Safety Rules; Plan Ahead - McCulloch XTREME Aug-42 Instruction Manual

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.
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
WARNING
: Always
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Chain Tensioning
Lift lever on bar knob and
turn counterclockwise 1 turn
to loosen clutch cover.
Turn adjusting wheel (downward
direction) to tension chain until
chain solidly contacts bottom of
guide bar rail.
While lifting tip of guide bar, tight-
en bar knob (clockwise) securely.
Hand tighten only! Return lever
on bar knob to original position.

SAFETY RULES

Hearing
disconnect
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder length.
S Always use approved hearing protection.
Regular users should have hearing checked
regularly as chain saw noise can damage
hearing. Long- -term exposure to noise can
result in permanent hearing impairment.
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Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Safety Chaps