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McCulloch MS1215 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
MANUEL DE UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
MODELS / MODÉLES / MODELOS
MS1415, MS1215, MS1210
DOUBLE INSULATED
DOUBLE ISOLATION
DOBLEMENTE AISLADA
Beware of kickback. Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety, please read and follow
the safety precuations in this manual before attempting to operate your chain saw. Improper use can cause serious
injury.
Attention aux rebonds. Tenez toujours la tronçonneuse fermement et des deux mains. Pour votre propre sécurité,
veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel et suivre toutes les mesures de précautions indiquées avant de vous servir de
la tronçonneuse. Utilisé incorrectment, cet outil peut causer des dommages matériels et/ou coproels graves.
Cuídese del contragolpe. Siempre sostenga la sierra de cadena firmemente con ambas manos cuando la esté usan-
do. Por su propia seguridad, por favor lea y siga las precauciones de seguridad en este manual antes de intentar
operar su sierra de cadena. Uso impropio puede causar serias lesiones.
PN 6096-210908(2)
Electric Chain Saw
Tronçonneuses Electriques
Sierras Electricas de Cadena
WARNING • PLEASE READ
AVERTISSEMENT • LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT
ADVERTENCIA • FAVOR DE LEER
© 2002 McCulloch Motors • Printed in Taiwan

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  • Page 1 Uso impropio puede causar serias lesiones. PN 6096-210908(2) Electric Chain Saw Tronçonneuses Electriques Sierras Electricas de Cadena WARNING • PLEASE READ AVERTISSEMENT • LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT ADVERTENCIA • FAVOR DE LEER © 2002 McCulloch Motors • Printed in Taiwan...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE user manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit.
  • Page 3 Modèle ....MS1210 ....MS1215 ..
  • Page 4 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - RENSEIGNMENTS GENERAUX - INFORMACION GENERAL 1. Saw Chain 2. Guide Bar 3. Front Handle 4. Power Cord 5. Lock-off Switch 6. Trigger Start/ Stop Switch 7. Rear Handle 8. Hand Guard 9. Oil Tank Cap 10.

  • Page 5: Safety Features

    1-2. SAFETY FEATURES 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. LOCK / OFF BUTTON prevents accidental acceleration of the saw motor.
  • Page 6 (ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85, Appendices A, B) Su Sierra de Cadena McCulloch esta proveída con una etiqueta de seguridad localizado en la manija del . Esta etiqueta, junto con las instrucciones de seguridad en estas páginas, deberán ser leídas antes GUARDAMANOS de intentar operar estas unidades.
  • Page 7 WARNING (Figure 2-1A) 1. Beware of kick back. 2. Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand. 3. Avoid bar nose contact. WARNING DANGER! BEWARE OF KICKBACK! Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to the saw oper- ator or to anyone standing close by.
  • Page 8 2-2A BEWARE OF: ROTATIONAL KICKBACK (Figure 2-2A) A = Kickback path B = Kickback reaction zone 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. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using an electric chain saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Double insulated - No Serviceable Parts Inside. 2.
  • Page 10 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. When cutting a limb that is under ten- sion, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
  • Page 11 13. STAY ALERT: Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the motor is operating. Before you start the saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
  • Page 12 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. 19. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK: WARNING: when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
  • Page 13 G. Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. H. There are no other replacement components for achieving kickback protection in accordance with CSA Z62.3. 20. POWER SUPPLY: Connect the chain saw to correct voltage; be sure that the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool.
  • Page 14 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. Take your saw to a McCulloch Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 15 38. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the user manual safety and maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chain saw personnel. Do not attempt to repair it yourself; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Low-kickback saw chain is chain that has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 NOTE: and is in accordance with CSA Z62.3.

  • Page 16: Instrucciones De Ensemblado

    3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR MONTAGE INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSEMBLADO 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. Your new chain saw can be used for a variety of projects such as cutting firewood, making fence posts, felling small trees, limbing, pruning at ground level, and light carpentry.

