Tanaka TBC-340PFD Handling Instructions - Page 7

Meanings of symbols (Original instructions) NOTE : Some units do not carry them. Symbols WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. 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. Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when using this unit. 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 difficult to see the material to be cut. Fuel and oil mixture. Do not use metal/rigid blades when this sign is shown on the unit. Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15m away from the unit. If anyone approaches you, stop the engine and cutting attachment immediately. Be careful of thrown objects. Do not touch the muffler and surrounding area as they can be very hot. Explains choke position. Upper sign indicates choke closed and the lower fully open. Carburetor adjustment - Idle speed Shows maximum shaft speed. Do not use the cutting attachment whose max rpm is below the shaft rpm. Gloves should be worn when necessary, e. g., when assembling cutting equipment. Carburetor adjustment - Low speed mixture Carburetor adjustment - High speed mixture Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear. Priming pump Indicate handle location. Do not attach handle above this point. Guaranteed Sound power level Before using your machine •Read the manual carefully. •Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted. •Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See "Maintenance". WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Index What is what 2 Warnings and safety instructions 3 Specifications 4 Assembly procedures 5 Operating procedures 6 Maintenance 7 GB-1