OPERATING
PROCEDURES
Fuel
(Fig.
1)
WARNING
The
hedge
trimmer
is
equipped
with
a
two
-
stroke
engine.
Always
run
the
engine
on
fuel,
mixed
with
oil.
Provide
good
ventilation,
when
fueling
or
handling
fuel.
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 (10W/30) or waste oil.
○
Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean
container.
Always start by
fi
lling 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.
A
B
Fig. 1
Fueling
WARNING
(Fig.
2)
●
Always
shut
o
ff
the
engine
before
refueling.
●
Slowly
open
the
fuel
tank
(1),
when
fi
lling
up
with
fuel,
so
that
possible
over
-
pressure
disappears.
●
Tighten
the
fuel
cap
carefully,
after
fueling.
●
Always
move
the
unit
at
least
10
ft
(3
m)
from
the
fueling
area
before
starting.
1
Fig. 2
Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully,
to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Make sure
that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container,
before fueling.
Starting
CAUTION
Before
starting,
make
sure
the
cutting
attachment
does
not
touch
anything.
1. Set ignition switch (2) to ON position (A). (Fig. 3)
2
A
4
3
Fig. 3
* Push priming bulb (5) several times so that
fuel
fl
ows through the bulb or return pipe. (If so
equipped) (Fig. 4)
5
Fig. 4
7
G
B
F
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