Tanaka THT-210SB Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURESFuel (Fig. 1)WARNINGThe hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel,mixed with oil.Provide good ventilation, when fueling orhandling fuel.Fuel○ Always use branded 89 octane unleadedgasoline.○ Use genuine two-cycle oil or use a mix between25:1 to 50:1, please consult the oil bottle for theratio or Tanaka dealer.○ Only for the state of California at 50:1.○ If genuine oil is not available, use an anti-oxidantadded quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled2-cycle engine use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISOEGC GRADE). Do not use BIA or TCW (2-strokewater-cooling type) mixed oil.○ Never use multi-grade oil (10W/30) or waste oil.○ Always mix fuel and oil in a separate cleancontainer.Always start by filling half the amount of fuel, whichis to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix(shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amountof fuel.Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before filling thefuel tank.ABFig. 1FuelingWARNING (Fig. 2)● Always shut off the engine before refueling.● Slowly open the fuel tank (1), when fillingup with fuel, so that possible over-pressuredisappears.● Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.● Always move the unit at least 10 ft (3 m) fromthe fueling area before starting.1Fig. 2Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully,to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Make surethat the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container,before fueling.StartingCAUTIONBefore starting, make sure the cuttingattachment does not touch anything.1. Set ignition switch (2) to ON position (A). (Fig. 3)2A43Fig. 3* Push priming bulb (5) several times so thatfuel flows through the bulb or return pipe. (If soequipped) (Fig. 4)5Fig. 47GBFRES