Tanaka TCS33EDTP/12 Owner's Manual - Page 6

English Application of brake is made by moving the front hand guard towards the bar. During the chain brake operation, even if the throttle trigger is pulled, the engine speed does not increase and the chain does not turn. To release the brake, pull up the front hand guard. If the engine keeps rotating at high speed with the brake engaged, the clutch will overheat causing trouble. When the brake engages during operation, immediately release the throttle trigger to slow down the engine. How to confirm: 1) Turn off the engine. 2) Holding the chain saw horizontally, release your hand from the front handle, hit the tip of the guide bar to a stump or a piece of wood, and confirm brake operation. Operating level varies by bar size. 3. Push priming pump (17) about ten times so that fuel flows through priming pump into carburetor.(Fig. 14) 18 17 Fig. 14 4. Turn the choke lever (18) to choked position (Fig. 14). This will automatically lock the throttle in starting position. 5. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 15) Fig. 11 In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer for inspection and repairs. Starting the cold engine (Fig. 12-17) CAUTION O Follow the instructions in this manual for starting the engine. O Before starting, make sure that the bar/chain does not touch anything. 1. Make sure chain brake is engaged. (Fig. 12) Fig. 12 2. Set ignition switch (16) to ON position. (Fig. 13) 16 Fig. 15 6. When you hear first ignition, return the choke lever to run position. (Fig. 14) 7. Pull recoil starter briskly again in the aforementioned manner. (Fig. 15) NOTE If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 4 to 7. 8. As soon as engine start, pull throttle trigger full once and release immediately. (Fig. 16) Then half-throttle is disengaged. 9. Make sure chain brake is disengaged. (Fig. 17) Allow the engine about 2-3 minutes to warm up before subjecting it tceany load. Do not run the engine at high speed without the load to shorten the longevity of the engine. I Fig. 13 10 Fig. 16 English c_o Fig. 17 Starting the warm engine Use only 1, 2, 7, and 9 of the starting procedure for a cold engine. If the engine does not start, use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine. Chain lubrication test Check that chain oil is discharged properly. When the saw chain starts to revolve, point the head of the guide bar to a stump, etc., and pull the throttle trigger to perform high-speed operation for around 10 seconds. If chain oil is sprayed over the stump, it is discharged properly. (Fig. 18) Fig. 18 O WARNING Do not carry the machine with the engine running. Stopping (Fig. 19) 16 Fig. 19 Decrease engine speed, and push ignition switch (16) to stop position. n WARNING Do not put the machine where there are flammable materials such as dried grass, since the muffler is still hot after the engine has stopped. NOTE If the engine does not stop, it can be forced to stop by rotating the choke lever to the choked position. Before restarting the engine, ask our dealer for repairs. n WARNING O Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. O Use extra caution when felling, and do not use the saw in a nose-high position or above shoulder height. CHAIN CATCHER The chain catcher is located on the power head just below the chain to further prevent the possibility of a broken chain striking the chain saw user. n WARNING Do not stand in-line with chain when cutting. BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS The intention of the following information is to provide you with the general introduction to wood cutting techniques. n WARNING O This information does not cover all specific situations, which may depend on differences in terrain, vegetation, kind of wood, form and size of trees, etc. Consult your servicing dealer, forestry agent or local forestry schools for advice on specific woodcutting problems in your area. This will make your work more efficient and safer. O Avoid cutting in adverse weather conditions, such as dense fog, heavy rain, bitter cold, high winds, etc. Adverse weather is often tiring to work in and creates potentially dangerous conditions such as slippery ground. High winds may force the tree to fall in an unexpected direction causing property damage or personal injury. CAUTION Never use a chain saw to pry or for any purpose for which it is not intended. n WARNING O Avoid stumbling on obstaclessuch as stumps, roots, rocks, branches and fallen trees. Watch out for holes and ditches. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. Shut off the saw when moving from one work place to another. Always cut at wide open throttle. A slow moving chain can easily catch and force the saw to jerk. 11