Tanaka TBC-500 Mode D'emploi page 9

TBC-550/TBC-600
Installation of blade guard
(Fig. 1-8, 8B, 8D, 8E)
NOTE!
The guard bracket may come already mounted to
the gear case on some models.
Fix the guard bracket to the side the angle
transmission (Fig. 1-8D).
Install the blade guard on drive shaft tube
against angle transmission. Tighten the guard
bracket firmly so that the blade guard does not
swing or move down during operation.
CAUTION!
Some blade guards are equipped with sharp line
limiters. Be careful with handling it.
GB-8
SW.
Fig. 1-8
Fig. 1-8E
NOTE! (Fig. 1-8E)
When using a Tanaka aluminum head (CH-100
or CH-300) on your unit, the sharp line limiter
(2) which is included in the tool bag, should be
securely fastened to the blade guard using the
bolt shown (3).
When using a trimmer head with two piece type
blade guard, attach the guard extension to the
blade guard. (Fig. 1-9)
NOTE!
If your unit has guard location label on drive
shaft tube, follow the indication.
TBC-550DX
Fig. 1-8B
Fig. 1-9
NOTE!
When attaching the guard extension to the
blade guard, the sharp line limiter must be
removed from the blade guard, (if so installed).
NOTE!
To remove the guard extension, refer to the
drawings. Wear gloves as the extension has a
sharp line limiter, then push the four square tabs
on the guard one by one in order. (Fig. 1-9C)
Fig. 1-8D
Fig. 1-9C