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    Owner’ Owner’ Owner’ Owner’ Owner’ s Man s Man s Man s Man s Man ual ual ual ual ual Model Numbers: AST-7000 AST-7000 AST-7000 AST-7000 AST-7000 A A A A A UT UT UT UT UT O-ST O-ST O-ST O-ST O-ST AR AR AR AR AR T TRIMMER T TRIMMER T TRIMMER T TRIMMER T TRIMMER Date 04-19-01 Supplier T o The Outdoor P ower Equipment Industry ISM, Inc . • [...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual AST-7000 Major Parts Since this manual covers several models, there may be some difference between pictures and your unit.[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 2 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual AST-7000 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY OPERATION All the TANAKA products are delivered with an Owner's manua l. Please read it carefully to get acquainted with the operation of your unit. For further de tails, inquire at your nearest dealer. Before Operation • Protect h[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 3 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual AST-7000 I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Do not depress the "Start Button" while recharging the battery. This will result in damage to the battery charger. The battery charger must be disconnected from the unit before starting. 2. Do not attempt to charge the AST-7[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual AST-7000 4. Installation of safety guard (Fig. 4 & 5) 1. Secure the safety guard to the shaft as shown in Figure 4. NOTE: The safety guard must be installed 5" from the top of the gear case as shown in figure 5. If this is not done the safety guard may be damaged by the[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual AST-7000 (III. Operating Procedures cont.) 2. Starting Procedure The AST-7000 battery is not fully charged at the factory. It is necessary to charge it fully before operation. Please follow "C harging Procedures". See Item 5. 1. Depress the priming bulb (3) several tim[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual AST-7000 (III. Operating Procedures cont.) 6. Carburetor adjustment: (Fig. 14 & 15) The carburetor has been preset at the factor y and probably won't require adjusting. It is recommended that any carburetor adjustments or engine adjustments be done by your local TANAKA [...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual AST-7000 (IV. Maintenance cont.) 2. Blade 1. When replacing blade, purchase one recommended by TANAKA, with a 25.4 mm (one inch) fitting hole. 2. When installing saw blade, always face the stamped side up. In the case of a 4 tooth blade, it can be used on either side. 3. Use cor[...]