
ill
or
under
the
in
fl
uence
of
alcohol,
drugs
or
medication.
○
Never
let
a
child
or
inexperienced
person
operate
the
machine.
○
Wear
hearing
protection.
Pay
attention
to
your
surroundings.
Be
aware
of
any
bystanders
who
may
be
signaling
a
problem.
Remove
safety
equipment
immediately
upon
shutting
o
ff
engine.
○
Wear
head
protection.
○
Never
start
or
run
the
engine
inside
a
closed
room
or
building.
Breathing
exhaust
fumes
can
kill.
○
Keep
handles
free
of
oil
and
fuel.
○
Keep
hands
away
from
moving
part
or
heated
area.
○
Do
not
grab
or
hold
the
unit
by
the
blow
pipe.
○
When
the
unit
is
turned
o
ff
make
sure
the
engine
has
stopped
before
the
unit
is
set
down.
○
When
operation
is
prolonged,
take
a
break
from
time
to
time
so
that
you
may
avoid
possible
Hand-Arm
Vibration
Syndrome
(HAVS)
which
is
caused
by
vibration.
WARNING
○
Antivibration
systems
do
not
guarantee
that
you
will
not
sustain
Hand-Arm
Vibration
Syndrome
or
carpal
tunnel
syndrome.
Therefore,
continual
and
regular
users
should
monitor
closely
the
condition
of
their
hands
and
fi
ngers.
If
any
symptoms
of
the
above
appear,
seek
medical
advice
immediately.
○
If
you
are
using
any
medical
electric/electronic
devices
such
as
a
pacemaker,
consult
your
physician
as
well
as
the
device
manufacturer
prior
to
operating
any
power
equipment.
Unit
/
machine
safety
○
Inspect
the
entire
unit/machine
before
each
use.
Replace
damaged
parts.
Check
for
fuel
leaks
and
make
sure
all
fasteners
are
in
place
and
securely
tightened.
○
Replace
parts
that
are
cracked,
chipped
or
damaged
in
any
way
before
using
the
unit/machine.
○
Make
sure
the
safety
guard
is
properly
attached.
○
Keep
others
away
when
making
carburetor
adjustments.
○
Use
only
accessories
as
recommended
for
this
unit/machine
by
the
manufacturer.
WARNING
Never
modify
the
unit/machine
in
any
way.
Do
not
use
your
unit/
machine
for
any
job
except
that
for
which
it
is
intended.
Fuel
safety
○
Fuel
contains
highly
fl
ammable
and
it
is
possible
to
get
the
serious
personal
injury
when
inhaling
or
spilling
on
your
body.
Always
pay
attention
when
handling
fuel.
Always
have
good
ventilation
when
handling
fuel
inside
building.
○
Mix
and
pour
fuel
outdoors
and
where
there
are
no
sparks
or
fl
ames.
○
Use
a
container
approved
for
fuel.
○
Do
not
smoke
or
allow
smoking
near
fuel
or
the
unit/machine
or
while
using
the
unit/machine.
○
Wipe
up
all
fuel
spills
before
starting
engine.
○
Move
at
least
3
m
away
from
fueling
site
before
starting
engine.
○
Stop
engine
before
removing
fuel
cap.
○
Empty
the
fuel
tank
before
storing
the
unit/machine.
It
is
recommended
that
the
fuel
be
emptied
after
each
use.
If
fuel
is
left
in
the
tank,
store
so
fuel
will
not
leak.
○
Store
unit/machine
and
fuel
in
area
where
fuel
vapors
cannot
reach
sparks
or
open
fl
ames
from
water
heaters,
electric
motors
or
switches,
furnaces,
etc.
WARNING
Fuel
is
easy
to
ignite
or
get
explosion
or
inhale
fumes,
so
that
pay
special
attention
when
handling
or
fi
lling
fuel.
Blowing
safety
○
Operate
unit/machine
only
at
reasonable
hours
–
not
early
in
the
morning
or
late
at
night
when
people
might
be
disturbed.
Comply
with
times
listed
in
local
ordinances.
Usual
recommendations
are
9:00
a.m.
to
5:00
p.m.,
Monday
through
Saturday.
○
Never
direct
discharge
of
air
toward
bystanders
nor
allow
anyone
near
the
area
of
operation.
Use
care
in
directing
discharge
to
avoid
glass
enclosures,
automobiles,
etc.
○
Stay
alert
for
uneven
sidewalks,
holes
in
terrain
or
other
unstable
condition
when
using
the
tool.
○
Take
all
possible
precautions
when
leaving
the
tool
unattended
such
as
stopping
the
engine.
○
Never
operate
the
tool
without
guards,
blow
pipes
or
other
protective
device
in
place.
(If
so
equipped.)
○
Keep
others
including
children,
animals,
bystanders
and
helpers
outside
the
15
m
hazard
zone.
Stop
the
engine
immediately
if
you
are
approached.
○
Always
keep
the
engine
on
the
right
side
of
your
body.
○
Keep
fi
rm
footing
and
balance.
Do
not
over-reach.
○
Keep
all
parts
of
your
body
away
from
the
mu
ffl
er.
○
Always
carry
a
fi
rst-aid
kit
when
operating
any
power
equipment.
○
Never
start
or
run
the
engine
inside
a
closed
room
or
building
and/or
near
in
fl
ammable
liquids.
Breathing
exhaust
fumes
can
kill.
Maintenance
safety
○
Maintain
the
unit/machine
according
to
recommended
procedures.
○
Disconnect
the
spark
plug
before
performing
maintenance
except
for
carburetor
adjustments.
○
Keep
others
away
when
making
carburetor
adjustments.
○
Use
only
genuine
Tanaka
replacement
parts
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
CAUTION
Do
not
disassemble
the
recoil
starter.
You
may
get
a
possibility
of
personal
injury
with
recoil
spring.
Transport
and
storage
○
Carry
the
unit/machine
by
hand
with
the
engine
stopped
and
the
mu
ffl
er
away
from
your
body.
○
Allow
the
engine
to
cool,
empty
the
fuel
tank,
and
secure
the
unit/machine
before
storing
or
transporting
in
a
vehicle.
○
Empty
the
fuel
tank
before
storing
the
unit/machine.
It
is
recommended
that
the
fuel
be
emptied
after
each
use.
If
fuel
is
left
in
the
tank,
store
so
fuel
will
not
leak.
○
Store
unit/machine
out
of
the
reach
of
children.
○
Clean
and
maintain
the
unit
carefully
and
store
it
in
a
dry
place.
○
Make
sure
engine
switch
is
o
ff
when
transporting
or
storing.
If
situations
occur
which
are
not
covered
in
this
manual,
take
care
and
use
common
sense.
Contact
your
Tanaka
dealer
if
you
need
assistance.
Pay
special
attention
to
statements
preceded
by
the
following
words:
WARNING
Indicates
a
strong
possibility
of
severe
personal
injury
or
loss
of
life,
if
instructions
are
not
followed.
CAUTION
Indicates
a
possibility
of
personal
injury
or
equipment
damage,
if
instructions
are
not
followed.
NOTE
Helpful
information
for
correct
function
and
use.
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