Tanaka TCG 23ECP SL Mode D'emploi page 10

English
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take
care and use common sense. Contact Tanaka dealer if you
need assistance.
SPECIFICATIONS
The SPECIFICATIONS of this machine are listed in the table
on page 261.
NOTE
All data subject to change without notice.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Drive shaft to engine (Fig. 4)
Loosen tube locking bolt (8) about ten turns so that the bolt
point will not obstruct drive shaft tube to be inserted. When
inserting drive shaft tube, hold the tube locking bolt outward
preventing inside fi tting from obstructing as well.
Insert the drive shaft into the clutch case of the engine
properly until the marked position (9) on the drive shaft tube
meets the clutch case.
Some models may come with the drive shaft already installed.
NOTE
When it is hard to insert drive shaft up to the marked
position on the drive shaft tube, turn drive shaft by the
cutter mounting end clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Tighten tube locking bolt lining up the hole in the shaft
tube. Then tighten clamp bolt securely.
Installation of handle
Loop handle type (Fig. 5)
Attach the handle to the drive shaft tube.
Adjust the location to the most comfortable position before
operation.
Make sure to securely attach the handle with the 4 bolts.
NOTE
If your unit has handle location label (10) on drive shaft
tube, follow the illustration.
Installation of throttle wire / stop cord
Turn the knob (11) and remove the air cleaner cover. (Fig. 6)
Connect stop cords. (Fig. 7)
Fasten the throttle outer end (12) to the cable adjuster stay (13)
by tightening the adjuster nuts (14) so that the throttle outer end
(12) is pressed tightly against the cable adjuster stay (13).
Connect throttle wire end (15) to swivel (16) of carburetor.
(Fig. 8)
Some models may come with the parts installed.
CAUTION
Open and close the throttle and verify that the swivel (16)
abuts against screw (17) when the throttle is closed.
NOTE
To put the air fi lter cover back into place, hook it on the
upper tabs and then attach it.
Installation of harness
(If so equipped)
WARNING
If the product includes a harness, always make sure to
use it.
Attach the harness hook (18) to the hanger (19) on the drive
shaft tube. (Fig. 9)
Adjust the length of the harness for easy operation of the tool.
NOTE
You may need to adjust the position of the hangar (19)
to balance the unit. To do so, loosen bolt (20) and adjust
the position of hangar (19). After adjusting as necessary,
make sure to securely tighten the bolt (20). (Fig. 9)
Installation of cutting attachment guard
WARNING
If an incorrect or faulty guard is fi tted, this may cause
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Some cutting attachment guards are equipped with
sharp line limiters. Be careful with handling it.
NOTE
○ When using a trimmer head with two piece type cutting
attachment guard, attach the guard extension to the cutting
attachment guard, then tighten the bolt (21). (Fig. 10)
○ The guard bracket may come already mounted to the
gear case on some models.
Align the cutting attachment guard with the guard bracket (22)
and secure it to the drive shaft tube, using the bolt. (Fig. 11)
WARNING
Remove the guard extension when using metal or plastic
blades. Failure to do so may result in injury or damage to
the cutting attachment guard.
NOTE
To remove the guard extension, refer to the drawings.
Wear gloves as the extension has a sharp line limiter.
Loosen the bolt (21). Then push the three square tabs on
the guard one by one in order. (Fig. 12)
(TCG23ECP (LB))
Insert the cutter case between the guard bracket and cutting
attachment guard, and secure it with the bolt. (Fig. 13)
Installation of cutting attachment
WARNING
○ Install the cutting attachment properly and securely as
instructed in the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, it may come off and
cause serious and/or fatal injury.
○ Do not install or remove cutting attachments while the
engine is running.
○ Always use genuine Tanaka cutting attachments and
metal fi ttings.
Installation of semi-auto cutting head
1. Function
Automatically feeds more nylon cutting line when it is
tapped at low rpm (not greater than 6000 min
Specifi cations
Type of
Code
attaching
No.
screw
6600570 Female screw
6601376 Female screw Clockwise
Applicable nylon cord
Cord diameter: Φ2.4 mm Length: 5 m
2. Precautions
○ The case must be securely attached to the cover.
○ Check the cover (23), case (24) and other components
for cracks or other damage. (Fig. 14)
○ Check the case and button for wear.
If there is a hole in the bottom (25) of the button, change
the new parts immediately. (Fig. 14)
○ The cutting head must be securely mounted to the unit's
gear case/cutter case.
○ If the cutting head does not feed cutting line properly,
check that the nylon line and all components are properly
installed. Contact Tanaka dealer if you need assistance.
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Size of
Direction of
attaching
rotation
screw
Counter- M10xP1.25-
clockwise LH
M8xP1.25-RH