Tanaka TCH 22EAP 50 ST Mode D'emploi page 6

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Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to
ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Make sure that
the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container, before
fueling.
Starting
CAUTION
Before starting, make sure the cutting
attachment does not touch anything.
1. Set stop switch (2) to ON position (A). (Fig. 3)
2
A
* Push priming pump (4) several times so that
fuel fl ows through the pump or return pipe. (If so
equipped) (Fig. 4)
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1
Fig. 2
3
Fig. 3
4
Fig. 4
2. With the throttle lever lockout (3) pressed, pull
throttle lever, then slowly release the throttle lever
fi rst, then the throttle lever lockout. This will lock
the throttle in starting position. (Fig. 3)
3. Set choke lever (5) to CLOSED position (B). (Fig.
5)
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the
handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap
back. (Fig. 6)
5. When you hear the engine attempts to start,
return choke lever to RUN position (open) (C).
Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2
to 4.
6. After starting engine, allow the engine about 2-3
minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any
load.
Cutting
When cutting, operate engine at full throttle as this
maintains proper blade speed. When trimming top of
hedge, hold trimmer so blades are between 15 and 30
degrees from a horizontal position and swing trimmer
in an arc toward edge of hedge to sweep cuttings off .
When trimming sides of hedge, hold blade vertically
and swing unit in an arc.
B
C
5
Fig. 5
Fig. 6