Tanaka TCG 24EBS (SL) Handling Instructions Manual page 10

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.
Starting
CAUTION
Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not
touch anything.
1. Set ignition switch (24) to forward away from stop position.
(Fig. 19)
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* Push priming bulb (25) several times so that fuel fl ows through
return pipe (26). (Fig. 20)
25
26
2. Set choke lever (27) to START position (closed) (A). (Fig. 21)
27
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24
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
B
A
Fig.21
3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your
grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 22)
4. When you hear the engine want to start, return choke lever to
RUN position (open) (B). Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 4.
5. Then allow the engine about 2–3 minutes to warm up before
subjecting it to any load.
6. Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate when the
engine is idling.
Cutting (Fig. 23 – 26)
○ When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 min
time of use at low rpm may wear out the clutch prematurely.
○ Cut grass from right to left.
○ Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts a
solid object in the critical area.
A dangerous reaction may occur causing the entire unit and
operator to be thrust violently. This reaction is called blade
thrust. As a result, the operator may lose control of the unit
which may cause serious or fatal injury. Blade thrust is more
likely to occur in areas where it is diffi cult to see the material to
be cut.
○ Wear the harness as shown in the fi gure (if so equipped). The
blade turns counter-clockwise, therefore, be advised to operate
the unit from right to left for effi cient cutting. Keep onlookers out
of working area at least 15 m.
○ Put on the harness and hang the machine from the suspension
eyelet.
Make a fi nal adjustment so that the machine is in a comfortable
working position when it hangs from the harness.
○ Use in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Fig. 22
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Fig. 23
Fig. 24