Oiling Chain; Chain And Bar Lubrication; Warning / Caution; Operating Instructions - McCulloch MCC1514 User Manual

3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TO ADJUST SAW CHAIN TENSION:
1. Loosen the bar retaining nuts (D) so they are hand
tight. (See Fig. 3-5B)
2. Holding the nose of the bar up, use the screwdriver or
scrench if provided in your User's Kit to turn the guide
bar adjustment screw (E) (Fig. 3-5C) clockwise to
tighten the chain. Turning the screw COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE LOOSENS THE CHAIN on the guide
bar.
3. After adjustment and while wearing heavy duty work
gloves, move the saw chain back and forth on the
guide bar to be sure the chain moves freely and is in
proper mesh with sprocket. Do not move chain with
bare hands.
NOTE: IF the chain is difficult to rotate or if it binds on the
guide bar, too much tension has been applied and must be
adjusted. To decrease tension, turn the adjustment screw
counterclockwise slowly. Move the chain back and forth
until it moves freely.
4. Holding the nose in upper position, securely tighten the
bar retaining nuts (70 inch lbs.)
A
B C
3-5A
D
3-5B
E
3-5C

3-6. OILING CHAIN

To oil chain, press oil cap. Oil will feed onto guide bar and
chain. Press oil cap at least once before each cut. Always
check oil level before using pole saw. Do not attempt to
operate the oiler while cutting with the pole saw.
3-7. FILLING OIL TANK
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.
3-8. SELECTING THE PROPER EXTENSION
CORD FOR YOUR SAW MODEL
Minimum Gauge Wire
Length Power Cord
Saw Ampere Volts
Model Rating AC
25 ft. / 7.5m 50 ft. / 15m 100 ft. /30m
MCC1514 8 120 18 Gauge 16 Gauge 14 Gauge
1. When using the chain saw, an extension cord of ade-
quate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss
of power and overheating.
2. The extension cord must be specifically intended for
outdoor use and marked SW-A, SOW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A SJTOW-A, SJTW-A, OR SJTW.
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4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4-1. TO START SAW
1. PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS.
2. Make sure oil reservoir is full.
WARNING
Ensure the extension cord is of the proper size and type for
your saw.
3. Plug the cord (A) into the appropriate size extension
cord (B). Plug the extension cord into a 110/120 volt
AC, 15 AMP receptacle (Figure 4-1A).
WARNING
Make sure the extension cord does not come in contact
with the guide bar and saw chain.
4. Grip the saw with both hands, left hand holding the
front handle and the right hand holding the rear han-
dle. Thumbs and fingers should encircle both handles
(Figure 4-1B).
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. To 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. The LOCK/OFF button is a safety device
to avoid accidental starting.
A
B
4-1A
4-1B
4-1C
4-2. TO STOP MOTOR
The saw motor will automatically stop when the trigger is
released. The LOCK/OFF button will have to be depressed
and the trigger squeezed to restart the motor.

4-3. CHAIN AND BAR LUBRICATION

Always check oil level before using saw. To oil chain, press
oil cap. Do not attempt to operate the oiler while cutting with
the saw. Oil will feed onto guide bar and chain. Press oil cap
at least once before each cut. Check oil level often.
CAUTION
Never starve the bar and chain of lubrication oil. Running
the saw DRY or with TOO LITTLE OIL will decrease cutting
efficiency, shorten chain saw life, and cause rapid dulling of
the chain and excessive wear of the bar from overheating.
Too little is evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration.
NOTE: The saw chain stretches during use, particularly
when it is new, and occasional adjustment will be needed.
A new chain requires more frequent adjustment during the
break-in period. This is normal. See Section 3-5 for Saw
Chain Tension Adjustment instructions.

WARNING / CAUTION

A loose chain can jump off the bar while you are cutting, as
well as wear the bar and chain. A chain that is too tight can
damage the saw. Either situation, chain too loose or too
tight, could cause serious personal injury.
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