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Model Numbers: AST-7000 AST-7000 AST-7000 AST-7000 AST-7000 A A A A A UT O-ST O-ST T TRIMMER T TRIMMER UTO-ST O-STAR O-ST ART TRIMMER T TRIMMER T TRIMMER ISM, Inc. • 1028 4 www.tanakapowerequipment.com Owner’ Owner’ Owner’ s Man Owner’...
AST-7000 Owner’s Manual Major Parts Since this manual covers several models, there may be some difference between pictures and your unit. www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
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As the cutter fixing bolt is left threaded, special care is required to fix the blade firmly. Fuel 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.
The battery charger must be disconnected from the unit before starting. 2. Do not attempt to charge the AST-7000 battery with other than the Tanaka charger. Do not attempt to charge other batteries with the Tanaka charger. The charger and the AST-7000 battery have specific voltage requirements and are designed only to work together.
The gasoline must be mixed according to the instructions on the oil bottle. If Tanaka oil isn't available, mix 50 parts of regular gasoline to 1 part of quality 2 cycle mix.
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(III. Operating Procedures cont.) 2. Starting Procedure The AST-7000 battery is not fully charged at the factory. It is necessary to charge it fully before operation. Please follow "Charging Procedures". See Item 5. 1. Depress the priming bulb (3) several times until fuel flows through the bulb into the carburetor.
The carburetor has been preset at the factory and probably won't require adjusting. It is recommended that any carburetor adjustments or engine adjustments be done by your local TANAKA service dealer. If an adjustment is necessary, follow these below procedures: 1.
(IV. Maintenance cont.) 2. Blade 1. When replacing blade, purchase one recommended by TANAKA, with a 25.4 mm (one inch) fitting hole. 2. When installing saw blade, always face the stamped side up. In the case of a 4 tooth blade, it can be used on either side.