Tanaka TLE-550 - Manual (Page 4)

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Owner’s Manual TLE-550
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. BEFORE OPERATION
a. Dress properly, do not wear loose clothing that could
become caught in moving parts of unit. Always wear
safety footwear and pants that cover your logs.
b. Protect your head (eyes and ears), hands and feet
with safety hat, goggles, ear covers and gloves.
c. Do not use the unit on graveled surfaces.
d. IMPORTANT: A DUST FILTER MASK SHOULD BE
WORN WHILE CUTTING ON A DUSTY SURFACES.
e. Inspect entire unit for loose, missing or damaged
parts.
f. The operator must know and obey local regulations of
the operating area.
g. Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders
or allow anyone near area of operation. Use care in
directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures,
automobiles, etc.
h. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or
other unstable conditions when using unit. Always push
machine slowly over rough ground.
i. Objects struck by the cutting blade can cause injury.
The lawn should always be carefully examined and clear
of all objects prior to edging or trimming. If the blade
strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
1. Stop engine by turning off stop switch.
2. Check if blade is completely stopped.
3. Inspect for damage.
4. Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the unit.
j. Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended, such as stopping engine.
k. Never operate unit without guards, plates or other
protective device in place.
l. Use only accessories and attachments supplied or
specifically recommended by TANAKA.
m. Do not operate unit with a damaged or excessively
worn cutting blade.
n. If unit vibrates abnormally, immediately stop engine
and check for cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
o. WARNING : OPERATE THE UNIT FROM POSITION
WHERE GUARDS BLOCK THE LINE OF SIGHT TO THE
CUTTING BLADE.
p. Use edger properly. Use only for edging the type of
grass and other growth for which the machine is
designed. Do not abuse engine.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from
cutting blade while starting engine and during
operation.
2. FUEL
a. Fuel for this engine requires a mix of regular gasoline
and Tanaka brand 2-cycle oil. Never operate the engine
with unmixed or straight gasoline.
b. CAUTION : FAILURE TO USE A GASOLINE: OIL FUEL
MIXTURE WILL RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE
ENGINE. DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING
ALCOHOL OR GASOHOL.
c. Do not smoke or allow a flame to come close while
mixing fuel, adding fuel or maintaining the unit.
d. Do not add fuel while engine is running.
e. After filling fuel replace cap tightly.
f. Take care not to spill fuel when filling. If so, wipe it up
immediately.
3. DURING OPERATION
a. The unit should only be operated in a well ventilated
area.
b. Keep work area clear of all persons, particularly small
children and pets.
c. While cutting, hold unit firmly with both hands and
stand with your feet and body well balanced.
d. Do not carry or attempt to make any adjustments
while engine is running. (Except where specifically
recommended in these instructions.)
e. Do not operate the unit at full throttle unless it is
cutting.
4. AFTER OPERATION
a. Stop engine and drain fuel before inspecting or
maintaining unit.
b. Clean unit thoroughly, removing all dust that may
have collected.
c. Store unit in a cool and dry place.
d. CAUTION : CUTTING BLADE CONTINUES TO TURN
FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN
STOPPED. MAKE SURE THAT THE BLADE IS
DISENGAGED AND HAS STOPPED COMPLETELY BEFORE
ADJUSTING OR MAINTAINING THE UNIT.