Tanaka TCG24EBSP 23.9cc Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer Owner's Manual - Page 10
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English ○ If the cutting head does not feed cutting line properly, check that the nylon line and all components are properly installed. Contact your Tanaka dealer if you need assistance. 3. Installation (Fig. 9) ○ 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. ○ Adjust the nylon line to the proper length of 4-11/32˝-5-1/2˝ (11-14 cm) before each operation. WARNING For Tanaka heads, 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. OPERATING PROCEDURES Fuel (Fig. 12) 15 Fig. 9 NOTE ○ Press the stopper pin (15) 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 1-3/16˝ (3 cm) with each tap. (Fig. 10) Fig. 12 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 flammable 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. Fig. 10 Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but the engine must be completely stopped. (Fig. 11) Fig. 11 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. ○ Only for the state of California at 50:1. ○ 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. 10