Tanaka TCG24ECPSL Manual - Page 10

English 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. ○ 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 (10 W/30) or waste oil. ○ Never mix fuel and oil in machine's fuel tank. Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean container. Always start by filing 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 filling the fuel tank. Mixing amount of two-cycle oil and gasoline Gasoline (Liter) 0.5 1 2 4 Two-cycle oil (ml) Ratio 50:1 Ratio 25:1 10 --- 20 20 --- 40 40 --- 80 80 --- 160 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. Starting WARNING ● Before starting the tool, ensure that the cutting attachment is not touching any objects or the ground. Otherwise, the cutting attachment may unexpectedly rotate and cause an injury. ● Ensure that the cutting attachment does not rotate while the engine is idling. If it does rotate, adjust the idle speed according to the instructions in "Idle speed adjustment" in the "MAINTENANCE" section. If the cutting attachment still rotates after this adjustment, immediately stop the engine and cease use, then bring the tool to the nearest Hitachi Authorized Service Center. 1. Starting the cold engine (1) Set ignition switch (8) to ON position. (Fig. 8) 8 Fig. 8 Fueling WARNING ● Always shut off the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refueling. Do not smoke or bring flames or sparks near the fueling site. ● Slowly open the fuel tank, when filling up with fuel, so that possible over-pressure disappears. ● Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling. ● Always move the trimmer at least 10 ft (3 m) from the fueling area before starting. ● Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing immediately with soap. ● Be sure to check for any fuel leakage after refueling. ● Before fueling, in order to remove static electricity from the main body, the fuel container and the operator, please touch the ground that is slightly damp. (2) Push priming bulb (9) several times so that fuel flows through return pipe (10). (Fig. 9) 9 10 Fig. 9 10