Tanaka TCS40EA18 Owner's Manual - Page 8

English WARNING ○ 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. ○ 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 ○ 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. 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. Fueling WARNING (Fig. 8) ○ Always shut off the engine before refueling. ○ Slowly open the fuel tank (12), when filling up with fuel, so that possible overpressure disappears. ○ Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling. ○ Always move the unit at least 3 m from the fueling area before starting. ○ Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing immediately with soap. ○ Be sure to check any fuel leaking after refueling. 14 Fig. 9 Starting (Fig. 10-15) CAUTION Before starting, make sure chain brake is engaged and that the bar/chain does not touch anything. (Fig. 10) Fig. 10 1. Set ignition switch (15) to ON position. (Fig. 11) 15 13 12 Fig. 8 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. 8) Fill up with chain oil (13). Always use good quality chain oil. When the engine is running, the chain oil is automatically discharged. NOTE When pouring fuel (12) or chain oil (13) into the tank, place the unit with cap side up. (Fig. 8) ADJUSTMENT OF CHAIN OIL SUPPLY The chain oil quantity discharged through the lubrication system is factory adjusted to the maximum. Adjust the quantity in accordance with the operating condition. Turn the adjusting screw (14) counterclockwise to increase the quantity and turn it clockwise to decrease the quantity. (Fig. 9) (standard setting turns counterclockwise 1-1 1/2 from slightly seated) Fig. 11 *Push priming bulb (17) several times so that fuel flows through bulb into carburetor. (Fig. 12) 16 17 Fig. 12 2. Pull the choke lever (16) to choked position (Fig. 12). This will automatically lock the throttle in starting position. 8