Tanaka TBC-260SF User's Manual
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1. e Check that the cutting attachment nut is sufficiently tightened e Make sure that the blade transport guard is undamaged and that it can be securely fitted e Check that nuts and screws are sufficiently tightened Weekly maintenance e Check the starter especially cord and return spring e Clean the exterior of the spark plug e Remove it and check the electrode gap Adjust it to 0 6 mm or change the spark plug e Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake at the starter is not clogged e Check that the angle gear is filled with grease up to 3 4 e Clean the air filter Monthly maintenance eRinse the fuel tank with gasoline e Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it e Clean the fan and the space around it 6 Specification MODEL TBC 225 C TBC 225S CS 21 1 28 cu in Spark Plug O NGK BPM6A or NGK BMR6A or equivalent Fuel Tank Capacity I se 0 43 14 6 fl oz 4 3 9 5 lbs a Sound pressure level dB A LpA 94 0 95 0 LwA 112 Vibration level m s BE Front handle ENTER RER ONN Rear handle lo Left handles No Right handles vce TBC 245PF TBC 255PF 24 1 46 cu in Champion CJ6Y or RCJ6Y or equivalent 0 50 16 9 fl oz 0 67 22 8 fl oz 5 0 11 0 Ibs 92 5 112 SS TBC 250SF 0 50 16 9 fl oz 5 8 12 7 lbs 96 8 112 SS TBC 2500 Champion CJ8 or NGK BMR6A or equivalent 4 4 9 72. lanaka TBC 225 C S CS TBC 245PF 255PF TBC 260PF TBC 250SF 260SF TBC 2500 m Owner s manual 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 It is important that you read fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings Careless or improper use of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury Max 9 900rpm Ly Always wear eye head and ear protectors Keep all children bystanders and helpers Shows maximum shaft speed Do not use the when using this unit 15m away from the unit If anyone approach cutting attachment whose max rpm is below es you stop the engine and cutting attach the shaft rpm ment immediately A N A Do not use metal rigid blades when this sign Be careful of thrown objects Gloves should be worn when necessary e g is shown on the unit when assembling cutting equipment Use anti slip and sturdy footwear Blade thrust may occure when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area A dangerous reaction may occure causing the entire unit and operator to be thrust violently This reaction is called BLADE THRUST As a result the operator may lose control of the unit which may cause serious or fatal injury Blade thrust is more likel
3. e Inspect the entire tool before each use Re place damaged parts Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fastened eReplace parts that are cracked chipped or damaged in any way before using the tool e Make sure the safety guard is properly at tached eKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments e Use only accessories as recommended for this tools by the manufacturer AN WARNING Never modify the tool in any way Do not use your cutting tool for any job except that for which it is intended Fuel safety NOTE eEmpty the fuel tank before storing the tool Especially in case of over three month storage it is a must otherwise fuel may corrode causing carburetor damage It is recommended that the fuel be emp tied after each use If fuel is left in the tank store so fuel will not leak e Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames eUse a container approved for fuel eDo not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or while using the tool eWipe up all fuel spills before starting engine e Move at least 3 m away from fueling site be fore starting engine e Stop engine before removing fuel cap e Store tool and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc A WARNING Antivibration systems do not guaran tee that you will not sustain whitefin
4. any excess carbon from the exhaust port or muffler inlet every 100 hours of operation Cylinder Engine cooling Fig 3 4B The engine is air cooled and air must circu late freely around engine and over cooling fins on cylinder head to prevent overheating Every 100 Operating hours or once a year more often if conditions require clean fins and external surfaces of engine of dust dirt and oil deposits which can contribute to im proper cooling NOTE Do not operate engine with engine shroud or muffler guard removed as this will cause over heating and engine damage Fig 3 5 Flexible drive shaft Fig 3 5 Flexible drive shaft should be removed and lubricated with a good quality lithium grease every 20 hours To remove the flexible shaft first remove screw 1 loosen bolt 2 and re move the gear case then pull the shaft out of the drive shaft pipe Clean the shaft off and apply a generous coat of lithium grease to it and insert if back into the drive shaft pipe turn it untill it drops into place then install the gear case and install amp tighten screw 1 and screw 2 Angle transmission Fig 3 5B Check angle transmission or angle gear for grease level about every 50 hours of opera tion by removing the grease filler plug on the side of angle transmission If no grease can be seen on the flanks of the gears fill the transmission with a quality lithi um based multipurpose grease up to 3 4 Do not compl
