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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully
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and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these
instructions for future reference.
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS: Avant d'utiliser cet appareil,
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veuillez lire atentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir
comprises. Conservez les instructions pour référence ultérieure.
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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE: Lea atentamente las instrucciones y
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asegúrese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta aparato. Conserve las
instrucciones para la referencia en el futuro.
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS: Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire atentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir comprises.
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Page 2: Identification Of Symbols
IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Chain Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Chain Muffler Bar Oil Fill Cap Bumper spike Starter Housing Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Clutch Adjusting Trigger Cover Wheel IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. -
Page 3: Safety Rules
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS Starting Reminder Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE posi- tion). Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. -
Page 4: Safety Notice
chain when the engine is running. S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 10 meters away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw. S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. - Page 5 S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened. S Use only McCulloch accessories and re- placement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.
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Page 6: Maintain Control
the bar (plunge cuts). S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain. S Use the Reduced- -Kickback Guide Bar and Low- -Kickback Chain specified for your saw. MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw Never reverse... - Page 7 ASSEMBLY Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly. ATTACHING THE BUMPER SPIKE (If not already attached) The bumper spike may be used as a pivot when making a cut. 1. Loosen and remove bar knob completely by lifting lever and turning counterclock- wise.
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Page 8: Chain Tension
with chain already installed) WARNING : Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving. NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar knob is finger tight only. Attempting to tension the chain when the bar knob is tight can cause damage. -
Page 9: Operating Your Unit
OPERATING YOUR UNIT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING : Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be- gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an authorized service dealer. -
Page 10: Cutting Methods
HALF FULL 6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. 7. Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. -
Page 11: Tree Felling Techniques
time you are cutting. S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the en- gine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unneces- sary wear can occur. -
Page 12: Limbing And Pruning
S Cut only one log at a time. S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward oper- ator. S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot. -
Page 13: Service And Adjustments
branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released. S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them. -
Page 14: Spark Plug
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole. To maintain guide bar: S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi- tion. S Loosen and remove bar nuts and chain brake. Remove bar and chain from saw. S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Table
WARNING : Stop engine and allow to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit with all guards in place. -
Page 16: Declaration Of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity (Only applies to Europe) We, Husqvarna Outdoor Products Italia, S.p.A., Valmadrera, Italy. Tel: +39- -0341- -203211, declare that the chain saw model McCulloch X-treme 8-42 SAS---AV from serial numbers 2007- -181(N or D) 00001 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:... -
Page 17: Technical Data Sheet
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET X-treme 8-42 Engine Cylinder volume, cm Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm 3,000 Recommended max. speed, unloaded, rpm 12,000 Power, kW Ignition system Manufacturer IIDA Type of ignition system Inductive Spark plug Champion Electrode gap, mm Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer Zama Carburetor type...