11
NOTE
Do
not
operate
engine
with
engine
shroud
or
mu
ffl
er
guard
removed
as
this
will
cause
overheating
and
engine
damage.
Oiler
port
(
Fig.
34
)
Clean
the
chain
oiler
port
(33)
whenever
possible.
33
Fig.
34
Guide
bar
(
Fig.
35
)
Before
using
the
machine,
clean
the
groove
and
oiler
port
(34)
in
the
bar
with
the
special
gauge
o
ff
ered
as
an
optional
accessory.
34
Fig.
35
Side
case
(
Fig.
36
)
Always
keep
the
side
case
and
drive
area
clean
of
saw
dust
and
debris.
Fig.
36
Angle
transmission
(
Fig.
37
)
Check
angle
transmission
or
angle
gear
for
grease
level
about
every
50
hours
of
operation
by
removing
the
grease
fi
ller
plug
on
the
side
of
angle
transmission.
If
no
grease
can
be
seen
on
the
fl
anks
of
the
gears,
fi
ll
the
transmission
with
quality
lithium
based
multipurpose
grease
up
to
3/4.
Do
not
completely
fi
ll
the
transmission.
Fig.
37
Maintenance
schedule
Below
you
will
fi
nd
some
general
maintenance
instructions.
For
further
information
please
contact
Tanaka
dealer.
Daily
maintenance
○
Clean
the
exterior
of
the
unit.
○
Clean
the
chain
oil
fi
lter
port.
○
Clean
the
groove
and
oil
fi
lter
port
in
the
guide
bar.
○
Clean
the
side
case
of
saw
dust.
○
Check
that
the
saw
chain
is
sharp.
○
Check
that
the
bar
nuts
are
su
ffi
ciently
tightened.
○
Make
sure
that
the
chain
transport
guard
is
undamaged
and
that
it
can
be
securely
fi
tted.
○
Check
that
nuts
and
screws
are
su
ffi
ciently
tightened.
Weekly
maintenance
○
Check
the
starter,
especially
cord
and
return
spring.
○
Clean
the
exterior
of
the
spark
plug.
○
Remove
the
spark
plug
and
check
the
electrode
gap.
Adjust
it
to
0.6
mm
or
change
the
spark
plug.
○
Clean
the
cooling
fi
ns
on
the
cylinder
and
check
that
the
air
intake
at
the
starter
is
not
clogged.
○
Clean
the
air
fi
lter.
Monthly
maintenance
○
Rinse
the
fuel
tank
with
gasoline,
and
clean
fuel
fi
lter.
○
Clean
chain
oil
fi
lter.
○
Clean
the
exterior
of
the
carburetor
and
the
space
around
it.
○
Clean
the
fan
and
the
space
around
it.
○
Clean
the
mu
ffl
er
of
carbon.
CHAIN
SHARPENING
Parts
of
a
cutter
(
Fig.
38,
39
)
WARNING
Gloves
should
be
used
when
sharpening
chain.
37
35
38
41
40
43
39
36
42
Fig.
38
000Book̲TCS27EPA(S)̲Eng.indb 11
000Book̲TCS27EPA(S)̲Eng.indb 11
2012/04/04 16:47:16
2012/04/04 16:47:16