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Owner’s Manual
AST-7000
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY OPERATION
All the TANAKA products are delivered with an Owner's manual. Please read it carefully to get acquainted with the
operation of your unit. For further details, inquire at your nearest dealer.
Before Operation
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Protect head (eyes and ears), feet and hands with safety hat, ear cover, goggles, safety shoes and protective
clothes.
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Dress properly, do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could become caught in moving parts of the unit.
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Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine.
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Be sure to check bolts and other fasteners to see if any of them have become loose or are missing.
Cutting Blade
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The cutter blade is very sharp. Take care not to touch it carelessly.
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To assemble the blade correctly, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly.
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As the cutter fixing bolt is left threaded, special care is required to fix the blade firmly.
Fuel
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Fuel for this engine requires a mix of regular gasoline and Tanaka brand 2 cycle, oil. Never operate the engine
with unmixed or straight gasoline.
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Never remove the tank cap or refuel the tank while the engine is running. Always shut off the engine and allow it
to cool before refueling.
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Never smoke when handling fuel or operating your equipment, or maintaining your equipment.
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Never allow fire or flame near the fuel or equipment.
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WARNING! Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.
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Fuel should be stored in a dry and cool place.
During Operation
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The unit should be operated in a well ventilated area.
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Keep children away. Onlookers should be kept at a safe distance from the work area, at least 25 feet (7-8
meters). Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from the blade when starting or running the engine.
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While cutting, hold the machine firmly with both hands with thumb firmly locked around front handle, and stand
with feet well-balanced and your body balanced.
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The operator must obey the local regulations of cutting area.
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Never carry the unit with the engine running.
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When making a repair or adjustment, the unit must be stopped and the fuel completely drained.
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When operating in a dry area, the operator is advised always to carry a fire extinguisher.
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The unit must not be used without the safety guard.
For Long-term Storage
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Drain all fuel from the carburetor, fuel tank and fuel lines.
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Repair any damage which has resulted from use.
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Clean the unit with a clean rag, or the use of a high pressure air hose.
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Put a few drops of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole, and spin the engine over several times
to distribute the oil. Then replace the plug in the plug hole.
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Cover the unit and store it in a dry area.
CAUTION
: The steel blade rotates counter-clockwise therefore it is important to operate the blade from right to left
which eliminates the risk of injury.
CAUTION
: If the blade should strike a solid object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not use a
blade which has been damaged in any way.
