Tanaka THT-210B Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi page 9

Starting
CAUTION
Before starting, make sure the cutting
attachment does not touch anything.
1. Set ignition switch (7) to ON position (A). (Fig. 4,
5)
7
8
A
Fig. 4
* Push priming bulb (10) several times so that
fuel fl ows through the bulb or return pipe. (If so
equipped) (Fig. 6)
2. With the safety lever (8) pressed, pull throttle
trigger and push lock button (9) (If so equipped),
then slowly release throttle the trigger fi rst, then
the safety lever. This will lock the throttle in
starting position. (Fig. 4, 5)
3. Set choke lever (11) to CLOSED position (B).
(Fig. 7)
B
11
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the
handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap
back. (Fig. 8, 9)
7
9
8
A
Fig. 5
10
Fig. 6
C
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
5. When you hear the engine attempts to start,
return choke lever to RUN position (open) (C).
Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2
to 4.
6. After starting engine, allow the engine about 2-3
minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any
load.
Cutting
When cutting, operate engine at full throttle as this
maintains proper cutter speed. When trimming top
of hedge, hold trimmer so blades are between 15
and 30 degrees from a horizontal position and swing
trimmer in an arc toward edge of hedge to sweep
cuttings off . When trimming sides of hedge, hold
blade vertically and swing unit in an arc.
NOTE
○ Multi-position twist handle (Fig. 10, 11)
(except single blade)
The rear control handle turns 70 degrees to
provide comfortable use while accommodating a
variety of cutting angles. The handle allows for
fi ve diff erent locking positions. Before attempting
to adjust rear handle, make sure the machine is
at idle or engine is shut off .
○ The machine will automatically shut off if the
throttle lever is pressed while the handle is NOT
secured in one of the fi ve preset positions. Never
attempt to operate the machine unless the rear
handle is properly locked in place.
To rotate the handle; push the lock lever (12)
allowing the handle to turn. When the mark (13)
on the rear handle aligns with the mark (14) on
the frame/gear case, push the lock lever back to
the locked position.
D: LOCK
E: UNLOCK
G
B
F
R
Fig. 9
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