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Model Numbers: TPH-2501,TPH-250PF TPH-2501,TPH-250PF TPH-2501,TPH-250PF TPH-2501,TPH-250PF TPH-2501,TPH-250PF TPH-270PF/PN TPH-270PF/PN TPH-270PF/PN TPH-270PF/PN TPH-270PF/PN POLE HEDGETRIMMERS POLE HEDGETRIMMERS POLE HEDGETRIMMERS POLE HEDGETRIMMERS POLE HEDGETRIMMERS TPH-2501 ISM, Inc. • 1028 4 www.tanaka-usa.com Owner’ Owner’ Owner’ s Man Owner’ Owner’ Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry Street SW •...
TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN 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.
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. Transport and storage Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped and the muffler away from your body.
TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN 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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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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TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN 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.
TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN SAFE OPERATION CAUTION! Always wear gloves during operation or maintenance. 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.
TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN 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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TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN Fuel Filter (Fig. 3-2B) 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.
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TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN Cutter blade (Fig. 4-1, 2) The blades are installed to the cutter guide with three to five bolts depending on cutter length. Those bolts are tightened with a clearance so that the cutters can move smoothly. When clearance is too small: The cutters do not move properly and the sliding surfaces may seize.
TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN 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 the blade guard for damage or cracks. Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks.
TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN Owner’s Manual 6. 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...
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TPH-2501,TPH-250PF,TPH-270PF/PN Tanaka Kogyo Co., Ltd., 3-4-29 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba, Japan Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, pole hedge trimmer 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...