Summary of Contents for Tanaka POLE EDGERS TPE-2501
Page 1
Owner’ s Man Owner’ Owner’ TPE-2510 Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212 s Man s Man s Man ual s Man 28575 Date 02-27-01 TPE-270PF custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
Read, understand and follow all protectors when using this unit. warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. www.tanaka-usa.com WARNING It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury.
Store tool and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. www.tanaka-usa.com Owner’s Manual WARNING! Anti-vibration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain white finger disease or carpel tunnel syndrome.
Remove air cleaner cover. (Fig. 1-3) Connect stop cords. (Fig. 1 -4) Connect throttle wire end to carburetor. (Fig. 1 -5) Cover throttle wire and stop cords together with protective tube provided up to air cleaner cover. (Fig. 1-6) www.tanaka-usa.com TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
Page 6
3) Insert the locking bar (4) into the hole of the cutter holder (5) and gear case by lining up each hole. 4) Tighten the fixing nut securely (clockwise to loosen/counter-clockwise to tighten). www.tanaka-usa.com Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
Fuel 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 8
A blade can injure while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or power control is released. When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down. www.tanaka-usa.com TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
Drain all fuel from fuel tank and pull fuel filter line from tank. Pull filter element out of holder assembly. Replace filter if it appears to be discolored or hardened from use. The filter has a white, felt-like appearance when new. www.tanaka-usa.com Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
Blade (1) (Fig. 3-4) WARNING! Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade. When replacing blade, purchase one recommended by TANAKA, with a 25.4mm (one inch) fitting hole. Use correct blade for the type of work. When replacing blade, use appropriate tools.
Check that the angle gear is filled with grease up to ¾. Clean the air filter. Monthly maintenance Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline. Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it. Clean the fan and the space around it. www.tanaka-usa.com Owner’s Manual custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...