The moment you decide that you need a chainsaw, you need to decide how often you will use it, and also for what purposes. Having visited the store, you can find chainsaws of different classes, the most low-powered ones are amateur models that can withstand periodic use. In this case, it is worth counting on a power that does not exceed 2 kW.
If the load will be more than 40 minutes a day, then you should pay attention to semi-professional models. With their help, it will be possible to carry out the construction, working daily up to 10 hours in a row. Power in this case rises to 3 kW, the diameter of the tree trunk can be 40 cm. However, holding such an instrument in your hands will be much more difficult, because its weight is 6 kg.
Professional-grade chainsaws have a capacity that reaches 6 kW. This equipment is capable of many hours of daily load. For personal needs, it is better not to purchase such a device, because it is quite expensive, and the instrument will weigh more than 6 kg. Such a load will be noticeable for an unprepared master who does not have experience with such a tool.
Choosing a chainsaw class is not the most important task when buying a similar tool. It is also important to determine the manufacturer, who managed to establish himself in the market of such equipment. The Taiga chainsaw is known today to a not very wide circle of buyers, however its price is affordable, and the tool itself is characterized by excellent characteristics.
Reviews about the operation of the Taiga 245 chainsaw
This tool belongs to the semi-professional class and has a relatively low weight, which reaches 8.95 kg. The working tire of this equipment has a length of 40 cm. This, according to customers, is enough to cut a 30-cm log. The Taiga chainsaw is powered by a two-stroke gasoline engine with a power of 2.6 kW.
The chain pitch is equivalent to 9.3 mm. From the instructions you can understand that you can pour 0.7 liters of gasoline into the fuel tank. According to customers, this is quite enough to perform tasks in everyday life. From the reviews of home masters you can understand what this equipment is suitable for:
- pruning branches;
- rolls of small trees;
- preparing firewood for the winter.
User's manual
The Taiga chainsaw described above must be serviced from time to time. At the same time, safety measures must be observed. It is necessary to begin such work by turning off the engine, while at the same time it is necessary to be in a specially equipped and adapted place for this. The remaining oil and mixture must be drained into a special container, and during operation it is recommended to use an exclusively serviceable tool. After completion of maintenance, wiping materials remain, which should be collected in a metal box, and then removed from the workshop.
The Taiga chainsaw, reviews of which will allow you to make the right choice, should be serviced in a workroom that is previously freed from foreign objects. A test run of the equipment engine is recommended without a hub with a drive sprocket. This must be done in the workshop room.
The Taiga chainsaw must be properly mothballed. To prepare for work, it is necessary to remove the spark plug wire insulator, and then turn the spark plug out of the cylinder. With the help of a starter, the crankshaft of the motor is cranked, and then it is necessary to install the piston at the lower point. About 50 cm 3 of pure gasoline is poured into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. In this case, the chainsaw should be in an inclined position towards the fan. This will allow gasoline to enter the crankcase.
Repair
The Taiga 245 chainsaw at a certain point in time may require repair. One of the most common tasks is to disassemble and clean the muffler. If at low revs the engine runs flawlessly, and at high revolutions it stalls, then the cause may be a silencer spark arrestor, which is sometimes clogged by combustion products. To solve the problem at the first stage, the master should remove the muffler, and then disassemble and clean it of soot. To do this, use detergents. The knot is dried with a hairdryer and then set in place.
Dry cleaning should not be carried out, because carcinogens may be present in the tan, inhaling them will adversely affect health. As soon as the silencer can be removed, its outlet must be covered with a clean rag. This will eliminate clogging. To do this, it is important to monitor the composition of the fuel mixture. The volume of oil should not be more than recommended. If the oil is of poor quality, this will adversely affect the operation of the engine.
Chain brake adjustment
The chain for the chainsaw is regulated by the brake system. Sometimes it does not work, which can happen due to clogging with sawdust or grease. All parts must be cleaned from clogs to solve the problem. In some cases, the wear of the tape leads to a malfunction of the brake, in which case it is simply replaced. Experts say that some parts of the tool wear out faster than others, this can include:
- a tire;
- anti-vibration elements;
- chain;
- an asterisk.
For quick replacement of a spare part, it is recommended to have it at hand, do not neglect the chain sharpening procedure.
Cost of consumables
You can buy a chain for a chainsaw for 880 rubles, while a piston will cost 485 rubles. The piston group is much more expensive - 2800 rubles. The bearing on the crankshaft will cost 196 rubles, a set of oil seals costs 228 rubles.
Conclusion
Chainsaw "Taiga", the price of which is 15,000 rubles. for the model "245", is a tool made in several versions. For example, on sale you can find the "Taigu 214", which by its technical characteristics is almost the same as described in the article. Its power remains the same, which cannot be said about the TBP-4000 model with a power of 4 kW.