Tanaka TCP-210 - Manual (Page 4)

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Owner’s Manual TCP-25/210/381
2. Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Before operation
• Protection is required for head, eyes, ears, hands and feet. Wear a suitable hard hat, goggles, ear
covers, heavy gloves and safety shoes.
• Dress properly, do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could become caught in moving parts of the
unit.
• Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine.
• Be sure to check bolts and other fasteners to see if any of them have become loose or are missing.
On fuel
• Never operate the engine with gasoline only.
• This engine uses a fuel mix of 25-50 parts regular gasoline to 1 part of two-stroke oil. The fuel should
be premixed prior to pouring into the fuel tank. It is recommended a quality two-stroke oil be used in
the fuel mix.
• Failure to mix oil with gasoline will result in seizure and severe damage to the engine.
• Do not use gasoline containing alcohol or gasohol.
• Do not smoke when the fuel is supplied, and when you are working with the machine.
• Do not touch tank cap or fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or still warm. The fuel should be
poured into the fuel tank when the engine is cold.
• Never start the machine without priming water in the pump. It will cause serious damages to the
engine and the pump; the manufacturer cannot guarantee in this case.
• Care must be taken to ensure that an air tight connection is made between the female unions, and the
male pump stubs. An air leak at either union will greatly reduce the pump efficiency, or no water is
pumped at all.
• A strainer should always be used on the suction hose, to prevent debris from entering the pump body,
and causing possible damage to the impeller.
During operation
• The unit should be operated in well ventilated area.
• Never carry the unit with the engine running.
• For safety, the unit should not be started without priming water.
• Do not pump oil etc. which is flammable.
• After the pumping of seawater, chemical fluid or urine, wash the pump with fresh water.
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.