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English
Installation
of
cutting
blade
(Fig.
18)
(If so equipped)
When installing a cutting blade, make sure that there
are no cracks or any damage in it and that the cutting
edges are facing the correct direction.
23
21
20
22
19
Fig. 18
NOTE
○
When installing cutter holder cap (20), be sure to
set concave side upward.
○
Insert the alien wrench (19) into the hole of the
angle transmission in order to lock the cutter
holder (21). Please note that the cutter
fi
xing bolt
or nut (22) has left-handed threads, (clockwise to
loosen/ counter-clockwise to tighten). Tighten the
fi
xing bolt or nut with the box wrench.
○
If your unit is of a nut securing type and equipped
with a cotter pin, the blade must be retained with
a new pin (23) each time installed. (Fig. 19)
23
Fig. 19
CAUTION
●
Before
operation,
make
sure
the
blade
has
been
properly
installed.
●
If
your
unit
is
equipped
with
protection
cover
under
a
cutting
blade,
check
it
for
wear
or
cracks
before
operation.
If
any
damage
or
wear
is
found,
replace
it,
as
it
is
an
article
of
consumption.
WARNING
For
Tanaka
heads,
use
only
fl
exible,
non-metallic
line
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
Never
use
wire
or
wire
ropes.
They
can
break
o
ff
and
become
a
dangerous
projectile.
OPERATING
PROCEDURES
Fuel
(Fig.
20)
Fig. 20
WARNING
●
The
trimmer
is
equipped
with
a
two-stroke
engine.
Always
run
the
engine
on
fuel,
which
is
mixed
with
oil.
Provide
good
ventilation,
when
fueling
or
handling
fuel.
●
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.
Fuel
○
Always use branded 89 octane unleaded
gasoline.
○
Use genuine two-cycle oil or use a mix between
25:1 to 50:1, please consult the oil bottle for the
ratio or Tanaka dealer.
○
Only for the state of California at 50:1.
○
If genuine oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant
added quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled
2-cycle engine use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or
ISO EGC GRADE). Do not use BIA or TCW
(2-stroke water-cooling type) mixed oil.
○
Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
○
Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean
container.
Always start by
fi
ling half the amount of fuel, which
is to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix
(shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount
of fuel.
Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before
fi
lling the
fuel tank.
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