  • Page 17: Assembly Requirements

    3-3. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS Your new chain saw will require adjustment of chain and filling the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for oper- ation. Do not start the saw motor until the unit is properly pre- pared.

  • Page 18: Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

    3-5A 3-5. SAW 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. Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting per- formance and prolonged chain life.

  • Page 19: Oiling Chain

    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. 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.

  • Page 20: Filling Oil Tank

    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 SAW MODEL Saw Model MS1210, MS1215, MS1415 1. When using the appliance, an extension cord of adequate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating.

  • Page 21: Para Arrancar La Sierra

    4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - FUNCTIONMENT - INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION 4-1. TO START SAW PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS. 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) (see Figure 3-8). Plug the extension cord into a 110/120 volt AC, 15 AMP receptacle (Figure 4-1A).

  • Page 22: Chain And Bar Lubrication

    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.

  • Page 23: Warning / Caution

    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 overheat- ing.
  • Page 24 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. 2. The extension cord must be specifically intended for outdoor use and marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTOW-A, STJW, or SJTW.
  • Page 25 WARNING Your double insulated appliance has no serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service infor- mation, contact the McCulloch Product Service Department toll-free number listed on the back cover of this manual. CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS DOUBLE ISOLATION Ne pas utiliser si le prolongateur ou la prise est endommagé.
  • Page 26 5 - GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCCIONES POUR LA COUPE - INSTRUCCIONES DE CORTADO GENERALES 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. Larger trees require notch cuts.
  • Page 27 WARNING Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property. Consult a tree professional. Do not cut down a tree if there is a danger of striking utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING TREES: Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, notching (C) and making the felling cut (D).
  • Page 28 Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely cut through, control over the felling direction is lost. Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will prevent the guide bar from binding in the felling cut if you have misjudged the falling direction.
  • Page 29 5-2A WARNING 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.
  • Page 30 5-3A 5-3. BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cut- ting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be supported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the ground.

  • Page 31: Bucking Using A Sawhorse

    5-4. BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE 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. B Keep the left arm as straight as possible.

  • Page 32: Guide Bar Maintenance

    6 - BAR / CHAIN MAINTENANCE - ENTRETIEN DU GUIDE-CHAINE ET DE LA CHAINE - MANTENIMIENTO DE LA BARRA / CADENA 6-1. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE WARNING 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.

  • Page 33: Chain Maintenance Instructions

    BAR GROOVES - Bar grooves (or rails which support and carry the chain) should be cleaned if the saw has been heavily used or if the saw chain appears dirty. Rails should always be cleaned every time the saw chain is removed. OIL PASSAGES - Oil passages at bar pad should be cleaned to ensure proper lubrication of the bar and chain during opera- tion.
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 STRETCH. This is normal. When it is no longer possible to obtain correct chain tension adjustment, a link will have to be removed to shorten the chain. See your McCulloch Authorized Service Center to have this repair performed. WARNING / CAUTION Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chain this could cause damage to the sprocket.

  • Page 36: Preventative Maintenance

    7- PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - ENTRETIEN PREVENTIF - INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO 7-1. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WARNING SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED 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. No serv- iceable parts are inside.
  • Page 37 été déclenché. Si la tronçonneuse ne fonctionne toujours pas, contacter le Service Après-Vente McCulloch dont le numéro à appel gratuit se trouve au dos de ce manuel. Ne pas essayer de faire la réparation soi-même. Aucune pièce interne n’est réparable par l’opérateur.
  • Page 38 STOP ARRÊT ALTO NE PAS retourner ce produit au point de vente. S'adresser Para problemas o preguntas, NO devolver este producto a la tienda U.S.A. Imported by: MTD LLC P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, OH 44136-0019 Canada Imported by / Importé par: MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED 97 Kent Avenue Kitchener, ON...

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