Assembly Procedures; Operating Procedures - Tanaka THT-210B Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Handle B (3) and Gathering plate (4) (Fig. 1)
1. Remove the four washers and nuts (1) from
cutting blade end.
NOTE
In case of Handle B installation only, remove only
the nut on the longest bolt.
2. Set the gathering plate on the cutter guide, then
fi nger tighten the three washers and nuts.
* Use one each (5) of the two washers, which
have been provided, under the gathering plate
or on the two blade-fi xing bolts from the cutting-
blade end to install the gathering plate on THT-
2540. (If so equipped)
3. Set the handle B on the longest bolt and fi nger
tighten with the washer and nut.
4. Before securing the fi nger-tightened nuts, screw
the blade fi xing bolts (2) to be seated, then loosen
the bolts approx. 1/2 turn.
5. With the bolts set at that position tighten the blade
fi xing nuts.
4

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Fuel (Fig. 2)
WARNING
The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-
stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel,
mixed with oil.
Provide good ventilation, when fueling or
handling fuel.
Fuel
○ Always use branded 89 octane unleaded
gasoline.
○ Use genuine two-cycle oil or use a mix between
25:1 to 50:1, please consult the oil bottle for the
ratio or Tanaka dealer.
8
3
1, 2
5
Fig. 1
○ Only for the state of California at 50:1.
○ If genuine oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant
added quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled
2-cycle engine use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO
EGC GRADE). Do not use BIA or TCW (2-stroke
water-cooling type) mixed oil.
○ Never use multi-grade oil (10W/30) or waste oil.
○ Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean
container.
Always start by fi lling half the amount of fuel, which
is to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix
(shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount
of fuel.
Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before fi lling the
fuel tank.
A
Fueling
WARNING (Fig. 3)
● Always shut off the engine before refueling.
● Slowly open the fuel tank (6), when fi lling
up with fuel, so that possible over-pressure
disappears.
● Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
● Always move the unit at least 10 ft (3 m) from
the fueling area before starting.
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.
B
Fig. 2
6
Fig. 3