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Owner’s Manual
TPE-2501,TPE-2510,TPE-270PF/PN,TPE-250PF
Starting (Fig. 2-2)
CAUTION!
Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not touch anything.
1. Set ignition switch (1) to ON position.
*Push priming bulb (4) several times so that fuel flows through bulb into carburetor. (if so equipped)(Fig. 2-2B,3)
2. With the safety lever (2) pressed (if so equipped), pull throttle trigger and push lock button (3), then slowly release the
throttle trigger first, then the safety lever. This will lock the throttle in starting position.
3. Set choke lever to CLOSED position (5). (Fig. 2-2B,3)
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back.
5. When you hear the engine 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 lever to release lock button.
Cutting (Fig. 2-4,2-4B)
Use edger properly. Use only for edging the type of grass and other growth for which the
machine is designed. Do not abuse engine.
1) Adjust cutting depth by loosening knob nut (1) and moving location of wheel up or down. To
increase cutting depth, move the wheel location upwards and to decrease, move it lower. After
the location is decided, tighten knob nut (1) securely.
NOTE!
The adjustment should be made after engine stopped completely and stop switch is in stop
position.
2) Always hold unit firmly with both hands and keep your body well balanced. 3) Always operate
the power edger positioned at the right-side of the operator. (Fig. 2-4C)
WARNING!
Operate the unit from position where guards block the line of sight to the cutting blade.
WARNING!
If cutter should strike against stones or other debris, stop the engine and make sure that the
cutter and related parts are undamaged. When grass or vines wrap around cutler, stop engine
and blade and remove it.
Stopping (Fig. 2-5)
Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few minutes, then
turn off ignition switch.
WARNING!
A blade 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.
