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3. Installation
(
Fig. 14
)
○
Install cutting head on gear case of grass trimmers/brush
cutters. The mounting nut is left-hand-threaded. Turn clockwise
to loosen/counterclockwise to tighten.
20
Fig. 14
NOTE
○
Since the cutter holder cap is not used here, keep it for when a
metal blade is used, if so equipped.
○
Press the stopper pin (20) of the gear case in order to lock the
cutter holder.
4. Adjusting line length
○
Set the engine speed as low as possible and tap the head on
the ground. The nylon line will be drawn out about 3 cm with
each tap. (
Fig. 15
)
Fig. 15
Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but the engine must
be completely stopped. (
Fig. 16
)
Fig. 16
○
Adjust the nylon line to the proper length of 11–14 cm before
each operation.
Installation of cutting blade (Fig. 17)
(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.
NOTE
○
When installing cutter holder cap (21), be sure to set concave
side upward.
○
Press the stopper pin (20) of the angle transmission in order
to lock the cutter holder (22). Please note that the cutter
fi
bolt or nut (23) has left-handed threads, (clockwise to loosen/
counter-clockwise to tighten). Tighten the
fi
xing bolt or nut with
the box wrench.
23
21
22
20
Fig. 17
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.
○
You have to wear gloves when handling the cutting blade.
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. 18)
Fig. 18
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.
○
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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