Owner’s Manual Model Numbers: P/N 29363 Date 04-06-05 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 TBC-3010 TBC-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.tanaka-usa.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D 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.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Do not use metal/rigid blades when this sign is shown on the unit. Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear. Be careful of thrown objects. Owner’s Manual Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when assembling cutting equipment. Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual 1. What is What? Since this manual coves several models, there may be some difference between pictures and your unit. Use the instructions that apply to your unit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PN TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D.TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual 2. Warnings and safety instructions. Operator Safety • 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.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D 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.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual Throttle wire/stop cord Remove the air cleaner cover. (Fig. 1-4) Connect stop cords. (Fig. 1 -5) Connect throttle wire end to carburetor. (Fig. 1 -6) Cover throttle wire and stop cords together with protective tube provided up to air cleaner cover. (Fig. 1 -7) Installation of blade guard (Fig. 1-8, 8B) Install the blade guard on the drive shaft tube against the gear case.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual 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 locate the guard above the angle transmission. (Fig. 1-9B) NOTE! If your unit has guard location label on drive shaft tube, follow the indication. NOTE! To remove the guard extension, refer to the drawings.
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 Owner’s Manual Installation of cutting blade (Fig. 1-10, 10B) (If so equipped) When installing a cutting blade, make sure the blade is not cracked or damage and the cutting edges are facing the correct direction. NOTE! When installing cutter holder cap (1), be sure to set the concave side toward the blade.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual 4. Operating procedures Fuel (Fig. 2-1) WARNING! The trimmer 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.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual CAUTION! Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not touch anything. Starting (Fig. 2-2, 2B) 1. Set ignition switch (1) to the ON position. (Fig. 2-2) *Push priming bulb (4) several times so that fuel flows through return pipe (5) (if so equipped)(Fig. 2-2C,3) 2.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual Cutting (Fig. 2-4, 4B, 4C, 4D) • When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended use at a low rpm will wear the clutch prematurely. • Cut grass from right to left. • Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area. A dangerous reaction may occur causing the entire unit and operator to be thrust violently.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual 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.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual 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. Spark plug (Fig. 3-3) The spark plug condition is influenced by: • An incorrect carburetor setting.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual Angle transmission (Fig. 3-5B) Check the gear case grease level about every 50 hours of operation by removing the grease filler plug on the side of the case. If no grease can be seen on the flanks of the gears, fill the transmission with a quality lithium based multipurpose grease up to 3/4. Do not completely fill the transmission. Blade (Fig.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/DTBC-340PF/D 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 that the harness is undamaged. • Check the blade guard for damage or cracks. Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual 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 three bolts (8). 2) Install blade (3) as shown in drawing. Disk fixing bolt (4) is left-hand threaded. Use special care to fix blade firmly.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510 TBC-270PF/PN/PFD/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D Owner’s Manual 7. 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 17 custsvc@tanaka-ism.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual Declaration of conformity D6claration de conformit6 Dichiarazione di conformita Konformitiitserkliirung Declaraci6n de conformidad Konformitetsdeklaration We, Nous,soussignds, Noi, Der unterzelchnete, Nosotros, Tanaka Kogyo Co., Ltd.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. • To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never use a metal blade on a curved shaft grass trimmer. • Never use a metal blade on any brushcutter without barrier bar or bicycle handle configuration and safety strap and approve guard. • Use only attachments or accessories designed for your unit.
TBC-250/250PF/PFD,TBC-2501,TBC-2510,TBC-270PF/PFD TBC-270PN/PND,TBC-300/SDH/3010,TBC-340/D,TBC-340PF/D Owner’s Manual Cutting Attachments for Tanaka Trimmers and Brushcutters (1) Fixed line commercial cutting heads offer excellent durability and light weight. Great for commercial use. (2) Tanaka Brain fully automatic heads. The Brain senses when more line is needed and utilizes centrifugal force to always feed the perfect length of line. (3) Copolymer nylon cutting line.
