Tanaka AST-210 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Tanaka Manuals
  4. Trimmer
  5. AST-210
  6. Owner's manual

Tanaka AST-210 Owner's Manual

Auto-start trimmers
Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Table of Contents

Model Numbers:
AST-210, AST-5000
AST-210, AST-5000
AST-210, AST-5000
AST-210, AST-5000
AST-210, AST-5000
A A A A A UT
UT
UT
O-ST
O-ST
AR
AR
UTO-ST
UT
O-ST
O-STAR
ART TRIMMERS
AR
ISM, Inc. • 1028 4
www.tanakapowerequipment.com
T TRIMMERS
T TRIMMERS
T TRIMMERS
T TRIMMERS
Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry
Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212
th
Owner'
Owner'
Owner' s Man
Owner'
Owner'
AST-210
s Man
s Man
ual
ual
s Man ual
ual
s Man
ual
P/N 27344
Date 04-19-01
custsvc@tanaka-ism.com

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the AST-210 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Tanaka AST-210

Summary of Contents for Tanaka AST-210

  • Page 1 Model Numbers: AST-210, AST-5000 AST-210, AST-5000 AST-210, AST-5000 AST-210, AST-5000 AST-210, AST-5000 A A A A A UT O-ST O-ST T TRIMMERS T TRIMMERS UTO-ST O-STAR O-ST ART TRIMMERS T TRIMMERS T TRIMMERS ISM, Inc. • 1028 4 www.tanakapowerequipment.com Owner’...

  • Page 2: Before Using This Unit

    15m (50 ft) away from unit. If anyone approaches you, stop the engine and cutting attachment immediately. www.tanakapowerequipment.com AST-210,AST-5000 WARNING It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury.
  • Page 3 See Owner's manual for model specific details. www.tanakapowerequipment.com AST-210,AST-5000 Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when assembling cutting equipment.
  • Page 4 AST-210,AST-5000 Owner’s Manual 1. What is what ? Since this manual covers several models, there may be some difference between pictures and your unit. Use the instructions that apply to your unit. www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...

  • Page 5: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    Do not attempt to charge the battery with other than the Tanaka charger. Do not attempt to charge other batteries with the Tanaka charger. The charger and the battery have specific voltage requirements and are designed to work only if connected together.

  • Page 6: Assembly Procedures

    • Locate throttle trigger in its original position by squeezing the trigger, then slide the throttle trigger assembly back against the shaft grip then install and tighten the throttle trigger screw (1). Drive shaft to engine (AST-210)(Fig. 1-1D) Loosen tube locking bolt (1).
  • Page 7 Place the handles and attach the handle bracket with four bolts lightly. Adjust to appropriate position. Then fix it firmly with the bolts. Throttle wire/stop cord (AST-210) Connect stop cord connectors. (Fig. 1-4) Connect throttle wire end to carburetor. (Fig. 1-5) Installation of blade guard (Fig.
  • Page 8 For installation see your cutting head Owner's manual, provided with the cutting head. WARNING! For TANAKA heads or TANAKA alloy head, use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by the manufacturer. Never use wire or wire-ropes. They can break off and become a dangerous projectile.
  • Page 9 Fuel • Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline. • Use Tanaka two-cycle oil or a quality two-cycle oil at mixing ratio of 25-50:1 (Gasoline (A) : Oil (B)), only for the state of California at 50:1. • Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
  • Page 10 3. Make sure throttle trigger is not locked. Do not use throttle lock (3). 4. Lift up start control lever (1) to vertical or start position. Do not push it further or the lever may break. (AST-210) (Fig. 2-2C) 5.
  • Page 11 Do not charge battery where temperatures are below 32 F(0 C) or above 113 F(45 C). If this is done the battery may not accept a full charge. NOTE! When completely discharged the battery will take approximately 15 hours to charge. www.tanakapowerequipment.com AST-210,AST-5000 Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
  • Page 12 If the cutting attachment should strike against stones or other debris, stop the engine and make sure the attachment and related parts are undamaged. When grass or vines wrap around attachment, stop engine and attachment and remove them. www.tanakapowerequipment.com AST-210,AST-5000 Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
  • Page 13 Rinse it in warm soap suds. Check that the filter is dry before reassembly. An air filter that has been used for some time cannot be cleaned completely. Therefore, it must regularly be replaced with a new one. A damaged filter must always be replaced. www.tanakapowerequipment.com AST-210,AST-5000 Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
  • Page 14 Do not operate engine with engine shroud or muffler guard removed as this will cause overheating and engine damage. www.tanakapowerequipment.com AST-210,AST-5000 Fuel Filter (Fig. 3-2B) Drain all fuel from fuel tank and pull fuel filter line from tank. Pull filter element out of holder assembly and rinse element in warm water with detergent.
  • Page 15 When replacing blade, purchase one recommended by TANAKA, with a 25.4mm (one inch) mounting hole. When installing a saw blade (2), always face the stamped side up. In the case of a 4 tooth blade (1), it can be used on either side.
  • Page 16 5. Disconnect battery couplers (2), pull out circuit plate (3) and then, separate the battery (4) with the waterproof cover from the engine main unit. (Fig. 3-11) 6. Remove vinyl tape (6) which fixes battery (5) on the waterproof cover (1), then push out the battery from the cover (1). (Fig. 3-12) www.tanakapowerequipment.com AST-210,AST-5000 Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. For further information please contact your Tanaka service dealer. Daily maintenance Clean the exterior of the unit. Check that the harness is undamaged. Check the blade guard for damage or cracks. Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks.

  • Page 18: Spark Arrestor

    AST-210,AST-5000 Owner’s Manual 6. Optional Installation of free disk set (optional) (Fig. 4-1, 1 B) 1) Disassemble free disk (7) from the free disk set by loosening three bolts (8). 2) Place blade (3) as shown in drawing. Disk fixing bolt (4) is left-hand threaded ' Use special care to fix blade firmly. Use alien wrench (1) to hold cutter holder (2) so that you may easily tighten up disk fixing bolt (4) with wrench (6).

  • Page 19: Specifications

    AST-210,AST-5000 Owner’s Manual 7. Specifications Note : Sound levels are calculated as the time-weighted energy total under various working conditions with the following time distribution : ½ idling, ½ racing. * All data subject to change without notice. www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
  • Page 20 Tanaka Kogyo Co., Ltd., 3-4-29 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba, Japan Nous,soussignds, Noi, Der unterzelchnete, Nosotros, Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, grass trimmer model D6clarons sous notre scule responsabilit6 que le-produit en question, tondeuse de gazon mod~le Dichiariamo sotto la nostra unica responsabilita che il prodotto, il bordatore modello...
  • Page 21 Tanaka offers the following kits and accessories for use on Tanaka trimmers and brushcutters. Blade conversion Kit #748501 Tanaka straight shaft models: AST-210, TBC-2211, TBC-2510 , TBC-270PF and TBC-270PN, this kit to be converted to metal blade-capable brush cutters. It contains a safety barrier bar, safety shoulder harness and the necessary blade mounting hardware. See your Tanaka dealer for more details.

This manual is also suitable for:

Ast-5000

Table of Contents

Save PDF