Tanaka TCS33EDTP/14 Owner's Manual - Page 5
ASSEMBLY, PROCEDURES, WARNING, OPERATING, Fueling, Chain, brake, operation
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English ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES WARNING Never try to start engine without side case, bar and chain securely fastened. 1. Pull the chain brake (15) toward the front handle to check that the brake is disengaged. (Fig. 10) 2. Remove guide bar clamp nut (2). Remove the side case (3) (Fig. 2) 3 Fig. 2 * In case of installing the spiked bumper (4), install the spiked bumper (4) to the unit with two screws. (Fig. 3) Fig. 5 5. Guide the chain drive links into the bar groove all around the bar. 6. Install the side case (3) onto the bolts (6). Make sure that the boss of chain tension adjust bolt (8) fits into the hole of the bar (9). (Fig. 4) Then tighten the guide bar clamp nut (2) by hand that allows the chain bar end to move up and down easily. (Fig. 2) 7. Raise the bar end, and tighten the saw chain (10) by turning the tension adjustment bolt (11) clockwise. To check proper tension, lightly lift up the center of chain and there should be about 0.02 - 0.04" (0.5 - 1.0 mm) clearance between bar and edge of drive link (12). (Fig. 6, 7) 0 0 L 0.02 (0.5 - - 0.04" 1.0 mm) 12 Fig. 3 3. Install the guide bar (5) onto the bolts (6), then push it toward the sprocket (7) as far as it will go. (Fig. 4) 7 5 11 10 Fig. 6 c oo 8 9 Fig. 4 4. Confirm the direction of saw chain (10) is correct as in the figure, and align the chain on the sprocket. (Fig. 5) 8 Fig. 7 CAUTION PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 8. Raise the bar end and securely tighten the guide bar clamp nut with the combi box spanner. (Fig. 7) 9. A new chain will stretch so adjust the chain after a few cuts and watch chain tension carefully for the first half hour of cutting. NOTE Check the chain tension frequently for optimum performance and durability. English CAUTION O When the chain is excessively tightened, the bar and chain will be damaged rapidly. Conversely, when the chain is excessively loosened, it may get out of the groove in the bar. O Always wear gloves when touching the chain. & WARNING During operation, hold chain saw firmly with both hands. A single hand operation may cause serious injury. OPERATING PROCEDURES Fuel (Fig. 8) \ 1 Fueling & WARNING (Fig. 9) O Always shut off the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refueling. O Do not smoke or bring flames or sparks near the fueling site. O Slowly open the fuel tank (13), when filling up with fuel, so that possible overpressure disappears. O Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully, after fueling. O Always move the unit at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling area before starting. O Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing immediately with soap. O Be sure to check any fuel leaking after refueling. n, 0 B1 %- /7 I Fig 8 & WARNING O The chain saw 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. O 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. Fuel O Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline. O 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. O Only for the state of California at 50:1. O If genuine oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for aikooled 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. O Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil. O Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean container. Always start by filling half the amount of gasoline, which is to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil, Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline. Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before filling the fuel tank. H 13 14 Fig. 9 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. Chain oil (Fig. 9) Slowly open the oil tank (14), and fill up with chain oil. Always use good quality chain oil. When the engine is running, the chain oil is automatically discharged. Fill up the oil tank (14) with chain oil every time when refueling. NOTE When pouring fuel (13) or chain oil (14) into the tank, place the unit with cap side up. (Fig. 9) Chain brake operation (Fig. 10) 15 Fig. 10 Chain brake (15), is designed to activate in an emergency such as kick-back action. Please check to verify that it works properly before use. 9