7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage
and ordering of spare parts
Disconnect the spark plug boot before doing any
cleaning and maintenance work!
7.1 Cleaning
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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.
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We recommend that you clean the device
immediately each time you have finished
using it.
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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 defi 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 off
and take your unit to the nearest Talon Authorized
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Service Center for service.
7. If chain brake functions properly, turn the
engine off 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).
5. Pull off the fi lter with a twist and clean it; if the
fi lter is damaged, dispose of it.
6. Insert a new fi lter. Place one end of the fi lter
into the tank opening. Make sure that the fi lter
is seated in the lower corner of the tank. If ne-
cessary, use a long screwdriver to move the
fi lter to its correct position, taking care not to
damage in the process.
7. Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See Sec-
tion Fuel and Lubrication. Install fuel cap.
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