Owner’s Manual Model Numbers: P/N 28576 Date 03-08-02 TPS-2501,TPS-2510 TPS-250PF/PN,TPS-270PF/PN POLESAWS TPS-2510 TPS-270PN 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.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN 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.
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TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN • Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. 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. 2.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN 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.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual WARNING! Never try to start engine without side case securely fastened. NOTE! When assembling brand new unit, take off and discard the cardboard (1) between gear case and side case. (Fig. 1 -8A) Installation of bar and chain 1. Remove chain bar clamp nut (2). 2. Remove the side case (1). (Fig. 1 -8) 3. Install, the chain bar (1) onto the bolt (2), then push it toward the sprocket (3) as far as it will go.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual 4. Operating procedures Fuel (Fig. 2-1) WARNING! The chainsaw 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.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual CHAIN OIL (Fig. 2-2) Fill the chain oil reservoir (2). Always use good quality chain oil. When the engine is running, the chain oil is automatically discharged. NOTE! Add chain oil when its level lowers to one centimeter from bottom. (Fig. 2-2) ADJUSTMENT OF CHAIN OIL SUPPLY The chain oil quantity discharged through the lubrication system is factory-adjusted to the maximum. Adjust the quantity in accordance with the operating condition.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual 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. 2-6,7) 2. With the safety trigger (2) pressed (if so equipped), pull throttle trigger and push throttle lock (3), then slowly release the throttle trigger first, then the safety trigger.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual SAFE OPERATION • 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. (Fig.2-9) • Spectator and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15M (50ft.) while the pole saw is in use. (Fig.2-10) • Avoid all power lines.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN 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. WARNING! Never start the engine without the complete clutch cover and tube assembled! Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN 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. Chain oil filter (Fig. 3-2C) Remove the oil filter and thoroughly wash it in solvent. Spark plug (Fig. 3-3) The spark plug condition is influenced by: • An incorrect carburetor setting.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual Oiler port (Fig. 5-1) Clean the chain oiler port (1) whenever possible. Guide bar (Fig. 5-2) Before using the machine, clean the groove and oiler port (1) in the bar with the special gauge offered as an optional accessory. Side case (Fig. 5-3) Always keep the side case and drive area clean of saw dust and debris. Periodically apply oil or grease to this area to protect from corrosion as some trees contain high levels of acid. Angle transmission (Fig.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual CHAIN SHARPENING Parts of a cutter. (Fig. 4-1, 2) WARNING! Gloves should be used when sharpening chain. 1. Top plate 2. Working corner 3. Side plate 4. Gullet 5. Heel 6. Chassis 7. Rivet hole 8. Toe 9. Depth gauge 10. Correct angle on top plate (degree of angle depends on chain type) 11. Slightly protruding "hook" or point (curve on non-chisel chain) 12. Top of depth gauge at correct height below top plate 13.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN 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. • Clean the chain oil filter port. • Clean the groove and oil filter port in the guide bar • Clean the side case of saw dust. • Check that the saw chain is sharp. • Check that the bar nuts are sufficiently tightened.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual 6. Specifications Note: Sound level 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 15 custsvc@tanaka-ism.
TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual Declaration of conformity We, Tanaka Kogyo Co., Ltd., 3-4-29 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba, Japan TPS-2501/2510 TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Declare under our sole responsibility that the product, pole saw model to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential safety requirements of directives.