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The chain brake is disengaged (chain can move) when the
brake is pulled back and locked. This is the normal running
position (Fig. 9A).
The chain brake is engaged (chain cannot move) when
the brake is in forward position (Fig. 9B).
NOTE: The motor will not start if the chain brake is in the
engaged position.
CHAIN BRAKE TEST
Before cutting with your saw, the chain brake should be
tested as follows:
A.
Make sure the chain brake is disengaged (Fig. 9A).
B.
Place the saw on a firm, flat, dry surface that is clear
of any debris. Do not let the saw come in contact with
any objects.
C.
Plug the unit into the power source.
D.
Grasp the front handle (not the Chain Brake / Hand
Guard Lever) with your left hand. Thumb and fingers
should encircle the handle.
E.
Grasp the rear handle with your right hand. Thumb
and fingers should encircle the handle.
F.
Depress the LOCK/OFF button with your right thumb.
Squeeze the trigger with your index finger. (Fig. 7D.)
G.
While the motor is running, activate the chain brake
by rolling your left hand forward against the lever.
H.
Chain and motor should stop abruptly.
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FELLING
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up
to 15-18cm in diameter are usually cut in a single cut.
Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the
direction the tree will fall.
FELLING A TREE:
NOTE: Direction of fall (B) is
controlled by the notching cut.
Before any cuts are made,
consider the location of larger
branches and natural lean of
the tree to determine the way
the tree will fall.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING
TREES:
Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations,
notching (C) and making the felling cut (D).
Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the
tree facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you don’t make
the lower cut too deep into the trunk.
The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge
(F) of sufficient width and strength. The notch should be
wide enough to direct the fall of the tree for as long as pos-
sible.
Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a
hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is complete-
ly cut through, control over the felling direction is lost.
Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the
tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will pre-
vent the guide bar from binding in the felling cut if you
have misjudged the falling direction. Make sure no
bystanders have entered the range of the falling tree
before you push it over.
FELLING CUT:
1. Use wooden or plastic wedges (G) to prevent binding
the bar or chain (H) in the cut. Wedges also control
felling (Fig. 10C).
2. When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the
bar length, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig. 10D).
Fig. 9A
CAUTION: The chain brake should not be
used for starting and stopping the saw during
normal operation.
Fig. 9B
WARNING: If the chain and motor fail to
stop when the chain brake is engaged, take
the saw to the nearest professional Service
Center. Do not use the saw if the chain
brake is not in proper working order.
GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A retreat path (A) should be
planned and cleared as necessary before cuts
are started. The retreat path should extend
back and diagonally to the rear of the expect-
ed line of fall, as illustrated in Fig. 10.
CAUTION: If felling a tree on sloping ground,
the chain saw operator should keep on the
uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to
roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
Fig. 10A
A
B
WARNING: Do not cut down a tree during
high or changing winds or if there is a danger
to poperty. Consult a tree professional. Do
not cut down a tree if there is a danger of
striking utility wires; notify the utility company
before making any cuts.
Fig. 10B
WARNING: Never walk in front of a tree that
has been notched. Make the felling cut (D)
from the other side of the tree and 3-5cm
above the edge of the notch (C) (Fig. 10B).
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NOTE: Your chain saw is equipped with an Automatic
Oiler system and is the ONLY source of lubrication for the
bar and chain (Fig. 6)
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TO START SAW
1.
Make sure the chain brake IS DISENGAGED. The
motor will not start if the chain brake is in the
ENGAGED position. Disengage the chain brake by
pulling backward toward the motor (Fig. 7A).
2.
An extension cord retainer is built into the switch han-
dle that prevents the extension cord from pulling out
of the handle. To use this feature, simply double the
extension cord, about a foot from the end, and insert
it into the end of the handle. Hook the loop formed by
doubling the cord over the tab. Gently tug on the cord
to ensure that it is firmly retained in the saws handle.
Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the
tool’s power supply cord. (Fig. 7B)
3.
Grip the saw with both hands, left hand holding the
front /handle (DO NOT HOLD CHAIN BRAKE ) and
the right hand holding the rear handle. Thumbs and
fingers should encircle both handles (Fig. 7C).
4.
With your RIGHT THUMB, push the LOCK/OFF but-
ton (C) inwards at end the top of the rear handle, and
at the same time squeeze the trigger. To stop the saw,
release the trigger (Fig. 7D).
NOTE: It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the
LOCK/OFF button once the trigger is squeezed and the
motor is running. The LOCK/OFF button is a safety device
to avoid accidental starting.
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TO STOP MOTOR
The saw motor will automatically stop when the trigger is
released. The LOCK/OFF button will have to be
depressed and the trigger squeezed to restart the motor.
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CHAIN AND BAR LUBRICATION
Adequate lubrication of the saw
chain during cutting operations is
essential to minimize friction with
the guide bar.
Your chain saw is equipped with
an automatic oiler system. The
oiler automatically delivers the
proper amount of oil to the bar
and chain. There is no flow
adjustment.
The oil tank level can be checked in the inspection window
(A) provided on the right side of the saw. Tank is full when
oil is at the top of the slot (Fig. 8).
NOTE: The saw chain stretches during use, particularly
when it is new, and occasional adjustment will be needed.
A new chain requires more frequent adjustment during the
break-in period. This is normal. See Section for Saw Chain
Tension Adjustment instructions.
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CHAIN BRAKE / HAND GUARD
All Talon chain saws are equipped with a Chain brake
/Hand guard which stops a moving chain in milliseconds,
helping to reduce the hazard of kickback, a fast upward
motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw chain
at the nose of the bar accidentally strikes an object or is
pinched in the cut.
The Hand Guard also protects your left hand in the event
it slips off the front handle.
The chain brake is a safety feature which is activated if
pressure is applied against the guard or when, in the
event of kickback, the operator’s hand strikes the lever.
When the chain brake is activated, chain movement
abruptly stops and the power supply to the motor is imme-
diately cut off.
The purpose of the chain brake is to reduce the possibili-
ty of injury due to kickback. The chain brake cannot, how-
ever, provide the measure of intended protection if the
saw is carelessly operated.
CAUTION: The oil tank level should be fre-
quently checked during operation to avoid
starving the bar and chain of lubrication.
Fig. 6
Oil Cap
Oil Tank Inspection Slot
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Ensure the extension cord is of
the proper size and type for your saw.
Fig. 7C
C
Fig. 7D
Fig. 7A
A
Fig. 7B
Fig. 8
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CAUTION: Never starve the bar and chain of
lubrication oil. Running the saw DRY or with
TOO LITTLE OIL will decrease cutting effi-
ciency, shorten chain saw life, and cause
rapid dulling of the chain and excessive wear
of the bar from overheating. Too little is evi-
denced by smoke or bar discoloration.
CAUTION: A loose chain can jump off the bar
while you are cutting, as well as wear the bar
and chain. A chain that is too tight can damage
the saw. Either situation, chain too loose or too
tight, could cause serious personal injury.
