OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TP30 GAS PRUNER
RY52014
Your pruner has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
� General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
� Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
� Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................5-6
�� Features ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
�� Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................8-10
� Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................10-12
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 13-17
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................19-21
�� Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................................ 22
INTRODUCTION
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product, making it easy to maintain and operate.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all instruc-
tions before using this product. Follow all safety instruc-
tions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below,
can result in serious personal injury.
� Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
Never let anyone use the machine who has not received
adequate instructions in the machine’s proper use. This
applies to rentals as well as privately owned units and
also to the power head it is attached to.
Always wear safety gla sses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They
are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury.
Product users on United States Forest Service land, and
in some states, must comply with fire prevention regulations. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor;
however, other user requirements may apply. Check with
your federal, state, or local authorities.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go barefoot. Do not
wear jewelry of any kind.
Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entangle-
ment in moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Do not operate in rain or use in damp or wet environ-
ments.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot
surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the
bottom of the engine above waist level.
Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the
unit. These parts get hot from operation. Failure to heed
this warning could result in possible serious personal
injury.
� Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetor adjustments.
� Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel
leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
� The chain may rotate during carburetor adjustments.
� It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome
in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling,
numbness and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent
upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to
cold and dampness, diet, smoking and work practices
are all thought to contribute to the development of these
symptoms. It is presently unknown what, if any, vibrations
or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition.
There are measures that can be taken by the operator to
possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
a) Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operat-
ing the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists
warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor
contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of ex-
posure per day.
d) Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened and
worn parts replaced.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your physician
about these symptoms.
Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 30 ft. away from refueling
site before starting engine.
Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or
storing the unit.
Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure
the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
any part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock, fire, or
serious injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious
injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide
bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain
in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the
guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and
stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning-fast,
reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back
toward the operator. If the chain is pinched along the top
of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back
toward the operator, which can cause loss of control and
may result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
the safety devices built into the product.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce
or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction
while you are operating the unit.
Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to
see clearly.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Always cut
with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off
balance.
To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate
within 50 feet of overhead electrical lines.
Before starting the engine, make sure the chain is not
contacting any object.
Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting
speed.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand di-
rectly under the branch or limb being cut. This unit should
not be held at an angle over 60° from ground level.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mix-
ture.
Shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment
has stopped before setting the unit down.
To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do
not use this product with any AC power head.
Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for
the saw chain.
Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback
chains specified for the unit.
REFUELING
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Take precautions when
using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from
spark and/or flame-producing equipment
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap
of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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SYMBOLS
50' 15m
50'
15m
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this
product.
Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection Wear eye, hearing, and head protection when
operating this equipment.
Safety Footwear Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this
equipment.
Gloves Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves
when handling the pole pruner attachment and
the saw chain.
Moving Parts Keep hands away from moving parts.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
Kickback DANGER! Beware of kickback.
Hot Surfaces Indicates HOT SURFACES. Keep all body parts
away from all hot surfaces.
Risk of Electrocution DANGER! Risk of electrocution!
Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle
Gasoline and Oil
use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M)/2] or higher.
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and
requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s
manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Displacement ......................................................................................................................................................30cc
Bar length .......................................................................................................................................................................10 in.
Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................16 lb.
CHAIN OILER
TANK CAP
“J” BARRIER
HANDLE
PRUNER
ATTACHMENT
COUPLER
STARTER GRIP
ENGINE
SWITCH
PRIMER BULB
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
BAR
CHAIN
EXTENSION
SHAFT
COMBINATION
WRENCH
KNOW YOUR PRUNER
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
ENGINE SWITCH
The engine switch controls the ignition system. The switch
must be in the ON (I) position for the engine to start and
run.
“J” BARRIER HANDLE
Using the J” Barrier handle allows better control of the pruner
to maximize operator safety.
PRIMER BULB
The priming bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor. This is necessary only when starting a cold engine
or after refueling an engine that has run out of fuel.
SHOULDER
KNOB
STRAP
SCABBARD
Fig. 1
SHOULDER STRAP
The shoulder strap helps support the weight of the pruner
during use.
START LEVER
The start lever opens and closes the choke valve in the
carburetor.
STARTER GRIP
The starter grip is used for starting the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The throttle trigger is used for starting the pruner, and also
for controlling blade rotation.
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