Owner’ s Man ual Owner’s Manual Model Numbers: P/N 28575 Date 02-27-01 TPE-2501,TPE-2510 TPE-250PF ,TPE-270PF/PN TPE-250PF,TPE-270PF/PN POLE EDGERS TPE-2510 TPE-270PF 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.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual 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”. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when using this unit.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual 1. What is What? Since this manual covers several models, there may be some difference between pictures and your unit. Use the instructions that apply to your unit. 1. Fuel Cap 2. Throttle Trigger 3. Starter Handle 4. Blade guard 5. Blade 6. Drive shaft pipe 7. Loop handle 8. Spark plug 9. Ignition Switch 10. Depth guide wheel 11. Lock Button 12. Knob nut 13. Choke lever www.tanaka-usa.com 2 custsvc@tanaka-ism.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF 2. Warnings and safety instructions WARNING! Anti-vibration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain white finger disease or carpel tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Operator safety • Always wear a safety face shield or goggles. • Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual 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. Insert the drive shaft into the clutch case of the engine properly until the marked position (2) on the drive shaft tube meets the clutch case.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual Installation of blade guard (Fig. 1-7) 1) Install blade guard (1) on gear case (4) temporarily by clamping with guard brackets (2) and screws (3). Then tighten as needed. 2) Line up the slot of guard bracket (2) with the same of gear case (4), then tighten screws (3) securely. (Fig. 1-7B) Installation of wheel (Fig. 1-7C) 1) Installation the wheel as the illustration. 2) After installation, check if the wheel turns smoothly.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual 4. Operating procedures. WARNING! This unit is equipped with a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is mixed with oil. Provide good ventilation, when fueling or handling fuel. 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.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual Starting (Fig. 2-2) CAUTION! Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not touch anything. 1. Set ignition switch (1) to ON position. *Push priming bulb (4) several times so that fuel flows through bulb into carburetor. (if so equipped)(Fig. 2-2B,3) 2. With the safety lever (2) pressed (if so equipped), pull throttle trigger and push lock button (3), then slowly release the throttle trigger first, then the safety lever.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual 5. Maintenance. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR RE PAIR 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.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual 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. • Hard running conditions (such as cold weather). These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in malfunction and starting difficulties.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual 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. • Check that the cutting attachment is properly centered, sharp, and without cracks.
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF Owner’s Manual 6. Specifications Model Engine Size Carburetion System (Optional) Spark Plug Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity (l) Dry Weight (kg) Standard and/or Optional Accessories TPE-250PF TPE-2510 24 ml (1.4 cu. in.) Walbro Diaphragm (w/Priming Pump) TPE-2501 ! ! ! ! NGK BM-7A or equivalent ! Mixed Fuel of Gasoline & 2-cycle engine oil at 25~50:1 0.50 (16.9 fl. oz.) 5.9 (13.0 lbs) Steel Cutting Blade TPE-270PF/PN 26 ml (1.58 cu. in.