Tanaka THT-210B User Manual

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)
Fig. 7
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your
grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 8, 9)
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
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
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Stopping (Fig. 12)
Decrease engine speed, and push ignition switch
to stop position (F).
Fig. 12
10
11
BC
12
12
13 14
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Tanaka THT-210B Specifications

General

Brand	Tanaka
Model	THT-210B
Category	Trimmer
Language	English