OWNER’S MANUAL TSW-210 POWER SWEEPER ATTACHMENT FOR USE ON TANAKA STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS TRIMMERS
OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT SAFETY 1. Read and understand this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual before using this product. Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this equipment. 2. Make sure the product is correctly assembled and installed prior to use. 3. Never allow children to operate the product. Never allow adults to operate the unit without first reading the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual. 4. Never operate this product without proper guards or other protective safety devices in place. 5.
OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARENESS OF WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Inspect your work area before you begin. Remove objects such as broken glass, nails, wire and rocks which can become dangerous projectiles if thrown. Remove string, rope or similar materials which can become entangled in the rotating drum. 2. Maintain a firm footing and balance while operating the product. Do not overreach. 3. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a 50ft. (15m) radius surrounding the area of operation. 4.
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLING THE GEARBOX SWEEPING ATTACHMENT 1. Make sure all the components are included in the box. The box should contain: a. Gearbox (1) b. Drum Assemblies (2) c. Drum Axle (2) d. Clevis Pin (2) e. Hitch Pin (2) f. Cotter Pin (2) g. Shaft Protector (2) h. Gearcase Spacer (1) 2. Slide the rubber sleeve drive shaft protector onto the drive shaft pipe housing. This sleeve will protect the drive shaft pipe from repeated contact with the rubber paddles.
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BREAK-IN The Power Sweeper operates best when the fins quickly slide or skim the surface being swept. New or replacement sweeper belts will tend to grip or drag on hard surfaces, and should be fully broken in prior to actual operation. Break in is accomplished by operating the product at full throttle for 3 - 5 minutes in loose gravel or similar abrasive material.
OWNER’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE - 300 HOURS GEARCASE LUBRICATION The gearcase should be filled with 60cc (2.0 fl.oz.) of Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil. A maximum of 75 80cc can be used, but never exceed 80cc. Operation with excessive oil level will result in high operating temperatures. Do not overfill. REPLACING THE GEARCASE OIL Warning: Burn Danger. The gearcase will be extremely hot after use. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire at the engine. 2.
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