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USER MANUAL Electric Chain Saw MANUEL DE UTILISA TION T ronçonneuses Electriques MANUAL DEL USUARIO Sierras Electricas de Cadena W ARNING • PLEASE READ Beware of kickback.
E N G L I S H E S P A Ñ O L 2 E N G L I S H PLEASE READ Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service.
E N G L I S H E S P A Ñ O L 2 E N G L I S H PLEASE READ Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service.
1 16 5 17 7 9 4 3 11 E N G L I S H 1-2. SAFETY FEA TURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety feature. 1 LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and Guard links.
1 16 5 17 7 9 4 3 11 E N G L I S H 1-2. SAFETY FEA TURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety feature. 1 LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and Guard links.
5 E N G L I S H SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SA W USERS (ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85, Appendices A, B) Y our McCulloch Chain Saw is provided with a safety label located on the HAND GUARD . This label, along with the safe- ty instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate your saw .
5 E N G L I S H SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SA W USERS (ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85, Appendices A, B) Y our McCulloch Chain Saw is provided with a safety label located on the HAND GUARD . This label, along with the safe- ty instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate your saw .
7 E N G L I S H BEW ARE OF: ROT A TIONAL KICKBACK THE PUSH (PINCH KICKBACK) (Figure 2-2A) AND PULL REACTIONS (Figure 2-2B) A= Kickback path A = Pull B = Kickback reaction zone B = Solid objects C = Push KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinch - es the saw chain in the cut.
7 E N G L I S H BEW ARE OF: ROT A TIONAL KICKBACK THE PUSH (PINCH KICKBACK) (Figure 2-2A) AND PULL REACTIONS (Figure 2-2B) A= Kickback path A = Pull B = Kickback reaction zone B = Solid objects C = Push KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinch - es the saw chain in the cut.
9 E N G L I S H 6. CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT : Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and sapling, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so.
9 E N G L I S H 6. CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT : Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and sapling, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so.
11 E N G L I S H 18. CARRYING THE SAW : Carry the saw by the front handle with the saw stopped. Keep your finger off the switch, and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear .
11 E N G L I S H 18. CARRYING THE SAW : Carry the saw by the front handle with the saw stopped. Keep your finger off the switch, and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear .
13 E N G L I S H 30. DO NOT FORCE a small saw to do a job requiring a heavier duty unit. 31. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches.
13 E N G L I S H 30. DO NOT FORCE a small saw to do a job requiring a heavier duty unit. 31. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches.
16 E N G L I S H 3-1. INTRODUCTION This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected to heavy continuous use.
16 E N G L I S H 3-1. INTRODUCTION This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected to heavy continuous use.
17 18 E N G L I S H 3-5. SA W CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper tension of the saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during, any cutting operation. T aking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting per- formance and prolonged chain life.
17 18 E N G L I S H 3-5. SA W CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper tension of the saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during, any cutting operation. T aking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting per- formance and prolonged chain life.
19 20 E N G L I S H 3-7. FILLING OIL T ANK Using a funnel, fill oil tank with McCulloch Chain, Bar and Sprocket oil. Wipe up any spills. Make sure no dirt gets into the oil tank.
19 20 E N G L I S H 3-7. FILLING OIL T ANK Using a funnel, fill oil tank with McCulloch Chain, Bar and Sprocket oil. Wipe up any spills. Make sure no dirt gets into the oil tank.
21 22 E N G L I S H 5. With your RIGHT THUMB, depress the LOCK/OFF button (C) on the side of the rear handle, and at the same time squeeze the trigger . T o stop the saw , release the trigger (Figure 4-1C). NOTE: It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the LOCK/OFF button once the trigger is squeezed and the motor is running.
21 22 E N G L I S H 5. With your RIGHT THUMB, depress the LOCK/OFF button (C) on the side of the rear handle, and at the same time squeeze the trigger . T o stop the saw , release the trigger (Figure 4-1C). NOTE: It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the LOCK/OFF button once the trigger is squeezed and the motor is running.
23 24 E N G L I S H CAUTION A cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. 1. When using the appliance, an extension cord of adequate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating.
23 24 E N G L I S H CAUTION A cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. 1. When using the appliance, an extension cord of adequate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating.
26 25 5 - GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCCIONES POUR LA COUPE - INSTRUCCIONES DE CORT ADO GENERALES E N G L I S H 5-1. FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7” (15- 18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut.
26 25 5 - GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCCIONES POUR LA COUPE - INSTRUCCIONES DE CORT ADO GENERALES E N G L I S H 5-1. FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7” (15- 18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut.
28 E N G L I S H W ARNING As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave area along retreat path (Figure 5-2A). 5-2. LIMBING Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree.
28 E N G L I S H W ARNING As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave area along retreat path (Figure 5-2A). 5-2. LIMBING Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree.
30 E N G L I S H 5-4. BUCKING USING A SA WHORSE For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct position for vertical bucking is essential (Figure 5-4A). VERTICAL CUTTING: A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting.
30 E N G L I S H 5-4. BUCKING USING A SA WHORSE For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct position for vertical bucking is essential (Figure 5-4A). VERTICAL CUTTING: A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting.
E N G L I S H 6-1. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE W ARNING Ensure that the power cord is disconnected before performing any maintenance on your saw . Proper maintenance of the guide bar , as explained in this section, is essential to keep your saw in good working order .
E N G L I S H 6-1. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE W ARNING Ensure that the power cord is disconnected before performing any maintenance on your saw . Proper maintenance of the guide bar , as explained in this section, is essential to keep your saw in good working order .
E N G L I S H A low-kickback saw chain should always be used in conjunction with other kickback protection devices such as the Hand Guard furnished with your unit. Always use a replacement saw chain designed as “low-kickback” or a saw chain which meets the low-kickback per- formance.
E N G L I S H A low-kickback saw chain should always be used in conjunction with other kickback protection devices such as the Hand Guard furnished with your unit. Always use a replacement saw chain designed as “low-kickback” or a saw chain which meets the low-kickback per- formance.
E N G L I S H 7-1. PREVENT A TIVE MAINTENANCE W ARNING SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULA TED APPLIANCE In this double insulated appliance, 2 systems of insulation, instead of grounding, are provided. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance.
E N G L I S H 7-1. PREVENT A TIVE MAINTENANCE W ARNING SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULA TED APPLIANCE In this double insulated appliance, 2 systems of insulation, instead of grounding, are provided. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance.
USER MANUAL Electric Chain Saw MANUEL DE UTILISA TION T ronçonneuses Electriques MANUAL DEL USUARIO Sierras Electricas de Cadena W ARNING • PLEASE READ Beware of kickback.
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