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Tanaka TBC-250 Owner's Manual

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Model Numbers:
TBC-250,TBC-250PF/PFD,
TBC-2501,TBC-2510,
TBC-270PF/PN,TBC-270PFD/PND
TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,
TBC-340PF/PFD
BRUSHCUTTERS
ISM, Inc. • 1028 4
w w w . t a n a k a - u s a . c o m
Owner's Manual
TBC-3010
Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry
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Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212
P/N 29363
Date 04-06-05
TBC-270PF
custsvc@tanaka-ism.com

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  • Page 1 Model Numbers: TBC-250,TBC-250PF/PFD, TBC-2501,TBC-2510, TBC-270PF/PN,TBC-270PFD/PND TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D, TBC-340PF/PFD BRUSHCUTTERS ISM, Inc. • 1028 4 w w w . t a n a k a - u s a . c o m Owner’s Manual TBC-3010 Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry Street SW •...
  • Page 2 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Before using this unit: • Read the operator’s manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted. • Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See “Maintenance”. The engine exhaust from this product...
  • Page 3 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Do not use metal/rigid Be careful of thrown blades when this sign is objects. shown on the unit. Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear. Indicates blade guard location for trimmer head or Brain Head. WARNING! • Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and /or bystanders.

  • Page 4: What Is What

    TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D 1. What is What? Since this manual coves several models, there may be some difference between pictures and your unit. Use the instructions that apply to your unit. Fuel Cap Throttle trigger Starter handle Blade guard Cutting attachment...
  • Page 5 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PN TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D.TBC-340PF/D 2. Warnings and safety instructions. Operator Safety • Always wear a safety face shield or goggles. • Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
  • Page 6 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D 3. Assembly procedures Drive shaft to engine (Fig. 1 -1) Loosen tube locking bolt (1) about ten turns so that the bolt point will not obstruct drive shaft tube to be inserted. When inserting drive shaft tube, hold the tube locking bolt outward preventing inside fitting from obstructing as well.
  • Page 7 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D www.tanaka-usa.com Throttle wire/stop cord Remove the air cleaner cover. (Fig. 1-4) Connect stop cords. (Fig. 1 -5) Connect throttle wire end to carburetor. (Fig. 1 -6) Cover throttle wire and stop cords together with protective tube provided up to air cleaner cover. (Fig. 1 -7) Installation of blade guard (Fig.
  • Page 8 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD Owner’s Manual TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D When using a trimmer head (Fig.1-9B) with two-piece type blade guard, attach the guard extension to the blade guard. (Fig. 1-9) Then locate the guard above the angle transmission. (Fig. 1-9B) NOTE! If your unit has guard location label on drive shaft tube, follow the indication.
  • Page 9 For TANAKA heads, use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by the manufacturer. Never use wire or wire-ropes. They can break off and become a dangerous projectile. NOTE! When using TANAKA alloy head (CH-100), initial cutting line length should be about 17cm (6-3/4”) each. (Fig. 1 -11) www.tanaka-usa.com (Fig. 1-10, 10B) (If so equipped) Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Fueling

    • Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline. • Use Tanaka two-cycle oil or a quality two-cycle oil at mixing ratio of 25-50:1 (Gasoline (A) : Oil (B)), only for the state of California at 50:1. • Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
  • Page 11 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D CAUTION! Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not touch anything. Starting (Fig. 2-2, 2B) 1. Set ignition switch (1) to the ON position. (Fig. 2-2) *Push priming bulb (4) several times so that fuel flows through return pipe (5) (if so equipped)(Fig. 2-2C,3) 2.
  • Page 12 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Cutting (Fig. 2-4, 4B, 4C, 4D) • When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended use at a low rpm will wear the clutch prematurely. • Cut grass from right to left. • Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area. A dangerous reaction may occur causing the entire unit and operator to be thrust violently.
  • Page 13 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D 5. Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NONROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 3-1) WARNING! The cutting attachment may be spinning during carburetor adjustments.
  • Page 14 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Spark plug (Fig. 3-3) The spark plug condition is influenced by: • An incorrect carburetor setting. • Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in the gasoline) • A dirty air filter. • Difficult running conditions (such as cold weather).
  • Page 15 • When replacing blade, purchase one recommended by TANAKA, with a 25.4mm (1 inch) hole. • When installing saw blade (2), always face the stamped side up. In the case of a 4 tooth blade (1), it can be used on either side.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/DTBC-340PF/D Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. For further information please contact your service dealer. Daily maintenance • Clean the exterior of the unit. • Check that the harness is undamaged. • Check the blade guard for damage or cracks. Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks.
  • Page 17 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD Owner’s Manual TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D 6. Optional Installation of free disk set (optional) (Fig. 4-1, 1 B) 1) Disassemble free disk (7) from the free disk set by loosening three bolts (8). 2) Install blade (3) as shown in drawing. Disk fixing bolt (4) is left-hand threaded. Use special care to fix blade firmly. Use an allen wrench (1) to hold cutter holder (2) so that you may easily tighten up disk fixing bolt (4) with a wrench (6).

  • Page 18: Specifications

    TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510 Owner’s Manual TBC-270PF/PN/PFD/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D 7. Specifications NOTE: Sound levels are calculated as the time-weighted energy total under various working conditions with the following time distribution: ½ idling, ½ racing. All data subject to change without notice. www.tanaka-usa.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
  • Page 19 TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Tanaka Kogyo Co., Ltd., 3-4-29 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba, Japan Nous,soussignds, Noi, Der unterzelchnete, Nosotros, Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, grass trimmer model TBC-270-270PN/300/SDH/3010/340/340PF/D D6clarons sous notre scule responsabilit6 que le-produit en question, tondeuse de gazon mod~le...
  • Page 20 (included in the conversion kit). Proper installation of all blade-mounting hardware is required when converting a grass trimmer to a blade-capable brush cutter. Consult your Tanaka dealer if you are uncertain about any aspect of blade use on your Tanaka unit.
  • Page 21 (1) Fixed line commercial cutting heads offer excellent durability and light weight. Great for commercial use. (2) Tanaka Brain fully automatic heads. The Brain senses when more line is needed and utilizes centrifugal force to always feed the perfect length of line.

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