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English
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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.
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Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
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Never mix fuel and oil in machine’s fuel tank.
Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean
container.
Always start by
fi
lling half the amount of gasoline,
which is to be used.
Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix (shake) the
fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline.
Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before
fi
lling the
fuel tank.
Mixing amount of two-cycle oil and gasoline
Gasoline (Liter)
Two-cycle oil (ml)
Ratio 50:1
Ratio 25:1
0.5
10 ——— 20
1
20 ——— 40
2
40 ——— 80
4
80 ——— 160
Fueling
WARNING
●
Always shut o
ff
the engine and let it cool for
a few minutes before refueling.
Do not smoke or bring
fl
ames or sparks near
the fueling site.
●
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 trimmer at least 10 ft (3 m)
from the fueling area before starting.
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Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing
immediately with soap.
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Be sure to check for any fuel leakage after
refueling.
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Before fueling, in order to remove static
electricity from the main body, the fuel
container and the operator, please touch the
ground that is slightly damp.
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
WARNING
●
Before starting the tool, ensure that the
cutting attachment is not touching any
objects or the ground. Otherwise, the cutting
attachment may unexpectedly rotate and
cause an injury.
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Ensure that the cutting attachment does not
rotate while the engine is idling. If it does
rotate, adjust the idle speed according to the
instructions in “Idle speed adjustment” in
the “MAINTENANCE” section. If the cutting
attachment still rotates after this adjustment,
immediately stop the engine and cease use,
then bring the tool to the nearest Tanaka
dealer.
1. Starting the cold engine
(1) Set ignition switch (10) to ON position. (Fig. 8)
10
Fig. 8
(2) Push priming bulb (11) several times so that fuel
fl
ows through return pipe (12). (Fig. 9)
11
12
Fig. 9
(3) Set choke lever (13) to START position (closed)
(A). (Fig. 10)
A
A
B
B
13
Fig. 10
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