5. ariness or cracks before operation lf any damage or weariness is found replace it as it is an arti cle of consumption Installation of the BRAINO cutting head NOTE For installation see your BRAIN Owner s manual provided with the BRAIN cutting head A WARNING For TANAKA BRAIN heads or TANAKA alloy head use only flexible non metallic line rec ommended by the manufacturer Never use wire or wire ropes They can break off and be come a dangerous projectile NOTE When using TANAKA alloy head CH 100 ini tial cutting line length should be about 13cm each Fig 1 11 Fig 1 10B Fig 1 11 4 Operating procedures Fuel Fig 2 1 WARNING The trimmer is equipped with a two stroke en gine Always run the engine on fuel which is mixed with oil Provide good ventilation when fueling or han dling fuel Fuel e Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline eUse Tanaka two cycle oil or use a mix be tween 25 1 to 50 1 please consult the oil bottle for the ratio or your Tanaka Dealer e Only for the state of California at 50 1 elf Tanaka Kogyo oil is not available use an anti oxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for air cooled 2 cycle engine use JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO EGC GRADE Do not use BIA or TCW 2 stroke A water cooling type mixed oil e Never use multi grade oil 10 W 30 or waste oil eAlways mix fuel and oil in a separate clean container Always start by filli
6. case of the engine properly until the marked position 2 on the drive shaft tube meets the fan case NOTE For TBC 225C 225CS attach the pipe holders 4 on drive shaft tube and then insert drive shaft into fan case properly until the marked position 2 on the pipe holder meets the fan case NOTE When it is hard to insert drive shaft up to the marked position on the drive shaft tube turn drive shaft by the cutter mounting end clock wise or counterclockwise Tighten tube lock ing bolt lining up the hole in the shaft tube Then tighten clamp bolt securely 3 Installation of attachment 1 Join the attachment in place of it 2 Make sure the lock pin 1 fits in the location hole 2 of tube and that the tube will not come off Fig 1 2 3 Tighten the knob nut 3 securely Fig 1 2 Installation of handle Fig 1 3 Attach the handle to the drive shaft tube with the angle towards the engine Adjust the location to the most comfortable po sition before operation Fig 1 3 Fig 1 1 Fig 1 2 Fig 1 Throttle wire stop cord Remove air cleaner cover Fig 1 4 Connect stop cords Fig 1 5 Set outer receiver 1 If so provided into wire guide and put throttle wire through the outer receiver Fig 1 4 Connect throttle wire end to carburetor and in stall swivel cap 2 if so equipped where is included in tool bag onto swivel Fig 1 6 Cover throttle wire and stop cords together with pr
7. cccccccocnnccnnoncnnonnonnncnnncnnnns 15 Malena encara did daa 21 Specifications anni o 30 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 Cutting attachment 6 Drive shaft tube 7 Handle bar 8 Ignition switch 9 Throttle lock 10 Safety trigger 11 Choke lever 12 Engine 13 Angle transmission 14 Joint case Operator safety eAlways wear a safety face shield or goggles eAlways 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 eDo not operate that tool when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication e Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine eWear hearing protection e Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill e Keep handles free of oil and fuel e Keep hands away from cutting equipment eDo not grab or hold the unit by the cutting equipment eWhen the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down eWhen operation is prolonged take a break from time to time so that you may avoid pos sible whitefinger disease which is caused by vibration Tool safety
8. clockwise the T screw with the engine run ning until the cutting attachment starts to ro tate Open counter clockwise the screw un til the cutting attachment stops You have reached the correct idle speed when the en gine runs smoothly in all positions well below the rpm when the cutting attachment starts to rotate If the cutting attachment still rotates after idle speed adjustment contact your service work shop NOTE Standard Idle rpm is 2500 3000 rpm A WARNING When the engine is idling the cutting attach ment must under no circumstances rotate NOTE Some models sold areas with strict exhaust emission regulation do not have high and low speed carburetor adjustments Such adjust ments may allow the engine to be operated outside of their emission compliance limits For these models the only carburetor adjust ment is idle speed Air filter Fig 3 2 The air filter must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid e Carburetor malfunctions e Starting problems e Engine power reduction e Unnecessary wear on the engine parts e Abnormal fuel consumption Clean the air filter daily or more often if work ing in exceptionally dusty areas Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover and the filter 1 Rinse it in warm soap suds Check that the filter is dry before reassembly An air filter that has been used for some time cannot be cleaned completely Therefore it must regu larly be rep
