Owner’ s Man ual Owner’s Manual Model Numbers: AST-7000 Date 04-19-01 AUT O-ST AR T TRIMMER UTO-ST O-STAR ART Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry ISM, Inc. • 1028 4th Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212 www.tanakapowerequipment.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.
AST-7000 Owner’s Manual Major Parts Since this manual covers several models, there may be some difference between pictures and your unit. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.
AST-7000 Owner’s Manual GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY OPERATION All the TANAKA products are delivered with an Owner's manual. Please read it carefully to get acquainted with the operation of your unit. For further details, inquire at your nearest dealer. Before Operation • Protect head (eyes and ears), feet and hands with safety hat, ear cover, goggles, safety shoes and protective clothes. • Dress properly, do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could become caught in moving parts of the unit.
AST-7000 Owner’s Manual 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-7000 battery with other than the Tanaka charger. Do not attempt to charge other batteries with the Tanaka charger. The charger and the AST-7000 battery have specific voltage requirements and are designed only to work together.
AST-7000 Owner’s Manual 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 nylon line and the guard may not protect the operator against any flying debris. 5. Installation of cutting attachments (Fig. 6 & 7) 1.
AST-7000 Owner’s Manual (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 "Charging Procedures". See Item 5. 1. Depress the priming bulb (3) several times until fuel flows through the bulb into the carburetor. Depress the fuel injection button (4) once which transfers fuel from the carburetor to the combustion chamber. (See Fig.
AST-7000 Owner’s Manual (III. Operating Procedures cont.) 6. Carburetor adjustment: (Fig. 14 & 15) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and probably won't require adjusting. It is recommended that any carburetor adjustments or engine adjustments be done by your local TANAKA service dealer. If an adjustment is necessary, follow these below procedures: 1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up for 5 minutes. 2. Release the throttle lever and allow it to run at idle speed. 3.
AST-7000 Owner’s Manual (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 correct blade for the type of work. 4. When replacing blade, use appropriate tools. 5. When cutting edges become dull, re-sharpen or file as shown in figure. Incorrect sharpening may cause excessive vibration. 3.
