WARNING
KICKBACK DANGER
Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly trained. A
boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can
result in kickback.
CROSS CUTTING LOGS, PRESSURE ON BOTTOM
Take a fi rm stance. Begin with a bottom cut. The depth of the cut
should be about 1/3 of the log diameter.
Finish with an upper cut. The saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 28)
29. Relieving cut
30. Cross cut
31. Pressure on bottom
32. Tension side
33. Pressure side
34. Relative depth of saw cuts
THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH
Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards
you, followed by previous procedure. Make a boring cut if the log is
close to the ground. Finish with a top cut. (Fig. 29)
WARNING
KICKBACK DANGER
Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly trained. A
boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can
result in kickback. (Fig. 30)
IF THE SAW GETS STUCK
Stop the engine. Raise the log or change its position, using a thick branch
or pole as a lever. Do not try to pull the saw free. If you do, you can deform
the handle or be injured by the saw chain if the saw is suddenly released.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY
NON-ROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL.
Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 31)
WARNING
Never start the engine without the complete side case.
Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries.
In the carburetor, fuel is mixed with air. When the engine is test run at
the factory, the carburetor is adjusted. A further adjustment may be
required, according to climate and altitude. The carburetor has one
adjustment possibility:
T = Idle speed adjustment screw.
Idle speed adjustment (T)
Check that the air fi lter is clean. When the idle speed is correct, the
cutting attachment will not rotate. If adjustment is required, close
(clockwise) the T-screw, with the engine running, until the cutting
attachment starts to rotate. Open (counter-clockwise) the screw
until the cutting attachment stops. You have reached the correct idle
speed when the engine runs smoothly in all positions well below the
rpm when the cutting attachment starts to rotate.
If the cutting attachment still rotates after idle speed adjustment,
contact Tanaka dealer.
WARNING
When the engine is idling the cutting attachment must under no
circumstances rotate.
NOTE
Some models sold in areas with strict exhaust emission
regulation do not have high and low speed carburetor
adjustments. Such adjustments may allow the engine to be
operated outside of their emission compliance limits. For these
models, the only carburetor adjustment is idle speed.
If you are not familiar with this type of adjustment, please ask for
assistance from your Tanaka dealer.
Air fi lter (Fig. 32)
The air fi lter (37) and cleaner sponge (36), (38) must be cleaned from
dust and dirt in order to avoid:
○ Carburetor malfunctions.
○ Starting problems.
○ Engine power reduction.
○ Unnecessary wear on the engine parts.
○ Abnormal fuel consumption.
Clean the air fi lter daily or more often if working in exceptionally
dusty areas.
Cleaning the air fi lter
Remove the air fi lter cover (35) and the cleaner sponge (36). Turn the
air fi lter (37) 20° counter-clockwise and remove. Then remove the
cleaner sponge (38).
Rinse them in warm soap suds. Check that the fi lter is dry before
reassembly. An air fi lter that has been used for some time cannot be
cleaned completely. Therefore, it must regularly be replaced with a
new one. A damaged fi lter must always be replaced.
Spark plug (Fig. 33)
The spark plug condition is infl uenced by:
○ An incorrect carburetor setting.
○ Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in the gasoline)
○ A dirty air fi lter.
○ Hard running conditions (such as cold weather).
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which
may result in malfunction and starting diffi culties. If the engine is
low on power, diffi cult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, always
check the spark plug fi rst. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check
the electrode gap. Readjust if necessary. The correct gap is 0.6 mm.
The spark plug should be replaced after about 100 operation hours
or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.
NOTE
In some areas, local law requires using a resistor spark plug to
suppress ignition signals. If this machine was originally equipped
with resistor spark plug, use same type of spark plug for replacement.
Oiler port (Fig. 34)
Clean the chain oiler port (39) whenever possible.
Guide bar (Fig. 35)
Before using the machine, clean the groove and oiler port (40) in the
bar with the special gauge off ered as an optional accessory.
Side case (Fig. 36)
Always keep the side case and drive area clean of saw dust and
debris. Periodically apply oil or grease to this area to protect from
corrosion as some trees contain high levels of acid.
Fuel fi lter (Fig. 37)
Remove the fuel fi lter from the fuel tank and thoroughly wash it in
solvent. After that, push the fi lter into the tank completely.
NOTE
If the fi lter is hard due to dust and dirt, replace it.
Chain oil fi lter (Fig. 38)
Remove the oil fi lter and thoroughly wash it in solvent.
After that, push the fi lter into the tank completely.
NOTE
If the fi lter is hard due to dust and dirt, replace it.
For long-term storage
Drain all fuel from the fuel tank. Start and let engine run until it stops.
Repair any damage which has resulted from use. Clean the unit with
a clean rag, or the use of high pressure air hose. Put a few drops of
two-cycle engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole,
and spin the engine over several times to distribute oil.
Cover the unit and store it in a dry area.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Parts of a cutter (Fig. 39, 40)
WARNING
○ Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
○ Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of
kickback or tie-strap breakage.
41. Top plate
42. Working corner
43. Side plate
44. Gullet
45. Heel
46. Chassis
47. Rivet hole
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