10
OPERATING
PROCEDURES
Fuel
(Fig.
16)
B
1
A
25~50
Fig. 16
WARNING
●
The
brush
cutter
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
is
highly
fl
ammable
and
toxic
and
can
result
in
serious
injury
if
it
is
inhaled
or
comes
into
contact
with
your
skin.
Always
handle
fuel
with
care.
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.
Fueling
WARNING
●
Always
shut
o
ff
the
engine
before
refueling.
●
Slowly
open
the
fuel
tank,
when
fi
lling
up
with
fuel,
so
that
possible
over-pressure
disappears.
●
Tighten
the
fuel
cap
carefully,
after
fueling.
●
Always
move
the
brush
cutter
at
least
10
ft
(3
m)
from
the
fueling
area
before
starting.
●
Always
wash
any
spilled
fuel
from
clothing
immediately
with
soap.
●
Be
sure
to
check
for
any
fuel
leakage
after
refueling.
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
(Fig.
17)
14
16
15
Fig. 17
CAUTION
Before
starting,
make
sure
the
cutting
attachment
does
not
touch
anything.
1. Slide ignition switch (14) to RUN position.
(Fig. 17)
* Push priming bulb (17) several times so that
fuel
fl
ows through return pipe. (Fig. 18)
17
Fig. 18
2. With the safety trigger (15) (if so equipped)
pressed, pull throttle trigger and push throttle
lock (16). Then slowly release the throttle trigger
fi
rst, then the safety trigger. This will lock the
throttle in starting position.
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