11
AU
10
AU
•
AIR FILTER
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER:
1.
Remove knob (A) holding air filter cover in place,
remove the top cover (B) by loosening the cover
retaining screws. Cover will lift off. (Fig. 15A)
2.
Lift the air filter (C) out of air-box (D) (Fig. 15B).
3.
Clean air filter. Wash filter in clean, warm, soapy
water. Rinse in clear, cool water. Air dry completely.
NOTE:
It is advisable to have a supply of spare filters.
4.
Install air filter. Install engine / air filter cover. Make
sure hooks (E) engage latch (F) and the cover fits
correctly on the main housing. (Fig. 15C & Fig. 15D)
•
FUEL FILTER
1.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
2.
Bend a piece of soft wire to form a hook at the end.
3.
Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel line.
Carefully pull the fuel line toward the opening until
you can reach it with your fingers.
NOTE:
Do not pull hose completely out of tank.
4.
Lift filter (A) out of tank (Fig. 16).
5.
Pull filter off with a twisting motion. Discard filter.
6.
Install new filter. Insert end of filter into tank opening.
Make sure filter sits in bottom corner of tank. Use a
long screwdriver to aid in filter placement if neces-
sary.
7.
Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See Section
FUEL AND LUBRICATION
. Install fuel cap.
•
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
NOTE:
A clogged spark arrester screen will dramati-
cally reduce engine performance.
1.
Remove the 2 bolts (A) and pull muffler out. (Fig.
17A).
2.
Remove the 2 screws that holds the cover (C) .
(Fig. 17B)
3.
Discard the used spark arrester screen (D) and
replace it with a new one.
4.
Reasemble the muffler components and install
the muffler to the cylinder. Tighten securely.
•
SPARK PLUG
NOTE:
For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug
must be kept clean and properly gapped.
1.
Push STOP switch down.
2.
Remove knob (A) holding air filter cover in place,
remove the top cover (B) by loosening the cover
retaining screws. Cover will lift off. (Fig. 18A)
3.
Disconnect the wire connector (C) from the spark
plug (D) by pulling and twisting at the same time (Fig.
18).
4.
Remove spark plug with spark plug socket wrench.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOL.
5.
Check electrode gaps with wire feeler gauge and set
gaps to .025” (.635mm) if necessary.
MAINTENANCE EACH
HOURS
OF
CHECKLIST
USE OPERATION
ITEM
ACTION
Screws/Nuts/Bolts
Inspect/Tighten
Air Filter
Clean or Replace
Fuel Filter/Oil Filter
Replace
Spark Plug
Clean/Adjust/Replace
Spark Arrester Screen Inspect
Fuel Hoses
Inspect
10
20
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Replace as Required
Chain brake Inspect
components
Replace as Required
CAUTION
: Never operate saw without the air fil-
ter. Dust and dirt will be drawn into engine and
damage it. Keep the air filter clean!
WARNING
: Never perform maintenance
when the engine is hot, to avoid any chance
of burning hands or fingers.
Fig. 15A
A
Fig. 15B
C
D
B
Fig. 15C
E
Fig. 15D
F
F
B
CAUTION:
Never operate your saw without a
fuel filter. The fuel filter should be replaced
after each 20 hours of use. Drain fuel tank
completely before changing filter.
Fig. 16
A
Fig. 17A
A
Fig. 17B
B
C
B
B
D
• LIMBING
Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches
from a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting limbs (A) until
after the log is bucked (cut) into lengths (Fig. 12).
Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up
to avoid binding the chain saw.
• BUCKING
Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you
have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cut-
ting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be sup-
ported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the
ground. If the log is supported at both ends and you must
cut in the middle, make a downward cut halfway through
the log and then make the undercut. This will prevent the
log from pinching the bar and chain. Be careful that the
chain does not cut into the ground when bucking as this
causes rapid dulling of the chain.
When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side.
1.
Log supported along entire length: Cut from top
(overbuck), being careful to avoid cutting into the
ground (Fig. 13A).
2.
Log supported on 1 end: First, cut from bottom
(underbuck) 1/3 diameter of log to avoid splintering.
Second, cut from above (overbuck) to meet first cut
and avoid pinching (Fig. 13B).
3.
Log supported on both ends: First, overbuck 1/3
diameter of log to avoid splintering. Second, under-
buck to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 13C).
NOTE:
The best way to hold a log while bucking is to use
a sawhorse. When this is not possible, the log should be
raised and supported by the limb stumps or by using sup-
porting logs. Be sure the log being cut is securely sup-
ported.
• BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE
For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct posi-
tion for vertical bucking is essential (Fig. 14).
VERTICAL CUTTING:
A.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep 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.
All chain saw service, other than items listed here in your
user manual maintenance instructions, should be per-
formed by a professional.
•
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
A good preventive maintenance program of regular
inspection and care will increase life and improve per-
formance of your Talon chain saw. This maintenance
checklist is a guide for such a program.
Cleaning, adjustment, and parts replacement may be
required, under certain conditions, at more frequent inter-
vals than those indicated.
Fig. 11D
Fig. 11C
A
B
WARNING:
As the felling cut gets close to
the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When
tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop
engine, put chain saw down, and leave area
along retreat path (Fig. 11A).
WARNING:
Never cut tree limbs while stand-
ing on tree trunk.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13A
Fig. 13B
Fig. 13C
CAUTION
: While the saw is cutting, be sure
the chain and bar are being properly lubricat-
ed.
Fig. 14
B
A
C
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