9. e want to start return choke lever to RUN position open Then pull recoil starter briskly again NOTE If engine does not start repeat procedures from 2 to 5 6 After starting engine pull throttle trigger to release throttle lock Then allow the engine about 2 3 minutes to warm up before sub jecting it to any load Fig 2 4 Cutting Fig 2 4 4B 4C 4D eWhen cutting operate engine at over 6500 rpm Extended time of use at low rpm may wear out the clutch prematurely e Cut grass from right to left e Blade thrust may occure when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area A dangerous reaction may occure causing the entire unit and operator to be thrust violently This reaction is called BLADE THRUST As a result the opera tor may lose control of the unit which may cause serious or fatal injury Blade thrust is more likely to occure in areas where it is dif ficult to see the material to be cut eWear the harness as shown in the figure if so equipped The blade turns counterclock wise therefore be advised to operate the unit from right to left for efficient cutting Keep onlookers out of working area at least 15 m 50 ft NOTE Press the quick release button or pull emer gency release flap If so equipped in the event of emergency Fig 2 4C A WARNING If cutting attachment should strike against stones or other debris stop the engine and make sure that the attach
10. etely fill the transmission Blade Fig 3 6 If so equipped WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling or per forming maintenance on the blade eUse a sharp blade A dull blade is more like ly to snag and thrust Replace the fastening nut if it is damaged and hard to tighten eWhen replacing blade purchase one recom mended by TANAKA with a 25 4mm one inch fitting hole eWhen installing saw blade 2 always face the stamped side up In the case of a 4 tooth blade 1 it can be used on either side e Use correct blade for the type of work eWhen replacing blade use appropriate tools eWhen cutting edges become dull resharpen or file as shown in figure Incorrect sharpen ing may cause excessive vibration eDiscard blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any way NOTE When sharpening blade it is important to main tain an original shape of radius at the base of the tooth to avoid cracking Fig 3 6 Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions For further information please contact your service dealer Daily maintenance e Clean the exterior of the unit e Check that the harness is undamaged eCheck the blade guard for damage or cracks Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks e Check that the cutting attachment is properly centred sharp and with out cracks An offcentred cutting attachment induces heavy vibrations that may damage the unit
11. fuel tank and secure the tool before storing or trans porting in a vehicle eEmpty the fuel tank before storing the tool It is recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use If fuel is left in the tank store so fuel will not leak e Store tool out of the reach of children e Clean the unit carefully and store it in a dry place e Make sure engine switch is off when trans porting or storing e When transporting in a vehicle cover blade with blade cover If situations occur which are not covered in this manual take care and have a good judgement Contact your dealer if you need assistance Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words AN WARNING Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instruc tions are not followed CAUTION Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not fol lowed NOTE Helpful information for correct function and use CAUTION Do not disassemble the recoil starter You may get a possibility of personal injury with re coil spring 3 Assembly procedures Drive shaft to engine Fig 1 1 Loosen tube locking bolt 1 If so equipped 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 lock ing bolt outward preventing inside fitting from obstructing as well Insert the drive shaft into the fan
