Tanaka TBC-2501 Owner's Manual

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Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.Always wear heavy, long pants, boots andgloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Securehair so it is above shoulder length.Do not operate this tool when you are tired, illor under the influence of alcohol, drugs ormedication.Never let a child or inexperienced personoperate the machine.Wear hearing protection.Never start or run the engine inside a closedroom or building. Breathing exhaust fumescan kill.Keep handles free of oil and fuel.Keep hands away from cutting equipment.Do not grab or hold the unit by the cuttingequipment.When the unit is turned off, make sure thecutting attachment has stopped before the unitis set down.When operation is prolonged, take a breakfrom time to time so that you may avoidpossible whitefinger disease which is causedby vibration.Inspect the entire tool before each use.Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaksand make sure all fasteners are in place andsecurely fastened.Replace parts that are cracked, chipped ordamaged in any way before using the tool.Make sure the safety guard is properlyattached.Keep others away when making carburetoradjustments.Use only accessories as recommended forthis tool by the manufacturer.Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool.Especially, in case of over three monthstorage, this is essential otherwise fuelmay corrode causing carburetor damage.It is recommended that the fuel be emptiedafter each use. If fuel is left in the tank,store so fuel will not leak.Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where thereare no sparks or flames.Use a container approved for fuel.Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel orthe tool or while using the tool.Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.Move at least 3 m away from fueling sitebefore starting engine.Stop engine before removing fuel cap.Store tool and fuel in area where fuel vaporscannot reach sparks or open flames fromwater heaters, electric motors or switches,furnaces, etc.Do not cut any material other than grass andbrush.Inspect the area to be cut before each use.Remove objects which can be thrown orbecome entangled.For respiratory protection, wear an aerosolprotection mask when cutting the grass afterinsecticide is scattered.Keep others including children, animals,bystanders and helpers outside the 15 mhazard zone. Stop the engine immediately ifyou are approached.Always keep the engine on the right side ofyour body.Hold the tool firmly with both hands.Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.Keep all parts of your body away from themuffler and cutting attachment when theengine is running.Keep cutting attachment below waist level.Maintain the tool according to recommendedprocedures.Disconnect the spark plug before performingmaintenance except for carburetor adjust-ments.Keep others away when making carburetoradjustments.Use only genuine replacement parts asrecommended by the manufacturer.Carry the tool by hand with the enginestopped and the muffler away from yourbody.Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,and secure the tool before storing or trans-porting in a vehicle.Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. Itis recommended that the fuel be emptiedafter each use. If fuel is left in the tank, storeso fuel will not leak.Store tool out of the reach of children.Clean the unit carefully and store it in a dryplace.Make sure engine switch is off when trans-porting or storing.When transporting in a vehicle, cover bladewith blade cover.If situations occur which are not covered in thismanual, take care and use common sense.Contact your dealer if you need assistance.Pay special attention to statements precededby the following words:32. Warnings and safety instructions.Operator safetyTool safetyFuel safetyNOTE!Cutting safetyMaintenance safety.Transport et remisageWARNING!Never modify the tool in any way. Do not useyour cutting tool for any job except that forwhich it is intended.and regular users should monitor closelythecondition of their hands and fingers. Ifany of the above symptoms appear, seekmedical advice immediately.WARNING!Antivibration systems do not guarantee thatyou will not sustain whitefinger disease orcarpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continualWARNING!Indicates a strong possibility of severepersonal injury or loss of life, if instructionsare not followed.CAUTION!Indicates a possibility of personal injury orequipment damage, if instructions are notfollowed.NOTE!Helpful information for correct function and use.CAUTION!Do not disassemble the recoil starter. You mayget a possibility of personal injury with recoilspring.En