Tanaka TBC-270S Mode D'emploi page 6

MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS
NOTE: Some units do not carry them.
Symbols
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
It is important that you read, fully
understand and observe the following
safety precautions and warnings.
Careless or improper use of the unit may
cause serious or fatal injury.
Read, understand and follow all warnings
and instructions in this manual and on
the unit.
Always wear eye, head and ear
protectors when using this unit.
Do not use metal/rigid blades when this
sign is shown on the unit.
Keep all children, bystanders and helpers
15 m away from the unit. If anyone
approaches you, stop the engine and
cutting attachment immediately.
Be careful of thrown objects.
Shows maximum shaft speed. Do not use
the cutting attachment whose max rpm is
below the shaft rpm.
Contents
WHAT IS WHAT ...............................................................................7
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................8
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................9
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ..........................................................10
OPERATING PROCEDURES ........................................................11
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................11
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WARNING
WARNING
• Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and /or bystanders.
• Objects may be thrown or ricochet in all directions. ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
• Keep bystanders at least 15 m away.
• To reduce the chance of hearing loss, always wear ear protection.
• To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never use a
metal blade on a curved shaft grass trimmer. Never use a metal
blade on any brush cutter without barrier bar or bicycle handle
confi guration and safety strap.
• Use of a blade may cause a sudden sideways, forward or
backward motion of the brush cutter when the blade contacts a
solid object. See Ownerʼs manual for model specifi c details.
Before using your machine
• Read the manual carefully.
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and
adjusted.
• Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See
"MAINTENANCE".
Gloves should be worn when
necessary, e.g., when assembling
cutting equipment.
Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear.
Blade thrust may occur when
the spinning blade contacts a
solid object in the critical area. A
dangerous reaction may occur
causing the entire unit and operator
to be thrust violently. This reaction
is called blade thrust. As a result,
the operator may lose control of the
unit which may cause serious or fatal
injury. Blade thrust is more likely to
occur in areas where it is diffi cult to
see the material to be cut.
Indicates blade guard location for a
trimmer head or Brain head.
Indicate handle location. Do not
attach handle above this point.