Operating Procedures - Tanaka TCG 24EBS (S) Handling Instructions Manual

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Press the upper tab (8) and close the air cleaner cover. (Fig. 6)
Store stop cords (16) into the air cleaner cover. (Fig. 9)
Some models may come with the parts installed.
Installation of cutting attachment guard (Fig. 10)
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.
NOTE
If your unit has guard location label on drive shaft tube, follow
the indication.
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 off 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).
Specifi cations
Type of
Code No.
attaching screw
6696454
Female screw
6698639
Applicable nylon cord
Cord diameter: Φ2.4 mm Length: 4 m
2. Precautions
○ The case must be securely attached to the cover.
○ Check the cover, case and other components for cracks or
other damage.
○ Check the case and button for wear.
If the wear limit mark (17) on the case is no longer visible or
there is a hole in the bottom (18) of the button, change the new
parts immediately. (Fig. 11)
○ 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.
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Direction of Size of
rotation attaching screw
Counterclockwise M10×P1.25-LH
3. Installation (Fig. 12)
○ 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
Press the stopper pin (19) 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. 13)
Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but the engine must
be completely stopped. (Fig. 14)
○ Adjust the nylon line to the proper length of 11–14 cm before
each operation.
WARNING
For Tanaka heads, use only fl exible, non-metallic line
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use wire or wire
ropes. They can break off and become a dangerous projectile.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Fuel (Fig. 15)
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.
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.
○ 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 off 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 trimmer at least 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.