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Model Numbers: TPS-2501,TPS-2510 TPS-250PF/PN,TPS-270PF/PN POLESAWS ISM, Inc. • 1028 4 www.tanaka-usa.com Owner’s Manual TPS-2510 Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212 28576 Date 03-08-02 TPS-270PN custsvc@tanaka-ism.com...
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN 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 contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
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Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING! Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or in serious personal injury.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN 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.
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TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN WARNING! Never try to start engine without side case securely fastened. NOTE! When assembling brand new unit, take off and discard the cardboard (1) between gear case and side case. (Fig. 1 -8A) Installation of bar and chain 1. Remove chain bar clamp nut (2).
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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.
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TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-2) Fill the chain oil reservoir (2). Always use good quality chain oil. When the engine is running, the chain oil is automatically discharged. NOTE! Add chain oil when its level lowers to one centimeter from bottom. (Fig. 2-2) ADJUSTMENT OF CHAIN OIL SUPPLY The chain oil quantity discharged through the lubrication system is factory-adjusted to the maximum.
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TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Starting (Fig. 2-5) CAUTION! Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not touch anything. 1 . Set ignition switch (1) to ON position. (Fig. 2-5) *Push priming bulb (4) several times so that fuel flows through the bulb or return pipe. (if so equipped) (Fig.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN SAFE OPERATION Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires(power, telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15M (50ft.) to any part of the operator or unit. (Fig.2-9) Spectator and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15M (50ft.) while the pole saw is in use.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN 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. WARNING! Never start the engine without the complete clutch cover and tube assembled! Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries.
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TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Chain oil filter (Fig. 3-2C) Remove the oil filter and thoroughly wash it in solvent. 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) •...
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Oiler port (Fig. 5-1) Clean the chain oiler port (1) whenever possible. Guide bar (Fig. 5-2) Before using the machine, clean the groove and oiler port (1) in the bar with the special gauge offered as an optional accessory.
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TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN CHAIN SHARPENING Parts of a cutter. (Fig. 4-1, 2) WARNING! Gloves should be used when sharpening chain. 1. Top plate 2. Working corner 3. Side plate 4. Gullet 5. Heel 6. Chassis 7. Rivet hole 8. Toe 9. Depth gauge 10.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN 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. Clean the chain oil filter port. Clean the groove and oil filter port in the guide bar Clean the side case of saw dust.
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TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual 6. Specifications Note: Sound level 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...
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TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Tanaka Kogyo Co., Ltd., 3-4-29 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba, Japan Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, pole saw model to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential safety requirements of directives. 89/392/EEC,91/368/EEC,93/44/EEC,93/68/EEC, EMC89/336/EEC The following standards have been taken into consideration...
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