Tanaka TCS 40EA User Manual

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9. Make sure chain brake is disengaged. (Fig. 18)
Allow the engine about 2-3 minutes to warm up
before subjecting it to any load.
Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily
without the load to avoid shortening the life of the
engine.
For about 10 hours since the fi rst use of the chain
saw after purchase, do not run the engine at high
speed (rev up the engine) unnecessarily without
the load in order to warm up each part of the
engine.
Fig. 18
Starting the warm engine
Use only 1, 2, 7, and 9 of the starting procedure for
a cold engine.
If the engine does not start, use the same starting
procedure as for a cold engine.
Chain lubrication test
Check that chain oil is discharged properly. When
the saw chain starts to revolve, point the head of
the guide bar to a stump, etc., and pull the throttle
trigger to perform high-speed operation for around
10 seconds. If chain oil is sprayed over the stump, it
is discharged properly. (Fig. 19)
Fig. 19
Chain brake operation (Fig. 20)
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Fig. 20
Chain brake is designed to activate in an emergency
such as kick-back action. Please check to verify
that it works properly before use.
Application of brake is made by moving the front
hand guard (2) towards the bar. During the chain
brake operation, even if the throttle trigger is pulled,
the engine speed does not increase and the chain
does not turn. To release the brake, pull up the front
hand guard (2).
How to confi rm:
1) Turn off the engine.
2) Holding the chain saw horizontally, release your
hand from the front handle, hit the tip of the guide
bar to a stump or a piece of wood, and confi rm
brake operation. Operating level varies by bar
size.
Fig. 21
In case the brake is not eff ective, ask our dealer for
inspection and repairs. If the engine keeps rotating
at high speed with the brake engaged, the clutch will
overheat causing trouble.
When the brake engages during operation,
immediately release the throttle trigger to stop the
engine.
WARNING
Do not carry the machine with the engine
running.
Stopping (Fig. 22)
STOP
18
Fig. 22
Decrease engine speed, and push ignition switch
(18) to stop position.
WARNING
Do not put the machine where there are fl ammable
materials such as dried grass, since the muffl er is
still hot after the engine has stopped.
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Tanaka TCS 40EA Specifications

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Brand	Tanaka
Model	TCS 40EA
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English