12. ger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome Therefore continual and regular us ers should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers If any of the above symptoms appear seek medical ad vice immediately 2 Warnings and safety instructions Cutting safety eDo not cut any material other than grass and brush elnspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects which can be thrown or be come entangled eFor respiratory protection wear an aerosol protection mask when cutting the grass after insecticide is scattered eKeep others including children animals bystanders and helpers outside the 15 m hazard zone Stop the engine immediately if you are approached e Always keep the engine on the right side of your body e Hold the tool firmly with both hands e Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach eKeep all parts of your body away from the muffler and cutting attachment when the en gine is running e Keep cutting tool below shoulder level Maintenance safety e Maintain the tool according to recommended procedures e Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjust ments eKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments e Use only genuine replacement parts as rec ommended by the manufacturer Transport and storage eCarry the tool by hand with the engine stopped and the muffler away from your body e Allow the engine to cool empty the
13. laced with a new one A damaged filter must always be replaced Fuel filter Fig 3 2B Drain all fuel from fuel tank and pull fuel filter line from tank Pull filter element out of hold er assembly and rinse element in warm water with detergent Rinse thoroughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated Squeeze do not wring away excess water and allow element to air dry NOTE If element is hard due to excessive dirt build up replace it Fig 3 2B Spark plug Fig 3 3 The spark plug condition is influenced by e An incorrect carburetor setting eWrong fuel mixture too much oil in the gas oline eA dirty air filter eHard running conditions such as cold weather These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in malfunc tion and starting difficulties If the engine is low on power difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed always check the spark plug first If the spark plug is dirty clean it and check the electrode gap Readjust if neces sary The correct gap is 0 6 mm The spark plug should be replaced after about 100 oper ation hours or earlier if the electrodes are bad ly eroded NOTE In some areas local law requires using a re sistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals If this machine was originally equipped with resistor spark plug use same type of spark plug for replacement Muffler Fig 3 4 Remove the muffler and clean out
14. lbs 96 8 112 SS TBC 260PF TBC 260SF Champion CJ6 or equivalent 0 67 22 8 fl oz 5 4 11 9 Ibs 5 7 12 5 lbs NOTE Equivalent noise level vibration level are calculated as the time weighted energy total for noise vibration levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution 1 2 idle 1 2 racing All data subject to change without notice Declaration of conformity We Tanaka Kogyo Co Ltd 3 4 29 Tsudanuma Narashino Chiba Japan TBC 225 C S CS TBC 245PF 255PF 260PF TBC 250SF 260SF TBC 2500 Declare under our sole responsibility that the product grass trimmer model to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential safety requirements of directives 98 37 EC 89 336 EEC 2000 14 EC The following standards have been taken into consideration ISO 7112 7113 7916 7917 7918 8380 11682 EN ISO 12100 1 2 EN ISO 11806 Manufactured at Chiba Japan Serial No up from CO01001 Signature Seiji Tanaka Position Vice president IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY e To reduce the risk of injury from loss of con trol never use a metal blade on a curved shaft grass trimmer e Never use a metal blade on any brushcutter without barrier bar or bicycle handle configu ration and safety strap and a safety guard specifically designed and approved for blade use e Use only attachments or accessories de signed for your
15. ment and re lated parts are undamaged When grass or vines wrap around attachment stop en gine and attachment and remove them Stopping Fig 2 5 eDecrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few minutes then turn off ignition switch AN WARNING A cutting attachment can injure while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or power control is released When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down Fig 2 4B Fig 2 4D Fig 2 4C Fig 2 5 Fig 3 1 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 N WARNING The cutting attachment may be spinning dur ing carburetor adjustments A WARNING Never start the engine without the complete clutch cover and tube assembled Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries In the carburetor fuel is mixed with air When the engine is test run at the factory the car buretor is basically adjusted A further adjust ment may be required according to climate and altitude The carburetor has one adjust ment possibility T Idle speed adjustment screw Idle speed adjustment T Check that the air filter is clean When the idle speed is correct the cutting attachment will not rotate If adjustment is required close
