Maintenance; Pruning Techniques - Tanaka TCS 27EPAP Mode D'emploi

○ Spectator and fellow workers must be warned, and
children and animals prevented from coming nearer
than 50 feet (15 m) while the pole saw is in use.
(Fig. 23)
15 m
50 ft
○ Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated
against electrical current.
○ Always wear head protection with full face shield
to help protect against falling branches and debris.
(Fig. 24)

Pruning techniques

This attachment is designed for pruning small limbs and
branches up to 8" (200 mm) in diameter.
Follow these tips for successful operation.
○ Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.
○ Long branches should be removed in several pieces.
15 m
50 ft
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
○ Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.
○ When ready to cut: Hold "front cutting guide" against
branch. This will prevent whipping of the branch. DO
NOT use back and forth sawing action. (Fig. 24)
○ Look out for branch immediately behind the branch
being cut, If blade hits rear branch damage to blade
may occur. (Fig. 25)
○ Accelerate to full throttle.
○ Apply a light cutting pressure.
○ Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to
maintain control.
○ When pruning a limb 4" (100 mm) diameter or larger,
cut as follows: (Fig. 26)
1. Undercut 1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk.
2. Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb.
3. Flush cut stub at trunk.
○ DO NOT use for felling or bucking.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF
THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NON-ROAD ENGINE
REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL.
Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 27)
WARNING
○ The cutting attachment may be spinning during
carburetor adjustments.
○ Never start the engine without the complete clutch
cover and tube assembled! Otherwise the clutch
can come loose and cause personal injuries.
English
Fig. 25
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Fig. 26
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