Owner’ s Man ual Owner’s Manual Model Numbers: THB-2500,THB-2510, TBL-4600,TBL-4610,TBL-505 P/N 12626 Date 08-10-01 BL OWERS BLO TBL-4600 THB-2510 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.
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 Owner’s Manual Before using this unit: • • • Read the operator’s manual carefully. Check that the blower 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. Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
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THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 Owner’s Manual 2. Warnings and safety instructions. Operator Safety • IMPORTANT: A dust filter mask should be worn during operation. • Always wear a safety face shield or goggles. Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. • Do not operate that tool when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 Owner’s Manual Fig. 1 1 3. Assembly procedures. Blow pipes to main body (Fig. 1-1) Inspect the main body and accessories, Connect straight pipe (1) and other pipe(s) securely. (See page 1) Align groove (2) in straight pipe with projection (3) on blower housing (or another pipe) and slide the pipe onto the blower housing (or another pipe). Rotate the pipe clockwise to lock it into place, then tighten the clamp band (if so equipped, THB-2510).
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 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. • Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 Owner’s Manual Starting CAUTION! Do not start if the pipe is obstructed by the ground or any other object. 1 .Set ignition switch (1) to ON position. (Fig. 2-2, 2B, 2C) • Push priming bulb (4) several times so that fuel flows through return pipe (5) (if so equipped) (Fig. 2-3, 3B) • Move throttle lever to a half-open position (2) and lock it with lock lever (4) (if so equipped), when it is hard to start engine. (Fig.
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 Owner’s Manual Operating blower (Fig. 2-6, 6B) Adjust shoulder harness to fit your stature before operating unit. Back-pack unit in a correct way. (Fig. 2-6B) WARNING! Do not direct discharge of air toward people or pet. 1. The unit should be operated in a well ventilated area. 2. A low speed should be used to blow leaves and dry grass. 3. A medium speed should be used to clean wet leaves and grass. 4.
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 Owner’s Manual 5. Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NONROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 3-1, 1 B, IC) In the carburetor, fuel is mixed with air. When the engine is test run at the factory, the carburetor is basically adjusted. A further adjustment may be required, according to climate and altitude.
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 Owner’s Manual Air filter The air filter must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburetor malfunctions. • Starting problems. • Engine power reduction. • Unnecessary wear on the engine parts. • Abnormal fuel consumption. Remove the air cleaner cover by pushing and pulling back the tab on the top. (Fig. 3-2) Cleaning the air filter Clean the cleaner element every day or every 8 hours of operation.
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 Owner’s Manual Spark plug (Fig. 3-4) 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.
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 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 dust cover for damage or cracks. Change the cover in case of impacts or cracks. (Hand held blower only) • Check that nuts and screws are sufficiently tightened. Weekly maintenance • Check the starter, especially cord and return spring.
THB-2500/THB-2510/TBL-4600/4610,TBL-505 Owner’s Manual 6. Specifications ANSI : Measured at 50 feet away from unit. CEN : Measured at operator's ear. NOTE : Equivalent noise level/vibration levels are calculated as the time-weighted energy total for noise/vibration levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution : ½ idle, ½ full speed. * All data subject to change without notice. www.tanakapowerequipment.com 12 custsvc@tanaka-ism.
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