Saftey precautions, Owner’s manual – Tanaka TLE-550 User Manual

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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.

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