Tanaka TBC-250 Owner's Manual - Warning

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    Owner’s manual 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 p/n 29363 date 04-06-05 supplier to the outdoor power equipment industry ism, inc. • 1028 4 th street sw • auburn, wa 98001 • phone: (253) 333-12...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual 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. • ...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 2 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual tbc-250/250pf/pfd,tbc-2501,tbc-2510,tbc-270pf/pfd tbc-270pn/pnd,tbc-300/sdh/3010,tbc-340/d,tbc-340pf/d blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area. A dangerous reaction may occur causing the en...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 3 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual 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...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual 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 ...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 5 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual 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 obst...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 6 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual tbc-250/250pf/pfd,tbc-2501,tbc-2510,tbc-270pf/pfd tbc-270pn/pnd,tbc-300/sdh/3010,tbc-340/d,tbc-340pf/d throttle wire/stop cord remove the air cleaner cover. (fig. 1-4) connect stop cords. (fig. 1 -5) cover throttle wire and stop cords togeth...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 7 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual tbc-250/250pf/pfd,tbc-2501,tbc-2510,tbc-270pf/pfd 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 locat...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 8 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual tbc-250/250pf/pfd,tbc-2501,tbc-2510,tbc-270pf/pfd tbc-270pn/pnd/pnd,tbc-300/sdh/3010,tbc-340/d,tbc-340pf/d installation of cutting blade (fig. 1-10, 10b) (if so equipped) when installing a cutting blade, make sure the blade is not cracked or...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 10 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual 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...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 12 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual 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 rep...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 13 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual tbc-250/250pf/pfd,tbc-2501,tbc-2510,tbc-270pf/pfd tbc-270pn/pnd,tbc-300/sdh/3010,tbc-340/d,tbc-340pf/d drain all fuel from fuel tank and pull fuel filter line from tank. Pull filter element out of holder assembly. Replace filter if it appea...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 14 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual tbc-250/250pf/pfd,tbc-2501,tbc-2510,tbc-270pf/pfd tbc-270pn/pnd,tbc-300/sdh/3010,tbc-340/d,tbc-340pf/d angle transmission (fig. 3-5b) check the gear case grease level about every 50 hours of operation by removing the grease filler plug on t...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 15 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual 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...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 16 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual tbc-250/250pf/pfd,tbc-2501,tbc-2510,tbc-270pf/pfd 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 thr...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 17 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual tbc-250/250pf/pfd,tbc-2501,tbc-2510 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:...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 19 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual tbc-250/250pf/pfd,tbc-2501,tbc-2510,tbc-270pf/pfd tbc-270pn/pnd,tbc-300/sdh/3010,tbc-340/d,tbc-340pf/d important notice this information is for the us and canadian markets only. • to reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never use...

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    Www.Tanaka-usa.Com 20 custsvc@tanaka-ism.Com owner’s manual 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) fixed line commercial cutting heads offer excellent durability and light weight. Great for commercial use. (2) tanaka brain fully aut...