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the saw to the right of your body while cutting.
B. Keep the left arm as straight as possible.
C. Keep weight on both feet.
Caution:
When working with the saw, always
make sure that the saw chain and chain bar are
su
ffi
ciently lubricated.
7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage
and ordering of spare parts
Disconnect the spark plug boot before doing any
cleaning and maintenance work!
7.1 Cleaning
•
Keep all safety devices, air vents and the
motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as
possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean
cloth or blow it with compressed air at low
pressure.
•
We recommend that you clean the device
immediately each time you have finished
using it.
•
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist
cloth and some soft soap. Do not use
cleaning agents or solvents; these could
attack the plastic parts of the equipment. En-
sure that no water can seep into the device.
7.2 Maintenance
Warning:
All maintenance work on the chainsaw
apart from the work described in this manual may
only be carried out by authorized after-sales ser-
vice personnel.
7.2.1 Chain brake operational test
Test the chain brake periodically to ensure proper
function.
Perform a chain brake test prior to initial cutting,
following extensive cutting, and de
fi
nitely fol-
lowing any Chain brake service.
Test chain brake as follows (Fig. 10) :
1. Place saw on a clear,
fi
rm,
fl
at surface.
2. Start
engine.
3. Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right
hand.
4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (B)
[not chain brake lever (C)]
fi
rmly.
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 throttle,
then immediately activate the chain brake
lever (C).
Warning:
Activate the chain brake slowly and de-
liberately. Keep the chain from touching anything;
don’t let the saw tip forward.
6. Chain should stop abruptly. When it does, im-
mediately release the throttle trigger.
Warning:
If chain does not stop, turn engine o
ff
and take your unit to the nearest Talon Authorized
Service Center for service.
7. If chain brake functions properly, turn the
engine o
ff
and return the chain brake to the
DISENGAGED position.
7.2.2 Air
fi
lter
Note:
Never operate saw without the air
fi
lter.
Dust and dirt will be drawn into engine and dama-
ge it. Keep the air
fi
lter clean! The air
fi
lter must
be cleaned or replaced after every 20 hours of
service.
Cleaning the air
fi
lter (Fig. 18A/18B)
1. Remove the top cover (A) by undoing the co-
ver fastening screw (B) on the cover. You can
then remove the cover (Fig. 18A).
2. Lift out the air
fi
lter (C) (Fig. 18B).
3. Clean
air
fi
lter. Wash
fi
lter in clean, warm,
soapy water. Rinse in clear, cool water. Air dry
completely.
Note:
It is advisable to have a supply of spare
fi
lters.
4. Insert the air
fi
lter. Fit the cover for the engine/
air
fi
lter. Make sure that the cover
fi
ts perfectly
when you do so. Tighten the fastening screw
for the cover.
7.2.3 Fuel
fi
lter
Note:
Never use the saw without a fuel
fi
lter. After
100 hours in operation the fuel
fi
lter should be
cleaned or, in case of damage, replaced. Be sure
to empty the fuel tank before changing the
fi
lter.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Bend a piece of soft wire.
3. Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel
line. Carefully pull the fuel line toward the ope-
ning until you can reach it with your
fi
ngers.
Note:
Do not pull hose completely out of tank.
4. Lift
fi
lter (A) out of tank (Fig. 19).
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