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English
○
Check the cover, case and other components for cracks or
other damage.
○
Check the case and button for wear.
If the wear limit mark (14) on the case is no longer visible or
there is a hole in the bottom (15) of the button, change the new
parts immediately. (
Fig. 13
)
○
The cutting head must be securely mounted to the unit’s gear
case.
○
For outstanding performance and reliability, always use Tanaka
nylon cutting line. Never use wire or other materials that could
become a dangerous projectile.
○
If the cutting head does not feed cutting line properly, check
that the nylon line and all components are properly installed.
Contact Tanaka dealer if you need assistance.
3. Installation
(
Fig. 14
)
○
Install cutting head on gear case of grass trimmers/brush
cutters. The mounting nut is left-hand-threaded. Turn clockwise
to loosen/counterclockwise to tighten.
NOTE
○
Since the cutter holder cap is not used here, keep it for when a
metal blade is used, if so equipped.
○
Press the stopper pin (16) of the gear case in order to lock the
cutter holder.
4. Adjusting line length
○
Set the engine speed as low as possible and tap the head on
the ground. The nylon line will be drawn out about 3 cm with
each tap. (
Fig. 15
)
Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but the engine must
be completely stopped. (
Fig. 16
)
○
Adjust the nylon line to the proper length of 11
–
14 cm before
each operation.
Installation of cutting blade (Fig. 17)
(If so equipped)
When installing a cutting blade, make sure that there are no cracks
or any damage in it and that the cutting edges are facing the correct
direction.
NOTE
○
When installing cutter holder cap (17), be sure to set concave
side upward.
○
Press the stopper pin (16) of the angle transmission in order
to lock the cutter holder (18). Please note that the cutter
fi
bolt or nut (19) has left-handed threads, (clockwise to loosen/
counter-clockwise to tighten). Tighten the
fi
xing bolt or nut with
the box wrench.
CAUTION
○
Before operation, make sure the blade has been properly
installed.
○
If your unit is equipped with protection cover under a cutting
blade, check it for wear or cracks before operation. If any
damage or wear is found, replace it, as it is an article of
consumption.
○
You have to wear gloves when handling the cutting blade.
WARNING
For Tanaka heads, use only
fl
exible, non-metallic line
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use wire or wire
ropes. They can break o
ff
and become a dangerous projectile.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Fuel (Fig. 18)
WARNING
○
The trimmer 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 contains highly
fl
ammable and it is possible to get the
serious personal injury when inhaling or spilling on your body.
Always pay attention when handling fuel. Always have good
ventilation when handling fuel inside building.
If the throttle outer end (6) is threaded on your unit, screw it and the
earth terminal (7) (if so equipped) into the cable adjuster stay (8) all
the way, and then tighten this cable end using the adjuster nut (9)
against the cable adjuster stay (8).
Connect throttle wire end (10) to carburetor (11) and install swivel
cap (12) (if so equipped) where is included in tool bag, onto swivel
(11) (
Fig. 7
).
Press the upper tab (5) and close the air cleaner cover. (
Fig. 5
)
Store stop cords (13) into the air cleaner cover. (
Fig. 8
)
Some models may come with the parts installed.
IInstallation of cutting attachment guard (Fig. 9 – 12)
NOTE
The guard bracket may come already mounted to the gear case
on some models.
Install the cutting attachment guard on drive shaft tube against
angle transmission. Tighten the guard bracket
fi
rmly so that the
cutting attachment guard does not swing or move down during
operation.
Install the cutting attachment guard to the guard bracket, which also
secures the guard to the gear case using the two guard mounting
screws.
WARNING
If an incorrect or faulty guard is
fi
tted, this may cause serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
Some cutting attachment guards are equipped with sharp line
limiters. Be careful with handling it.
When using a trimmer head with two piece type cutting attachment
guard, attach the guard extension to the cutting attachment guard.
(
Fig. 11
)
NOTE
○
When attaching the guard extension to the cutting attachment
guard, the sharp line limiter must be removed from the cutting
attachment guard, (if so installed).
○
If your unit has guard location label on drive shaft tube, follow
the indication.
○
To remove the guard extension, refer to the drawings. Wear
gloves as the extension has a sharp line limiter, then push the
four square tabs on the guard one by one in order. (
Fig. 12
)
Installation of cutting attachment
WARNING
Install the cutting attachment properly and securely as
instructed in the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, it may come o
ff
and cause
serious and/or fatal injury.
Installation of semi-auto cutting head
1. Function
Automatically feeds more nylon cutting line when it is tapped at
low rpm (not greater than 4500 min
-1
).
Speci
fi
cations
Code No. Type of
attaching screw
Direction of
rotation
Size of
attaching screw
6696454
Female screw
Counterclockwise M10×P1.25-LH
6698639
Applicable nylon cord
Cord
diameter:
Φ
2.4 mm Length: 4 m
2. Precautions
○
The case must be securely attached to the cover.
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