Safety Precautions; Before Operation; During Operation - Tanaka TLE 550 Manuel D'utilisation

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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1. BEFORE OPERATION

a. Dress properly, do not wear loose clothing that could become caught in moving parts of unit.
Always wear safety footwear and pants that cover your legs.
b. Protect your head (eyes and ears), hands and feet with safety hat, goggles, ear covers and
gloves.
c. Do not use the unit on graveled surfaces.
d. IMPORTANT : A DUST FILTER MASK SHOULD BE WORN WHILE CUTTING ON A DUSTY
SURFACES.
e. Inspect entire unit for loose, missing or damaged parts.
f. The operator must know and obey local regulations of the operating area.
g. Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near area of operation.
Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.
h. Stay alert for uneven sidewaiks, holes in terrain or other unstable conditions when using unit.
Always push machine slowly over rough ground.
i. Objects struck by the cutting blade can cause injuries. The lawn should always be carefully
examined and clear of all objects prior to edging or trimming. If the blade strikes a foreign
object, follow these steps:
1. Stop engine by turning off stop switch.
2. Check if blade is completely stopped.
3. Inspect for damage.
4. Repair any damage before restarting and operating the unit.
j. Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended, such as stopping engine.
k. Never operate unit without guards, plates or other protective device in place.
l. Use only accessories and attachments supplied or specifically recommended by TANAKA.
m. Do not operate unit with a damaged or excessively worn cutting blade.
n. If unit vibrates abnormally, immediately stop engine and check for cause. Vibration is generally
a warning of trouble.
o. WARNING : OPERATE THE UNIT FROM POSITION WHERE GUARDS BLOCK THE LINE OF
SIGHT TO THE CUTTING BLADE.
p. Use edger properly. Use only for edging the type of grass and other growth for which the
machine is designed. Do not abuse engine.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from cutting blade while starting engine and during
operation.
2. FUEL
a. Fuel for this engine requires a mix of regular gasoline and Tanaka brand 2 cycle oil. Never
operate the engine with unmixed or straight gasoline.
b. CAUTION : FAILURE TO USE A GASOLINE: OIL FUEL MIXTURE WILL RESULT IN SEVERE
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL OR
GASOHOL.
c. Do not smoke or allow a flame to come close while mixing fuel, adding fuel or maintaining the
unit.
d. Do not add fuel while engine is running.
e. After filling fuel replace cap tightly.
f. Take care not to spill fuel when filling. If so, wipe it up immediately.

3. DURING OPERATION

a. The unit should only be operated in a well ventilated area.
b. Keep work area clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
c. While cutting, hold unit firmly with both hands and stand with your feet and body well balanced.
d. Do not carry or attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running. (Except where
specifically recommended in these instructions.)
e. Do not operate the unit at full throttle unless it is cutting.
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