Operating Procedures - Tanaka TBC-225 Owner's Manual

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Fig. 13
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.
Installation of the BRAIN cutting head
NOTE
For installation see your BRAIN owner's manual,
provided with the BRAIN cutting head.
WARNING
For Tanaka BRAIN heads or Tanaka alloy
head, 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.
NOTE
When using Tanaka alloy head (CH-100), initial
cutting line length should be about 5" (13 cm)
each. (Fig. 14)
5" (13 cm)
CH-100
Fig. 14

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Fuel (Fig. 15)
WARNING
The trimmer is equipped with a two-stroke
engine. Always run the engine on fuel mixed
with oil.
Provide good ventilation, when fueling or
handling fuel.
Fuel
○ Always use branded 89 octane unleaded
○ Use genuine two-cycle oil or use a mix between
○ Only for the state of California at 50:1.
○ If genuine oil is not available, use an antioxidant
○ Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
○ Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean
Always start by fi lling 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
● Always shut off the engine before refueling.
● Slowly open the fuel tank, when fi lling up
● Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
5" (13 cm)
● Always move the trimmer at least 10 ft. (3 m)
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 (Fig. 16, 17)
gasoline.
25:1 to 50:1, please consult the oil bottle for the
ratio or Tanaka dealer.
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.
container.
Fig. 15
WARNING
with fuel, so that possible overpressure
disappears.
from the fueling area before starting.
CAUTION
Before starting, make sure the cutting
attachment does not touch anything.
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