16. ng half the amount of fu el which is to be used Then add the whole amount of oil Mix shake the fuel mixture Add the remaining amount of fuel Mix shake the fuel mix thoroughly before fill ing the fuel tank Fueling A WARNING e Always shut off the engine before refueling Fig 2 2 Fig 2 2B e Slowly open the fuel tank when filling up with fuel so that possible over pressure dis appears e Tighten the fuel cap carefully after fueling e Always move the trimmer at least 3 m 10 ft from the fueling area before starting Before fueling clean the tank cap area care fully to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank Make sure that the fuel is well mixed by shak ing the container before fueling Starting Fig 2 2 2B CAUTION Before starting make sure the cutting attach ment does not touch anything 1 Set ignition switch 1 to ON position Fig 2 2 2 2B Push priming bulb 4 several times so Fig 2 3 that fuel flows through return pipe If so equipped Fig 2 3 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 This will lock the throttle in starting position 3 Set choke lever to CLOSED position 5 Fig 2 3 4 Pull recoil starter briskly taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back Fig 2 3B 5 When you hear the engin
17. otective tube provided up to air cleaner cover Fig 1 7 Fig 1 6 Fig 1 8 Installation of blade guard Fig 1 8 8B 8C Install the blade guard as shown on above Fig1 8 1 8B 8C NOTE If your unit has guard location label on drive shaft tube follow the indication CAUTION Do not attempt to install metal blade on the curved shaft trimmer It is very dangerous CAUTION Some blade guards are equipped with sharp line limiters Be careful with handling it Fig 1 7 Fig 1 8C Fig 1 10 Installation of cutting blade Fig 1 10 If so equipped When installing a cutting blade make sure that there is no cracks or any damage in it and that the cutting edges are facing the correct direction NOTE When installing cutter holder cap 1 be sure to set concave side upward Insert the allen wrench 2 into the hole of the angle transmission in order to lock the cutter holder 3 Please note that the cutter fixing bolt or nut 4 has left handed threads clock wise to loosen counter clockwise to tight en Tighten the fixing bolt or nut with the box wrench NOTE If your unit is of a nut securing type and equipped with a cotter pin the blade must be retained with a new cotter pin 5 each time in stalled Fig 1 10B CAUTION Before operation make sure the blade has been properly installed CAUTION If your unit is equipped with protection cover under a cutting blade check it for we
18. unit and offered by Tanaka Although some unauthorized parts may be adaptable their use may be extremely dan gerous and could cause serious injury or death Tanaka offers a complete line of trimmer brushcutter accessories to accomplish any job while ensuring safe operation The following models are sold as grass trim mers capable of being converted to blade ca pable brushcutters TBC 225 TBC 225S TBC 230 TBC 230SF TBC 2500 TBC 245PF TBC 2501 TBC 250PF TBC 250SF TBC 255PF TBC 260SF TBC 260PF TBC 340PF Blade adapter kits for these models can be purchased at your local Tanaka dealer These kits contain a safety barrier bar and shoulder strap as well as the necessary blade guard and blade mounting hardware AN WARNING The blade conversion kit MUST be used when operating these models with steel blades Never install a steel blade without the use of the blade securing cotter pins included in the kit Proper installation of all blade mounting components is required when converting a grass trimmer to a blade capable brushcut ter Consult your Tanaka dealer if you are un certain about any aspect of blade use on your Tanaka unit Bicycle Style Handle Kit 748502 This kit converts models TBC 2501 TBC 250PF TBC 340PF from D style front han dles to dual handled style brushcutters Tanaka Kogyo Co Ltd
19. y to occure in areas where it is difficult to see the material to be cut AN WARNING e Read the Operator s Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders e Objects may be thrown or ricochet in all directions ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION e Keep bystanders at least 50 feet 15m away e To reduce the chance of hearing loss always wear ear protection e 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 e Use of a blade may cause a sudden sideways forward or backward motion of the brushcutter when the blade contacts a solid object See Owner s manual for model specific details PLACE GUARD BRACKET Do not attach handle above this point BETWEEN ARROWS Indicates blade guard location for a trimmer head or Brain head Indicates handle location Do not attach handle above this point Before using your new unit e Read the operator s manual carefully e Check that the cutting equipment is correctly as sembled and adjusted e Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment See Maintenance Index Whati WNAI een ae een aan 1 Warnings and safety instructions ooooccocccoccccnonncancannnnnos 3 Assembly procedures u 9 Operating procedures o ococcco
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