Tanaka TRB24EAP Owner's Manual - Page 3

English WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Operator safety A dust filter mask should be worn (Ilium operation. O Always wear a safety face shield or goggles. O Always wear heavy, long pants, bool, am l gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry. shr n t pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it ii, above shoulder length. O Do not operate this tool when you arc tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs ci medication. O Never let a child or inexperienced person °penile the machine. Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your surroundings. Be aware of any bystanders who may be signaling a problem. Remove c.alety equipment immediately upon shutting off engine /-l) Wear head protection. /:/ Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Q Keep handles tree of oil and fuel. :2) Keep hands away from moving part or heated area. 0 Do not grab or hold the unit by the blow pipe. Ti When the unit is turned off make sure the engine has stopped before the unit is set down. When operation is prolonged. take a break from time to time so that you may avoid possible Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is caused by vibration. WARNING • Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any symptoms of the above appear, seek medical advice immediately. • If you are using any medical electric/ electronic devices such as a pacemaker, consult your physician as well as the device manufacturer prior to operating any power equipment. Unit/machine safety C; Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place and securely tightened. I ieul.rice parts that are cracked, chipped or d;a11;1(jed in any way before using the unit/ M; ihr, sure the safety guard is properly attached. Veep others away when making carburetor ,riiir torents. accessories as recommended for this nit machine by the manufacturer. WARNING Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do eel use your unit/machine for any job except that for which it is intended. Fuel solely hod tank before storing the tool. It is !hot the fuel be emptied after each loll in the tank, store so fuel will not Hid I:id wile., highly flammable and it is possible rri pen ,gnal injury when inhaling or uoily. Nways pay attention when flair j good ventilation when handling Mix mid peui no sp,ille; ei luers vino where there are Use (i culla:Her , r! lei fool. Do not smoio , near fuel or the unit/mac:lair or wil . the iftitimachine. Wipe up all fuel spAls belei-u!.;turiing engine. Move at least 10 ft (3 in) rimiy from fueling site before stalling engine. Stop engine before removing fuel cap. Store unit/mac.hine and fuel in oi-ort where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters. electric motors or swilches, ft:rnactw:. etc. WARNING Fuel is easy to ignite or get explosion or inhale fumes, so that pay special attention when ham-Hirai or lulling incl. Blowing safety , ,c! „ r , , isiirtil)lc hour, il l ! to , nir irnml Si late at night when ',Ili-I-laborI- Comply with hew. . local ordinances. Usual ire 9'00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., !-iatuiday. New., i iir,itharoe of air toward bystanders Hui anyone near the area of operation. U•u ' ire in directing discharge to avoid glaSS rue, automobiles, etc. f- pi inert for uneven sidewalks. lu4e or other unstable condition when I t : • Lul. 4 English O Take all possible precautions when leaving the tool unattended such as stopping the engine. Cl Never operate the tool without guards, blow pipes or other protective device in place. (If so equipped.) Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and helpers outside the 50 ft (15 m) hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are approached. Always keep the engine on the right side of your body. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Keep all parts of your body away from the muffler. Always carry a first-aid kit when operating any power equipment. 0 Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building and/or near inflammable liquids. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Maintenance safety 0 Maintain the unit/machine according to recommended procedures. O Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. /"...; Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended by the manufacturer. „'_!1:, CAUTION Do not disassemble the recoil starter. You may get a possibility of personal injury with recoil spring. Transport and storage 0 Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped and the muffler away from your body. 0 Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the unit/machine before storing or transporting in a vehicle. Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/ machine. It is recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak. C Store unit/machine out of the reach of children. D Clean and maintain the unit carefully and store it in a dry place. O Make sure engine switch is off when transporting or storing. ! WARNING Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life, if instructions are not followed. ! CAUTION Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage, if instructions are not followed. NOTE Helpful information for correct function and use. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual. take care and use common sense. 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