Tanaka TBC-270S Handling Instructions Manual

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10ASSEMBLY PROCEDURESDrive shaft to engine (Fig. 1)Loosen tube locking bolt (1) about ten turns so that the bolt point willnot obstruct drive shaft tube to be inserted. When inserting driveshaft tube, hold the tube locking bolt outward preventing insidefitting from obstructing as well.Insert the drive shaft into the clutch case of the engine properly untilthe marked position (2) on the drive shaft tube meets the clutchcase.NOTEWhen it is hard to insert drive shaft up to the marked position onthe drive shaft tube, turn drive shaft by the cutter mounting endclockwise or counter-clockwise. Tighten tube locking bolt liningup the hole in the shaft tube. Then tighten clamp bolt securely(3).Installation of attachment1. Join the attachment in place of it.2. Make sure the lock pin (4) fits in the location hole (5) of tube andthat the tube will not come off. (Fig. 2)3. Tighten the knob nut (6) securely. (Fig. 2)Installation of handleWARNINGWhen you use steel/rigid blades on straight shaft trimmersor brush cutters, always use a barrier bar (7) and shoulderharness with the loop handle. (Fig. 3)Attach the handle to the drive shaft tube with the angle towards theengine.Adjust the location to the most comfortable position beforeoperation.NOTEIf your unit has handle location label on drive shaft tube, followthe illustration.Remove the handle bracket (8) from the assembly. (Fig. 4)Place the handles and attach the handle bracket with four boltslightly. Adjust to appropriate position. Then attach it firmly with thebolts.Put stop cords (11) and throttle wire (9) through protective tube (10),then unhook the hip pad. (Fig. 5)Throttle wire / stop cordRemove air cleaner cover. (Fig. 6)Connect stop cords. (Fig. 8)Connect throttle wire end to carburetor. (Fig. 9)Convert throttle wire and stop cords together with protective tubeprovided up to air cleaner cover. (Fig. 10)Throttle wire / stop cord (Fig. 7)(for TBC-270PFS/PFDS/SFS)Remove air cleaner cover. (Fig. 6)Connect stop cords. (Fig. 8)If the throttle outer end (12) is threaded on your unit, screw it into thecable adjuster stay (13) all the way, and then tighten this cable endusing the adjuster nut (14) against the cable adjuster stay (13).Connect throttle wire end (15) to carburetor (16) and install swivel cap(if so equipped) where is included in tool bag, onto swivel.Cover throttle wire and stop cords together with protective tubeprovided up to air cleaner cover. (Fig. 10)Installation of blade guard (Fig. 11, 12, 13)NOTEThe guard bracket may come already mounted to the gear caseon some models.Install the blade guard and the bracket spacers (17) (If so equipped)on drive shaft tube against angle transmission. Tighten the guardbracket firmly so that the blade guard does not swing or move downduring operation.Install the blade guard to the guard bracket, which also secures theguard to the gear case using the two guard mounting screws.CAUTIONSome blade guards are equipped with sharp line limiters. Becareful with handling it.NOTE (Fig. 13)When using Tanaka aluminum head (CH-100 or CH-300) onyour unit, the sharp line limiter (18) which is included in the toolbag, should be securely fastened to the blade guard using thebolt shown (19).When using a trimmer head with two piece type blade guard, attachthe guard extension to the blade guard. (Fig. 14)NOTE○ When attaching the guard extension to the blade guard, thesharp line limiter must be removed from the blade guard, (if soinstalled).○ If your unit has guard location label on drive shaft tube, followthe indication.○ To remove the guard extension, refer to the drawings. Weargloves as the extension has a sharp line limiter, then push thefour square tabs on the guard one by one in order. (Fig. 15)Installation of cutting blade (Fig. 16)(If so equipped)When installing a cutting blade, make sure that there are no cracksor any damage in it and that the cutting edges are facing the correctdirection.NOTE○ When installing cutter holder cap (20), be sure to set concaveside upward.○ Insert the hexagonal bar wrench (21) into the hole of the angletransmission in order to lock the cutter holder (22). Please notethat the cutter fixing bolt or nut (23) has left-handed threads,(clockwise to loosen/ counter-clockwise to tighten). Tighten thefixing bolt or nut with the box wrench.CAUTION○ Before operation, make sure the blade has been properlyinstalled.○ If your unit is equipped with protection cover under a cuttingblade, check it for wear or cracks before operation. If anydamage or wear is found, replace it, as it is an article ofconsumption.Installation of the Brain cutting headNOTEFor installation see your Brain Owner's manual, provided withthe Brain cutting head.WARNINGFor Tanaka Brain heads or Tanaka alloy head, use only flexible,non-metallic line recommended by the manufacturer. Never usewire or wire ropes. They can break off and become a dangerousprojectile.NOTEWhen using Tanaka alloy head (CH-100), initial cutting linelength should be about 17 cm each. (Fig. 17)