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•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,
filling the fuel tank with correct fuel mixture and filling the
oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for
operation.
Read the entire user manual before attempting to
operate your unit. Pay particular attention to all safety
precautions.
Your user manual is both a reference guide and hand-
book provided to furnish you with general information to
assemble, operate and maintain your saw.
•GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN / CLUTCH COVER
INSTALLATION
TO INSTALL GUIDE BAR:
To ensure the bar and chain receive oil, ONLY USE
THE ORIGINAL STYLE BAR with the oil passage hole
(A) as illustrated below (Fig. 3A).
1. Make sure the Chain brake lever is pulled back into
the DISENGAGED position (Fig. 3B)
2. Remove the 2 bar retaining nuts (B). Loosen the 2
screws at the rear of the clutch cover (C). Remove
the cover (Fig. 3C).
3. Using a screwdriver, run the adjustment screw (D)
COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the TANG (E) (pro-
jecting 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).
TO INSTALL SAW CHAIN:
1. Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges (A)
pointing CLOCKWISE around loop (Fig. 4A).
2. Slip the chain around the sprocket (B) behind the
clutch (C). Make sure the links fit between the
sprocket teeth (Fig. 4B).
3. Guide the drive links into the groove (D) and around
the end of the bar (Fig. 4B).
NOTE: The saw chain may droop slightly on the lower
part of bar. This is normal.
4. Install the clutch cover and tighten the 2 screws.
Make sure the chain does not slip off of the bar.
Install the 2 nuts hand tight and follow tension
adjustment instructions in Section SAW CHAIN
TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
NOTE: The guide bar retaining nuts are installed only
hand tight at this point because saw chain adjustment is
required. Follow instructions in Section SAW CHAIN
TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
•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
prolonged chain life.
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. 5).
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
retaining nuts securely.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
DO NOT start saw engine until
unit is properly prepared.
WARNING: Always wear protective gloves
when handling chain.
A
Fig. 3D Fig. 3B
D
EG
F
Fig. 3A Fig. 3B B
C
Fig. 3C
A
B
C
D
WARNING: Always wear heavy duty gloves
when handling saw chain or making saw
chain adjustments.
•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 actuated, chain movement
stops abruptly.
TO TEST CHAIN BRAKE:
1. The Chain brake is DISENGAGED (chain can move)
when BRAKE LEVER IS PULLED BACK AND
LOCKED (Fig. 7A).
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. 7B).
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.
•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.
•MIXING FUEL
Mix fuel with Talon brand 2 cycle oil in an approved
container. Use mixing table for correct ratio of fuel to oil.
Shake container to ensure thorough mix.
•FUEL AND LUBRICATION
•FUEL MIXING TABLE
•RECOMMENDED FUELS
Some conventional gasolines are being blended with
oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to
meet clean air standards. Your Talon engine is designed
to operate satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for
automotive use including oxygenated gasolines.
•CHAIN AND BAR LUBRICATION
Always refill the chain oil tank each time the fuel tank is
refilled. We recommend using Talon Chain, Bar and
Sprocket Oil, which contains additives to reduce friction
and wear and to assist in the prevention of pitch
formation on the bar and chain.
Fig. 6
ACB
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.
Fig. 5
B
CAUTION: If saw chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO
TIGHT, the sprocket, bar, chain, and crankshaft
bearings will wear more rapidly. Study Fig. 6 for
information concerning correct cold tension (A),
correct warm tension (B), and as a guide for
when saw chain needs adjustment (C).
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.
Fig. 7B
Fig. 7A
FUEL AND LUBRICATION
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.
Gasoline and Oil Mix 25:1 Oil Only
GASOLINE 25:1 Ratio Lubricant
5 Liters 6.7 oz. 200ml (cc)
1 lmp. Gal. 6.1 oz. 180ml (cc)
Mixing 25 Parts Gasoline
Procedure to 1 part Lubricant
1ml = 1cc
