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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
• TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY
You will need these tools to assemble your chain saw:
1.
Combination wrench-screwdriver (contained in your
user's kit).
2.
Heavy duty work gloves (user supplied).
• ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS
Your new chain saw will require adjustment of chain, fill-
ing the fuel tank with correct fuel mixture and filling the oil
tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for opera-
tion.
WARNING: DO NOT start saw engine until
unit is properly prepared.
Read the entire user manual before attempting to
ate your unit. Pay particular attention to all safety
precautions.
Your user manual is both a reference guide and handbook
provided to furnish you with general information to
assemble, operate and maintain your saw.
•
GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN / CLUTCH COVER
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Always wear protective gloves
when handling chain.
1.
Make sure the Chain Brake lever is pulled back into
the DISENGAGED position (Fig. 3B)
2.
Remove the 2 bar retaining nuts (B). Remove the
Chain Brake cover (C) (Fig. 3C).
3.
Using a screwdriver, run the adjustment screw (D)
COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the TANG (E) (project-
ing prong) is to the end of its travel toward the clutch
drum and sprocket (Fig. 3D).
4.
Place the slotted end of the guide bar over the 2 bar
bolts (F). Position the bar so that the adjustment
TANG fits into the lower hole (G) on the guide bar
(Fig. 3E).
5.
Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges (A)
pointing CLOCKWISE around loop (Fig. 3F).
A
Fig. 3A
Fig. 3B
C
B
Fig. 3C
Fig. 3D
F
G
Fig. 3E
6.
Slip the chain around the sprocket (J) behind the
clutch (K). Make sure the links fit between the sprock-
et teeth (Fig. 3G).
7.
Guide the drive links into the groove (L) and around
the end of the bar (Fig. 3G).
8.
The chain will be tight so you will have to rotate the
clutch clockwise by hand so the chain engages the
oper-
bar sprocket (Fig. 3H).
9.
Inspect to ensure that tang (E) is in the adjustment
hole on the bar (Fig. 3J).
10. Locate the outer guide bar plate (M) in the user's kit
and install it so the bent edges (top and bottom) are
directed away from the chain (Fig. 3K)
11. Install spike on Chain Brake cover as shown in Fig.
3L.
12. Install the Chain Brake cover. Make sure the chain
does not slip off of the bar. Install the 2 nuts hand
tight and follow TENSION ADJUSTMENT INSTRUC-
TIONS.
NOTE: The guide bar retaining nuts are installed only
hand tight at this point to allow SAW CHAIN ADJUST-
MENT.
L
J
K
Fig. 3G
E
M
Fig. 3J
Fig. 3K
• SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Proper tension of saw chain is extremely important and
must be checked before starting, as well as during any
cutting operation.
Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw
chain will result in improved cutting performance and pro-
longed chain life.
D
CAUTION: A new saw chain stretches, requiring
adjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal
with a new chain, and the interval between future
adjustments will lengthen quickly.
E
CAUTION:
Always wear heavy duty gloves
when handling saw chain or making saw chain
adjustments.
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If saw chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO TIGHT, the sprock-
H
et, bar, chain, and crankshaft bearings will wear more rap-
idly. Study Fig. 4A for information concerning correct cold
tension (A), correct warm tension (B), and as a guide for
when saw chain needs adjustment (C).
Fig. 3F
A
TO ADJUST SAW CHAIN:
1.
Hold nose of guide bar up and turn adjustment screw
(D) CLOCKWISE to increase chain tension. Turning
screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE will decrease amount
of tension on chain. Ensure the chain fits snugly all
the way around the guide bar (Fig. 4B).
2.
After making adjustment, and while still holding nose
of bar in the uppermost position, tighten the bar
retaining nuts securely. Chain has proper tension
when it has a snug fit all around and can be pulled
around by gloved hand.
NOTE: If chain is difficult to rotate on guide bar or if it
binds, too much tension has been applied. This requires
minor adjustment as follows:
A.
Loosen the 2 bar retaining nuts so they are finger
tight. Decrease tension by turning the bar adjustment
screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE slowly. Move chain
back and forth on bar. Continue to adjust until chain
rotates freely, but fits snugly. Increase tension by
turning bar adjustment screw CLOCKWISE.
B.
When saw chain has proper tension, hold nose of bar
in the uppermost position and tighten the 2 bar retain-
ing nuts securely.
Fig. 3H
Fig. 3L
• CHAIN BRAKE MECHANICAL TEST
Your chain saw is equipped with a Chain Brake that
reduces possibility of injury due to kickback. The brake is
activated if pressure is applied against brake lever when,
as in the event of kickback, operator's hand strikes the
lever. When the brake is activated, chain movement stops
abruptly.
WARNING: The purpose of the chain brake
is to reduce the possibility of injury due to
kickback; however, it cannot provide the
intended measure of protection if the saw is
operated carelessly. Always test the chain
brake before using your saw and periodically
while on the job.
To Test CHAIN BRAKE:
1.
The Chain Brake is DISENGAGED (chain can move)
when BRAKE LEVER IS PULLED BACK AND
LOCKED (Fig. 5A).
2.
The Chain Brake is ENGAGED (chain is stopped)
when brake lever is in forward position. You should
not be able to move chain (Fig. 5B).
NOTE: The brake lever should snap into both positions. If
strong resistance is felt, or lever does not move into either
position, do not use your saw. Take it immediately to a
professional Service Center for repair.
B
C
Fig. 4A
FUEL AND LUBRICATION
• FUEL
Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with 2-cycle
engine oil in 25:1 ratio for best results. Use mixing ratios
in Section FUEL MIXING TABLE.
D
•
MIXING FUEL
Mix fuel with Talon brand 2 cycle oil in an approved con-
tainer. Use mixing table for correct ratio of fuel to oil.
Shake container to ensure thorough mix.
Fig. 4B
• FUEL AND LUBRICATION
Gasoline and Oil Mix 25:1
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Fig. 5A
Fig. 5B
WARNING: Never use straight gasoline in your
unit. This will cause permanent engine damage
and void the manufacturer's warranty for that
product. Never use a fuel mixture that has been
stored for over 90 days.
WARNING: If 2-cycle lubricant other than Talon
Custom Lubricant is to be used, it must be a pre-
mium grade oil for 2-cycle air cooled engines
mixed at a 25:1 ratio. Do not use any 2-cycle oil
product with a recommended
mixing ratio of
100:1. If insufficient lubrication is the cause of
engine damage, it voids the manufacturer's
engine warranty for that occurrence.
WARNING:
Lack of lubrication voids engine
warranty.
Oil Only
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