Tanaka TPH-200 User manual

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Model Numbers:
TPH-200TPH-200
TPH-200TPH-200
TPH-200
POLE HEDGETRIMMER APOLE HEDGETRIMMER A
POLE HEDGETRIMMER APOLE HEDGETRIMMER A
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P/N 30350
Date 05-21-01
Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry
ISM, Inc. • 1028 4th Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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TPH-200

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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
Read, understand and follow all
warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit.
Always wear eye, head and ear
protectors when using this 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.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
Do not touch the blade when
running the engine.

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1. Introduction
It is important that you read and understand your TANAKA brush cutter owner's manual as well as
this manual. Please carefully review and observe all safety precautions and warnings. Careless or
improper use of the unit may cause serious or fatal injuries.
This pole trimmer attachment has been designed for certain TANAKA brush cutters.
NOTE!
Do not use this attachment on the brush cutters with over 26 ml (cc) engines.
SAFE OPERATION
CAUTION!
• Always wear gloves during operation or maintenance.
• 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. 1 -1 )
• Spectator and fellow workers must be warned, and
children and animals prevented
• from coming nearer than 15M (50ft.) while the pole
trimmer is in use. (Fig. 1 -2)
• Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated against
electrical current.
• Always wear head protection with full face shield to help
protect against falling branches and debris. (Fig. 1 -2)
WARNING DANGER
All overhead electrical conductors and
communications wires can have electricity
flow with high voltages. Never touch wires
directly or indirectly when pruning,
otherwise serious injury or death may result.

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2. Assembly procedures
Installation of cutting attachment (Fig. 2-1)
1. Remove gear case from your brush cutter.
2. Join the attachment in place of it.
NOTE!
If your brush cutter tube is 26mm diameter, remove bracket
collar B (4) from the attachment.
3. Make sure the locking bolt (1) fits in the location hole (2)
of tube and that the tube will not come off.
4. Tighten the clamp bolt (3) securely.
WARNING!
During operation, hold the unit firmly with both hands. A single hand operation may
cause serious injury.
Adjustment of blade angle (Fig. 2-2, 3)
WARNING!
Always stop engine before making adjustments.
Never touch the blade when adjusting blade angle. Hold the support handle (3) instead.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Loosen wing nut (1) and knob nut (2) slightly so that the support handle (3) slides.
3. Adjust the blade angle to desired position by holding
the support handle (3).
4. Then, finger-tighten the knob nut (2) securely and
also the wing nut (1).

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3. Trimming techniques
• This attachment is designed for trimming hedges and small branches. Follow these tips
for successful operation.
• Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.
• Long branches should be trimmed in several pieces.
• Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.
• Apply a light cutting pressure.
• Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control.
4. Maintenance
Gear case (Fig. 4-1)
Apply a good quality lithium based grease through the
grease fittings.
NOTE!
Lubrication should be applied at 50 hour intervals and more
frequent at heavy use.
Cutter blade (Fig. 4-2, 3)
The blades are installed to the cutter guide with three to five bolts
depending on cutter length. Those bolts are tightened with a
clearance so that the cutters can move smoothly.
When clearance is too small:
The cutters do not move properly and the sliding surfaces may
seize.
When clearance is too large:
The cutters are poor in sharpness.
To adjust the cutter clearance:
1. Loosen the cutter fixing nuts.
2. Fully tighten the cutter fixing bolts and then loosen them
approx. 1/2 turn.
3. With the bolts set at that position, tighten the cutter fixing
nuts.
Be sure to replace cutter guide fixing bolts when they are loosened, worn or damaged. Also be sure
to replace damaged cutter blade.
NOTE!
Properly lubricate the cutter sliding surfaces with machine oil.

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